This page covers 5 recalls, 88 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Nissan Titan.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine complaints dominate what 2018 Titan owners report, and the failures described tend to be serious rather than minor. Across multiple reports, owners describe sudden engine shutoff while driving, sometimes preceded by a loud bang or pop, with several diagnoses pointing to crankshaft failure, rod bearing damage, and complete engine seizure. Cylinder compression loss and cylinder wall damage show up in more than one account as well, with owners noting significant power loss before the engine quits entirely. Starting problems make up a secondary thread, owners report the truck failing to start after sitting or after a recent drive, sometimes requiring a jump, with no warning lights appearing beforehand. The powertrain category adds reports of drivetrain noise and loss of motive power, often tied back to the engine issues. The recurring symptom across the engine complaints is an engine that fails abruptly at speed rather than degrading gradually.
88
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Nissan Titan has 5 recalls, the most serious being a tire defect and an alternator wiring issue that can each cause a crash: certain Continental tires may fail suddenly, and damaged wiring near the engine can short out, stall the engine, or start a fire.
The tire recall affects vehicles equipped with specific Continental tires where the sidewall can crack or the tread and belts can separate, causing sudden loss of air pressure and potential loss of control. On the electrical side, the alternator wiring harness may have been pinched or damaged during engine installation, and the resulting short can cut engine power without warning or ignite a fire under the hood. There is also a backup camera concern: on certain trims, the rearview camera image may fail to appear when reversing, leaving the driver with no view behind the vehicle. A labeling issue rounds out the list, where some trucks had accessories installed that reduced load capacity without a corresponding label update, which can lead to unknowing overloading of the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain Continental tires may have been cured too long during manufacturing. The sidewall could crack, or the tread and belts could separate, causing sudden air loss and tire failure.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail owners instructions to visit a dealer for tire inspection and replacement if needed.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 8 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Continental tires on these vehicles may have been over-cured during manufacturing, which can weaken the tire structure and increase failure risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your tires and replace any affected ones at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display settings can be changed so the rear view image disappears. The system saves this setting, so the rear view remains hidden when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software settings at no cost to restore proper rear visibility functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The alternator harness may be damaged during engine installation, potentially causing an electrical short.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the alternator harness for damage and correct routing, clipping it into place or replacing it as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced their load carrying capacity, but no modification label was installed to inform owners of this reduced capacity, which could lead to overloading.
What the fix does
Nissan will provide owners with a new modification label and installation instructions at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
