What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Titan?

Electrical system complaints lead with 8, followed by the power train with 7. See the problems section for what owners describe.

Does the 2020 Nissan Titan have recalls?

Yes. The by-year fact lists 5 recalls. See the Recalls section on this page for each one.

Is the 2020 Nissan Titan reliable?

Owner reports are mixed. There are 23 complaints on file, led by electrical and power train groups. Check the by-year comparison on this page for context.

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Nissan Titan?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

2020 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2020 Nissan Titan have?

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Nissan Titan^[1]. The electrical system is the group named most often^[2].

23owner complaints^[1]

5recalls^[3]

17–18MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

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 biggest groups.

Electrical System. 8 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a dash that goes dark and restarts while driving, a navigation arrow that points the wrong way even after a new unit, and a braking system that kicked in by itself and left the truck stuck. One story describes a fire.
Power Train. 7 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, owners talk about harsh downshifts when slowing to a stop, slow response from the pedal, and dealers who could not find the cause.
Engine. 4 complaints^[7]. Owners describe hesitation when they press the pedal, sudden loss of power at an intersection, and stalling with the check engine light on.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 4 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a truck that stalled and needed a tow, fuel that backs up while filling the tank, and acceleration that never feels smooth.
Speed Control. 2 complaints^[9].
Air Bags. 2 complaints^[10].
Forward Collision Avoidance. 2 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2020 Titan is necessarily included.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission (22V671), September 2022. About 197,230 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission (22V457), June 2022. About 180,176 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal › Bulbs (21V471), June 2021. About 30,799 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.^[14]
Tires › Sidewall (21V169), March 2021. About 36,141 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.^[15]
Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood (20V759), December 2020. About 7,583 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

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 (S9), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	16 / 22 / 18	$4,550
Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S9), Premium, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[17]	15 / 21 / 18	$4,550
Titan 4WD PRO4X, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S9), Premium, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[18]	15 / 21 / 17	$4,850

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
PU/CC 4WD^[5]	4	4	5	3	22.8%
PU/EC 4WD^[19]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	19.8%
PU/EC RWD^[20]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	19.8%
PU/CC RWD^[21]	4	4	5	4	19.8%

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: PU/CC 4WD^[22].

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2020 Nissan Titan with 5.6L 8-cylinder^[23]	400 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
TITAN CREW CAB PRO-4X^[24]	226 in	81 in	77 in	140 in	5,816 lb
TITAN CREW CAB S / SV^[25]	226 in	80 in	76 in	140 in	5,688 lb
TITAN CREW CAB SL / PLATINUM RESERVE^[26]	226 in	81 in	77 in	140 in	5,935 lb
TITAN SINGLE CAB S / SV^[27]	226 in	80 in	75 in	140 in	5,668 lb
TITAN XD CREW CAB PRO-4X^[28]	240 in	81 in	78 in	152 in	6,537 lb
TITAN XD CREW CAB S / SV 4X2^[29]	240 in	80 in	78 in	152 in	6,005 lb

How 2020 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Titan model year. The 2020 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 23 complaints and 5 recalls for 2020^[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 7 have fewer complaints than 2020 and 12 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 2020 Titan?

The 2020 Titan has a modest pile of complaints on file^[1]. Electrical and power train issues lead the list^[2]^[6]. A small number of reports mention a crash or a fire^[1]. No deaths were reported^[1]. These are unverified owner reports, so check the recall and year comparison sections on this page before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Titan?: Electrical system complaints lead with 8^[2], followed by the power train with 7^[6]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
Does the 2020 Nissan Titan have recalls?: Yes. The by-year fact lists 5 recalls^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for each one.
How many complaints does the 2020 Nissan Titan have?: NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file^[1].
Is the 2020 Nissan Titan reliable?: Owner reports are mixed. There are 23 complaints on file^[1], led by electrical and power train groups^[2]^[6]. Check the by-year comparison on this page for context.
What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Nissan Titan?: See the fuel economy section on this page.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Titan

2004 1,046 complaints, 5 recalls
2005 891 complaints, 4 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 10 complaints, 2 recalls
2015 12 complaints, 1 recall
2017 187 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 90 complaints, 4 recalls
2019 49 complaints, 4 recalls
2020 this page
2021 58 complaints, 5 recalls
2023 18 complaints, 2 recalls
2024 15 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Titan

Other Nissan models from 2020

2020 Nissan Armada 27 complaints, 2 recalls
2020 Nissan Murano 45 complaints, 2 recalls
2020 Nissan Pathfinder 48 complaints, 0 recalls
2020 Nissan Rogue 152 complaints, 1 recall
2020 Nissan Versa 64 complaints, 2 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2020: pickup trucks

2020 Honda Ridgeline 169 complaints, 8 recalls

All pickup trucks we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Nissan Titan (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 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 (S9), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 22.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 22V671, filed September 7, 2022: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V457, filed June 24, 2022: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V471, filed June 23, 2021: Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal › Bulbs. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V169, filed March 11, 2021: Tires › Sidewall. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V759, filed December 8, 2020: Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S9), Premium, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Titan 4WD PRO4X, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S9), Premium, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 4WD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC RWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2020 Nissan Titan with 5.6L 8-cylinder: rated 400 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TITAN CREW CAB PRO-4X: length 226 in, width 81 in, height 77 in, wheelbase 140 in, curb weight 5,816 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TITAN CREW CAB S / SV: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 140 in, curb weight 5,688 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TITAN CREW CAB SL / PLATINUM RESERVE: length 226 in, width 81 in, height 77 in, wheelbase 140 in, curb weight 5,935 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TITAN SINGLE CAB S / SV: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 75 in, wheelbase 140 in, curb weight 5,668 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TITAN XD CREW CAB PRO-4X: length 240 in, width 81 in, height 78 in, wheelbase 152 in, curb weight 6,537 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TITAN XD CREW CAB S / SV 4X2: length 240 in, width 80 in, height 78 in, wheelbase 152 in, curb weight 6,005 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.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.

2020 Nissan Titan: problems, recalls and fuel economy