What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2021 Nissan Titan

Typical pattern

20% of complaints about the 2021 Nissan Titan came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2021 vehicle — around the middle of the 159 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 1.9 yr in service. The most-reported system is power train (25 complaints), typically at 1.5 yr.

Complaints
70
Median age at failure
1.9 yr
Median mileage
14,900 n=9
Crash / fire / tow
17.1% of reports
Safety recalls
5

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Power train
25 reports
1.5 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

24V580000 2024-08-05
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Titan vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.

An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

22V671000 2022-09-07
Power train:automatic transmission

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.

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

22V457000 2022-06-24
Power train:automatic transmission

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.

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

21V471000 2021-06-23
Exterior lighting:turn signal:bulbs

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.

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

21V169000 2021-03-11
Tires

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.

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.

In owners’ own words

Power train mileage not reported 1.1 yr in service
The truck is prone to harsh transmission shifting. It is abrupt and harsh enough when coming to a stop to create a safety issue. If one is not hard on the brakes at the time, the truck will lurch forward with the last downshifts, with the potential to strike pedestrians or the car in front. My Titan has about 800 miles, and this behavior has been going on since I bought it recently. I will list today's date below since a date is required.
Power train mileage not reported 7 mo in service
2021 Nissan Titan is having major transmission problems jerking when down shifting. This has become a serous issue when try to maintain speed. I have taking the vehicle to the dealership to which I am told, "Nissan is fully aware of the issue and is working on a fix". This has been on going for close to a year.
Power train mileage not reported 1.2 yr in service
I have a 2021 that is prone to harsh downshifts and jerking just before coming to a complete stop. I have taken the truck to the dealership and they informed me that their technician could not find anything wrong. The problem still continue to happen

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