This page covers 4 recalls, 42 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 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 the 2019 Nissan Titan owner reports, with a recurring pattern of check engine lights triggering a reduced power mode that leaves the truck severely limited in acceleration. Owners describe the engine cutting into a limp-like state during normal driving, sometimes accompanied by stalling or complete power loss that requires a tow. A few reports point to a binding actuator logged by the ECM as a trigger for that reduced power condition. One isolated report describes a crankshaft seizure resulting in the engine failing entirely while in motion. The electrical system draws a smaller but consistent cluster of complaints centered on the infotainment unit randomly rebooting, freezing, or locking up when the backup camera activates. Tire-related reports round out the complaint picture at roughly the same volume as the electrical issues.
42
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Nissan Titan has 4 recalls, the most serious involving tires that can develop a sidewall break and lose air suddenly or shed tread, and a wiring harness near the alternator that can short and cause the engine to stall or start a fire.
The tire issue stems from the Continental tires fitted to certain trucks, where overlong curing during production weakens the sidewall. The wiring concern affects gasoline models, where the alternator harness can be damaged and create a short circuit. The backup camera on some vehicles may fail to display an image when reversing, reducing the driver's ability to see what is behind the truck. On vehicles equipped with LED headlights, the aiming marks on the headlight housing may be incorrect, meaning the lights could be pointed too low or too high after a routine adjustment and leave the road poorly lit at night.
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.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 6 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
The LED headlights may have incorrect aiming marks, causing the headlights to aim improperly and fail to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the headlight assemblies and replace them if necessary 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.
