2021 Nissan Titan XD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2021 Nissan Titan XD has 0 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with a Complaint Index of 25, ranking 4th out of 5 model years — better than the 2016 (Complaint Index 100, Avoid), which is the worst year for this model.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #4 of 5 Titan XD years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
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- Best nearby year
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- no alternative with data
Top 2021 Nissan Titan XD problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2021 Nissan Titan XD recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V471000Jun 23, 2021Electrical System30,799 vehicles
Exterior lighting:turn signal:bulbs
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Risk: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
2021 compared with other Titan XD years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Nissan Titan XD reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints and 1 recall for the 2021 Titan XD, giving it a Complaint Index of 25. Compared to other years of the Titan XD, it ranks 4th out of 5, well below the 2016 model's Complaint Index of 100.
- Does the 2021 Nissan Titan XD have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 21V471000) covers the electrical system. It affects the front right and/or left turn signal bulb, which can crack and fail to illuminate; dealers inspect and replace the bulbs free of charge.
- What year Nissan Titan XD should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2016 Titan XD stands out as the year to avoid, with 197 complaints, 3 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 100. The 2021 model has far fewer reported problems by comparison.
- Is the 2021 Titan XD recall a do-not-drive recall?
- No. The 2021 recall for the turn signal bulb is not marked as a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.