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All cars · Nissan Titan · 2020

2020 Nissan Titan. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index55100 = average car
Complaints14NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold26,439U.S. model year
Per 100K sold53complaints
Complaint rank#4 of 12among the 12 scored Nissan Titan model years (2005–2021); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,988 and 24,000 miles. Median 8,500, from 6 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical43%
Transmission & drivetrain36%
Fuel system29%
Engine21%
Brakes7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1401101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 22V671000 Sep 2022 Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.

    Risk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: • Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) • Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) • Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM • Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: r

  • 22V457000 Jun 2022 Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.

    Risk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.

  • 21V471000 Jun 2021 Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal / Bulbs

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.

    Risk. Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.

  • 21V169000 Mar 2021 Tires

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

    Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.

  • 20V759000 Dec 2020 Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Titan and Titan XD pickup trucks. The engine wiring harness could contain an exposed wire that can cause an electrical short or arcing if it contacts another wire.

    Risk. An electrical short can impair the performance of the engine, transmission, or fuel pump, increasing the risk of an engine stall and a crash. An electrical short or arcing increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine harness, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261

Manufacturer communications 161

Nissan filed 161 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆
Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆
Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab PU/CC 4WDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
5.6L 8-cylAuto (S9)RWD16 / 22 / 18Premium$4,300
5.6L 8-cylAuto (S9)4WD15 / 21 / 18Premium$4,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2016–2024 Nissan Titan, 19.9M views.

TopicVideosViews
Steering & suspension1123K
Transmission & shifter2122K
Heat, A/C & blend door190K
Oil changes & service134K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20171216852,924Engine
2018562950,549Transmission & drivetrain
2019552131,514Electrical
2020551426,439Electrical
20211694527,406Transmission & drivetrain
2022–13–Transmission & drivetrain
2023–18–Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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