FaultScore

Nissan Titan body problems

78 of the 4,163 complaints filed about the Nissan Titan are about the body and structure — 2% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2004.

78

Complaints

2%

Share of all complaints

7

Crashes

1

Fires

Body & Structure complaints by model year

2004 Titan 23 29.5%

Median failure at 38,000 miles

2005 Titan 19 24.4%

Median failure at 49,150 miles

2006 Titan 7 9.0%

Median failure at 62,120 miles

2007 Titan 1 1.3%

Median failure at 32,000 miles

2008 Titan 10 12.8%

Median failure at 42,500 miles

2009 Titan 1 1.3%

Median failure at 16,000 miles

2010 Titan 2 2.6%

Median failure at 23,436 miles

2011 Titan 2 2.6%

Median failure at 71,500 miles

2012 Titan 5 6.4%

Median failure at 60,000 miles

2013 Titan 2 2.6%

Median failure at 34,900 miles

2014 Titan 1 1.3%

Median failure at 2,000 miles

2017 Titan 2 2.6%

Median failure at 27,000 miles

2021 Titan 1 1.3%
2023 Titan 1 1.3%
2024 Titan 1 1.3%

What owners said

2024 Nissan Titan Lake Zurich, IL

STRUCTURE:BODY

Regarding the 2024 Titan roof, the rain cutters seem to have seam bonding and no weather stripping. The seam sealant only goes 3/4 of the way along rain cutters on the roof. This is leaving a pocket where water collects and starts to rust. Nissan should repair this under it corrosion warranty . It’s also causing an issue with the windshield where the seam sealant or bonding material is coming apart and leaking into the windshield where rust could form. This is a know issue per some service techs.

NHTSA complaint #11732675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2021 Nissan Titan New Orleans, LA Crash

STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA I own a 2021 Nissan Titan. I am deeply concerned that I have defective Air Bags. I have had 2 collisions in my vehicle at high rates of speed and none deployed either time. I now fear that this vehicle will not protect me in the unfortunate case of another collision. I do understand they will not deploy under every condition, but I do expect additional protection outside of a seatbelt in a collision at a high rate of speed. In the first Collision, I was going 45 MPH. I had injuries to my neck and back. I had extensive work done to the suspension, drivers door, headlight, fender, bumper, grill, and the hood. In my second collision, a deer ran into my truck while I was traveling at 70 MPH. The head of the deer damaged the headlight and wiring harness, the bumper, grill, and hood and its body heavily damaged my passenger front door and fender. My passenger rear door also had some damage. No injuries occurred but the impacts should have caused a deployment. I am aware that there was a Recall on 2021 & 2024 Titans about the air bags having a delayed or failed deployment however I received no letter from this, neither is this in any of my printed service records. I would like Nissan to inspect my air bag system to see if there’s a defect that is causing them not to deploy or to make sure that my Titan was not missed in the group of trucks that had this defect, that way the recall can be extended to more 2021 Titans. I am in fear to drive this truck due to the fact that it may not protect me in the case of another accident. I am ready to purchase another Titan and have been loyal to the Nissan brand after owning 4 Altimas, 1 Armada, and soon to be 2 Titans.

NHTSA complaint #11665619 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2011 Nissan Titan at 45,000 miles East Sandwich, MA

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle when the vehicle drove over into an object on the roadway. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear subframe needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

NHTSA complaint #11654726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2023 Nissan Titan Hardin, MT

STRUCTURE:BODY

purchased this vehicle new 4/3/23.specidically purchased this truck for towing as it has the built intergated goose neck for a 5th wheel attachment. recently attempted to put the fifth wheel in to tow our camp trailer, it would not drop down far enough and lock on place on the truck, contacted the dealer and as well took the truck to 4 different businesses that specialize in hitches, only to advised by everyone that there is a factory defect in the trucks system with it being installed too high when holes were drilled thru the frame, the truck is not repairable for towing a fifth wheel or goose neck trailer and if towed as is could break loose causing a accident. it is a extreme safety if this is also occuring on other trucks and less experienced people do not have the knowledge to check things out.

NHTSA complaint #11523906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2005 Nissan Titan at 210,000 miles Philadelphia, PA

STRUCTURE

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making turns, the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle made abnormal sounds. Additionally, the speedometer was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with wheel speed sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.

NHTSA complaint #11443871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2004 Nissan Titan Eleele, HI

STRUCTURE:BODY

I purchased this truck on 04/05/18 from Harbor motors Lihue Kauai, and not even a week into having this truck it started acting up, overheating, the truck wouldn't turn over, suspensions, the four-wheel-drive wouldn't disengage, when you turn the key to start the vehicle it would make a clicking noise before starting, the AC would work when it wanted to, and the transmission and engine started knocking. The next week I went running errands and when I pulled out of my yard the truck started jerking then pressed the gas and it revved really high before slamming into drive. Since then I haven't driven the truck. And today it looks like someone just smashed into the front driver light to the side and smashed it while being parked at the place I purchased the truck from. I've continuously asked for help with little to no help at all. The truck is no longer drivable and I'm still making payments on it. The lights on the dashboard has the Check enigine light on, snd the ABS

NHTSA complaint #11421518 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Nissan Titan at 137,000 miles Cedar Knolls, NJ

STRUCTURE:BODY

WHITE PATCHES APPEARED ALL AROUND THE TRUCK WITHIN A WEEK PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. SPOTS AND PATCHES ON HOOD,FENDERS, ROOF, TAILGATE AND DOORS

NHTSA complaint #11374652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Nissan Titan Norfolk, VA

STRUCTURE:BODY

THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK IS RUSTED SO BAD THE TOP OF THE BED IS AGAINST THE CAB WHEN I GO DOWN STREET THE FRONT OF THE BED POPS UP IT'S ROTTED OVER 3 QUARTERS WAY THREW PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP THANK YOU

NHTSA complaint #11354607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Nissan Titan Hesperia, CA

STRUCTURE:BODY

HEATHER &A/C CONTROL MALFUNCTION HEATHER CORE LEAKS INSIDE CAB POWER TRAIN WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON NOT ALL TIME PAINT CLEAR COAT IS PELEN OFF

NHTSA complaint #11318678 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2017 Nissan Titan at 38,500 miles Augusta, GA

STRUCTURE:BODY

WHEN I'M CRUISING THE RPM FLUTTERS AND THE TRUCK SEEMS TO BE CONFUSED AS TO WHAT GEAR IT SHOULD BE ON. ACCELERATION SOMETIMES IS HESISTANT AND DELAYED. THE GAS PEDAL NEEDS TO BE ALMOST FULL DEPRESSED FOR THE TRUCK TO ACCELERATE. THE FRONT BUMPER IS CROOKED. I CHECKED FOR ANY GIVE ON THE STRUCTURE BUT THERE WERE NONE. THERE WAS NO COLLISION INVOLVED.

NHTSA complaint #11288708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2009 Nissan Titan at 16,000 miles Grovetown, GA

STRUCTURE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, SPARKS EMERGED FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (BOB RICHARDS NISSAN, 5590 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY, BEECH ISLAND, SC 29842), BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST EVALUATED THE VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED A VEHICLE REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 29363883. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT MEET THE LEMON LAW REQUIREMENTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.

NHTSA complaint #11078812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Nissan Titan at 50,000 miles Roseville, CA

STRUCTURE:BODY

THE BACK TWO DOOR LATCHES DO NOT OPEN UNTILLED JIGGLED OR CONTINUALLY VIBRATED. THIS WOULD NOT ALLOW THE DOORS TO BE OPENED IN THE EVENT OF A EMERGENCY. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO BE REPAIRED BUT TO NO AVAIL. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHILE TRYING TO OPEN DOORS. ITS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE THE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE DURING A CRITICAL TIME?

NHTSA complaint #11074186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2012 Nissan Titan at 75,000 miles Grand Junction, CO Crash

STRUCTURE:BODY

TAMARA RECALL AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE 70 EAST BOUND FROM GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO RESULTED IN BENT FRAME OF 2012 NISSAN TITAN

NHTSA complaint #11065468 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2013 Nissan Titan at 40,000 miles Westerville, OH

STRUCTURE:BODY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS MOUNTED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING SUPPORT FRACTURED AND DISLODGED THE SPARE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED BY THE DISLODGED SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN NORTH (8645 HIGH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43235, (614) 846-8100) TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INFORMATION WOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR CONSIDERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

NHTSA complaint #11064349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2004 Nissan Titan at 93,000 miles Ontario, NY

STRUCTURE:BODY

DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY FREEZES AND NO DOOR CAN BE OPENED. TRUCK WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT OUTSIDE. DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE, IF ENTRY IS GAINED DOORS CAN BE OPENED FROM INSIDE.

NHTSA complaint #11057036 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2017 Nissan Titan at 15,500 miles Reedsville, WV Crash

STRUCTURE:BODY

TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAN POP OUT OF GEAR. SAW IT HAPPEN FIRST WITH GOING FROM DRIVE AND SWITCHING TO NEUTRAL. RECENTLY EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES IT GOING FROM PARK TO REVERSE. HAPPENS WHILE SHIFTING THE SHIFTER. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE THE ALARM LETS YOU KNOW CAR IS IN GEAR. IF YOUR LUCKY THE TRUCK DOES NOT ROLL YOU OVER WITH THE OPEN DOOR. HAS BACKED INTO A BUILDING AND BUSTED OUT THE RIGHT TAIL LIGHTS AND CRUSHED SIDE OF THE BED.

NHTSA complaint #11048587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2012 Nissan Titan at 109,000 miles Gloucester, VA

STRUCTURE:BODY

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE STOPPED WORKING ON INSIDE OR OUTSIDE CREATING A TRAP. EGRESS CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED BY CLIMBING OVER CONSOLES OR SEATS TO ESCAPE. NUMEROUS ONLINE FORUMS INDICATE THAT LATCHES DO FAIL IN NISSAN VEHICLES.

NHTSA complaint #11014947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2012 Nissan Titan at 60,000 miles Manassas, VA

STRUCTURE:BODY

EXHAUST PIPE CONNECTION RUSTED THROUGH. SAME EXACT PROBLEM SOMEONE ELSE NOTED ON THEIR COMPLAINT. CONNECTION USED BETWEEN MUFFLER AND TAILPIPE COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY LEAVING THE TAILPIPE DANGLING FROM BOTTOM OF TRUCK. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DESIGN ISSUE IN WHICH ALL NISSAN TITAN TRUCKS SINCE ORIGINAL RELEASE HAD A CONNECTOR PIECE THAT IS NOT GALVANIZED FOR RUST PREVENTION WELDED TO THE BEGINNING OF THE TAILPIPE AND THE END OF THE MUFFLER PIPE EXTENSION. THESE PIECES ARE THEN BOLTED TOGETHER WITH BOLTS THAT AREN'T GALVANIZED. THE CONNECTION PIECES ARE FLANGED SO THEY HOLD WATER AND START RUSTING. THE TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE I WAS AT STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. COULD NOT FIGURE PROBLEM. I WAS GETTING MY TRUCK READY TO GET MY WIFE FROM THE AIRPORT WHEN MY SON NOTICE THE TAIL PIPE WAS CROOKED. WHEN HE LOOKED UNDERNEATH IT WAS COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED FROM MUFFLED. I LOOKED EXCEPT FOR THE CONNECTION FROM MUFFLER TO TAILPIPE EVERYTHING IS FINE. IN FACT IT IS THE ONLY PART WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY. NO OTHER PART UNDERNEATH HAD THIS CORROSION. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN USE OF MATERIALS NOT SUITED FOR ANY WEATHER CONDITIONS. IF I HAD LEFT TO GET MY WIFE WITH THE TRUCK LIKE THIS, THE PIPE COULD HAVE FALLEN OFF ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSED SOME MAJOR ISSUES.

NHTSA complaint #11005586 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2004 Nissan Titan Fulton, NY

STRUCTURE:BODY

NISSAN HAS AT EACH SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUES. TSB # NTB05-118A 2004 ' 2005 TITAN AND ARMADA; OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE CABLE FREEZES; DOOR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE IN COLD TEMPERATURES NISSAN IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS WELL AS MANY MANY OTHER OWNERS AFTER DOING A GOOGLE SEARCH. STATIONARY HAPPENS EVERY NIGHT WHEN TEMPERATURES FALL BELOW 30 DEG

NHTSA complaint #10960140 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2013 Nissan Titan at 29,800 miles Cutler BAY, FL

STRUCTURE:BODY

THE PAINT IS PEELING ON THE HOOD AND ON THE ROOF. THIS TRUCK IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD AND HAS 29,800 MILES ON IT. I CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY REFUSED TO HELP BASED ON THE FACT I AM OUT OF WARRANTY BY 7 MONTHS. BEFORE THAT, WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER, AUTO NATION NISSAN IN MIAMI (DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD) AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE MANUFACTURER'S PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #10936547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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