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2014 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#14 most-complained of 14 Titan years

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

The 2014 Nissan Titan ranks Best among 14 model years, with only 10 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and 2 recalls. Brakes are the top reported problem area, accounting for 30% of complaints.

Complaints
10
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
14.5
12.5 city / 17.5 hwy

Top 2014 Nissan Titan problems

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

  1. Brakes3 (30%)
  2. Other2 (20%)
  3. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (20%)
  4. Airbags1 (10%)
  5. Seat Belts1 (10%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (10%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)

What owners report

  • Brakes reportedly fail suddenly with the pedal going to the floor, in one case leading to a crash into a fixed object.
  • A failed brake booster was linked to another reported crash.
  • Owners describe a tonneau cover detaching at highway speed and being struck by a following vehicle.
  • Front struts reportedly failed with clunking, metal-to-metal noise, first on the left side and later on the right.
  • Owners report the rear end sliding sideways under light acceleration in wet conditions, describing the tires as unable to grip the road.
  • One owner reported that the brake light came on with a soft, grinding pedal that temporarily resolved after restarting the engine.
2014 Nissan Titan complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2015May 2015Feb 2018Oct 2018Jan 2020
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Oct 2025; peak Jan 2020 (2).

2014 Nissan Titan recalls

2 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 13V645000Dec 24, 2013Other183 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014 model year Titan King Cab and Crew Cab pick-up trucks manufactured August 27, 2013, through November 13, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the Tire and Loading Information label overstates the maximum load and passenger carrying capacity of the vehicle. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

    Risk: If the vehicle is loaded to the capacity stated on the incorrect label, and the tire load capacity is exceeded, the vehicle may experience structural damage to the tire. If this occurs, this may lead to tire failure which could increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and will provide owners with a correct label to install, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 21, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2014 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.

2014 compared with other Titan years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Good3122214.5
2013Best2311314.5
2014Best010214.5
2015Good4612114.5
2017Avoid100187318

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Titan reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Titan has one of the lowest complaint counts of any Titan model year, with only 10 complaints and a complaint index of 0, earning a Best verdict relative to other Titan years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Nissan Titan?
Brakes are the top reported problem area, making up 30% of complaints, including reports of brake failure and pedal issues, with a median mileage at failure of 108,500 miles for that category.
Does the 2014 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Titan: one for a front driver air bag inflator that may not deploy properly, and one for an incorrect Tire and Loading label.
How does the 2014 Titan compare to other Titan years?
The 2014 Titan ranks 14th worst out of all Titan years covered, meaning it performs better than most, while years like 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 carry Avoid verdicts with much higher complaint indexes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Nissan Titan?
The 2014 Titan gets an EPA-rated 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.