AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2008 Nissan Titan
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 133 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Nissan Titan, most frequently naming the engine, powertrain (other) and fuel system categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 106 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | 1 | 50 |
| Jan 2013 | 1 | 51 |
| Feb 2013 | 2 | 53 |
| Apr 2013 | 1 | 54 |
| Jun 2013 | 1 | 55 |
| Jul 2013 | 1 | 56 |
| Aug 2013 | 5 | 61 |
| Oct 2013 | 1 | 62 |
| Jan 2014 | 1 | 63 |
| Apr 2014 | 1 | 64 |
| May 2014 | 1 | 65 |
| Jun 2014 | 3 | 68 |
| Jul 2014 | 1 | 69 |
| Aug 2014 | 3 | 72 |
| Sep 2014 | 1 | 73 |
| Oct 2014 | 1 | 74 |
| Nov 2014 | 3 | 77 |
| Jan 2015 | 1 | 78 |
| Jun 2015 | 1 | 79 |
| Jul 2015 | 1 | 80 |
| Sep 2015 | 1 | 81 |
| Jan 2016 | 1 | 82 |
| Feb 2016 | 1 | 83 |
| Jun 2016 | 1 | 84 |
| Jul 2016 | 2 | 86 |
| Aug 2016 | 1 | 87 |
| Sep 2016 | 1 | 88 |
| Oct 2016 | 1 | 89 |
| Apr 2017 | 1 | 90 |
| Jun 2017 | 1 | 91 |
| Jul 2017 | 1 | 92 |
| Aug 2017 | 1 | 93 |
| Sep 2017 | 1 | 94 |
| Oct 2017 | 3 | 97 |
| Feb 2018 | 2 | 99 |
| Mar 2018 | 2 | 101 |
| Apr 2018 | 2 | 103 |
| May 2018 | 1 | 104 |
| Jul 2018 | 1 | 105 |
| Oct 2018 | 2 | 107 |
| Jan 2019 | 2 | 109 |
| Feb 2019 | 2 | 111 |
| Apr 2019 | 1 | 112 |
| Jul 2019 | 1 | 113 |
| Feb 2020 | 1 | 114 |
| Mar 2020 | 3 | 117 |
| Jun 2020 | 1 | 118 |
| Aug 2020 | 1 | 119 |
| Sep 2020 | 1 | 120 |
| Nov 2020 | 1 | 121 |
| Jan 2022 | 3 | 124 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 125 |
| Sep 2022 | 1 | 126 |
| Mar 2023 | 1 | 127 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 128 |
| May 2024 | 1 | 129 |
| Nov 2024 | 1 | 130 |
| May 2025 | 1 | 131 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 133 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine2817.0%
- Powertrain (other)2817.0%
- Fuel system2012.1%
- Airbags148.5%
- Suspension137.9%
- Brakes137.9%
- Electrical127.3%
- Body & structure106.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
6 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Similar to Campaign ID: 10V074000, the fuel gauge will reach a quarter tank and then drop to empty without warning.
- NHTSA ID
- 11738612
- Incident
- May 9, 2026
While driving down the road a pot hole was hit and the center cap of steering wheel split as if airbag should have deployed.
- NHTSA ID
- 11695333
- Incident
- Oct 23, 2025
The exhaust manifolds on the driver and passenger side are cracked. Ticking sounds are made while car is cold and goes away after they have heated up enough, typically after 5 minutes. This results in letting in exhaust fumes inside the cabin, regardless of the air conditioner/heater is on, which leads to being lightheaded and nearly passing out and crashing. The fumes are stronger when stationary but happens no matter what, even after the ticking is gone and driving down the highway.
- NHTSA ID
- 11660503
- Incident
- Nov 29, 2024
Passenger side window has came off track and fell into door panel. There is no way to open door to get to window to put back on track to raise window
- NHTSA ID
- 11626205
- Incident
- Sep 7, 2024
There is an issue with the fuel gauge. Not reading correctly and running out of gas. Needle is at half tank and it has run out of fuel. I’ve had this happen to me multiple times. Gage reads more than I physically have. I’ve even ran out of fuel on the freeway.
- NHTSA ID
- 11591570
- Incident
- May 9, 2024
I am writing in regards to a recall that has previously been serviced on my vehicle. I bought my 2008 Nissan Titan through a private party on 4/16/23. The truck had no issues until 4/20/23. The fuel gauge read that I had a quarter tank of gas. However I was driving to work that morning and all of a sudden the truck acted as if it would when one runs out of fuel. I was not able to use the breaks and the steering was near impossible. I was frightened as I had my baby in the truck with me and I easily could have caused an accident not being able to use my breaks especially. Once I got to the side of the road and we stopped "coasting" I called for help. I did have an individual bring me some gas just incase that could have been the issue. Sure enough once I put fuel in it the truck started up and I got to the closet gas station to fuel up. Come to find out once my gas gauge reads a quarter tank it is in fact empty. The truck had a recall serviced on 4/16/2010 to replace the fuel gauge sending unit. I took the truck in to be serviced on 4/24/23 because of the issue I experienced. I was told that it was more than likely the sending unit and it would cost me $600-$800 to have it fixed. Why should I have to pay for a cost that has already been serviced once? Is there a warranty on a recall that has already been serviced? Can this possibly be a defect in the recall that was already serviced?
- NHTSA ID
- 11518738
- Incident
- Apr 20, 2023
Unknown
- NHTSA ID
- 11513290
- Incident
- Feb 8, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle emitted abnormal ticking sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an exhaust specialist where it was diagnosed that the weld joint between the tube and the common mounting plate of the manifold was cracked, allowing the exhaust gas to escape and expand underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11484760
- Incident
- Feb 16, 2022
- Mileage
- 95,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
WHEELS
2004 - 2015 TITAN; VIBRATION AT 40 – 50 MPH This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB17-110.
AIR BAGS
VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC944, PC946, PC947, PC949 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004-2012 Armada (TA60) 2004-2009 Quest (V42) 2004-2012 Titan (A60) Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign on certain specific model year 2004-2012 Armada, 2004-2012 Titan, and 2004-2009 Quest vehicles, to inspect and if necessary, replace the driver Air Bag Cover. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification numbers PC944, PC946, PC947 and PC949 to this campaign. The vehicle specific number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed. This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 45.7 |
| 2023 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 61.3 |
| 2022 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 45.9 |
| 2021 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 55.7 |
| 2020 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 56.9 |
| 2019 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 61.6 |
| 2018 | 90 | 4 | 2 | 62.6 |
| 2017 | 185 | 3 | 2 | 61.7 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 53.2 |
| 2014 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 62.0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 54.2 |
| 2012 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 55.3 |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 37.3 |
| 2010 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 47.1 |
| 2009 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 55.0 |
| 2008Viewing | 133 | 6 | 0 | 50.2 |
| 2007 | 139 | 2 | 0 | 42.9 |
| 2006 | 430 | 7 | 1 | 54.8 |
| 2005 | 891 | 6 | 1 | 52.8 |
| 2004 | 1,046 | 7 | 0 | 49.6 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.