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Nissan Titan VIN Check

NHTSA holds 2,516 owner complaints on the Nissan Titan from 605 production runs; the worst run has 39, the typical one 4.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 2,516 complaints · 605 runs · 2004–2020 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Titan run is 1N6AA07B94N (2004 builds) with 39 complaints, 9.3× the typical run. Power train problems make up 38% of reports; 2004 is the worst model year at 15.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns for Titan model years 2004–2024.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Nissan Titan has 605 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 7% of every Titan complaint on file.

FIG.01·Nissan Titan — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
1N6AA07B94N••••••2004391—
1N6AA07B44N••••••200438——
1N6AA07B84N••••••2004361—
1N6AA07B64N••••••2004362—
1N6AA07B74N••••••2004351—
1N6AA07B75N••••••200532——
1N6AA07B24N••••••2004321—
1N6AA07BX4N••••••200430——
1N6AA07B54N••••••200429—3
1N6AA06B74N••••••2004291—
1N6AA07B45N••••••200526——
1N6AA06BX4N••••••20042521
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 593 Titan runs has 25 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 144 Titan VINs so far, most often 2018, 2024, 2021 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Nissan Titan the gap between build years is 15.1×: a 2004 car draws 15.1 complaints per run, a 2013 one 1.

FIG.02·Nissan Titan — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20201.623142
20191.548313
20182.390403
20172.4166704
20151772
20141.2762
2013110101
20121.418132
20111.124221
20091.243365
20081.6120736
20071.8107584
20063.43229510
20057.37179810
200415.18145425
ROWS 15·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2004 at 15.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2013 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 38% of everything Nissan Titan owners report: Power Train, 1,005 of 2,516 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Nissan Titan — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train100597
Service Brakes372221
Engine30929
Hydraulic23415—
Electrical System221620
Engine And Engine Cooling17436
Suspension1562—
Fuel/propulsion System1464—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 37 recall campaigns on the Nissan Titan; the 6 below cover build years 2004 to 2023. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Nissan Titan — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
10E019000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm2004–2010
10V074000Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System2005–2009
22V671000Power Train:automatic Transmission2020–2023
21V169000Tires2018–2021
23V067000Air Bags:frontal2008–2011
22V457000Power Train:automatic Transmission2020–2022
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

How serious were they

Of the 2,516 reports on the Nissan Titan, 3.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Nissan Titan — complaint severity
OutcomeNissan TitanAll vehicles
Complaints filed2,5161,115,966
Involved a crash80 (3.2%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire43 (1.7%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported5758,013
Deaths reported102,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 45% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Nissan Titan share of that is 2,516 complaints over 605 runs, 0.23% of everything on record.

Everything on the Nissan Titan
Recalls116 campaignsFuel economy18 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems3,099 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices1,959 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2002–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Nissan Titan VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2,516 NHTSA complaints from 605 Titan runs and 37 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Titan production run has the most complaints?

1N6AA07B94N, a 2004 build, with 39 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Titan run has 4.2.

Which Titan years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2004 is heaviest at 15.1 complaints per run and 2013 lightest at 1.

How many Titan complaints involve a crash?

3.2% of 2,516 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 43 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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