KnownCarProblems2021 Nissan Titan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Titan, most often about the transmission (45% of complaints). It is 8th of 20 Titan model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2021 Nissan Titan problems
Transmission
26 complaints · 45%Electrical
11 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: propulsion system.
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shut off as needed. The contact stated that the message "see ownerâs manual" was displayed on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that the ownerâs manual suggested that the ignition…
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while in a grocery store parking lot, the vehicle failed to start. The contact called her husband, who replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred at a later date. The contact stated that the battery was replaced four times since 2021 due to the same…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 14%Driver assistance
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, warnings.
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the automatic emergency braking system inadvertently activated, causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate. The contact stated that on one occasion, the vehicle abruptly stopped. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who…
Brakes
4 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal displayed an abnormal pulsation. The vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…
Engine
4 complaints · 7%Suspension
3 complaints · 5%Within first 5000 miles left rear leaf spring started to uncoil and had to be replaced followed by right rear. Vehicle was making squeaking and grinding noises.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Nissan Titan recalls
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: An unsecured acu can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the acu, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 19, 2024. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is pd120.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 titan vehicles. The air bag control unit (acu) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured acu.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: â model year 2020-2022 frontier vehicles: reprogram transmission control module (TCM) â model year 2020-2022 titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and engine control module (ECM) â model year 2023 titan vehicles: reprogram TCM â model year 2023 z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed october 28, 2022. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 titan, 2020-2022 frontier, and 2023 z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 2022. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is r22a2 r22a3.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 frontier and titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Lights: bulbs
Risk: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 20, 2021. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are pm986 and pc811.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 titan, titan xd, and versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Wheels and tires: sidewall
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 11, 2021. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is pc798.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 altima and 2018-2021 titan vehicles equipped with continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
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 2021 Nissan Titan
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Titan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (26 complaints); electrical (11 complaints); other or unspecified (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Titan have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 5, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Nissan Titan?
- It is 8th of 20 Titan model years by number of complaints, with 58 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.