Nissan Titan VIN Number Check

A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Nissan Titan you are looking at. Then check its model year against 35 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.

VIN prefix1N6

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Nissan Titan

About the Nissan Titan

Nissan sold the Titan in the US for model years 2004–2024, across two generations. The Gen 1 came first (2004–2015), and the Gen 2 took over for 2017–2024. Across those years NHTSA lists 35 vehicle recall campaigns and 3,459 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the Gen 1. Its 2004 and 2005 model years alone account for 1,937 of them, with owners bringing up powertrain most often and the brakes after that. EPA rates the Gen 1 at 14–15 mpg combined, while the Gen 2 gets 16–18 mpg. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2004–2024

GenerationsGen 1 · Gen 2

NHTSA recall campaigns35

Owner complaints3,459 at NHTSA

Nissan Titan photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Nissan Titan generations

Two generations since the 2004 model year. The Gen 1 (2004–2015) has both the most owner complaints and the most recall campaigns (19).

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Gen 2

2017–20242nd generation

Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20042010201520202024

2017–2024· Generation 2 of 2

Gen 2 · 2nd generation

EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks

EPA combined mpg16–18

NHTSA recalls15

Engines (EPA)

5.6 L 8-cyl · 2017–2024

Drive & transmission (EPA)

AWD/4WD, RWD
automatic (2017–2024)

Known issues to check

Engine and cooling (176)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (110)Electrical system (77)3 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 448 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Gen 21N6BA1F4?HN······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2017 Nissan Titan, built in Canton, Mississippi

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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Titan model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 35 campaigns on file for Titan model years 2004–2024; no single year stands out (5 at most). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

Pick a row

What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Nissan Titan owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2004 and 2005 hold 1,937 of the 3,459 complaints, or 56%. Tap any bar or generation.

3,459NHTSA complaints, 2004–2024

110mention a crash

52mention a fire

75injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearGen 2: 448 complaints · most for the 2017 (187)

Top complaint areas · Gen 2

Mentions in 448 complaints, 2017–2024.

Engine and cooling176

Powertrain (transmission, driveline)110

Electrical system77

Fuel system50

Speed control / acceleration24

Forward collision avoidance19

Crashes 19Fires 16Injuries 11

2017–2024 (Gen 2)

NHTSA data summary

Fires come up in 16 complaints, or 3.6% against 1.5% for all Titan model years, which is the highest rate of any generation. Its first model year, the 2017, drew more complaints than any other (187 of 448). Owners across the generation name engine and cooling most often (176 mentions), then powertrain (110).

What Titan owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2016–2024 (2nd generation)

The 2016 and 2017 draw the most complaints. On the 2016, only the Titan XD was sold, and many NHTSA owners report engine failure, loss of power and check engine lights, often on the Cummins diesel. CarComplaints ranks severe vibration at highway speed first for 2018, followed by fuel pump failure and a transmission that hesitates or jerks. Nissan ended the Titan after 2024. Recalls cover alternator harnesses on 2017–2019 gas trucks that may short and rear seat belts on some 2016–2017 crew cabs. [1] [2] [3]

2004–2015 (1st generation)

Complaints peak in 2004 and 2005, and later years have thin data, though the 2008 still draws a fair number. NHTSA owners of the 2008 most often mention cracked exhaust manifolds, fuel gauge errors and brake concerns, and CarComplaints lists a leaking radiator and coolant getting into the transmission for 2008. Recalls cover fuel gauges on 2005–2009 models that may read about a quarter tank when empty, brake pedal pivot pins on 2008–2010 models and driver air bag emblems on 2008–2011 models. [4] [5]

What to check before buying

Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the fuel gauge, brake pedal and air bag emblem recalls on older trucks and the alternator harness recall on 2017 to 2019 gas trucks.
On an older truck, listen for an exhaust tick at cold start and check the transmission fluid for coolant.
On a diesel XD, ask for engine repair records.

Sources (5) and method

Sources:

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

Titan complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every Titan version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

3,459complaints, 2004–2024

110mention a crash

52mention a fire

75injuries reported

8complaints report a death

Most complaints: 2004 (1,046), 2005 (891), 2006 (430)

2004 · 1,046 complaints

Crashes 28 · fires 12 · injuries 19 · complaints reporting a death 5

Power train464

Service brakes280

Engine and engine cooling87

Suspension56

Electrical system51

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Titan CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 72 Titan versions for model years 2004–2024. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 490 g/mi (2020). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Gen 12004–2015

14–15 mpg · CO₂ 588–639 g/mi

Gen 22017–2024

16–18 mpg · CO₂ 490–546 g/mi

Model year2024

17combined MPG

510CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$4,850EPA yearly fuel cost

3/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

3/10Greenhouse gas rating

California LEV-III ULEV125 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 125Emission standard

Cleanest gas version of 2024: 2WD · Auto (S9), 8 cyl, 5.6 L — 17 MPG · 510 g/mi

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Titan vs Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2017–2024. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the Titan, against 98 for the Ford F-150 and 53 for the Chevrolet Silverado. Pick a range to compare.

Nissan TitanGen 2

Model years 2017–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns: 15
NHTSA owner complaints: 448
EPA combined mpg: 16–18
Engines (EPA): 8-cyl 5.6 L
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Engine and cooling 176
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 110
Electrical system 77

Ford F-150

Model years 2017–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns: 98
NHTSA owner complaints: 8,857
EPA combined mpg: 12–25
Engines (EPA): 6-cyl 2.7–3.5 L · 8-cyl 5.0, 5.2 L · Electric
Also listed: turbo, diesel, hybrid, supercharged
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 3,621
Engine and cooling 1,714
Electrical system 1,157

Chevrolet Silverado

Model years 2017–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns: 53
NHTSA owner complaints: 6,232
EPA combined mpg: 14–27
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.7 L · 6-cyl 3.0, 4.3 L · 8-cyl 5.3, 6.2 L · Electric
Also listed: hybrid, turbo, diesel
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Engine and cooling 2,115
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 1,805
Electrical system 1,130

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Nissan Titan VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Titan

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Blue Nissan Titan (second generation) crew cab pickup, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Five locations carry the Titan's VIN: the dashboard plate, door jamb sticker, frame rail near the front crossmember, engine block, and cab corner behind the driver's door. The Gen 2 generation starts with the 2017 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (H for 2017) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Nissan Titan VIN questions

Which Nissan Titan model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2004 leads with 1,046, ahead of the 2005 (891) and 2006 (430). Those first two alone make up 56% of the 3,459 Titan complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Nissan Titan had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 35 vehicle campaigns for model years 2004–2024, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, Gen 1 leads with 19. Then come the Gen 2 (15), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Nissan Titan recalls are high risk?

20V-188 covers air bag inflators that can rupture. 24V-154 covers an air bag inflator module and how it deploys. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 08V-284, 19V-495 and 20V-759. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which Titan generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the Gen 1 is 2004–2015 and the Gen 2 2017–2024. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (H is 2017).

What fuel economy does the Nissan Titan get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2017–2024 Gen 2 at 16–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, up from 14–15 mpg for the 2004–2015 Gen 1 (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Nissan Titan compare with the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado on recalls?

For 2017–2024 models the Titan has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Ford F-150 has 98, the Chevrolet Silverado 53. Complaints run 448, 8,857 and 6,232 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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