repaired · 2025 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
2008 Nissan TitanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 133 owner complaints about the 2008 Nissan Titan, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-067 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Nissan Titan has problems
133 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Power train
18Engine1 crash/fire/injury
14Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
13Suspension
12Engine and engine cooling
12Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
10Structure
8Fuel/propulsion system
7Service brakes
4416 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 29 | 0 |
| Engine | 18 | 1 |
| Air bags | 14 | 6 |
| Suspension | 13 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 |
| Structure | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 44 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2008 Nissan Titan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Storage: fuel gauge system
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE MANUAL SEAT PAWL NOT FULLY ENGAGING INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT OVERLOADING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
63kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 28 power train complaints. 79% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles22under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Titan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Titan median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Nissan Titan safety ratings
2008 Nissan Titan 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Titan owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT SIMILAR VEHICLES WERE SUBJECTED TO A RECALL…
2008 4X4 4D LONG BED TITIAN, REVERSE GEAR STOPPED WORKING RIGHT AFTER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY, ENDED AT 36000 MILES. I WAS USING REVERSE WHEN IT FAILED. I WAS REVERSING AT NORMAL SPEED OF.25 MP/H OR WHAT EVER PEOPLE BACK UP TO A PARKING STALL NORMALLY. THERE WAS A TUG TYPE SENSATION, THEN SLIPPAGE.
WHEN TURNING WITH THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD LIKE SOMETHING SLAMMING AGAINST METAL. AND MY FRONT TIRES WOULD NOT SPIN CAUSING THE TRUCK TO GET STUCK, NEEDING TO BE TOWED OUT. A MECHANIC FIXED THE PROBLEM OF A SNAPPED/BROKEN FLANGE ASSEMBLY (PART # 38220-8S11A) ALSO CIRCLIP LOCK…
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