repaired · 2023 Q1
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss.
2018 Nissan TitanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 90 owner complaints about the 2018 Nissan Titan, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-654 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Nissan Titan has problems
90 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
45Engine1 crash/fire/injury
16Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
16Power train1 crash/fire/injury
15Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Vehicle speed control
3Tires
3Steering
2Air bags
2Fuel system, gasoline
98 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 45 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 1 |
| Power train | 16 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 9 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2018 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.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase 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
2018 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
2018 Nissan Titan safety ratings
2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Later Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Nissan Titan, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.No recall
In owners' words
What Titan owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Cylinder 4-5 which caused catastrophic engine failure. CP4 fuel pump. Crank shaft broken, Metal flakes in oil. Differential service. Was on the road from [XXX] to [XXX] and broke down in [XXX]. Just bought the truck from Lakeland Automall on May 8th and broke down on May 31st. Was in a bad spot to…
My crankshaft broke on the highway. I was travelling at around 70mph. No warnings were given. I lost all power and had to limp it off to the side of the road. The engine was replaced under warranty. This is an ongoing issue for 2016-2019 Nissan Titans. Folks are left with worthless vehicles because…
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that there was an abnormal pop before the vehicle lost motive power and was pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a local…
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