YearToAvoid

2008 Nissan Titan Engine Problems

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Nissan Titan, 23% of all 133 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 19 Titan model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 91,000 miles.

Engine complaints
30
23% of 133
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
91,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Nissan Titan engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 22, 2008, latest May 12, 2025.

2008 Nissan Titan engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2008Aug 2013Jan 2016Jun 2017Mar 2018Mar 2020Sep 2022
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2008 to May 2025; peak Oct 2008 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Nissan Titan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Titan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005124 (14%)
  2. 200680 (19%)
  3. 200726 (19%)
  4. 200830 (23%)
  5. 200910 (21%)
  6. 20107 (15%)
  7. 20114 (15%)
  8. 20126 (27%)
  9. 20132 (18%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20153 (25%)
  12. 2017110 (59%)
  13. 201848 (53%)
  14. 201919 (40%)
  15. 20206 (27%)
  16. 20214 (7%)
  17. 20221 (8%)
  18. 20233 (18%)
  19. 20241 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Titan have engine problems?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Nissan Titan, 23% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 91,000 miles.
Which Nissan Titan year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Titan has the most engine complaints (124), compared with 30 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Nissan Titan?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Titan is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.