Reliable Auto DB

2020 Nissan Titan reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Nissan Titan holds 22 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Titan years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Automatic transmission, Bulbs, and Tires.

2012 Nissan Titan
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Complaints

22

Per year

3

Recalls

5

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 22), then Powertrain (7) and Engine (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 Titan has 47 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2021 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

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 2020 Nissan Titan. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2022-09-07 · NHTSA campaign 22V671000
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.
Remedy Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: • Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) • Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) • Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM • 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.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2022-06-24 · NHTSA campaign 22V457000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall exterior lighting, turn signal, bulbs 2021-06-23 · NHTSA campaign 21V471000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall Tires 2021-03-11 · NHTSA campaign 21V169000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall electrical system, wiring, front underhood wiring 2020-12-08 · NHTSA campaign 20V759000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Titan and Titan XD pickup trucks. The engine wiring harness could contain an exposed wire that can cause an electrical short or arcing if it contacts another wire.
Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine harness, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261

Complaints by component (22 total)

Electrical system
7
Powertrain
7
Engine
4
Fuel and propulsion system
4
Air bags
2
Forward collision avoidance
2
Speed control
2
Exterior lighting
1
Service brakes
1
Suspension
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12020320216202242023120243202542026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Full front collision on Drivers Side 45-50mph, What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Airbags How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-09-11
  • "The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled; the contact waited several minutes for the vehicle to return to normal operation.…"
    Engine · filed 2026-06-22
  • "Unknown, vehicle was purchased from Insurance Auto Auctions with minor front collision damage that occurred in the State of Georgia. Suspension damage was not revealed until vehicle was delivered by a transporter to my…"
    Suspension · filed 2026-06-05
  • "The Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) software fails to detect a connected trailer harness. The truck experiences un-commanded, sudden emergency braking during multi-point turns when going from forward to reverse when…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-05-26
  • "Peoria Nissan found a bad weld at the right front strut tower. The weld failed causing a crack in the frame. As a result the entire frame required replacement. Nissan refuses to offer any warranty other than a one year…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-07-25

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2020 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2020 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2020 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars
2020 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars
2020 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

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 (9-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $4450
Titan four-wheel drive 5.6L, 8-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 15 21 18 MPG $4450
Titan four-wheel drive PRO4X 5.6L, 8-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 15 21 17 MPG $4700

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 2020 Nissan Titan reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Nissan Titan holds 22 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Titan years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Automatic transmission, Bulbs, and Tires.

What are common problems with a 2020 Nissan Titan?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 22), then Powertrain (7) and Engine (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2020 Nissan Titan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 Titan has 47 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2021 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Nissan Titan been recalled?

The 2020 Nissan Titan has 5 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 2020 Nissan Titan?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2020 Nissan Titan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Nissan Titan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Nissan Titan is 17.7 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).