Nissan Titan
The 2024 Nissan Titan offers a robust V8 powertrain and a comfortable ride, but a high number of critical safety recalls, particularly concerning the air bag system, warrants careful pre-purchase inspection.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2023 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 |
| 2022 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 |
| 2021 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 |
| 2020 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 |
| 2019 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 |
| 2018 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 |
| 2017 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 |
| 2014 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 |
| 2013 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 |
| 2012 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 |
| 2011 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | pickup | 8 | 5.6 | Premium | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2023 | pickup | 8 | 5.6 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2022 | pickup | 8 | 5.6 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2021 | pickup | 8 | 5.6 | Premium | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2020 | — | 8 | 5.6 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2019 | — | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | Automatic | 4x2 | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2018 | — | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | Automatic (S7) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2017 | pickup | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2016 | pickup | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | pickup | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2014 | pickup | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2013 | van | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2012 | van | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2011 | pickup | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.6, Fuel type: Regular |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | Note | pricing | Series | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Number of Seats: 5/6 | Note: Number of Seats: 5/6 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Seating capacity: 5/6 | Note: Seating capacity: 5/6 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Series: 1500/2500/3500 | 1500/2500/3500 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Series: 1500/2500/3500, Trim: High Roof | 1500/2500/3500 | High Roof | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $30,030 | — | — | $30,030 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | mechanical | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2023 | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2021 | — | — | Standard | 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 139.8 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 139.8 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | — | — | Standard | — | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 139.8 | — | 2 | 4 | 139.8 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 | Standard | — | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | CD + Stereo | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo |
| 2018 | — | — | Standard | — | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 139.8 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 139.8 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| 2017 | — | — | Standard | — | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 139.8 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 139.8 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2020 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2020 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD |
| 2019 | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Nissan Titan Single Cab AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | 4 | 2019 Nissan Titan Single Cab AWD |
| 2018 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Later Release | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Later Release |
| 2017 | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Nissan Titan King Cab AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | 4 | 2017 Nissan Titan King Cab AWD |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2014 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2014 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD |
| 2013 | Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2013 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2013 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD |
| 2012 | Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2012 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2012 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD |
| 2011 | Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2011 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2011 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD |
Model year reports
2024
NewestThe 2024 Nissan Titan offers a robust V8 powertrain and a comfortable ride, but a high number of critical safety recalls, particularly concerning the air bag system, warrants careful pre-purchase inspection.
2023
The 2023 Nissan Titan offers a robust V8 powertrain and a comfortable ride, but its average reliability rating warrants careful pre-purchase inspection.
2022
The 2022 Nissan Titan offers a robust V8 powertrain and a comfortable ride, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the transmission parking pawl system due to documented safety-critical recalls.
2021
The 2021 Nissan Titan presents a capable, if somewhat flawed, package for used truck shoppers.
2020
The 2020 Nissan Titan offers robust capability, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the **engine wiring harness** for signs of arcing and confirm the **transmission parking pawl** recall remedy has been completed.
2019
The 2019 Nissan Titan presents an average reliability profile, making thorough pre-purchase inspection critical.
2018
The 2018 Nissan Titan offers average reliability, with a significant concern regarding the **alternator harness short circuit risk**.
2017
The 2017 Nissan Titan presents a mixed reliability picture.
2016
The 2016 Nissan Titan presents a below-average reliability outlook for used buyers.
2015
The 2015 Nissan Titan offers average reliability, but its primary concern is the driver-side frontal airbag inflator.
2014
The 2014 Nissan Titan offers a robust V8 powertrain and 4-wheel drive capability, but its average reliability rating and significant safety recall history warrant careful consideration.
2013
The 2013 Nissan Titan offers robust V8 power and 4WD capability, but its average reliability verdict, driven by significant recall activity concerning critical safety systems, demands careful pre-purchase inspection.
2012
The 2012 Nissan Titan offers robust V8 power and 4WD capability, but its 'Average' reliability rating, underscored by a high TSB count, demands careful pre-purchase inspection.
2011
The 2011 Nissan Titan offers V8 power and 4WD capability, but its average reliability verdict, driven by significant recall activity on critical safety systems, warrants careful inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Nissan Titan?
Carfocal currently has 14 published Titan reports, covering 2011 through 2024. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2024 Nissan Titan offers a robust V8 powertrain and a comfortable ride, but a high number of critical safety recalls, particularly concerning the air bag system, warrants careful pre-purchase inspection.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Is the Nissan Titan reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Nissan Titan. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2024 nissan titan offers a robust v8 powertrain and a comfortable ride, but a high number of critical safety recalls, particularly concerning the air bag system, warrants careful pre-purchase inspection. and the 2024 nissan titan's value proposition hinges on its robust v8 performance versus the documented safety recall history. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
14 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Nissan Titan?
Across Carfocal's published Titan guides, recurring problem areas include Airbag System, Brake Pads/Rotors, and Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Airbag System, Brake Pads/Rotors, and Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 14
- Years tracked
- 14
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints