Nissan Titan Complaints (2018)

90 consumer complaints on file.

#11645349February 27, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving my car would almost stall on the highway, if I gave it gas while merging onto the highway it doesn't respond and then almost stall, but then respond after 2 seconds when it was not as clear to merge on the highway. I have had to replace the battery twice and been stranded in the last 3 years, the engine would pretend to start but not kick over. I have seen that this is a common problem when looking into Nissan TItan Forums
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644261February 22, 2025
ENGINE
Vehicle shut down going down the interstate. After investigating, there’s metal in the oil. Possible spin crankshaft bearing or broken crankshaft
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633616January 2, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
While driving on Interstate 20 at a 75 mph speed in traffic, the truck began a loud knocking noise and the engine shut down. After fighting the dead truck off the roadway from the highway speeds and avoiding traffic, I was able to get the truck safely stopped. Upon attempting to restart the engine, the starter caught on fire. I was able to get the fire extinguished with minimal damage. The truck was towed by a wrecker to my home. I replaced the starter and inspected the wiring harness for fire damages. The truck did restart after sitting for several days, and the knock which was heard on the roadway the day of the failure was excessive. After other checks and inspections, the crankshaft was found to be broken in half causing loud knocking. This is a catastrophic failure with a monetary replacement of approximately $20,000-$30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629665December 9, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The truck will deplete batteries within weeks of installation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626128November 19, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas spilling out when refilling. Fuel tank had been whistling from beginning ownership in 2020 but no problem refilling. Most recently however gas will quickly overflow when attempting to fill. This has occurred several times recently, but it was never an issue before. Spillage is not dependent on tank volume. Spillage occurs when low and/ or mostly filled. I have to trickle gas from pump in order to fill, but this takes quite a while to put in several gallons. If I attempt to fill normally gas will come gushing out after a few seconds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621804October 24, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the traction control, ABS, check engine, parking sensor error, 4-WD Error, and parking brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle; however, the back-over prevention camera was intermittently inoperable while shifted into reverse. The contact stated that occasionally the front driver’s and passenger’s side cameras failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the failures were intermittent. Additionally, the contact stated that occasionally the vehicle failed to turn off as needed. The contact stated that the engine remained running while other features were turned off. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620600October 18, 2024
ENGINE
Oil doesn’t get to the 7th cylinder causing unrepairable damage. It’s a known issue by Nissan
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11619830October 15, 2024
ENGINE
Vehicle was well maintained and only drive it around 10,000 miles per year or less. Had no issues or warning signs, my truck just bogged down while going 65mph on the highway. By the time I pulled over and cut it off I checked all fluids and tried to turn it over again, all you hear is a heavy knocking sound like the engine was struggling. Took it to a mechanic shop and found out it had a broken crankshaft, it has under 50,000 miles!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11619885October 15, 2024
ENGINE
Traveling 65mph down the highway, engine started shaking extremely bad and smoke pouring from the exhaust.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609980August 21, 2024
ENGINE
In November of 2022 we heard a knocking noise from the engine and then the low oil warning came on. Vehicle would then not start. When we towed it to the dealership they found noise from the bottom end and low oil pressure code P0524 and verified engine will not start and does make a bad knocking noise during short crank period. Determined the engine came apart internally and had large rod and main bearing material in oil pan loose metal ran through engine and engine will need to be replaced. We had all necessary warranty work done at the certified dealership and all oil changes were done as recommended, all documentation sent to dealership. Nissan would not cover the damage, we were 12,370 miles over warranty and still owed $24,000 on the vehicle. On April 4/17/2023 we paid $17,977 for a new engine on the truck. Upon our research this is a "known" issue with this engine and the crank shaft failing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605686July 31, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle has loss of power and goes into limp mode unexpectedly. It has done this numerous times on the interstate and regular roads. It is a safety hazard. This has occurred on several dates and we were lucky to be able to pull over safely. We we traveling in Georgia last month and Nissan didn't even have a qualified diesel tech with 3 hours of where we were. We have had ten of thousands of dollars of work to the truck and it still is not fixed. They replaced the computer screen, wiring harness, and I believe parts of the exhaust system. They had the truck for months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605342July 30, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TRUCK WOULD NOT START IT IS A 2018 NISSIAN TITAN XD WITH 41000 MILES ON IT AND HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO A NISSIAN DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS THE LIFTER FUEL PUMP BAD CALLED NISSIAN CORP HELP NUMBER AND THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT SINCE FACTORY WARRANTY RAN OUT 3 MONTHS AGO SO HAD TO PAY $2300 OUT OF POCKET TO REPLACE AND AS I HAVE READ THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE WITH THESE LIFTER PUMPS IN THESE NISSIAN TITAN TRUCKS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604864July 27, 2024
ENGINE
Engine started vibrating and shut off on expectantly at highway speeds. Leaving vehicle disabled in traffic. The crank was found to have cracked.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604544July 25, 2024
ENGINE
I was driving down the interstate and my crankshaft broke. It happened suddenly and I lost all power and luckily no one ran into the back of me as I slowed down and made my way to the shoulder. There I sat for 2 hrs waiting for the tow truck. There were no signs or warning lights prior to the engine loosing all power. Nissan inspected and has confirmed it is a broken camshaft and will not warranty it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598894July 4, 2024
ENGINE
While traveling at highway speed, engine suddenly started making noise, shaking, and lost power without warning or check engine light. Vehicle was towed to dealer, suspected crankshaft failure, quoted $31,000 by dealer to replace engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11595874June 22, 2024
ENGINE
Earlier this year my 2018 Nissan Titan experienced catastrophic engine failure at only 56,376 miles. I then learned it was due to a manufacturing defect that is very common on 2017-2019 Nissan Titans and other Nissan models with the same engine. This issue is well known to Nissan as evidenced by Nissan Service Bulletin NTB19-057 which was first issued in July 2019. Most failures have occurred when the vehicles are so new that the manufacturer’s warranty provides engine replacement. Mine, unfortunately, occurred three months after the powertrain warranty expired. I filed a complaint with Nissan Consumer Affairs and Nissan took no responsibility and provided no financial assistance. I was forced to pay for engine replacement at a cost of $8,755.03. The website [XXX] has numerous forums relating to this issue with the main thread having 3000+ posts from owners who have experienced catastrophic engine failure. As these vehicles all have expiring powertrain warranties, Nissan is leaving owners like me to pay extremely high repair bills due to this known factory defect. As premature catastrophic engine failure is an obvious safety issue, Nissan should have the responsibility to issue a recall and repair these vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11586177April 30, 2024
ENGINE
High pressure fuel pump failed (CP4 pump) and put metal through the entire fuel system causes over 10k in repairs and the truck only has 54,000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11584153April 19, 2024
ENGINE
Crankshaft failure resulting in complete engine failure. I still have both halves of the crankshaft laying on my bench. During the engine failure experience the truck lost all engine power and came to a stop alongside of interstate barrier wall. I couldn't even open my door without obstructing a lane of interstate traffic. No warning lights led up to the event or any symptoms leading to the catastrophic engine failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573741February 24, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel sender unit doesn’t work. Doesn’t log when the tank is full stays on empty at all times. Research shows this is a known issue with other Nissan models but I don’t see a recall for this model.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573178February 21, 2024
ENGINE
There is a known issue with the engine where the cylinder 7 is scored. If left untreated it is possible that the engine could misfire or stop working all together due to oil entering the engine. Tried contacting Nissan about it and was told that it is not their problem since it is out of warranty. Currently the engine produces a loud ticking and there is lack of power. A dealership has inspected and confirmed the issue and stated it does need repaired or it is not safe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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