This page covers 8 recalls, 18 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 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
Complaints about the 2020 Nissan Titan cluster most heavily around the powertrain and electrical system. On the powertrain side, owners describe transmission problems including slipping out of gear, delayed engagement, and erratic behavior during acceleration, some report the hesitation occurs both from a stop and at highway speeds, with no warning lights present. Fuel and propulsion complaints add to the picture, with several owners noting inconsistent or unresponsive throttle response that dealers have not resolved after multiple visits. The electrical side draws a similar complaint count, though the reports are less specific in their symptom patterns. A structural issue with a cracked or failed weld at the front strut tower appears in at least one report, requiring full frame replacement.
18
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Nissan Titan has 8 recalls, the most serious involving a wiring harness that can short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning or sparking a fire in the engine bay.
The parking transmission is the subject of multiple recalls: the parking pawl can fail to engage when the shifter is moved to park, allowing the truck to roll away if the parking brake is not set. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, which is why it appears across several filings. On the tire side, certain trucks fitted with Continental tires may have been over-cured during production, which can cause the sidewall to crack and lose air suddenly or shed tread while driving. There is also a lighting concern: the front turn signal bulbs on some trucks can crack and stop illuminating, leaving other drivers and pedestrians without a signal that the truck is turning.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission parking pawl may fail to engage when shifting to park, potentially allowing the truck to roll if the parking brake is not applied.
What the fix does
Nissan is developing a corrective action and will notify owners by mail when available.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 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 transmission parking pawl may fail to engage when shifting into park, allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module (and engine control module on some Titans) to fix the pawl engagement issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission parking pawl may fail to engage when shifting to park, potentially allowing the truck to roll if the parking brake isn't applied.
What the fix does
Nissan is developing a corrective action and will notify you by mail with instructions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission parking pawl may fail to engage when shifted into park, allowing the vehicle to roll away unintentionally.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and stop working, preventing the turn signal from lighting up.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the bulbs and replace them if needed at no cost to you.
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 engine wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, leaving a wire exposed. This exposed wire could short circuit, causing the engine to stall or create electrical arcing.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the wiring harness and replace it if damaged, or reassemble it correctly if no damage is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine wiring harness may have an exposed wire that can short circuit or arc if it touches another wire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the engine harness and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
