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2015 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#13 most-complained of 19 Titan years

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

The 2015 Nissan Titan has 12 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #13 highest of 19 Titan model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (4 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 1 injury, and 3 deaths.

Complaints
12
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 3
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
14.5
12.5 city / 17.5 hwy

Top 2015 Nissan Titan problems

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

  1. Airbags4 (33%)
  2. Engine3 (25%)
  3. Brakes2 (17%)
  4. Electrical System2 (17%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain2 (17%)
  6. Fuel System1 (8%)
  7. Steering1 (8%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
2015 Nissan Titan complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2016Apr 2017Jul 2018Apr 2019Jan 2020Oct 2025
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Oct 2025 (3).

2015 Nissan Titan recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2015 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.

2015 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
2013Best1111314.5
2014Best010214.5
2015Good3312114.5
2017Avoid89187318
2018Caution6190418

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Nissan Titan a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Nissan Titan ranks #13 of 19 among Titan model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 12 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Titan?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (4 complaints), engine (3 complaints), and brakes (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 34,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Nissan Titan, most recently reported 2020, covering airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Nissan Titan?
EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Titan at 14.5 MPG combined (12.5 city / 17.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.