The Lemon Index
201920212nd generation
Better than average · most complaints: electrical
14 owner complaints, first 3 years 17–18 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 6 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 22V671000 (transmission & drivetrain), 22V457000 (transmission & drivetrain) and 21V471000 (lights) done? It has 5 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.
- Any fuel smell, stalling or hard starts? On a hybrid or EV, any reduced-power warning or battery work?
- Nissan sent dealers 161 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “2016-2020 TITAN/TITAN XD; TRANSFER CASE SEAL SERVICE PARTS SERVICE INFORMATION The front ouput…”?
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 14 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 24K miles (5K to 39K km) on the car (6 of all 14 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
Gps navigation system map arrow go backwards. Dealer replace new gps system, map errow still go backwards.
2020 Nissan Titan owner · NHTSA complaint 11445843
More owner reports
Automatic braking system applied itself on the highway, truck would not move forward, pulled off the side of the road and called road side assistance. Multiple warning signals in the truck.
NHTSA complaint 11337542
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 2020 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 161 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2016-2020 TITAN/TITAN XD; TRANSFER CASE SEAL SERVICE PARTS SERVICE INFORMATION The front ouput…
- 2020-2021 titan/titan xd; tcm communication error causing a no start condition if you confirm…
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 5
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2022
The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2022
The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Lights · recall issued 2021
The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Show all 5 recalls
- Tires · recall issued 2021
On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
- Electrical · recall issued 2020
The engine wiring harness could contain an exposed wire that can cause an electrical short or arcing if it contacts another wire.
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
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $4,200–$4,400 (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. 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Nissan Titan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (43%), transmission & drivetrain (36%) and fuel system (29%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Titan have?
5 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Nissan Titan get?
17 to 18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2020 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 2020 Nissan Titan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 36% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2020 Nissan Titan cost in fuel a year?
About $4,200 to $4,400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2020 Nissan Titan have?
5.6L 8-cyl.
Is there a better Nissan Titan year than the 2020?
Not nearby: the 2020 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