2020 Nissan Titan problems
The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States for the North American market by Nissan. It was named after the Titans of Greek mythology.
First generation (A60; 2003)
Development of the Titan began in September 1999, with design work under Diane Allen. Giovanny Arroba's TA60 exterior was chosen in late 2000, with a final production freeze in July 2001. The design language of the future truck was previewed by the 2001 Alpha T concept shown at the 2001 North American International Auto Show, which had previously developed through November 2000.
Production began on September 21, 2003, and sales on December 1, 2003. The Titan used Nissan's new full-size F-Alpha platform. This new platform was shared with the Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 SUVs, with all three manufactured in Canton, Mississippi, United States. The first generation Titan continued without a major redesign through 2015.
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Common 2020 Nissan Titan problems
The 2020 Nissan Titan has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners, although it's important to note that these issues may not affect all vehicles and that not all vehicles will experience these problems.
One of the most prominent issues with the 2020 Nissan Titan is the leaking rear axle seal, which can cause significant damage to the axle bearings and/or rear differential assembly due to excess fluid leak. This issue is not unique to the 2020 model and has been reported in earlier models as well.
Transmission issues have also been reported in the 2020 Titan, with some owners observing hard shifting and jerking while shifting. Some reports have claimed that their trucks would stop abruptly while driving, which can be a significant safety concern.
Fuel pump failure is another issue that has been reported in the 2020 Titan, with some owners noticing whistling/humming sounds while fueling up their trucks. Some people have also reported fuel pump failure that damaged their catalytic converter.
The 2020 Titan has also been reported to have a faulty navigation system, although this may not be a significant issue for some owners due to the widespread use of smartphones.
Interior accessory issues have been reported in the 2020 Titan, including dimming dash lights during daylight, which can cause visibility issues for the driver. Additionally, issues with the truck's start button have been noted, and complaints have been made about both driver and passenger seat shaking or detaching from the frame.
Premature shock failure and uneven tire wear have been reported in the 2020 Titan, particularly in vehicles with under 100,000 miles. Replacement of faulty shocks is generally the resolution for this issue, and uneven tire wear can sometimes be caused by misaligned racks or faulty camber bolts.
Engine troubles have been a significant concern for the 2020 Nissan Titan, with some owners reporting a loud noise from the engine upon starting the vehicle, accompanied by vibrations and smoke emanating from the engine compartment due to an exploded plenum. Others have encountered issues with the oil indicator, where the oil turns into a peanut butter-colored sludge without triggering the warning light, indicating severe oil contamination.
Consumer Reports expects the 2024 Titan to have about average reliability when compared to other new cars, based on the Nissan brand scores. However, it's important to note that reliability can vary significantly between different model years and even between different vehicles within the same model year.
In summary, while the 2020 Nissan Titan has been reported to have several common problems, it's important to note that not all vehicles will experience these issues, and that reliability can vary significantly between different model years and even between different vehicles within the same model year.
What is the most common problems with the Nissan Titan?
And let's get. Started transmission delay when starting to move forward after coming to a stop many people have noticed a sizable delay. This has led to a number of close calls when overtaking.
What is the transmission problem on the 2020 Nissan Titan?
(Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. What should you do: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle.
What year Titan has transmission problems?
2004–2005: These early models of the Titan were plagued with problems, including engine fires, transmission issues, and electrical problems. 2006–2007: These years saw some improvements to the truck, but still had some issues with the engine and transmission.
Is the Nissan Titan a reliable vehicle?
When it comes to reliability, the Nissan Titan is leading the way compared to the Ram 1500. In fact, in 2022, J.D. Power awarded the 2022 Nissan Titan a "Great" Quality and a Reliability score of 85 out of 100.
2020 Nissan Titan car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Titan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Engine problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2020 Nissan Titan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2020 Nissan Titan complaints
The NHTSA has received 15 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2020 Nissan Titan.
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-22
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N6AA1ED4LN
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Truck was exiting highway driver tried to disengage cruise control, would not disengage. Driver put truck in neutral to slow down truck but didnt slow down enough to avoid accident. Driver and passenger are in hospital with several injuries. The air bags did not deploy during accident. Insurance is inspecting vehicle.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-17
- VIN: 1N6AA1ED8LN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: from day one, it has had a hesitation on acceleration from both still and moving normal highway speeds. rarely is acceleration steady, smooth and immediate. dealer has had for regular oil change and this problem has been reported every time . answer was that factory recall was performed and should be better. but NO. over a year now, several visits and nothing resolved. a couple times when i needed that immediate acceleration but with severe hesitation and a semi truck hitting his brakes and blowing horn i would call it a safety problem. im not sure what work was preformed, assuming most time transmission but after research on computer there have been nissans with engine components causing this. please help. where do i go from here?
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-04
- VIN: 1N6AA1ED3LN
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V671000 (Power Train) and 22V457000 (Power Train) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, for a routine recall repair where it was diagnosed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic informed the contact the repair would be at her expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1N6AA1EEXLN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact's husband owned a 2020 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while her husband was driving 65-75 MPH, he noticed a smoke odor. The contact's husband veered to the side of the road and immediately exited the vehicle. The contact's husband saw flames between the cabin and the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle became engulfed in fire. The contact's husband attempted to extinguish the fire with fire extinguishers and sustained significant burns on both hands. Additionally, the contact's husband sustained bruises on the left leg. The fire department assisted the contact's husband in extinguishing the fire. The contact's husband received medical assistance and was advised to follow up with a primary care Doctor and a burn specialist. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall that was completed on the vehicle in February, 2023. The local dealer and a second dealer, ABC Nissan (1300 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014), were notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-11
- VIN: 1N6AA1CC9LN
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: When driving under normal road conditions and slowing down to stop at a light or stop sign the transmission shifts down abruptly to 1st gear and lunges forward like you have been hit in the rear end. Been doing this since new and dealer cannot diagnose or repair the issue. Seems common on these new Titans. Just had to adjust my driving habit to keep on the brakes as slowing down to a stop.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-23
- VIN: 1N6AA1FB6LN
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH on a dark roadway, the automatic high-beam headlights failed to activate as needed. The contact was able to manually activate the high-beam headlights. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 24,000.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-22
- VIN: 1N6AA1FB0LN
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The problem I am writing about concerns this vehicle and recall #PC773 EGI HARNESS. Reference must also be made to Nissan #NTB20-89 dated December 8, 2020. I purchased this vehicle from Bates Nissan (5501 East Central Texas Expressway, Killeen TX 76543, 254-781-3837) on February 18, 2021 used with 5448 miles. I was told that it had been owned by an employee at the dealership. It is my understanding, as described in NTB20-89, that a Nissan initiated "stop sale" was put into effect in December of 2020. However, Bates Nissan failed to complete this recall prior to selling it to me and did not inform me that there was an open recall on this vehicle. On July 22, 2022 I had a Nissan dealer (LeBrun Nissan, 396 Grant Ave, Auburn NY 13021, 315-253-7700) attempt to perform this recall. The technician did not find any evidence of visible damage on or near the transmission power wires OEM splice, however step 25's "continuity test" of the transmission power wire failed. I am a highly skilled engineer and have reviewed NTB20-89, and find that the transmission power wire continuity test to battery ground is flawed for the following reasons. 1) The process does not isolate (disconnect all ends) the transmission power wire. Therefore, it quite likely that some DVOM's will show continuity to battery ground causing a false positive. 2) Since the recall is to determine if this wires insulation has failed, a continuity test is not appropriate since it cannot measure the integrity of the wire insulation. Therefore, this test could also test as a false negative and allow vehicles to return to service with insulation that is still compromised/weak. Instead, an insulation dielectric test should be performed on this wire. Issue #2 is concerning, since vehicle safety may be at risk and is the primary reason I am informing NHTSA. My hope is that NHTSA has technical people that can review NTB20-89 and discuss with Nissan. I have no confidence that Nissan can fix this issue.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-06
- VIN: 1N6AA1FB0LN
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Please also reference NTB21-028, NTB21-073. The failed system appears to be the engine/transmission power control. My safety and passenger safety was at risk. A dealer did inspect in May of 2021 and was not able to duplicate and did not perform any corrective action. The problem is twofold. First the vehicle can fail to accelerate during a rolling stop (i.e. entrance into a traffic circle) and because there is no power can roll slowly into oncoming traffic. Second, the vehicle can shift erratically and is slow to shift into the next gear (high RPM before shifting) and can sometimes flair during shifting. I am now aware that Nissan is and has been aware of this issue however this issue is not currently identified as a recall. Bottom line, I think the hesitation/delayed acceleration is a safety issue and wanted to be sure the NHTSA is informed. Thank you
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-01
- VIN: 1N6AA1ED7LN
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The EVAP Canister and Control Valve clogs with road dust/dirt. Fuel vapors have nowhere to exits the system and fuel will overflow when fueling the vehicle. Fuel vapors have no way to exit the tank when the fuel cap is in place, creating an over pressure. This condition exist on previous year models and Nissan has made recalls and fixes available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-07
- VIN: 1N6AA1CD4LN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I the last 6 months the truck has the TCM replaced after leaving me stranded on the side of the road. prior to completely going out the two dealers that looked at the truck said there was nothing wrong. the truck has had to be towed in three times to clear the transmission because it thinks it in park. This does not include the multilabel times of having to pulling off the road to shut the truck to reset the transmission. The high pressure fuel pump has gone out then five weeks later the low pressure fuel pump went out. Now a week later the IPDM went out.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-02
- VIN: 1N6AA1ED3LN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM MAP ARROW GO BACKWARDS. DEALER REPLACE NEW GPS SYSTEM, MAP ERROW STILL GO BACKWARDS.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-13
- VIN: 1N6AA1ED1LN
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: IN JANUARY 2021, I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN DUE TO TIRE SEPARATION AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE TO A TIRE DEALER. I HAD THE GENERAL GRABBER APT ON MY TITAN. I WENT TO A TIRE DEALER AND FOUND I HAD 3 OUT OF 4 TIRES THAT WERE DEFECTIVE. ONE COULD BE PRORATED BUT THE OTHERS WERE NOT. I ENDED UP PURCHASING A BRAND NEW SET OF TIRES AND DUE TO THE ISSUE ON THESE TIRES WITH LESS THAT 3000 MILES ON THEM, I PURCHASED A DIFFERENT BRAND ALTOGETHER. I WENT TO THE DEALER IN APRIL FOR AN ISSUE AND FOUND THAT NISSAN HAS STARTED TO REPLACE THESE TIRES BASED UPON A RECALL. I AM NOW OUT THE MONEY THAT I PAID AFTER I HAD COMPLAINED THAT THIS TIRE HAD ALREADY HAD A SAFETY ISSUE YET NOW THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRE IS REPLACING THEM. I HAVE NO PROBLEM SENDING THE RECEIPT OF THE TIRES PURCHASED BUT WILL WAIT UNTIL ASKED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-26
- VIN: 1N6AA1EF5LN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE DASH BLINKS OUT AND RESETS WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE CHARGING OUR PHONES. WE WERE TOLD BY OUR DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT (AFTER KEEPING OUR TRUCK 2 DAYS) THAT IT WAS OUR CHARGERS. SO WE BOUGHT NEW CHARGERS AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. WE BOUGHT NEW PHONES AS WELL, SAME ISSUE. THEY HAVE HAD OUR TRUCK 10 DAYS NOW AND WE HAVE NO ANSWERS. THE ISSUE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-25
- VIN: 1N6AA1ED1LN
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT WAITING TO TURN LEFT. THE ENGINE STARTED TO IDLE AT ALMOST 2000 TOMS. I WENT TO ACCELERATE TO TURN LEFT AND I HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER IN THE INTERSECTION. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT GO ABOVE IDLE SPEED OF ABOUT 1100 RPM. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TO PULL OVER. THE CODE READER SAYS THE IDLE AIR CONTROLLER HAS A FAULT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED BUT THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED.IN A DANGEROUS INTERSECTION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-05
- VIN: 1N6AA1ED0LN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM APPLIED ITSELF ON THE HIGHWAY, TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD, PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE. MULTIPLE WARNING SIGNALS IN THE TRUCK.
2020 Nissan Titan recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2020 Nissan Titan.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 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.
- Consequence: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Consequence: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
- Consequence: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
- Consequence: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Titan and Titan XD pickup trucks. The engine wiring harness could contain an exposed wire that can cause an electrical short or arcing if it contacts another wire.
- Consequence: An electrical short can impair the performance of the engine, transmission, or fuel pump, increasing the risk of an engine stall and a crash. An electrical short or arcing increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine harness, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261
Negative 2020 Nissan Titan car reviews
Positive 2020 Nissan Titan car reviews
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I spent almost a year researching half-ton trucks before finally deciding on a 2019 Titan Platinum Reserve. I'm surprised that more people aren't buying this truck! It has the best warranty, great looks (although that's subjective), a strong and reliable V8, and the best deal available. When I bought my 2019 Titan PR, they took 15K off the sticker before any real negotiation began. The only two things I would suggest for improvement are: the remote is too small! It feels like it belongs with a Tonka truck, and the ambient lighting is almost non-existent. Other than that, I'm extremely happy.
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Hey there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with you. I recently decided to get a new truck after owning my F-150 for 3 years. After looking at my options, I decided to try a Titan. I was a bit nervous after reading some reviews, but I noticed that most of the reviews by owners were very positive and they loved their Titan. And I have to say, I'm loving mine too! It feels tighter, handles better and rides just as good, if not better, than my Ford did. The gas mileage is about the same for both V8 4wd crew cabs. The only difference is that you lose about 3 inches in the back seat, but the rest of the truck is very comparable in size. The Ford had an advantage in a few more storage areas, a light on the tailgate and a slightly bigger rear seat. However, the Nissan has firmer steering, more comfortable seats and an awesome warranty of 5/100 bumper to bumper. The Ford tows and hauls more, but just by a few hundred pounds. All in all, I'm very satisfied with my Titan and I think I made the right decision. Thanks for listening!
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Hey there! This is a great all-around truck!
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know that I'm really pleased with the changes you made to the Second Titan. The increased engine size and improved MPG are fantastic! Thanks so much for your hard work.
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I'm so glad to hear that you've purchased the 19 crew cab 4x4 Platinum Reserve! It sounds like it's the perfect fit for you, especially for those long road trips. It's great to know that it's more comfortable than other brands you've owned in the past, and that it has plenty of power while still being fuel efficient. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
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Major Crooks 2024-02-13
Although my old 2004 Titan was a great vehicle, I am disappointed with the oversized, rough riding, and poorly equipped stereo of the new model. The sound quality is very poor and it only reproduces a limited number of instruments in a song. Additionally, the excessive amount of technology has made things worse.