2008 Nissan Titan reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Nissan Titan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 174
- 14 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 23 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,896
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
-48
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2006-2010
-98
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
13%
Power Train: 23 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Nissan Titan
- POWER TRAIN 23
- ENGINE 18
- AIR BAGS 14
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8
3 recalls on record for the 2008 Nissan Titan
- NHTSA 23V067000 · 2023 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- NHTSA 10V074000 · 2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SY THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
- NHTSA 10V072000 · 2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LIN THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 Nissan Titan units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Nissan Titan reliable?
NHTSA has 174 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Nissan Titan and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (23 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Nissan Titan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Titan?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (23), engine (18), air bags (14), electrical system (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 Nissan Titan?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.