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2008 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

83/100

#4 most-complained of 19 Titan years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2008 Nissan Titan has 133 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 83 out of 100 — #4 highest of 19 Titan model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (30 complaints, 23% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries.

Complaints
133
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
7 / 1
Injuries / deaths
8 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
14
12 city / 17 hwy

Top 2008 Nissan Titan problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine30 (23%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain29 (22%)
  3. Fuel System20 (15%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires19 (14%)
  5. Airbags14 (11%)
  6. Brakes14 (11%)
  7. Electrical System14 (11%)
  8. Structure & Body11 (8%)
  9. Other7 (5%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers5 (4%)
2008 Nissan Titan complaints: complaints filed per quarter132008 Q22010 Q22012 Q22014 Q32016 Q42019 Q12022 Q22026 Q2
166 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2010 Q3 (13).

2008 Nissan Titan recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V067000Feb 10, 2023Airbags404,690 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

    Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

  2. NHTSA 10V074000Mar 3, 2010Fuel System340,000 vehicles

    Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.

    Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  3. NHTSA 10V072000Mar 2, 2010Brakes179,383 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.

    Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

See all 5 recalls for the 2008 Nissan Titan →

2008 Nissan Titan fuel economy and fuel cost

City
12 MPG
Highway
17 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,650
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2008 compared with other Titan years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006Avoid94430514
2007Caution72139114
2008Avoid83133514
2009Caution6747314
2010Good4446314.5

All Nissan Titan years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Nissan Titan a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Nissan Titan ranks #4 of 19 among Titan model years (Complaint Index 83/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 133 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Titan?
The most reported problem areas are engine (30 complaints), transmission & powertrain (29 complaints), and fuel system (20 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 61,000 miles.
Does the 2008 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2008 Nissan Titan, most recently reported 2023, covering airbags, fuel system, brakes, and structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Nissan Titan?
EPA rates the 2008 Nissan Titan at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 17 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.