Worst 2008 Nissan Titan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Nissan Titan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 23 | — | — | 82,869 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 18 | 1 | — | 104,282 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 6 | — | 99,833 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 1 | 79,222 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | 1 | — | 103,448 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | — | — | 100,096 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 21,250 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 57,792 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | — | 96,800 mi | |
| Driveline | 5 | — | — | 53,171 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Nissan Titan
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~924,073 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.
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2008 Nissan Titan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Nissan Titan reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 Nissan Titan?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Nissan Titan?
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Does the 2008 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 Nissan Titan?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Titan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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