2019 Nissan Titan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 Nissan Titan has a complaint index of 56 and ranks 9th of 19 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 47 complaints, 4 recalls, 3 crashes, and 2 fires, with the engine cited most often at 40% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 56/100
- #9 of 19 Titan years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 47
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2019 Nissan Titan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine19 (40%)
- Electrical System12 (26%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (19%)
- Other8 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (9%)
- Fuel System4 (9%)
- Brakes3 (6%)
- Lane Departure2 (4%)
- Steering1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe a considerable lag or hesitation when accelerating from a stop, making it hard to merge safely.
- Some report a fuel tank developing a hole that let gas leak out near the rear wheel and brake pads.
- Rear brakes squeal and wear excessively despite repeated dealer repair attempts, with some reporting eventual brake failure.
- Trucks shake or shudder between certain highway speeds even after dealers rebalanced or replaced tires.
- Tires lose air pressure repeatedly or break apart with relatively few miles on them.
- Infotainment and electrical issues include the radio and Nissan Connect system randomly resetting, rebooting, or turning on and off on its own.
2019 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 20V556000Sep 11, 2020Electrical System82 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Titan vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may have incorrect aiming marks. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The incorrect marks may cause the headlights to be aimed incorrectly during servicing, resulting in insufficient illumination of the road while driving at night, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the headlight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC751.
- 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.
2019 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.
2019 compared with other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Nissan Titan reliable?
- It ranks 9th out of 19 Titan model years by complaint index (56) and carries a Caution verdict. It has fewer complaints than several other Titan years but more than the lowest-risk years like 2013, 2014, and 2022.
- What problems does the 2019 Nissan Titan have?
- NHTSA data shows the engine is the top problem area, making up 40% of complaints, followed by the electrical system at 26% and transmission/powertrain at 19%. Median mileage at failure across all complaints was 14,400 miles.
- Does the 2019 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 Titan, covering suspension/tires, electrical headlight aiming, back-up camera software, and an alternator harness issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2019 Titan compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 56 is better than 2005, 2006, 2008, 2017, and 2021, all rated Avoid, but worse than 2010 through 2015 and 2020, 2022, and 2024, which rate Good or Best.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Nissan Titan?
- EPA rates it at 18 mpg combined (15 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600.