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2014 Nissan Titan reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Nissan Titan holds 10 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 1 per year. Titan years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 1 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Inflator and Labels.

2012 Nissan Titan
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Complaints

10

Per year

1

Recalls

2

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 10), then Suspension (2) and Air bags (1). The most filings arrived in 2018 (5 of 10). Those filings include 3 that report a crash.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Titan has 11 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Nissan Titan. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator 2020-03-30 · NHTSA campaign 20V188000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Recall Labels 2013-12-24 · NHTSA campaign 13V645000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014 model year Titan King Cab and Crew Cab pick-up trucks manufactured August 27, 2013, through November 13, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the Tire and Loading Information label overstates the maximum load and passenger carrying capacity of the vehicle. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Remedy Nissan will notify owners and will provide owners with a correct label to install, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 21, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Complaints by component (10 total)

Service brakes
3
Suspension
2
Air bags
1
Powertrain
1
Seat belts
1
Structure
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

32015520181202012025
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My Nissan titan 2014 had a rear axle leak and now I have an axle gasket leak"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-10-31
  • "WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP GETTING ON HIGHWAY OR TRAFFIC A FEW TIMES NOW IN LIGHT RAIN THE TRUCK WENT SIDEWAYS ON ME OR EVEN AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT'S AS IF THERE'S ICE ON THE ROAD LIKE THE TIRES ARE…"
    Suspension, Wheels, Unknown or other · filed 2020-01-16
  • "2014 NISSAN TITAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A BAD BRAKE BOOSTER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *JS"
    Service brakes · filed 2018-11-13
  • "LEFT FRONT STRUT FAILED AT 14,541 MILES. BEGAN MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE. RIGHT FRONT STRUT FAILED AT 21,000 MILES. MAKES A CLUNKING METAL TO METAL NOISE. NOISE OCCURS WILL DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS."
    Suspension · filed 2018-10-09
  • "BRAKES WENT OUT AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ABS BRAKES CAME ON. NOT A HARD BRAKE AT ALL. COULDN'T STOP IN TIME PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AND HIT FENCE POLE DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER CENTER AND PASSENGER SIDE FENDER. THIS…"
    Service brakes · filed 2018-07-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars
2014 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars
2014 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars
2014 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Titan two-wheel drive 5.6L, 8-cyl Automatic 5-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 18 15 MPG $4300
Titan two-wheel drive 5.6L, 8-cyl Automatic 5-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 18 15 MPG $4300
Titan four-wheel drive 5.6L, 8-cyl Automatic 5-speed Four-wheel drive 12 17 14 MPG $4650
Titan four-wheel drive 5.6L, 8-cyl Automatic 5-speed Four-wheel drive 12 17 14 MPG $4650

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (H61), 2012–present
Body styles Pickup
Oil 0W-20 (5.6L V8) , 7 qt capacity
Tire size 265/70R18 to 275/65R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 9,320 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 18V240000. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles. Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not installed, possibly allowing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Nissan will notify owners and provide a new modification label, with installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Titan reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Nissan Titan holds 10 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 1 per year. Titan years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 1 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Inflator and Labels.

What are common problems with a 2014 Nissan Titan?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 10), then Suspension (2) and Air bags (1). The most filings arrived in 2018 (5 of 10). Those filings include 3 that report a crash.

Is the 2014 Nissan Titan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Titan has 11 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Nissan Titan been recalled?

The 2014 Nissan Titan has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Nissan Titan?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2014 Nissan Titan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Nissan Titan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Nissan Titan is 14.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Nissan Titan take?

US Titans with the 5.6L V8 in this catalog use 0W-20 (about 7 qt with filter).

Does NHTSA campaign 18V240000 cover the Nissan Titan?

It covers certain 2016-2018 Titan and 2016/2018 Titan XD vehicles: installed accessories reduced the load rating of the cargo bed; dealers inspect and remedy as directed.

What generation years does this Titan catalog cover?

The US Titan generation tracked here starts at model year 2012 and continues (A61 redesign era).