2018 Nissan Titan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Titan. The most-reported areas: Engine (45), Fuel/Propulsion System (16), Power Train (16).
Key takeaways
- 90 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 45 | 50% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 18% |
| Power Train | 16 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 7% |
| Steering | 3 | 3% |
| Tires | 3 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 2 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Later Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD Later Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD Early Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Early Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-05
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 pull over and f...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-06-17
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 they are outside ...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-04-06
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH over a ramp in the road, there was a loud banging sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. Later, while depressing the brake pedal, there was a scraping sound coming from the front passenger’s side wheel...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.