What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Titan?

Owners filed 47 complaints in all. Brakes and air bags are the biggest groups with 9 each, followed by engine and fuel system complaints with 8 each.

Does the 2009 Nissan Titan have any recalls?

Yes. The by-year fact shows the recall count for 2009. The Recalls section on this page lists each one.

How many complaints are there about the 2009 Nissan Titan air bags?

There are 9 complaints that name the air bags. Several of them involve a crash, so the group is worth a close look before buying.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Nissan Titan get?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2009 Nissan Titan reliable?

The complaint record is spread across many parts, with 47 complaints on file. Check the by-year section on this page to see how 2009 sits next to other years of the same truck.

2009 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file for the 2009 Nissan Titan^[1]. Brakes and air bags lead the list with 9 complaints each^[2]^[3].

47owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[4]

14–15MPG combined (EPA)^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the truck, and these are the groups, biggest first.

Brakes. 9 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a pedal that went soft or to the floor, a truck that rolled back while parked, and noisy or shaky stops that dealers could not pin down.
Air Bags. 9 complaints^[3]. In the stories we read, owners describe air bags that stayed closed during a serious wreck, plus warning lights that came on and returned after a dealer visit.
Engine. 8 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a cracked exhaust part that made the truck loud, a leaking radiator, a heater that stayed cold, and a sudden surge of speed with cruise control set.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 8 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a fuel gauge that read wrong, a tank that leaked vapor, and a truck that shut off on the road while the gauge still showed fuel.
Power Train. 7 complaints^[8]. The group is smaller, so we do not retell individual stories here.
Electrical System. 6 complaints^[9]. This group is also small, and it includes a fire report.
Speed Control. 3 complaints^[10].
Steering. 3 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2009 Titan is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Frontal (23V067), February 2023. About 404,690 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, an air bag that may not work as intended.^[12]
Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System (10V074), March 2010. About 340,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages (10V072), March 2010. About 179,383 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Titan 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[15]	13 / 17 / 14	$4,800
Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[16]	12 / 17 / 14	$4,800
Titan 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive^[17]	13 / 18 / 14	$4,800
Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[18]	12 / 17 / 14	$4,800
Titan FE 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[5]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450
Titan FE 2WD FFV, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive^[19]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR RWD/4WD^[20]	n/a	n/a	n/a	3	21.2%
2 DR RWD/4WD^[21]	n/a	n/a	n/a	3	21.2%

How 2009 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Titan model year. The 2009 is highlighted^[4].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2004	1,046	5
2005	891	4
2006	430	5
2007	139	1
2008	133	5
2009	47	3
2010	46	3
2011	26	1
2012	22	2
2013	11	3
2014	10	2
2015	12	1
2017	187	3
2018	90	4
2019	49	4
2020	23	5
2021	58	5
2022	13	4
2023	18	2
2024	15	2

NHTSA's counts for the Titan show 47 complaints and 3 recalls for 2009^[4]. Among the 20 model years listed, 10 have fewer complaints than 2009 and 9 have more^[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2014 (10) and the most are for 2004 (1,046)^[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2009 Titan?

The 2009 Titan shows a spread-out complaint record, with no single part standing far above the rest^[1]. Brakes and air bags top the list at 9 complaints each, and the air bag group carries the most crash reports of any group^[2]^[3]. Engine and fuel system complaints follow at 8 each^[6]^[7]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide for what to check. Look over the Recalls section on this page, and have the brakes and air bag warning lights inspected before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Titan?: Owners filed 47 complaints in all^[1]. Brakes and air bags are the biggest groups with 9 each^[2]^[3], followed by engine and fuel system complaints with 8 each^[6]^[7].
Does the 2009 Nissan Titan have any recalls?: Yes. The by-year fact shows the recall count for 2009^[4]. The Recalls section on this page lists each one.
How many complaints are there about the 2009 Nissan Titan air bags?: There are 9 complaints that name the air bags^[3]. Several of them involve a crash, so the group is worth a close look before buying.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Nissan Titan get?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2009 Nissan Titan reliable?: The complaint record is spread across many parts, with 47 complaints on file^[1]. Check the by-year section on this page to see how 2009 sits next to other years of the same truck.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Titan

2004 1,046 complaints, 5 recalls
2006 430 complaints, 5 recalls
2007 139 complaints, 1 recall
2008 133 complaints, 5 recalls
2009 this page
2010 46 complaints, 3 recalls
2011 26 complaints, 1 recall
2012 22 complaints, 2 recalls
2013 11 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 10 complaints, 2 recalls
2015 12 complaints, 1 recall
2017 187 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 90 complaints, 4 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Titan

Other Nissan models from 2009

2009 Nissan Murano 635 complaints, 4 recalls

All Nissan models

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file for the 2009 Nissan Titan (8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 58,200). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 93,573). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Titan model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Titan FE 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
8 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 71,400). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 72,922). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 23V067, filed February 10, 2023: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V074, filed March 3, 2010: Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V072, filed March 2, 2010: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Titan 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 17 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 17 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Titan 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 17 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Titan FE 2WD FFV, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD/4WD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR RWD/4WD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2009 Nissan Titan: problems, recalls and fuel economy