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2018 Nissan Titan reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Nissan Titan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
123
93 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
ENGINE
44 complaints
Recalls on record
4
see below
Reported harm
5 reported crashes · 1 injury · 2 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#3,651

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Nissan median

-99

median 222 across 220 Nissan records

Vs 2016-2020

-164

median 288 complaints in 538 records

Top component share

36%

Engine: 44 complaints

What owners report fails — 2018 Nissan Titan

  • ENGINE 44
  • POWER TRAIN 16
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8

4 recalls on record for the 2018 Nissan Titan

  • NHTSA 21V169000 · 2021 · TIRES:SIDEWALL Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could l
  • NHTSA 19V654000 · 2019 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 19V495000 · 2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a f
  • NHTSA 18V240000 · 2018 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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These 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 2018 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 2018 Nissan Titan reliable?

NHTSA has 123 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Nissan Titan and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (44 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Nissan Titan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Titan?

Owners most often report problems with: engine (44), power train (16), electrical system (15), fuel/propulsion system (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2018 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.

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