2021 Nissan Titan reliability
The 2021 Nissan Titan has 0 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Titan years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Air bag control module, Automatic transmission, and Bulbs.
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The 2020 Titan has 22 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2022 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022.
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 2021 Nissan Titan. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (5)
Complaints by component (0 total)
No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2021 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2021 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
| 2021 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
| 2021 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 | 21 | 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 PRO-4X | 5.6L, 8-cyl | Automatic (9-speed) | Part-time four-wheel drive | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG | $4700 |
Specs and fitment
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 2021 Nissan Titan reliable?
The 2021 Nissan Titan has 0 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Titan years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Air bag control module, Automatic transmission, and Bulbs.
Is the 2021 Nissan Titan more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2020 Titan has 22 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2022 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022.
Has the 2021 Nissan Titan been recalled?
The 2021 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 2021 Nissan Titan?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2021 Nissan Titan with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2021 Nissan Titan get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 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).