10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,554 miles

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problem #58

Aug 272023

Titan

  • miles
Bearings and crankshaft failure 96,000 miles always had service done. Never miss treated on the interstate when it failed..luckily we were able to coast of the road had to wait six hours for a tow truck to pick me the wife and the kids up end up costing us $800 to get towed home 210 miles :(

- Richlands , NC, USA

problem #57

Sep 052023

Titan

  • miles
Engine stopped smoking no power turbo out motor blown truck is junk since we bought it.

- Austin, AR, USA

problem #56

May 192022

Titan

  • miles
Crank snapped at 93,000 miles. Nissan would not cover it and I had to repair it out of pocket. A lot of people have had this problem.

- Mardela Springs, MD, USA

problem #55

Jun 202023

Titan

  • miles
My crank shaft snapped and I-??m stuck paying for a truck that I can-??t pay 42 thousand dollars to fix and Nissan won-??t do anything about

- Leesburg, GA, USA

problem #54

Apr 012023

Titan

  • miles
I recently had a crankshaft failure in my 2016 Nissan Titan XD with only 87,000 miles. Nissan did not honor the 5yr/100k mile warranty due to me being over the time limit. This cost me nearly $11,000 out of pocket to buy a used replacement engine. Nissan is fully aware of the defect because they have revised components in the 2018/2019 trucks. There are hundreds if not in the thousands of us Titan XD owners who have suffered this costly error with no help.

- Johnson City, TN, USA

problem #53

Oct 142023

Titan

  • miles
Ever since I purchased this truck in 2017 I've had problem after problem Turbo actuator has been replaced twice and and is out again and not at cost on Nissan refused to pay for recall after it was replaced. coolant level sensor also replaced and is out yet again and have to replace reservoir also because sensor not sold seperatly EGR is leaking and out as is engine low oil light on and mechanic is beliving engine has blown up not sure cause yet until engine removed at my cost and replaced.These issues have had me in heavy traffic several times putting truck in limp mode making it unsafe for others and my self twice with grand children on board also dealer found melted wires in box harness that they wanted to replace indicated trailer wiring malfunction also a fire risk for truck.steering pump has always been sluggish since I've owned dealer refused to address it said it was working fine yet there has been issues with similar trucks.there have been several engine codes regarding coolant.EGR codes turbo codes and low oil pressure codes with good oil quantity before engine failure.I have always changed oil on this vehicle every 4000 miles fuel filters twice a year since owned have kept vehicle in best maintenance since owned.I also would like to note dealer Billion automotive is a absolute nightmare to work with all warrantee work with myself and my son who owns same truck he has had similar problems with his truck as well EGR turbo also turbo actuator DEF system replaced steering pump replaced because it fell off because of failed bolts all of these were repaired by dealer and documented as were mine

- Freeman, SD, USA

problem #52

Nov 172022

Titan

  • miles
Vehicles engine crank shaft and fuel system. Was on the highway when the vehicle started loosing power and finally shut down in traffic. Confirmed that vehicles crank was seized and fuel system failure by an independent shop. Was confirmed by extended warranty. No warning lights before incident.

- Fallbrook, CA, USA

problem #51

Sep 202023

Titan

  • miles
Complete engine failure randomly on the highway. Was unsafe and left me stranded. Well maintained truck that will cost tens of thousands to repair

- Armstrong, WA, USA

problem #50

Jan 162022

Titan

  • miles
Engine locked up broken crankshaft

- Menard, TX, USA

problem #49

Jun 172023

Titan

  • miles
I was driving down the road at 55mph when there started to become a loud knocking noise from the engine. After about a mile message came across the dash that said reduced engine power and 2 seconds later the entire engine shut off wouldn't turn back on or crank. There were about 20 different check engine codes at the time. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer where they did an inspection the following week and said the motor blew due to a snapped crank shaft and would need an entire new engine.

- Minot, ND, USA

problem #48

Mar 022020

Titan

  • miles
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle began shaking violently. As I started to pull over, I lost all power, had difficulty steering and the brakes were barely effective. As I came to a stop, the engine locked up completely. The Nissan dealer confirmed that the engine was locked up due to either a main bearing seizure or completely broken crankshaft.

- Reidsville, NC, USA

problem #47

Nov 052023

Titan

  • miles
Was driving at about 40 mph with cruise control on, when my passenger and I noticed extreme vibrations and noises with. Began slowing to turn into a gas station just ahead when the clunking became so violent the front of the vehicle was bouncing. As I turned into the gas station, there was a loud bang, smoke billowed from the hood, and the engine stalled leaving me with no power steering. I turned as hard as I could to avoid gas pumps and people fueling their cars, and ended up running up a curb with no power to steer away. No warning lights came on until I came to a stop. Smoke and oil continued running from the front of my truck for several minutes. I feel fortunate to have walked away from such a violent breakdown. I am told the truck needs a new engine and transmission resulting from a broken crankshaft, and have been refused any warranty or good will assistance. I was given a quote for $37,000. Thought it was a joke, but then again this whole experience has been hard to accept as reality.

- Bayfield, WI, USA

problem #46

Jun 012023

Titan

  • miles
Engine crankshaft broke in half at 100,123 miles. Engine almost locked up, the truck died in the middle of me crossing 4 lanes of traffic.

- Austin, AR, USA

problem #45

Jan 202023

Titan

  • miles
While towing 8,000 lbs, the engine made a horrible knocking sound and then stopped, causing me to lose power and the ability to adequately control my load, placing the traveling public and myself at a grave risk of harm.

- Woodbridge, NY, USA

problem #44

Jan 162023

Titan

  • miles
Unknown more than likely broken crankshaft.

- Menard, TX, USA

problem #43

Oct 052022

Titan

  • miles
Issues with turbo actuator. The check engine light stays on and I've taken it to Nissan multiple times to diagnose but they want to change me diagnostic fee every time and still can't tell me what the issue is. The truck loses power while driving without any warning and goes into limp mode where it will not go past 5-10 mile per hour. According to boards and Nissan this is a very common problem with Nissan Titans with Cummins that Nissan has failed to fix with recall. This is a huge safety issue and could cause loss of life as it has stopped on me on the interstate multiple times. Please fix this issue asap as it's been reported over the course of last few years and someone will lose their life over this huge issue.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #42

Aug 142022

Titan

  • miles
Connecting rod cap on cyl3 came loose and drop in bottom of oil pan, and Crankshaft broke and seized up engine. Transfer case won-??t shift into 4wd

- North Vernon, IN, USA

problem #41

Jul 022022

Titan

  • miles
The turbo actuator failed twice. I have yet to replace it a second time hoping there would be a recall. I spoke with two dealers and they tell me it is a common problem on Nissan titans with a Cummins engine. The check engine comes on and then the truck goes into limp mode. It does not want to go past 5 -10 mph. It goes away after the truck is turned off for 15 minutes. Then after a week or two it comes back. If I do not turn it off for 15 minutes the truck turns itself off.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #40

Feb 112021

Titan

  • miles
Faulty Turbo Actuator Vehicle would stall stall without check engine light in traffic. I could Cycle the key and vehicle would run again no check engine light. It did this at least 4-5 times in traffic and on freeways. Nissan also is not providing support as actuator was on back order for over 6 months. Vehicle stall I f with no warning and cycling key to restart. I replaced it and once had it repaired and vehicle still runs poorly.

- Columbia , SC, USA

problem #39

Feb 092022

Titan

  • miles
My Titan XD has just over 28,000 miles on it. There is a long acceleration delay. I-??m not sure if this issue is known. But if there-??s a recall for this problem please let me know.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

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