What are the common problems with the 2013 Nissan Titan?

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on file. Air bags, wheels, equipment adaptive/mobility, power train, structure and engine each have 2.

Does the 2013 Nissan Titan have recalls?

Yes, the by-year data lists 3 recalls for this model year. The Recalls section on this page has the details.

How reliable is the 2013 Nissan Titan?

Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a starting point and read the complaint groups above.

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Nissan Titan?

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

Is the 2013 Nissan Titan the best year for the Titan?

See the by-year comparison on this page. It shows complaints and recalls for each year side by side.

2013 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Nissan Titan^[1]. The by-year data also lists 3 recalls for this model year^[2].

11owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[2]

14–15MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Complaints are spread fairly evenly across several parts of the truck, so here they are in the order of the facts.

Air Bags. 2 complaints^[4]. Owners describe an air bag warning light that came on while driving and a dealer visit that did not find the cause. One story also involves a crash and an injury^[4].
Wheels. 2 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, a tire pressure light keeps coming on without a clear reason, and a spare tire support gave way under the truck.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. 2 complaints^[6]. One of them mentions an injury^[6].
Power Train. 2 complaints^[7]. None of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury^[7].
Structure. 2 complaints^[8]. Owners describe paint peeling from the hood and roof, and the same spare tire support problem.
Engine. 2 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a truck that kept running after the key was out, and another that shuts off by itself when pulling away from a stop.
Tires. 1 complaint^[10].
Seats. 1 complaint^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2013 Titan is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (20V188), March 2020. About 216,678 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder (13V451), September 2013. About 3,247 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.^[13]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift (13V094), March 2013. About 2,180 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, the car rolling away. 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^[3]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450
Titan 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive^[15]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450
Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[16]	12 / 17 / 14	$4,800
Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive^[17]	12 / 17 / 14	$4,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
PU/CC 4WD^[18]	n/a	n/a	n/a	3	21.2%
PU/EC 4WD^[19]	n/a	n/a	n/a	3	21.2%
PU/EC RWD^[20]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	19.1%
PU/CC RWD^[21]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	19.1%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2013 Nissan Titan with 5.6L 8-cylinder^[22]	317 hp

How 2013 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Titan model year. The 2013 is highlighted^[2].

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 11 complaints and 3 recalls for 2013^[2]. Among the 20 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2013 and 18 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2014 (10) and the most are for 2004 (1,046)^[2]. 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 2013 Titan?

The 2013 Nissan Titan has a modest number of complaints on file^[1]. They touch many different parts and no single group stands out in the facts^[4]^[9]. Some stories involve safety: 1 complaint mentions a crash, 2 mention injuries and 1 reports a death^[1]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. Check the recalls section on this page and ask the seller about the repair history of any truck you are considering.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2013 Nissan Titan?: NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on file^[1]. Air bags, wheels, equipment adaptive/mobility, power train, structure and engine each have 2^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9].
Does the 2013 Nissan Titan have recalls?: Yes, the by-year data lists 3 recalls for this model year^[2]. The Recalls section on this page has the details.
How reliable is the 2013 Nissan Titan?: Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a starting point and read the complaint groups above.
What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Nissan Titan?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2013 Nissan Titan the best year for the Titan?: See the by-year comparison on this page. It shows complaints and recalls for each year side by side^[2].

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 47 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 46 complaints, 3 recalls
2011 26 complaints, 1 recall
2012 22 complaints, 2 recalls
2013 this page
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 2013

2013 Nissan Maxima 62 complaints, 0 recalls
2013 Nissan Pathfinder 890 complaints, 11 recalls
2013 Nissan Quest 18 complaints, 0 recalls
2013 Nissan Rogue 610 complaints, 1 recall
2013 Nissan Sentra 638 complaints, 6 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2013: pickup trucks

2013 Ford F150 2,990 complaints, 3 recalls

All pickup trucks we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Nissan Titan (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Titan model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Titan 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
2 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the equipment adaptive/mobility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 20V188, filed March 30, 2020: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 13V451, filed September 18, 2013: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder. NHTSA recall database
Recall 13V094, filed March 14, 2013: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Titan 2WD, 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
EPA rating for Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 12 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, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 17 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 4WD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC RWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC RWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2013 Nissan Titan with 5.6L 8-cylinder: rated 317 hp. www.epa.gov

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.

2013 Nissan Titan: problems, recalls and fuel economy