2020 Nissan Titan
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,046 |
| 2005 | 891 |
| 2006 | 430 |
| 2007 | 139 |
| 2008 | 133 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 196 |
| 2017 | 187 |
| 2018 | 90 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 57 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
8 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact's husband owned a 2020 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while her husband was driving 65-75 MPH, he noticed a smoke odor. The contact's husband veered to the side of the road and immediately exited the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-27
MANUFACTURING DEFECT: 2020 Nissan Titan roof ditch seam sealer failure. Factory sealer cracked/peeled under roof moldings, allowing heavy rainwater ingress into vehicle cab.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-04
Also filed under Structure
Automatic braking system applied itself on the highway, truck would not move forward, pulled off the side of the road and called road side assistance. Multiple warning signals in the truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-05
Also filed under Service brakes
Power train
7 of 23 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
4 of 23 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Engine
4 of 23 total reports mention: engine.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
Truck was exiting highway driver tried to disengage cruise control, would not disengage. Driver put truck in neutral to slow down truck but didnt slow down enough to avoid accident. Driver and passenger are in hospital with several injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-28
Also filed under Air bags and forward collision avoidance
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-01-27Electrical system, engine20V759000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Titan and Titan XD pickup trucks. The engine wiring harness could contain an exposed wire that can cause an electrical short or arcing if it contacts another wire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine harness, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…
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2021-05-11Tires21V169000 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.
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2021-08-20Exterior lighting21V471000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
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2022-10-28Power train22V671000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle.
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2022-11-30Power train22V457000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Nissan Titan — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V759000 · Electrical system, engine
- Recall 21V169000 · Tires
- Recall 21V471000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 22V671000 · Power train
- Recall 22V457000 · Power train
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- Is the 2020 Nissan Titan reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Titan?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Titan have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.