KnownCarProblems2009 Nissan Titan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Titan, most often about the fuel system (21% of complaints, typically around 58,000 miles). It is 10th of 20 Titan model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2009 Nissan Titan problems
Fuel system
10 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles.
Though we did not know it at the time, the fuel vapor emissions control unit had a small fire into the charcoal chamber and the solenoid switch. This attaches to the gas tank so when we saw it, we were horrified. I have saved the unit and had it replaced. Nissan dealer said there was no recall on it, but the new unit…
Part number 25060-zq60d had to be replaced on my vehicle. Noticed that a cancelled recall on this vehicle had replaced a 25060-zq60b. Same description happened with my vehicle. I was driving and gas gauge was reading a 1/4 tank of gas. The vehicle shutdown while in motion on the highway because of no gas in fuel tank.…
Brakes
9 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the brakes failed. The brake pedal was pushed to the floor with no response. The contact managed to stop the vehicle without incident. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer…
Started as a metal dragging noise under the vehicle.. I immediately took the car in to my garage for repair.. They found the the passenger emergency brake drum had decintagrated and welded itself to rear brakes.. Also drivers side was also damaged.. Garage replaced the total rear brake assembly do to the damage for…
Air bags
9 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
I bought my Nissan versa 2009 in henderson Nissan in nevada. 9 months after (11/23/2009) the passenger airbag lights went on . I took it back to the dealer ship and they fix. Now last feb.09,2015 the passenger airbag light is flashing. I took my car to the same dealership were I bought my car to check for that…
Tl contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. While traveling at speeds of 45 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle began to decrease in speed. The vehicle speed decreased to 25 MPH however the brakes would not engage any further. The vehicle proceeded to crash into the rear end of a preceding vehicle. The…
Engine
8 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the ABS sensor illuminated intermittently. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the flange on the exhaust pipe was rusted along with the two bolts and there was a crack on the exhaust manifold causing an exhaust leak. The vehicle was to be…
After driving for 20 minutes with the cruise control previously on and set and still on but not activated, I momentarily applied the brakes at approximately 45mph then lifted my foot from the brake pedal while approaching a red light that had returned green the truck began to rapidly accelerate on its own without my…
Transmission
7 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission.
I noticed that there was a serious vibration coming from the rear end of my 2007 Nissan Titan. I though that it might be an out of balance tire. I took my truck to firestone where they noticed my passenger side rear axle output seal was leaking. I went a couple of weeks and decoded to check the fluid level of my rear…
Weather conditions rapidly changed from dry pavement to snow covered roads. Doing about 20 MPH I tried to engage my 4WD hi. All I heard was a slight grinding noise coming from under the rear cab of my truck. The 4WD system would not engage. So I pulled over then tried to turn on the 4WD. No noises and the 4WD…
Electrical
6 complaints · 13%Flange connecting tailpipe to muffler rusted through. Remaining exhaust system in pristine condition and without any type of rust. This disconnect between muffler and tailpipe allowed hot exhaust to melt wiring harness that runs along the entire length of the exhaust system. This damage to the wiring harness resulted…
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the service light and slip light illuminated then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the technician stated that the throttle actuator and ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Speed control
3 complaints · 6%2009 Nissan Titan suddenly and uncontrollably accelerated and when the brakes were depressed it did not stop the vehicle. The consumers son was driving the vehicle, when he intended to turn into a parking lot at his apartment and had come to a stop. After a car passed, he proceeded to turn into the parking lot. At…
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the service light and slip light illuminated then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the technician stated that the throttle actuator and ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Steering
3 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the power steering failed causing the vehicle to stall. In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated and the gauges fluctuated. The contact stated that the windows operated independently. The…
My Titan has only 34617 miles on it and the power steering unit went bad and also sent metal shavings into the rack and pinion steering. I have to pay Nissan $1200.00 dollars to fix the power steering unit and try to flush out the metal shavings.if they can't flush out the system add another $2500.00 to replace the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Nissan Titan recalls
Air bags: frontal
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driverâs 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel gauge system
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Nissan Titan
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Titan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (10 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); brakes (9 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); air bags (9 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Titan have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 10, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Nissan Titan?
- It is 10th of 20 Titan model years by number of complaints, with 47 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.