2020 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
54/100
#7 most-complained of 14 Titan years
The 2020 Nissan Titan has 22 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 54, ranking 7th worst of 14 model years — a "Caution" verdict. Electrical System issues are the top concern, making up 36% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 21 hwy
Top 2020 Nissan Titan problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report an engine wiring harness with exposed wire that can short or arc, prompting a recall on 2020 Titan trucks.
- A vehicle caught fire after the driver noticed a smoke odor at highway speed, with flames appearing between the cabin and rear of the vehicle.
- Automatic high-beam headlights sometimes failed to switch on at night, requiring manual activation.
- The GPS navigation map arrow displayed movement backwards even after the dealer replaced the GPS unit.
- The Rear Automatic Braking system reportedly triggered sudden, uncommanded emergency braking while maneuvering a trailer.
- An automatic braking system applied itself on the highway at very low mileage (82 miles), leaving the truck unable to move forward.
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?
- NHTSA data gives the 2020 Titan a Complaint Index of 54 and a "Caution" verdict, ranking 7th worst among 14 model years. It has more reported problems than several other Titan years but fewer than the 2017-2019 and 2021 model years.
- What are the most common problems on the 2020 Titan?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 36% of all reports, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 32% and Engine issues at 27%, according to NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2020 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2020 Titan, covering the transmission parking pawl, turn signal bulbs, tire curing on Continental tires, and an engine wiring harness that could short or arc.
- Should I avoid the 2020 Nissan Titan?
- The 2020 Titan is rated "Caution" rather than "Avoid." Model years like 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 carry higher Complaint Index scores and are rated "Avoid" instead.