YearToAvoid

2013 Nissan Titan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2013 Nissan Titan has 11 complaints, a complaint index of 11, and ranks 17th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Best verdict relative to other Titan years. It has 3 recalls covering airbags, brakes, and transmission/powertrain.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
11/100
#17 of 19 Titan years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
11
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
3
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Structure & Body
Best nearby year
2014
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
14.5
12.5 city / 17.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 1

Top 2013 Nissan Titan problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other3 (27%)
  2. Structure & Body3 (27%)
  3. Airbags2 (18%)
  4. Engine2 (18%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (18%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (18%)
  7. Electrical System1 (9%)
  8. Fuel System1 (9%)
  9. Steering1 (9%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Driver-side airbag inflator, covered under a recall, was linked to a crash where the vehicle flipped after swerving to avoid a deer.
  • Passenger-side airbag warning light illuminated at low mileage with no diagnosis found by the dealer.
  • Tire pressure monitoring warning light activated repeatedly for no apparent reason despite properly filled tires.
  • Driver's seat upholstery deteriorated and tore over time, with the dealer asking for partial payment despite warranty coverage.
  • Paint peeled from the hood and roof at under 30,000 miles, outside the manufacturer's warranty window.
  • Spare tire mounting support fractured, dislodging the spare tire from its underbody mount.
  • A fuel line leak produced a raw gas smell inside and outside the truck, reported by the dealer as needing replacement.
  • Engine randomly shut off while accelerating from a stop, restarting after being placed in neutral.
2013 Nissan Titan complaints: complaints filed per month1Mar 2014May 2015Sep 2016Jan 2018Aug 2018Sep 2021
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Sep 2021; peak Mar 2014 (1).

2013 Nissan Titan recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V188000Mar 30, 2020Airbags216,678 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

  2. NHTSA 13V451000Sep 18, 2013Brakes3,247 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.

    Risk: If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  3. NHTSA 13V094000Mar 14, 2013Transmission & Powertrain2,180 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013, through February 20, 2013; and model year 2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2012, through February 20, 2013 and equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. Chemicals used in the manufacturing of the shift lever assembly may result in the malfunction of the brake shift interlock allowing the transmission shift lever to be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.

    Risk: If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

2013 Nissan Titan fuel economy and fuel cost

City
12.5 MPG
Highway
17.5 MPG
Combined
14.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,475
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.

2013 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
2011Best1726114.5
2012Good2822214.5
2013Best1111314.5
2014Best010214.5
2015Good3312114.5

All Nissan Titan years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Nissan Titan reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Titan has only 11 complaints and a complaint index of 11, the second-lowest among the 19 model years tracked, earning a Best verdict relative to other Titan years.
Does the 2013 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Titan: one for airbag inflators, one for the brake master cylinder, and one for transmission and powertrain components.
What is the most common problem area for the 2013 Nissan Titan?
Structure & Body complaints are the largest share, at 27 percent of all reported issues, followed by Airbags, Engine, Suspension, and Transmission & Powertrain each at 18 percent.
How does the 2013 Titan compare to other Titan years?
The 2013 Titan ranks 17th worst out of 19 years by complaint index, far better than the 2005 model year, which has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Nissan Titan?
EPA rates the 2013 Titan at 14.5 mpg combined (12.5 city / 17.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475.

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.