Tires: bead
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Titan. Most complaints involve power train (12) and engine (3). The EPA rates it 17–18 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Titan model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,046 |
| 2005 | 891 |
| 2006 | 430 |
| 2007 | 139 |
| 2008 | 133 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2017 | 172 |
| 2018 | 90 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 58 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 15 |
“EMERGENCY CONSUMER PROTECTION COMPLAINT: ILLEGAL COERCION & PUBLIC SAFETY RISK I am filing an emergency complaint against Nissan North America and its authorized dealership. On August 21st, 2026, my husband was nearly killed when our 2023 Nissan Titan suffered a total engine stall at 75 MPH on a major interstate, forcing a semi-truck to violently swerve to avoid a fatal rear-end collision. Despite a documented history of nine (9) warranty repair attempts for same issues starting at 23,145 miles and now at 43,000 and still not resolved (including replacement of the ECM, updating transmission, multiple Mass Air Flow Sensors and throttle body) and over 110 days out of service, Nissan Corporate and the dealership forced us into picking up this unfixed, unsafe dangerous vehicle, even after we stated to them MULTIPLE times we did not feel safe picking up this truck. They threatened to charge us immediate daily storage fees and demanded the instant revocation of our loaner vehicle forcing us to pick up this truck and once again put the safety of our family and others in jeopardy. The vehicle has suffered multiple further failures since the August situation and has…”
“The contact owned a 2023 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving in stop-and-go traffic, the contact allowed a vehicle to make a left-hand turn. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated independently and rear-ended the vehicle in front, where it came to a stop. The vehicle the contact rear-ended was pushed into the vehicle in front, and that vehicle was pushed into the vehicle in front of it. No warning lights were illuminated. The driver-side air bag deployed; however, the steering wheel cover popped out, and the air bag did not inflate, falling onto the contact's lap. The knee air bag did not inflate, and the passenger-side air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered minor injuries to the neck, possibly whiplash. The contact had a prior medical condition related to his back. A police report was filed. There were no passengers in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The insurance company was contacted and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The insurance company referred that contact to the manufacturer. Nissan consumer affairs was made aware of the failure and suggested that the contact tow the…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for tire repairs and was advised that an alignment was needed. The contact stated that the vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was determined that the alignment could not be performed because the required bolts were missing. The alignment was not completed, and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact believed that the vehicle was sold with the missing parts. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan 2WD Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,300 | 503 |
| Titan 4WD Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 18 | $4,300 | 505 |
| Titan 4WD PRO4X Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,550 | 517 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
2 safety recalls as of Nov 8, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (12), engine (3), suspension (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Titan at 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2023 Nissan Titan 4 out of 5 stars overall.