Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Nissan Titan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Nissan Titan has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 90 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V169000 Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V654000 No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V495000 Alternator Harness may Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V240000 Missing Load Capacity Modification Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 45 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 16 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
Of the 90 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 90 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Nissan Titan shows numerous issues, with common complaints about the engine, electrical system, and power train. Significant recalls related to electrical and tire concerns contribute to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| alternator harness | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| tires | 25,000–50,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| back-up camera | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection and service every 15,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
- Replace cabin air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light with rough idle
- Whining noise from alternator
- Inconsistent electrical function
- Rapid tire wear
- Back-up camera faults
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Nissan Titan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.