2013 Nissan Titan: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Raw gas smell exists interior and exterior to the truck. Dealer says a leak has developed in the fuel line. Dealer wants $1200 to $1500 to replace gas line. The leak makes the truck too dangerous to drive. Other titan drivers are reporting the same problem on the internet. Nissan customer service has declined to help saying they are unaware of problem. My concern are the safety issues associated with gasoline leakage.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan titan. The contact stated that the spare tire was mounted under the vehicle. The spare tire mounting support fractured and dislodged the spare tire. The contact was concerned that someone could have been injured by the dislodged spare tire. The vehicle was taken to nissan north (8645 high st, columbus, oh 43235, (614) 846-8100) to be inspected. The contact was informed that the information would be forwarded to the manufacturer for consideration. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2017
“The paint is peeling on the hood and on the roof. This truck is only three years old and has 29,800 miles on it. I contacted nissan and they refused to help based on the fact I am out of warranty by 7 months. Before that, we complained to the dealer, auto nation nissan in miami (during the warranty period) and they said it was the manufacturer's problem.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2016
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“My drivers seat is falling apart it has been this way for at least a year it is now starting to cut me and tear my clothes took it to the dealership and they said it was under warranty but I would have to pay half of the cost witch is $550 I know others with this same issue but why should we have to pay for this problem. Also my when I'm driving my truck the truck whines when I stare right to left or left to right my truck is 3 years old and it sounds like it's falling apart whenever you go over any bumps, for the price of this vehicle I shouldn't have problems like this.”Owner report · Seats · Jul 2015
“Truck began to roll. Owner ran back to truck to try and stop the truck. He could not stop it and the truck rolled into a pond. It was totally submerged and the owner died trying to get out of the pond. ...updated 10/11/17 *bf 4/19/18*jb”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2015
“On april 5th, 2015 when attempting to transfer from my wheelchair to the drivers seat of my 2013 nissan titan the grab handle on the a-pillar broke causing me to fall onto the ground. The inertia was enough to cause my wheelchair and I to go over backward resulting in injuries to the back of my head and left elbow.”Owner report · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Apr 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan titan. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current was mileage was 10,000. Updated 06/04/2014 *js”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2014
“My tpm warning light continues to come on for no apparent reason. This has happened from day one. The elevation and outside temperature have no bearing on whether or not the light functions properly. I have nitrogen filled tires. The dealer ship says they can't find anything wrong with the system and don't bring the truck back. This is a new 2013 titan. The dealer ship said it was a nissan problem. I am constantly pulling over to check my tire air pressure. This makes long trips difficult and scares my wife when ever she drives it. Nissan says to take it back to the dealer. *tr”Owner report · Wheels · Sep 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
Remedy: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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.
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.
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013, through February 20, 2013; and model year 2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2012, through February 20, 2013 and equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. Chemicals used in the manufacturing of the shift lever assembly may result in the malfunction of the brake shift interlock allowing the transmission shift lever to be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2013 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2013 Nissan Titan reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2013 Nissan Titan. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 2013 Nissan Titan have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.