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2019 Nissan Titan

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

Owners have filed 47 safety complaints about the 2019 Nissan Titan with the US government. Of those, 3 describe a crash, 2 mention a fire, 1 person was injured and no death is recorded. 4 recall campaigns are open against it.

The most complained-about system is the engine, named in 17 complaints, 36% of the total. The typical failure was reported at 14,400 miles, the median across the 18 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

Compiled from NHTSA's complaint, recall and investigation files · Covers May 2019 to September 2026 · How this is counted

What is on file

47 complaints on file

47

Complaints

3

Describe a crash

2

Mention fire

1

People injured

0

Deaths

A complaint is an unverified account by the person who filed it, not a finding of fault. One complaint is one ODI number, which is how NHTSA counts them.

A recall is the manufacturer conceding a defect, and the repair is free. Whether one covers your particular car is a question only its VIN can answer, because a campaign covers a production range rather than a model year.

Which system owners named

Complaints naming each system
ENGINE 17 · 36%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11 · 23%
POWER TRAIN 9 · 19%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8 · 17%
TIRES 4 · 9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 · 6%
SERVICE BRAKES 3 · 6%
BACK OVER PREVENTION 2 · 4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2 · 4%
LANE DEPARTURE 2 · 4%
SUSPENSION 2 · 4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 · 4%
0 8 15

Red marks a system with a recall campaign against it. One complaint can name several systems, so these add up to more than 47.

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2025 at 12.

16 12 8 4
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

This is the year the complaint was filed, not the year the failure happened. The range runs from 2019 to 2026, the last of them a part year, which is why its column is drawn faint.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program

NHTSA crashes a car into a barrier and a pole and measures what happens to the dummies inside. This is what it awarded the 2019 Nissan TITAN, and it is a separate question from what owners report going wrong later.

Test Crew Cab AWD Crew Cab RWD King Cab AWD King Cab RWD Single Cab AWD Single Cab RWD
Overall Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
Frontal, driver Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
Frontal, passenger Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
Side crash Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
Side barrier Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
Side pole Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
Rollover
Chance of rollover 19.8% 19.8% 19.8% 19.8% 19.8% 19.8%
Stability control standard Forward collision warning standard Lane departure warning standard

A rating belongs to a tested body style and drivetrain, not to the model as a whole, which is why more than one is listed. A dash means NHTSA did not rate that test for this vehicle.

Recall campaigns

4 on file

TIRES

21V169000 · March 11, 2021

The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
The risk
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.

Nissan North America, Inc. · up to 36,141 vehicles across all model years covered

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

20V556000 · September 11, 2020

The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Titan vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may have incorrect aiming marks. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
The incorrect marks may cause the headlights to be aimed incorrectly during servicing, resulting in insufficient illumination of the road while driving at night, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the headlight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC751.

Nissan North America, Inc. · up to 82 vehicles across all model years covered

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

19V654000 · September 12, 2019

The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Nissan North America, Inc. · up to 1,228,830 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

19V495000 · June 26, 2019

The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles. The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage. The harness will be clipped into the correct position or replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Nissan North America, Inc. · up to 91,319 vehicles across all model years covered

Defect investigations

1 on file

An investigation means NHTSA has decided a pattern is worth examining. A preliminary evaluation is often closed with no action; an engineering analysis is the stage that usually precedes a recall.

Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.

PE23020

Closed preliminary evaluation · opened November 15, 2023 · closed June 27, 2025

the engine, the engine and its cooling

On November 15, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE23020 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2016 through 2019 Nissan Titan XD trucks equipped with 5.0L Cummins diesel engines.  The complaints allege the condition was due to a failure of the engine crankshaft.  The purpose of the investigation was to understand the scope, frequency, and safety related consequence of the alleged defect. During the investigation, it was found that the subject vehicles can experience a loss of motive power due to a failure of the crankshaft main bearings which can lead to a fractured crankshaft. This resulted in a loss of motive power and an inability to restart. An analysis of all complaint sources shows many vehicles exhibit knocking, vibration, malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) warnings, and/or poor engine performance prior to a total failure.  Some consumers report driving their truck in for repairs only to be diagnosed with a failed crankshaft.  ODI has not identified any injuries or fires attributable to this failure. ODI is aware of one complaint alleging a non-injury crash involving a curb strike.  ODI is also aware of complaints of overheating starter motors and melted starter motor wiring occurring after prolonged attempts to start engines that have suffered a broken crankshaft. In its response to ODI's January 26, 2024 information request letter, Nissan provided information detailing several material and process changes involved in the production of the subject vehicle’s engine.These changes appear to coincide with incremental improvements in failure rates but there is no indication that a single factor was the primary cause of the failures. Analysis of ODI consumer complaints and manufacturer provided data found that failure rates decreased progressively for each model year. Review of failure mileage found that 50% of the failures occurred by 60,000 miles with a significant decrease in failures after 80,000 miles. Assuming average yearly mileage driven, the newest model year trucks (2019) would be near or past peak failure mileage. Given the low failure rate, the observable warnings available to the driver, and much of the fleet being past peak failure mileage, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation with no further action.  The closing of the investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a defect does not exist, and NHTSA will take further action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

In owners’ own words

Quoted from the complaint file

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 injured · crash · towed

I rented vehicle from Budget rent a car system. The electrical engine computer system components malfunctioned and went out while I was driving. The rental car company sold or destroyed the vehicle upon request. My safety was compromised involving me in a accident. The Nissan Dealerships in Philadelphia & Ohio confirmed several unresolved recalls. The vehicle was inspected by Nissan Dealership after accident on behalf of Budget Rent a Car but Nissan dealership refused to fix recalls on a wrecked vehicle. When rented from airport the vehicle appeared to be fine until electrical issues caused vehicle to become powerless causing wreck.

NHTSA complaint 11514274. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

fire · crash · towed · 10,000 miles

TORNADO III 4WHEEL TRAILERS GIANT RV DOWNEY: DOWNEY, CA 90242 VIN NO.: 4YMUL10166T002959 CA PLATE NO: 4BZ2788

NHTSA complaint 11413444. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SUSPENSION
Factory missed weld on stabilizer bar link bracket on chassis was replacing the bushing due to the clunking noise and discovered the bracket completely tore off the chassis frame structure Nissan consumer affairs is refusing to buy back the vehicle when the vehicle was sold with a damage chassis frame after being inspected multiple times at gun Nissan on Broadway in San Antonio Texas gun Nissan technicians did 100% multi inspection and told me the vehicle was 100% clearly they missed the weld and sold me a certified pre-owned vehicle now Nissan consumer affairs is refusing to buy back my vehicle or replace the frame due to aftermarket parts I put that same day I took it to the dealer when I

NHTSA complaint 11764250, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

POWER TRAIN
Torque Converter- The torque converter on my 2019 Nissan Titan -4X failed at approximately 68,000. Symptoms began as cold-start shudder lasting several minutes, progressing to pronounced shudder under light throttle acceleration between 25–50 MPH, erratic shifting at the 3-4 and 4-5 gear transitions, and TCC (torque converter clutch) slip. These symptoms created unpredictable drivetrain behavior at highway speeds, presenting a safety risk to myself and other drivers. The problem was diagnosed and confirmed by an independent service center using live PCM data. TCC slip readings of -27/748 RPM were recorded during a test drive, matching the failure criteria specified in Nissan Technical

NHTSA complaint 11758030, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle came to a complete stop while driving and left me stranded 40 miles from home. The vehicle would not start with push button start and following diagnostics from dealership was found to have suffered multiple blown fuses to ECM. The technicians could not determine the cause of the failure.

NHTSA complaint 11754686. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

POWER TRAIN
The torque converter on my 2019 Nissan Titan PRO-4X failed at approximately 60,000 miles. Symptoms began as cold-start shudder lasting several minutes, progressing to pronounced shudder under light throttle acceleration between 25–50 MPH, erratic shifting at the 3-4 and 4-5 gear transitions, and TCC (torque converter clutch) slip. These symptoms created unpredictable drivetrain behavior at highway speeds, presenting a safety risk to myself and other drivers. The problem was diagnosed and confirmed by an independent service center using live PCM data. TCC slip readings of -27/748 RPM were recorded during a test drive, matching the failure criteria specified in Nissan Technical Service

NHTSA complaint 11753850, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The infotainment system in my vehicle randomly crashes at various times and often happens when the vehicle is in reverse with the backup camera active which is a safety issue. Outside of the crashes, there are often lags/delays with the backup camera in the infotainment system.

NHTSA complaint 11743141. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE
Worst dealership my husband and I ever dealt with. We purchased a 2019 Nissan XD Titan Diesel with warranty. Two days after purchase, the check engine light came on. I called Spencer from the service department to let them know. They took the truck the very next day; it was some issue with the gas tank, so the part was back-ordered. After getting that fixed, the check engine light still never went off. I questioned the dealership; all they could say was it was probably a dirty sensor. Then, not even two weeks later, I was leaving a doctor's appointment on the interstate when it threw up a code for low coolant, saying it was about to go into limp mode. So, I made it to the dealership's

NHTSA complaint 11737834, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Compare

Other years of the Nissan Titan

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2024 15 2 —
2023 17 2 —
2022 13 4 —
2021 55 5 —
2020 22 5 —
2018 90 4 —
2017 187 3 —
2015 12 1 3
2014 10 2 —
2013 11 3 1
2012 22 2 —
2011 26 1 —
2010 46 3 —

Other 2019 Nissan models

Rogue 337 Leaf 259 Altima 232 Sentra 222 Kicks 134 Rogue Sport 100 Armada 77 Pathfinder 76

Complaints on file, same model year.

Every Nissan on this site — 205 vehicles.

If this is your car and a dealer keeps failing to fix it, your state's lemon law may require the manufacturer to replace it or buy it back. How many repair attempts it takes, and how long you have to file, is set by the state you bought in and by nothing on this page.

Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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