2009 Nissan Titan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2009 Nissan Titan has a complaint index of 67, ranking 7th worst among 19 model years and earning a Caution verdict. Owners most often reported engine and fuel system issues (21% each), with 3 recalls covering airbags, fuel gauges, and brakes.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #7 of 19 Titan years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 47
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14
- 13 city / 17.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2009 Nissan Titan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine10 (21%)
- Fuel System10 (21%)
- Airbags9 (19%)
- Brakes9 (19%)
- Electrical System7 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (15%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (9%)
- Steering3 (6%)
- Structure & Body2 (4%)
- Other1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes fail to fully engage even when pedal is depressed, causing the truck to crash into vehicles ahead.
- Trucks parked in gear on hills have rolled backward after the engine was shut off.
- Airbags fail to deploy during rollovers and tree collisions, resulting in injuries.
- Fuel system components, including the vapor emissions control unit, have caught fire near the gas tank.
- Using flex fuel as suggested in the owners manual has triggered abnormal ticking noises and racing engine RPMs.
- Electrical fires have started under the dash while the vehicle was parked and not running.
2009 Nissan Titan recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 driverÂs 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.
- 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.
- 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.
2009 Nissan Titan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 17.5 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.
2009 compared with other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Nissan Titan reliable?
- Compared to other Titan model years, 2009 ranks 7th worst out of 19 years with a complaint index of 67 and a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Titan?
- NHTSA complaints show Engine and Fuel System issues each made up 21% of complaints, followed by Airbags and Brakes at 19% each.
- Does the 2009 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Titan covering airbag cover cracking, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and a brake pedal pivot pin manufacturing defect.
- What mileage do 2009 Titan problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across reported complaints for the 2009 Titan is 56,873.5 miles.
- Which Titan model years are better than 2009?
- Years like 2011, 2013, 2014, 2022, and 2024 carry Best verdicts with much lower complaint indexes, while 2010, 2012, 2015, and 2020 rate Good.