YearToAvoid

2008 Nissan Titan Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Nissan Titan, 15% of all 133 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest fuel system complaint count among 19 Titan model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 45,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
20
15% of 133
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Nissan Titan fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 7, 2008, latest May 18, 2026.

2008 Nissan Titan fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2008Oct 2009Jul 2010Feb 2013Aug 2017Apr 2023
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to May 2026; peak Mar 2009 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 Nissan Titan

  1. 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.

Fuel System complaints by Titan model year

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

  1. 2005104 (12%)
  2. 200627 (6%)
  3. 200711 (8%)
  4. 200820 (15%)
  5. 200910 (21%)
  6. 20104 (9%)
  7. 20113 (12%)
  8. 20122 (9%)
  9. 20131 (9%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20151 (8%)
  12. 201725 (13%)
  13. 201818 (20%)
  14. 20194 (9%)
  15. 20204 (18%)
  16. 20212 (4%)
  17. 20220 (0%)
  18. 20230 (0%)
  19. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Titan have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Nissan Titan, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,000 miles.
Which Nissan Titan year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Titan has the most fuel system complaints (104), compared with 20 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Nissan Titan?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Titan concerns the fuel system: 10V074000.

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.