What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Titan?

Brakes are the group named most often in owner complaints. Suspension and unknown or other each follow.

Does the 2014 Nissan Titan have recalls?

Yes. The by-year count is in and each recall is listed in the Recalls section of this page.

How many complaints does the 2014 Nissan Titan have?

NHTSA has 10 complaints on file.

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Nissan Titan?

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

Is the 2014 Nissan Titan reliable?

Complaints are few and spread over many parts. Brakes are the biggest group. See the by-year section to compare with other years.

2014 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Nissan Titan^[1]. Brakes are the group named most often^[2].

10owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[3]

14–15MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

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

Most reported problems

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

Brakes. 3 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe a soft pedal, a warning light and a pedal that dropped to the floor. One report points to the brake booster. Some of these ended in a crash.
Unknown or other. 2 complaints^[5]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
Suspension. 2 complaints^[6]. Owners describe front struts that wore out and clunked over small bumps. Another owner describes the truck feeling loose on wet roads when pulling away.
Seat belts. 1 complaint^[7].
Structure. 1 complaint^[8]. An owner describes a bed cover that came off on the highway and caused a crash behind the truck.
Air bags. 1 complaint^[9].
Wheels. 1 complaint^[10].
Power train. 1 complaint^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 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]
Equipment › Other › Labels (13V645), December 2013. About 183 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]

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^[4]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450
Titan 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive^[14]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450
Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[15]	12 / 17 / 14	$4,800
Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive^[16]	12 / 17 / 14	$4,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
PU/CC 4WD^[17]	n/a	n/a	n/a	3	21.2%
PU/EC 4WD^[18]	n/a	n/a	n/a	3	21.2%
PU/EC RWD^[19]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	19.1%
PU/CC RWD^[20]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	19.1%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2014 Nissan Titan with 5.6L 8-cylinder^[21]	317 hp

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Titan model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[3].

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 10 complaints and 2 recalls for 2014^[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 19 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2014 (10) and the most are for 2004 (1,046)^[3]. 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 2014 Titan?

The 2014 Nissan Titan has a small pile of complaints, 10 in all^[1]. Brakes lead the list^[2], and they matter because brake trouble can lead to a crash. The rest are spread thin across many parts^[5]^[6]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many trucks were sold. Check the recalls section on this page and have the brakes looked at before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Titan?: Brakes are the group named most often in owner complaints^[2]. Suspension and unknown or other each follow^[5]^[6].
Does the 2014 Nissan Titan have recalls?: Yes. The by-year count is in^[3] and each recall is listed in the Recalls section of this page.
How many complaints does the 2014 Nissan Titan have?: NHTSA has 10 complaints on file^[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Nissan Titan?: See the Fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2014 Nissan Titan reliable?: Complaints are few and spread over many parts^[1]. Brakes are the biggest group^[2]. See the by-year section to compare with other years.

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 11 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 this page
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 2014

2014 Nissan Maxima 96 complaints, 0 recalls
2014 Nissan Murano 145 complaints, 1 recall
2014 Nissan Pathfinder 585 complaints, 12 recalls
2014 Nissan Sentra 380 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 Nissan Versa 343 complaints, 4 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2014: pickup trucks

2014 Ram 1500 1,775 complaints, 16 recalls

All pickup trucks we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Nissan Titan (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). 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 unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the air bags component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the power train 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 13V645, filed December 24, 2013: Equipment › Other › Labels. 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, 2014 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.

2014 Nissan Titan: problems, recalls and fuel economy