2018 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
61/100
#8 most-complained of 19 Titan years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2018 Nissan Titan has 90 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 61 out of 100 — #8 highest of 19 Titan model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (48 complaints, 53% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 90
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 21 hwy
Top 2018 Nissan Titan problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine48 (53%)
- Fuel System18 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (18%)
- Electrical System15 (17%)
- Other8 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (4%)
- Steering3 (3%)
- Airbags2 (2%)
- Brakes2 (2%)
- Structure & Body2 (2%)
2018 Nissan Titan recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V169000Mar 11, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires36,141 vehicles
Tires:sidewall
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
- NHTSA 19V495000Jun 26, 2019Electrical System91,319 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles. The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage. The harness will be clipped into the correct position or replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
2018 Nissan Titan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 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.
2018 compared with other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Nissan Titan a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Nissan Titan ranks #8 of 19 among Titan model years (Complaint Index 61/100, verdict: Caution). It has 90 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Titan?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (48 complaints), fuel system (18 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (16 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 15,000 miles.
- Does the 2018 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Titan, most recently reported 2021, covering suspension, wheels & tires, collision avoidance & cameras, electrical system, and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Nissan Titan?
- EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Titan at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.