2020 Nissan Titan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2020 Nissan Titan has a complaint index of 39, ranked 12th out of 19 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Titan years. It has 22 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Electrical System issues most common at 36% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 39/100
- #12 of 19 Titan years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 22
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2020 Nissan Titan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System8 (36%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (32%)
- Engine6 (27%)
- Fuel System4 (18%)
- Airbags2 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (9%)
- Other2 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (9%)
- Brakes1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report electrical fires with smoke odor while driving at highway speed, in one case fully engulfing the vehicle in flames.
- Dash displays reportedly blink out and reset while driving, particularly when a phone charger is plugged in.
- Some owners describe the automatic braking system engaging on its own at highway speed and preventing the truck from moving forward.
- Owners report sudden loss of engine power at low idle speed with the check engine light triggered by an idle air control fault.
- Some report the transmission control module failing and leaving the truck stranded, requiring towing after the transmission appeared stuck thinking it was in park.
- Owners describe tires separating or showing internal defects with very low mileage on the odometer.
2020 Nissan Titan recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V671000Sep 7, 2022Transmission & Powertrain197,230 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Â Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Â Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Â Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Â Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- NHTSA 22V457000Jun 24, 2022Transmission & Powertrain180,176 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
- NHTSA 21V471000Jun 23, 2021Electrical System30,799 vehicles
Exterior lighting:turn signal:bulbs
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Risk: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
2020 Nissan Titan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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.
2020 compared with other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Nissan Titan reliable?
- Relative to other Titan model years, the 2020 rates Good, ranking 12th out of 19 years with a complaint index of 39. It has fewer reported problems than higher-index years like 2005, 2006, and 2017.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Titan?
- NHTSA complaints show Electrical System issues lead at 36% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 32% and Engine at 27%. A median mileage of 16,250 was reported for electrical failures.
- Does the 2020 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2020 Titan, covering the engine wiring harness, Continental tires, turn signal bulbs, and a transmission parking pawl issue that can allow rollaway. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2020 Titan compare to other years?
- The 2020 Titan's complaint index of 39 is lower than 2005 (100), 2006 (94), and 2017 (89), but higher than best-rated years like 2013, 2014, and 2022, which have indexes of 11, 0, and 6.