The Lemon Index
20232nd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaints
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 14,662 in the U.S. in 2024 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 15 complaints in its first 3 years.
15 owner complaints, first 3 years 16–17 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 24V580000 (airbags) and 24V154000 (airbags) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Nissan sent dealers 25 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “DIAGNOSING REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY LEAKS SERVICE INFORMATION If a Rear Final Drive Assembly…”?
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 15 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 →
In owners' words
Transmission jerks when decelerating to a stop. It’s as if it drops to the wrong gear and then tries to correct. Does this every time. Causes the truck to lurch and jerk.
2024 Nissan Titan owner · NHTSA complaint 11598265
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 2024 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 25 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- DIAGNOSING REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY LEAKS SERVICE INFORMATION If a Rear Final Drive Assembly…
- DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended
- Fluid leak from the front differential case actuator motor plastic threads service information…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 2
- Airbags · recall issued 2024
The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.
- Airbags · recall issued 2024
Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
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 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $4,400–$4,700 (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. 2024 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 2024 Nissan Titan reliable?
We can't score it: only 14,662 were sold in the U.S. in 2024 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2024 Nissan Titan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (60%), electrical (13%) and brakes (7%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Titan have?
2 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Titan get?
16 to 17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 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 2024 Nissan Titan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 60% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Nissan Titan cost in fuel a year?
About $4,400 to $4,700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Nissan Titan have?
5.6L 8-cyl.
What Nissan Titan year is better than the 2024?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2011 drew the fewest (about a third as many complaints as the average car).
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