2008 Nissan Titan Reliability
The 2008 Nissan Titan has 133 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and engine. Compared with other Titan model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Titan's typical year, while the 2010 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
133
NHTSA owner complaints
6
Recall campaigns
7
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2008 Nissan Titan complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 model year, filed between 2008 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 29 | 22% |
| Engine | 18 | 14% |
| Air bags | 14 | 11% |
| Service brakes | 13 | 10% |
| Suspension | 13 | 10% |
| Engine & cooling | 12 | 9% |
| Fuel system | 12 | 9% |
| Electrical system | 12 | 9% |
2008 Nissan Titan recalls
6 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2008 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V045000 | Jan 25, 2008 | Equipment — other / labels | Nissan is recalling 5,523 my 2008 Titan, frontier and xterra vehicles for failing to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles.' the tire placard lists an incorrect vehicle… |
| 08V187000 | Apr 24, 2008 | Seats | Nissan is recalling 1,126 my 2008 quest, Titan and armada vehicles equipped with manual adjustment front seats. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the seat track assembly… |
| 10V072000 | Mar 2, 2010 | Service brakes — pedals and linkages | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 Nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly.… |
| 10V074000 | Mar 3, 2010 | Fuel system — storage / fuel gauge system | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty. |
| 10E019000 | May 20, 2010 | Suspension — front / control arm / lower arm | Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501zq00a, 54500zq00a, 551a1zq00a, 551a0zq00a , 54501ea00a, 54500ea00a, 551a1ea500, 551a0ea500, 54501zr00a, and 54500zr00a, sold between November 25, 2009 and May 14, 2010 as replacement parts… |
| 23V067000 | Feb 10, 2023 | Air bags — frontal | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment. |
How the 2008 compares with nearby Titan years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Titan analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 430 | 7 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2007 | 139 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2008 (this page) | 133 | 6 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2009 | 47 | 4 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2010 | 46 | 4 | Service brakes | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2008 Nissan Titan
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 6 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2008 Nissan Titan reliability FAQ
Is the 2008 Nissan Titan reliable?
The 2008 Nissan Titan has 133 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and engine. Compared with other Titan model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Titan's typical year, while the 2010 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2008 Nissan Titan problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Nissan Titan are powertrain / transmission (29), engine (18), air bags (14), service brakes (13). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2008 Nissan Titan have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2008 Nissan Titan, including 08V045000 (equipment — other / labels) and 08V187000 (seats). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2008 Nissan Titan compare with the 2007 and 2009 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2007 has 139 complaints and 2 recalls (avoid); the 2009 has 47 complaints and 4 recalls (solid). The 2008 has 133 complaints and 6 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2008 Nissan Titan?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2008 Titan, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.