Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2023GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.8× usual
17 serious complaints of 17, the most about power train (10) and suspension (3); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 2 recalls.
What owners report
“23000 miles on truck, hard down and up shifting at slower speeds causing lurching when stopping and starting, often when trying to merge into traffic or stop for traffic signals or pedestrians, also at times will not go through the whole range of gears when trying to get up to highway speed to run with the traffic flow. ( 9 speed transmission)”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Oct 2025
“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for tire repairs and was advised that an alignment was needed.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the suspension, Jun 2026
Fixes and extended coverage
- Repair program PC977 ⢠New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). ï§ Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information ⢠Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for campaign applicability. 2. Dealers will inspect, and… (PC977, Aug 2023)
- Repair program Due to a manufacturing concern that has since been corrected, the 4WD system on affected vehicles may malfunction resulting in disablement of the 4WD system and owners may notice warning messages and lamps illuminated of ATP, 4WD, ABS, VDC, AEB, RAB and others. Dealers will remedy the vehicle by… (PC984, Sep 2023)
- Repair program VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2022-2023 FRONTIER AND 2023 TITAN/TITAN XD; AUTOMATIC PARK FUNCTION INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign, on certain specific model year 2022- 2023 Frontier and 2023 Titan/Titan XD vehicles, to configure the Automatic Park function. This… (NTB23-056, Jun 2023)
- Repair program VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2020-2023 TITAN; AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT REPROGRAM INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2020-2023 Titan vehicles to reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer… (NTB23-066, Aug 2023)
- Repair program VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2023 FRONTIER & 2023 TITAN/TITAN XD; TRANSFER CASE RANGE SENSOR INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign, on certain specific model year 2023 Frontier and 2023 Titan/Titan XD vehicles, to replace the Transfer Case Range Sensor. This service will… (NTB23-071, Sep 2023)
- Repair program Factory mode may have been left active resulting in a disabled Auto Park function. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remedy the vehicle by configuring the Automatic Park Function. 1. (PC982, Jun 2023)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
17 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 17–18 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2023 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 5.6L 8-cyl · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2023 Titan trims
| S | SV | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunroof or moonroof | No | Optional | Optional |
| Panoramic roof | No | Optional | Optional |
Features from Nissan's 2023 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Nissan reports it. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–17 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 15 | Power train (9) | Yes |
| 2023 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 17 | Power train (10) | Yes |
| 2022 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 13 | Power train (7) | Yes |
| 2021 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 56 | Power train (25) | Yes |
| 2020 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 22 | Power train (7) | Yes |
| 2019 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 47 | Engine (17) | Yes |
| 2018 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 90 | Engine (45) | No |
| 2017 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 172 | Engine (90) | No |
| 2015 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | — | 1 | 10 | Air bags (3) | No |
| 2014 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 10 | Service brakes (3) | No |
| 2013 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 11 | Air bags (2) | No |
| 2012 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 22 | Air bags (7) | No |
| 2011 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 26 | Unknown or other (4) | No |
| 2010 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 46 | Air bags (7) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Titan 2019–2024 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 15 |
| 2024 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 15 |
| 2024 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 15 |
| 2024 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 15 |
| 2023 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 2 | 17 |
| 2023 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 2 | 17 |
| 2023 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 2 | 17 |
| 2023 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 2 | 17 |
| 2022 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 13 |
| 2022 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 13 |
| 2022 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 13 |
| 2022 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 13 |
| 2021 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 56 |
| 2021 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 56 |
| 2021 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 56 |
| 2021 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 56 |
| 2020 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 22 |
| 2020 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 22 |
| 2020 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 22 |
| 2020 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 22 |
| 2019 | Nissan Titan Single Cab AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 47 |
| 2019 | Nissan Titan Single Cab RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 47 |
| 2019 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 47 |
| 2019 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 47 |
| 2019 | Nissan Titan King Cab RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 47 |
| 2019 | Nissan Titan King Cab AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 47 |
| 2018 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Later Release | 4 | No | No | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD Later Release | 4 | No | No | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD Early Release | 4 | No | No | 4 | 90 |
| 2018 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Early Release | 4 | No | No | 4 | 90 |
| 2018 | Nissan Titan King Cab RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 90 |
| 2018 | Nissan Titan King Cab AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 90 |
| 2018 | Nissan Titan Single Cab RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 90 |
| 2018 | Nissan Titan Single Cab AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 90 |
| 2017 | Nissan Titan King Cab AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | Nissan Titan King Cab RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | Nissan Titan Single Cab RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 172 |
| 2017 | Nissan Titan Single Cab AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 172 |
| 2017 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 172 |
| 2017 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 172 |
| 2014 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 10 |
| 2014 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 10 |
| 2014 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 10 |
| 2014 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 10 |
| 2013 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 11 |
| 2013 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 11 |
| 2013 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 11 |
| 2013 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 11 |
| 2012 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 22 |
| 2012 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 22 |
| 2012 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 22 |
| 2012 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 22 |
| 2011 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 26 |
| 2011 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 26 |
| 2011 | Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 26 |
| 2011 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 26 |
| 2010 | Nissan Titan Crew Cab 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 46 |
| 2010 | Nissan Titan King Cab w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 46 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Titan 2WD | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 17 |
| 2024 | Titan 4WD | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 17 |
| 2024 | Titan 4WD PRO4X | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 16 |
| 2023 | Titan 2WD | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2023 | Titan 4WD | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2023 | Titan 4WD PRO4X | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 17 |
| 2022 | Titan 2WD | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2022 | Titan 4WD | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2022 | Titan 4WD PRO4X | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 17 |
| 2021 | Titan 2WD | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2021 | Titan 4WD | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2021 | Titan 4WD PRO-4X | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 17 |
| 2020 | Titan 2WD | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2020 | Titan 4WD | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2020 | Titan 4WD PRO4X | Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 17 |
| 2019 | Titan 2WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2019 | Titan 4WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2019 | Titan 4WD PRO4X | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 17 |
| 2018 | Titan 2WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2018 | Titan 4WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2018 | Titan 4WD PRO4X | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 17 |
| 2017 | Titan 2WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2017 | Titan 4WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 18 |
| 2017 | Titan 4WD PRO4X | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 17 |
| 2015 | Titan 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, FFV |
15 |
| 2015 | Titan 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, FFV |
14 |
| 2014 | Titan 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, FFV |
15 |
| 2014 | Titan 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, FFV |
14 |
| 2013 | Titan 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, FFV |
15 |
| 2013 | Titan 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, FFV |
14 |
| 2012 | Titan 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, FFV |
15 |
| 2012 | Titan 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, FFV |
14 |
| 2011 | Titan 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 15 |
| 2011 | Titan 2WD FFV | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 15 |
| 2011 | Titan 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 14 |
| 2011 | Titan 4WD FFV | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 14 |
| 2010 | Titan 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 15 |
| 2010 | Titan 2WD FFV | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 15 |
| 2010 | Titan 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 14 |
| 2010 | Titan 4WD FFV | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 14 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.