2013 Nissan Titan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 19 complaints on file for the 2013 Nissan Titan — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 2 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

NHTSA complaints

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Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other Titan years?

Titan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Nissan Titan problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	3	16%	▲ up
Tires & Wheels	3	16%	▲ up
Engine	3	16%	▼ down
Airbags	2	11%	▼ down
Body & Structure	2	11%	▼ down
Transmission	2	11%	— flat
Steering	1	5%	— flat
Electrical System	1	5%	— flat
Fuel System	1	5%	▼ down
Seats	1	5%	— flat

Does the 2013 Nissan Titan have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V188000AirbagsMarch 30, 2020 · 216,678 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

13V451000BrakesSeptember 18, 2013 · 3,247 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

13V094000TransmissionMarch 14, 2013 · 2,180 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 5, 2015

“THE 2013 NISSAN TITAN RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF. STARTED THIS YEAR SOMETIME IN MARCH AND HAS CONTINUED THROUGH THE YEAR. IT WILL START BACK UP WHEN YOU PUT THE TRUCK AND NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY BACK OVER. AND WILL RUN LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME IT SHUTS OFF WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 1, 2018

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · September 30, 2013

“The contact owned a 2013 Nissan Titan. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V188000 (Air Bags) however, the contact's husband was driving at 55 mph, where the driver saw a deer in the road and swerved in order to avoid hitting the deer but the vehicle hit a…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · August 14, 2021 · crash

“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 ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 17, 2015

2013 Nissan Titan — common questions

Is the 2013 Nissan Titan reliable?

The record is thin — 19 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2013 Titan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (3 complaints), other (3 complaints), engine (3 complaints).

Does the 2013 Nissan Titan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2013 Nissan Titan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Titan years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Titan years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006, 2016, 2017, 2007, 2008, 2018. The cleanest record among Titan years belongs to 2014.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2013 compare to other Titan years?

What are the most common 2013 Nissan Titan problems?

Does the 2013 Nissan Titan have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2013 Nissan Titan — common questions

Is the 2013 Nissan Titan reliable?

What are the most common 2013 Titan problems?

Does the 2013 Nissan Titan have recalls?

Which Nissan Titan years should you avoid?

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