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The 2023 Nissan Titan is associated with 18 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 9 reports (50% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 5.6l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 18 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 18 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (9 / 50%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 3 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 17–18 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Nissan Titan?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Titan 2WD 5.6L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
Titan 4WD 5.6L 8-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) 15 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
Titan 4WD PRO4X 5.6L 8-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Nissan Titan?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD 22.8%
XD Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD —
Crew Cab PU/CC RWD 19.8%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Nissan Titan models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Nissan Titan?

Summary of 18 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
18
Crash Reports
3
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
1

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 9 complaints (1 crash)
Engine 2 complaints (1 crash)
Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Nissan Titan problems & component breakdown (9 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Nissan Titan?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V273000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES:BEAD

Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace all four road tires, or inspect and replace the spare tire assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC973 and PC974.
NHTSA Campaign #22V671000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2023 Nissan Titan recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Nissan Titan

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Nissan Titan

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Nissan Titan have?

The 2023 Nissan Titan is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Nissan Titan?

NHTSA records list 18 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Nissan Titan. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 9 filings (50% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2023 Nissan Titan defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Nissan Titan?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Nissan Titan earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Nissan Titan get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Nissan Titan range from 17 to 18 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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