2019 Nissan Titan

▲ Better than typical
2019 Nissan Titan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:17:35.098Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Titan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 2004: 1046 complaints 2004 2005: 891 complaints 2006: 430 complaints 2007: 139 complaints 2007 2008: 133 complaints 2009: 47 complaints 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 26 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 11 complaints 2016: 196 complaints 2016 2017: 184 complaints 2018: 90 complaints 2019: 43 complaints 2019 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 53 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2024
2019: 43 complaints
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YearComplaints
20041046
2005891
2006430
2007139
2008133
200947
201045
201126
201222
201311
201410
201511
2016196
2017184
201890
201943
202021
202153
202213
202317
202413

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 37%

37% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I was driving with the vehicle operating perfectly normal. I turned onto a highway and was accelerating when all of the sudden without any warning lights or alarms the vehicle began to shake vigorously and lose power.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231206

Crankshaft snap and turbo issues causing to be broke down on highway

NHTSA ODI report, 20231117

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

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Crankshaft snap and turbo issues causing to be broke down on highway

NHTSA ODI report, 20231117

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190806 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 19V495000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191111 — back over prevention

Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 19V654000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201020 — exterior lighting

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Titan vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may have incorrect aiming marks.

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.

Campaign 20V556000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210511 — tires

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.

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.

Campaign 21V169000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20231115 — PE (closed 20250627)

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Nissan Titan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V495000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V654000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V556000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V169000 (tires) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2021

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2005 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Nissan Titan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Nissan Titan is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Titan?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Titan have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.