2013 Nissan TitanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2013 Nissan Titan, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-188 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.

2013 Nissan Titan

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Nissan Titan has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels20
Engine20
Equipment adaptive/mobility21
Power train21
Structure20
Air bags21
Tires10
Seats10
Electrical system10
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2013 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.

43%repaired · 2022 Q1

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 20V-188 · Mar 30, 2020 · 216,678 vehicles · 93,449 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2015 Q1

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 13V-451 · Sep 18, 2013 · 3,247 vehicles · 3,203 repaired

Risk. If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: column shift

Recall 13V-094 · Mar 14, 2013 · 2,180 vehicles

Risk. If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2013 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

2013 Nissan Titan safety ratings

2013 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Titan owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS MOUNTED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING SUPPORT FRACTURED AND DISLODGED THE SPARE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED BY THE DISLODGED SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…
Complaint 11064349 · Jan 23, 2018 · 40,000 miles
MY TPM WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAS HAPPENED FROM DAY ONE. THE ELEVATION AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE HAVE NO BEARING ON WHETHER OR NOT THE LIGHT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. I HAVE NITROGEN FILLED TIRES. THE DEALER SHIP SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE SYSTEM…
Complaint 10616527 · Jul 26, 2014 · 45 miles

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