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2008 Nissan Titan
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Titan years
Owner complaints for the 2008 Nissan Titan are substantially higher than the model-year median of 46.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
260–25K
1725–50K
2050–75K
2175–100K
15100–150K
12150K+
111 reports with mileage · 22 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports1 fire reports6 injury reports
Air Bags complaints
14 reportsTL * THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE…
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TL * THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,995. UPDATED 3/13/15*CN UPDATED 8/30/2017*CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING A TURN AT 50 MPH WHEN HE HIT INTO A HORSE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE ARRIVED TO ASSIST. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO HIS BACK, HEAD AND RECTAL BLEEDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP BUT WAS D…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING A TURN AT 50 MPH WHEN HE HIT INTO A HORSE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE ARRIVED TO ASSIST. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO HIS BACK, HEAD AND RECTAL BLEEDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP BUT WAS DEEMED AS DESTROYED. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 40,000. UPDATED 02/22/12*LJ UPDATED 03/01/12
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HE CRASHED INTO TWO VEHICLES. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED A FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LATCH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO HIS HEAD, A…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HE CRASHED INTO TWO VEHICLES. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED A FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LATCH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO HIS HEAD, ARMS AND LEGS FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE POLICE WAS NOTIFIED AND AN INCIDENT REPORT IS AVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY ARE NOT LIABLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER AGREED TO REPAIR THE AIR BAG SENSORS AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 31,000.
Official recalls
523V067000 · Air Bags:frontal
Feb 10, 2023
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
10V074000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
Mar 3, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
10V072000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Mar 2, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
08V187000 · Seats
Apr 24, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 1,126 MY 2008 QUEST, TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE MANUAL SEAT PAWL NOT FULLY ENGAGING INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS AND REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
08V045000 · Equipment:other:labels
Jan 25, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 5,523 MY 2008 TITAN, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.' THE TIRE PLACARD LISTS AN INCORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT OVERLOADING.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL MAIL A CORRECT TIRE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.