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201820202nd generation
Better than average · most complaints: electrical
21 owner complaints, first 3 years 17–18 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2019 Ford F-150 1702019 Chevrolet Silverado 752019 Ram 1500 130
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 15 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 21V169000 (tires), 20V556000 (lights) and 19V654000 (back over prevention) done? It has 4 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Nissan sent dealers 150 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “NO START CAUSED BY LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE This bulletin has been amended”?
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 21 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 0K to 18K miles (0K to 29K km) on the car (15 of all 21 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.
In owners' words
Had loud popping in the front end and the radio still turns off when it wants and comes on when the car is off
2019 Nissan Titan owner · NHTSA complaint 11376100
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 2019 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 150 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- NO START CAUSED BY LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE This bulletin has been amended
- 2019 titan xd diesel; mil on with dtc p1349 and/or p21ce if you confirm dtc p1349 (urea tank…
- 2016-2020 TITAN/TITAN XD; TRANSFER CASE SEAL SERVICE PARTS SERVICE INFORMATION The front ouput…
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.
- Lights · recall issued 2020
The headlights may have incorrect aiming marks.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2019
Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.
Show all 4 recalls
- Electrical · recall issued 2019
The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
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
- 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 Single Cab AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Single Cab RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 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. 2019 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 2019 Nissan Titan reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew about half as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 55; 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 2019 Nissan Titan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (33%), transmission & drivetrain (19%) and tires (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 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 2019 Nissan Titan get?
17 to 18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 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.
Does the 2019 Nissan Titan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 19% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 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 2019 Nissan Titan have?
5.6L 8-cyl.
Is there a better Nissan Titan year than the 2019?
Not nearby: the 2019 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Nissan Titan years within 3 model years of it. 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