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Nissan Titan Reliability Grade

AOverall

Excellent reliability

EngineA
TransmissionA-

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Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Nissan Titan earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A for its engine and an A- for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 6 full-size trucks we grade. Its engine (A) and transmission (A-) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2015 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Nissan Titan reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2004F2005F2006D2007B-2008D2009C-2010B-2011B+2012A2013A-2014A2015A-

Best years: 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015

Years to avoid: 2004–2005 (transmission slipping / rough shifting), 2006 (stalling / loss of power) and 2008 (transmission slipping / rough shifting)

How long does the Nissan Titan last?

170,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Nissan Titan problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Nissan Titan, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Nissan Titan vs. other full-size trucks

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Nissan Titan A A- A
Toyota Tundra A- A A-
Chevrolet Silverado B C B-
Ram 1500 C B- C+
Ford F-150 B- F C-
GMC Sierra C+ D C-

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Nissan Titan reliability FAQ

Is the Nissan Titan reliable?

Excellent reliability. The Nissan Titan earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A for its engine and an A- for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 6 full-size trucks we grade. Its engine (A) and transmission (A-) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2015 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Nissan Titan last?

We estimate a well-maintained Nissan Titan lasts around 170,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Nissan Titan?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Nissan Titan model years are 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

What Nissan Titan years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Nissan Titan years to be most careful with are 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008. The 2004 grades an F overall (engine D, transmission F), and its top engine/transmission problem is transmission slipping / rough shifting, which a recall covers. The 2005 grades an F overall (engine D, transmission F), and its top engine/transmission problem is transmission slipping / rough shifting.

Is the Nissan Titan transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Nissan Titan transmission an A- (excellent reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Nissan Titan engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Nissan Titan engine an A (excellent reliability).