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2015 Nissan Titan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 2015 Nissan Titan — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include 3 deaths and 1 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

15

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

3

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Titan years?

Titan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted1,295 complaints2004: 1,295 complaints2005: 1,104 complaints2006: 545 complaints2007: 195 complaints2008: 174 complaints2009: 66 complaints2010: 61 complaints2011: 31 complaints2012: 28 complaints2013: 19 complaints2014: 12 complaints2015: 15 complaints2016: 288 complaints2017: 251 complaints2018: 123 complaints2019: 64 complaints2020: 33 complaints2021: 67 complaints2022: 21 complaints2023: 26 complaints2024: 18 complaints
Titan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Nissan Titan problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags427%
Brakes213%
Electrical System213%
Transmission213%
Speed Control213%
Engine17%
Steering17%
Fuel System17%

Does the 2015 Nissan Titan have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“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" ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · October 5, 2024 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 27, 2018

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 15, 2018

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 15, 2018

“Air bag light came on. The steering wheel buttons like cruise control, volume, ect doesn't work when u go down road but when you have it in park and turn full right it work for little bit ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 8, 2025

2015 Nissan Titan — common questions

Is the 2015 Nissan Titan reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2015 Titan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (4 complaints), speed control (2 complaints), brakes (2 complaints).

Does the 2015 Nissan Titan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 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.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.