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2023 Nissan Titan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2023 Nissan Titan has 17 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and a complaint index of 50, ranking 10th of 19 model years with a Caution verdict. Transmission and powertrain issues make up 59% of complaints.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#10 of 19 Titan years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
17
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2024
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15 city / 21 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2023 Nissan Titan problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain10 (59%)
  2. Brakes3 (18%)
  3. Engine3 (18%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (18%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (18%)
  6. Other2 (12%)
  7. Electrical System1 (6%)
  8. Structure & Body1 (6%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Transmission lurches forward when coming to a stop, feeling like being rear-ended, sometimes even under 5-10 mph.
  • Transmission shifts abrasively from 2nd to 1st gear, described by owners as harsh downshifting.
  • Front left wheel locks up briefly during automatic braking, pulling the vehicle sharply to one side.
  • Phantom braking occurs at various speeds with no warning light and no dealer-confirmed cause.
  • Vibration or shaking felt from the underside of the truck unrelated to any collision.
  • Exhaust hanger bolts loosen and can fall out, causing an audible rattling noise under load.
2023 Nissan Titan complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2023Mar 2024Oct 2024Mar 2025Aug 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2023 to Jun 2026; peak Mar 2024 (2).

2023 Nissan Titan recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V273000Apr 17, 2023Suspension, Wheels & Tires4,249 vehicles

    Tires:bead

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.

    Risk: A rapid loss of tire pressure while driving can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all four road tires, or inspect and replace the spare tire assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC973 and PC974.

  2. 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: • Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) • Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) • Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM • 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.

2023 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.

2023 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
2021Avoid7855518
2022Best613418
2023Caution5017218
2024Best2215217

All Nissan Titan years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Nissan Titan reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Titan carries a complaint index of 50 and ranks 10th of 19 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Transmission and powertrain complaints account for 59% of reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Titan?
Transmission and powertrain issues lead with 10 complaints and a 59% share, including lurching and harsh shifting. Brakes, engine, collision avoidance systems, and suspension each account for 3 complaints and an 18% share.
Does the 2023 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Titan: one for tires that may tear at the inner bead and lose pressure, and one for a transmission parking pawl that may not engage in park.
How many complaints does the 2023 Nissan Titan have?
NHTSA lists 17 complaints for the 2023 Titan, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported and no fires or deaths.
What is the median mileage for reported failures on the 2023 Titan?
The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 44,000 miles, though the collision avoidance system complaints had a lower median of 7,000 miles.

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.