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.
2009 Nissan TitanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2009 Nissan Titan, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 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 January 25, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Nissan Titan has problems
47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
8Fuel/propulsion system
7Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
4Service brakes
3Vehicle speed control
3Engine and engine cooling
139 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 2 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 13 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2009 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2009 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
2009 Nissan Titan safety ratings
2009 Nissan Titan Extended Cab 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 air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I received a recall notice for my 2009 Nissan Titan. I have brought the truck to Premier Nissan, 6636 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA on multiple occasions to have the work performed without success. I last brought the truck in March 07, 2024, at which time I was told that the airbag emblem needed to…
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the air bag emblem had separated; however, the air bag emblem cover remained attached. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) which was linked to the failure. Additionally, the contact stated…
Our 2009 Nissan Titan was involved in a roll over accident and no air bags deployed. The driver side air bags did NOT deployed at all. My son ended up with a broken collarbone, fractured back rib and possibly humorous fracture on muscle injuries the accident. My insurance company has inspected the…
Own a 2009 Titan?
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