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2015 Nissan Titan
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2015 Nissan Titan

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Complaints filed

10

Reports to NHTSA, 2015

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

14.5

EPA estimate

Known issues

Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (30% of 10 reports), followed by power train (20%).

Air Bags30% · 3 reports
Power Train20% · 2 reports
Electrical System10% · 1 report
Engine10% · 1 report
Fuel/Propulsion System10% · 1 report
Service Brakes10% · 1 report
Vehicle Speed Control10% · 1 report

Share of all 10 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11620351, ODI 10865486, ODI 11050986.

Individual complaint reports(10)

Showing the 10 most recent reports
Air BagsOct 2024 · ODI 11620351 · crash · 2 deathsDetails +

Airbag failed to deploy on a complete front end collision with a -28 maximum delta-v, longitudinal (MPH [km/h]) at 100 milliseconds. Front airbag warning lamp was "Off"

Reported
Oct 2024
Incident date
Oct 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 2 deaths
Open ODI 11620351 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesJan 2020 · ODI 11300696Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM FRACTURED, WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTROL SENSOR FRACTURED AS WELL. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE HE DISABLED THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ( MY AUTO IMPORT CENTER 1860 E STERNBERG RD, MUSKEGON, MI 49444 (231) 799-2886) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RETAINING SPRING FRACTURED (BRAKES SYSTEM ) AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000.

Reported
Jan 2020
Incident date
Nov 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11300696 at NHTSA →
EngineOct 2019 · ODI 11269447Details +

2015 NISSAN TITAN CRACKED MANIFOLD 57,000 MILES. PURCHASED USED WITH ISSUE STARTING WITHIN 30 DAYS.

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
May 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11269447 at NHTSA →
Power TrainApr 2019 · ODI 11192879Details +

WHEN TRYING TO GET VEHICLE OUT OF SAND 4 WD SWITCH WAS ENGAGED WITH NO 4 WHEEL DRIVE RESULTING. 4 WHEEL DRIVE ERROR CAME UP. TOOK INTO DEALER AND TRANSFER CASE HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WAS STUCK IN SAND AND VULNERABLE. VEHICLE ONLY HAD 23,000 MILES ON IT WITH VERY LITTLE USE OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE. SEEMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL.

Reported
Apr 2019
Incident date
Dec 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11192879 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemOct 2018 · ODI 11142600Details +

WITH TRUCK IN PART, KEY IN IGNITIONS, AND ENGINE RUNNING THE TRUCK WILL AUTO LOCK THE DOORS WHEN DRIVER EXITS VEHICLE AND CLOSES THE DOOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES ON MY TRUCK. THIS IS A DANGER IF CHILD IS IN THE TRUCK AND PARENT GET OUT TO OPEN GATE OR ANYOTHER REASON AND CLOSES DOOR. FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED AT HOME. SECOND TIME I WAS 40 MINUTES FROM ANY TOWN IN THE COUNTRY. CELL PHONE LOCKED IN TRUCK AS IT WAS RUNNING, WAITED ALMOST ONE HOUR FOR PASSING VEHICLE TO CALL AAA FOR LOCKSMITH. I WAITED ANOTHER HOUR FOR TOWTRUCK TO UNLOCK MY TRUCK.

Reported
Oct 2018
Incident date
Sep 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11142600 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2018 · ODI 11110406Details +

ABS WARNING LIGHT, SLIP LIGHT, TIRE DEFLATION LIGHT, 4X4 WARNING LIGHT KEEP ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN THE STREET. ACCELERATOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON.

Reported
Jul 2018
Incident date
Jun 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11110406 at NHTSA →
Air BagsNov 2017 · ODI 11050986Details +

SINCE I GOT A NOTICE CONCERNED THAT AIR BAGS MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE AND VIN NUMBER DOES SHOW POSSIBLE PROBLEM BUT NO RECALL AT THE MOMENT.

Reported
Nov 2017
Incident date
Nov 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11050986 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemApr 2017 · ODI 10981192Details +

GAS GAUGE IS NOT READING BELOW 1/4 TANK. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FOR NISSAN TITANS OF THE SAME YEAR, BUT NOT THE VIN NUMBER MY TITAN IS. I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS ON A BUSY ROAD ONCE BECAUSE OF THIS INCORRECT READING.

Reported
Apr 2017
Incident date
Apr 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10981192 at NHTSA →
Power TrainMar 2017 · ODI 10967428Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65 TO 75 MPH, THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE MORE THAN TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DRIVE TRAIN WIND UP, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.

Reported
Mar 2017
Incident date
Mar 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10967428 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMay 2016 · ODI 10865486 · crash · 1 injuries · 1 deathsDetails +

SON HAD ACCIDENT 5/15/16, FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SON WAS KILLED INSTANTLY. ..UPDATED 12/11/17 *BF *CN

Reported
May 2016
Incident date
May 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries 1 deaths
Open ODI 10865486 at NHTSA →

Recalls(1)

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Air Bags · 20V188000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

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Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Titan 2WD5.6L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive131815
Titan 2WD5.6L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive131815
Titan 4WD5.6L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive121714
Titan 4WD5.6L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive121714

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2015 Nissan Titan: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2015 Nissan Titan?

Owners filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the 2015 Nissan Titan. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2015 Nissan Titan?

The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (30% of complaints) and power train (20%).

How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Titan have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2015 Nissan Titan, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Titan get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Titan between 14 and 15 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.