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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
260–25K
1725–50K
2050–75K
2175–100K
15100–150K
12150K+
111 reports with mileage · 22 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports1 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
133 reports
95,000 miles · Aug 3, 2017
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON MY NISSAN TITAN CRACKED PRIOR TO REACHING 95K MILES. WITH THE CRACK, EXHAUST FUMES ARE MAKING THEIR WAY INTO THE AC SYSTEM CAUSING THE CAB OF MY TRUCK TO BECOME FILLED WITH CARBON DIOXIDE. I HAVE DONE ADAMANT RESEARCH AND DETERMINED THAT I CAN REPLACE THE MANIFOLD AT A LOCAL SHOP, BUT THAT ALMOST EVERY TI…
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THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON MY NISSAN TITAN CRACKED PRIOR TO REACHING 95K MILES. WITH THE CRACK, EXHAUST FUMES ARE MAKING THEIR WAY INTO THE AC SYSTEM CAUSING THE CAB OF MY TRUCK TO BECOME FILLED WITH CARBON DIOXIDE. I HAVE DONE ADAMANT RESEARCH AND DETERMINED THAT I CAN REPLACE THE MANIFOLD AT A LOCAL SHOP, BUT THAT ALMOST EVERY TITAN OWNER OUT THERE HAS EXPERIENCED CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS.
NHTSA ODI #11012623
142,000 miles · Jul 27, 2017
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. TOM PEACOCK OF HOUSTON, TEXAS WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. TOM PEACOCK OF HOUSTON, TEXAS WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
NHTSA ODI #11010962
144,000 miles · Jun 4, 2017
Engine
PASSENGER EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKING. MECHANIC STATED APPEARS TO BE CRACKED.
NHTSA ODI #10993056
175,000 miles · Apr 17, 2017
Power Train
REAR DIFFERENTIAL COMPLETELY WENT OUT. STARTED OUT WITH A LOUD WHINING/GRINDING NOISE THEN A THUMP. HOPING IT WAS JUST A PINION SEAL - BUT NOPE. WHOLE DIFFERENTIAL HAS TO BE REPLACED
NHTSA ODI #10978771
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2016
Electrical SystemPower TrainUnknown Or Other
TAKATA INFLATORS WHEN TURNING THE KEY IT MAKES A FAINT CLICK IT DOES NOT START BUT WHEN I TRY IT AGAIN THEN IT WILL START THE TRUCK IS STATIONARY.
NHTSA ODI #10917428
81,000 miles · Sep 6, 2016
Air BagsCrashInjury
STATIONARY IN A LEFT HAND TURN LANE OF A SIDE STREET OFF A STATE HIGHWAY, (PULLING A BOAT TRAILER). ONCOMING VEHICLE DRIFTED ACROSS CENTER LINE AND IMPACTED HEAD ON, OFF THE CENTER LINE OF THE HOOD TOWARDS THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. OTHER VEHICLE APPEARED TO BY MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AT IMPACT. NEITHER DRIVERS OR PA…
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STATIONARY IN A LEFT HAND TURN LANE OF A SIDE STREET OFF A STATE HIGHWAY, (PULLING A BOAT TRAILER). ONCOMING VEHICLE DRIFTED ACROSS CENTER LINE AND IMPACTED HEAD ON, OFF THE CENTER LINE OF THE HOOD TOWARDS THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. OTHER VEHICLE APPEARED TO BY MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AT IMPACT. NEITHER DRIVERS OR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. OTHER DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO SWERVE AT LAST SECOND, DID NOT APPEAR TO BRAKE. FORCE OF IMPACT MOVED OUR VEHICLE FROM STRAIGHT AHEAD APPROXIMATELY 6 FEET TO THE LEFT. STATE POLICE RESPONDED AND CHARGED OTHER DRIVER WITH DUI. QUERY FILED WITH NISSAN WHO RESPONDED THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND SEAT BELTS FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. PHOTOS OF THE ACCIDENT AND A DASH CAM VIDEO OF THE EVENT ARE AVAILABLE AND WERE PROVIDED TO NISSAN.
NHTSA ODI #10904259
154,000 miles · Aug 11, 2016
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWAR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.
NHTSA ODI #10895057
1 miles · Jul 24, 2016
Engine
BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ARE CRACKED, NISSAN DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND WILL NOT REPLACE. AFTER RESEARCH ONLINE, MANY OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS. ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS ARE OVER $3,000
NHTSA ODI #10888029
60,000 miles · Jul 17, 2016
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME, DEALER STATE NOTHING WRONG WITH AIR BAG.
NHTSA ODI #10885339
98,000 miles · Jun 2, 2016
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE, ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING ON/OFF
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING 1,126 MY 2008 QUEST, TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE MANUAL SEAT PAWL NOT FULLY ENGAGING INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS AND REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING 5,523 MY 2008 TITAN, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.' THE TIRE PLACARD LISTS AN INCORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT OVERLOADING.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL MAIL A CORRECT TIRE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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