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All cars · Nissan Titan · 2023

2023 Nissan Titan. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints18NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain61%
Brakes17%
Suspension17%
Automatic emergency braking17%
Engine11%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1830102

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 23V273000 Apr 2023 Tires / Bead

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.

    Risk. A rapid loss of tire pressure while driving can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace all four road tires, or inspect and replace the spare tire assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC973 and PC974.

  • 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

Manufacturer communications 79

Nissan filed 79 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
  • DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on…
  • Fluid leak from the front differential case actuator motor service information if the front…

Crash ratings by version

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

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardOptional

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
5.6L 8-cylAuto (S9)RWD16 / 21 / 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
2020551426,439Electrical
20211694527,406Transmission & drivetrain
2022–13–Transmission & drivetrain
2023–18–Transmission & drivetrain
2024–15–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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