The Lemon Index
201720192nd generation
29 owner complaints, first 3 years 17–18 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2018 Ford F-150 1162018 Chevrolet Silverado 372018 Ram 1500 78
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2018 Nissan Titan
- Engine failure13 complaints
Specific parts named in the 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan Titan (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 2,000 and 17,000 miles (3,200–27,000 km) (the middle half of the 24 complaints, of all 29 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 21V169000 (tires), 19V654000 (back over prevention) and 19V495000 (electrical) done? It has 4 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- NHTSA has an open investigation into desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Has this car had that problem?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Nissan sent dealers 173 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “2016-2018 TITAN XD; VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE AND/OR A/T OIL TEMP LIGHT FLASHING This bulletin…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Nissan's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 29 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 16K miles (3K to 27K km) on the car (24 of all 29 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 19.9M views · 2016–2024 Nissan Titan
Most-watched topics
- Steering & suspension123K views
2019 Nissan Titan Front Lower Ball Joint Replacement - Shop Story Time IncludedSouth Main Auto LLC · 123K views - Transmission & shifter122K views
How to refill transmission on 2017 Nissan Titan (Gas)BearLeAMechanic · 63K views · 2 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door90K views
2016 & UP NISSAN TITAN / TITAN DIESEL CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENTJohn the Mechanic · 90K views - Oil changes & service34K views
2017 - 2019 Nissan Titan - How To Reset Oil Life After Oil Change DIYPYR Automotive · 34K views
Before you buy, watch
2024 Nissan Titan Pro4X - 6 Month Owners Review - Should You Buy the Final Titan?Videozar · 159K views
2023 Nissan Titan SV: The Only Reliable Pickup Truck Left On The MarketBen Hardy · 86K views
2024 Nissan Titan Most Reliable NEW Half-Ton Truck? 0% for 60 months! Why Not?The Car Guy Online · 86K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2018 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 173 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2016-2018 TITAN XD; VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE AND/OR A/T OIL TEMP LIGHT FLASHING This bulletin…
- 2016-2018 TITAN XD; STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION When…
- TITAN, ARMADA, NV; ENGINE OIL LEAK AT RIGHT SIDE BLOCK BALL PLUG This bulletin has been amended
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 4
- Tires · recall issued 2021
On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2019
Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.
- Electrical · recall issued 2019
The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Show all 4 recalls
- Equipment · recall issued 2018
Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not installed, possibly allowing the vehicle to be overloaded.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedLoss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.2023–2025
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan King Cab RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan King Cab AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,350–$3,550 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 5.6L 8-cyl.
Every Nissan Titan year. 2018 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 1 older years (2004–2004, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 14 Nissan Titan years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2018 Nissan Titan reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew a bit over half as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 56; 100 is average, lower is better). The Nissan Titan year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2011.
What are the most common 2018 Nissan Titan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (31%), engine (31%) and speed control (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Titan have?
4 safety recalls (latest: tires). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Titan get?
17 to 18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 Nissan Titan safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2018 Nissan Titan problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 2,000 and 17,000 miles (3,200–27,000 km) (the middle half of the 24 complaints, of all 29 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2018 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2018 Nissan Titan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 31% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2018 Nissan Titan cost in fuel a year?
About $3,350 to $3,550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Nissan Titan have?
5.6L 8-cyl.
What Nissan Titan year is better than the 2018?
Nearby, the 2019 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about half as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2011 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works