2009 Nissan Titan Reliability
The 2009 Nissan Titan has 47 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and service brakes. Compared with other Titan model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Titan's typical year, while the 2007 drew 139 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
47
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
8
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2009 Nissan Titan complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 model year, filed between 2009 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 19% |
| Service brakes | 9 | 19% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 8 | 17% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 7 | 15% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 13% |
| Engine | 5 | 11% |
| Steering | 3 | 6% |
| Engine & cooling | 3 | 6% |
2009 Nissan Titan recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2009 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 139 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2008 | 133 | 6 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2009 (this page) | 47 | 4 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2010 | 46 | 4 | Service brakes | Solid |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 | Unknown or other | Better year |
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 2009 Nissan Titan
- 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.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- 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.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 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.
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2009 Nissan Titan reliability FAQ
Is the 2009 Nissan Titan reliable?
The 2009 Nissan Titan has 47 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and service brakes. Compared with other Titan model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Titan's typical year, while the 2007 drew 139 complaints.
What are the most common 2009 Nissan Titan problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan Titan are air bags (9), service brakes (9), fuel / propulsion system (8), powertrain / transmission (7). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2009 Nissan Titan have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2009 Nissan Titan, including 10V072000 (service brakes — pedals and linkages) and 10V074000 (fuel system — storage / fuel gauge system). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2009 Nissan Titan compare with the 2008 and 2010 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2008 has 133 complaints and 6 recalls (avoid); the 2010 has 46 complaints and 4 recalls (solid). The 2009 has 47 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2009 Nissan Titan?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2009 Titan, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.