2007 Nissan TITAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
139 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
64,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 119 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 46 of 139 complaints (33.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 50 | 36.0% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 5.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 5.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 4.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 2.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 46 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 |
Power Train: 46; Power Train:Driveline: 16; Service Brakes: 11; Engine: 10; Electrical System: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline: 6; Suspension: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 18 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 29 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 30 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 19 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 15 |
| 150,000 and above | 8 |
Under 25,000: 18; 25,000 to 49,999: 29; 50,000 to 74,999: 30; 75,000 to 99,999: 19; 100,000 to 149,999: 15; 150,000 and above: 8
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (30). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2007: 7; 2008: 7; 2009: 10; 2010: 33; 2011: 21; 2012: 6; 2013: 10; 2014: 14; 2015: 7; 2016: 7; 2017: 3; 2018: 1; 2019: 3; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2023: 4; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 50 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10183144 · 2007-02-21 (February 21, 2007)
TL*-THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2007 NISSAN TITAN WITH 8,000 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 65 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE THE CONTACT PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATION PEDAL. AT WHICH POINT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED THAN EXPECTED. THE CONTACT PRESSED ON THE BRAKE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL MANUALLY, PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND HIT THE BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10183144 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208210 · 2007-11-07 (November 7, 2007)
THIS IS MY 2ND NISSAN TITAN IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS! I TRADED IN A 2005 WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILES BECAUSE OF 3 FULL TIRE SET REPLACEMENTS AND NEW BRAKES AT 6,000 MILES AND PROBLEMS THAT THE DEALER STATED ARE CURRENTLY FIXED IN THE NEW 2007 MODELS. MY NEW 2007 AT 1200 MILES DEALER REPLACED DEFECTIVE RIMS WITH A NEW SET OF DEFECTIVE RIMS THAT ARE A AFTER MARKET PLASTIC HUBCAP GLUED TO THE STEEL RIM WHICH IS CLICKING AND POPPING WHILE IN MOTION AND AFTER 15 MINUTES DRIVING WHEN I PARK THEY STILL POP AND CLICK UNTIL THEY COMPLETELY COOL DOWN WHICH …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208210 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10256388 · 2009-01-26 (January 26, 2009)
I BOUGHT A 07 NISSAN TITAN IN JULY OF 07. RIGHT AWAY I FOUND THAT THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WERE NOT WORKING. INCLUDING THE AIR BAG. I HAD IT FIXED RIGHT AWAY. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN IN DEC 08. I ONCE AGAIN HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED. I WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION ON JAN, 23 AT 8:30 PM. I WAS GOING 45 MILES AN HOUR AND HIT A CEMENT AND MEDAL SIGNAL POLE. THE IMPACT WAS IN THE CENTER ON THE TRUCK. MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN YOU BUY A NEW CAR THE SAFETY IS PART OF WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR AND WHEN IT DOES NOT W…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10256388 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10277686 · 2009-07-22 (July 22, 2009)
COLUMN SHIFTER CAUSES DAMAGE TO WIRING HARNESS OF THE MANUAL MODE TRANSMISSION BUTTON. WHEN SHIFTING VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, COLUMN HITS WIRING HARNESS, AND OVER TIME CAUSES WIRING TO THE TRANSMISSION MANUAL MODE BUTTON TO BREAK. ONCE THIS BREAKS, THERE IS NO MEANS TO DOWN SHIFT VEHICLE, CAUSING A HAZARD ESPECIALLY WHEN TRAVELING ROADS WHERE THERE ARE ELEVATION CHANGES. WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE MANUAL MODE BUTTON FAILURE BY RESEARCHING NISSAN TITAN FORUMS (CLUB TITAN AND TITAN TALK). UPON REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD IMMEDIATELY N…
Owner-reported narrative. 43,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10277686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10289323 · 2009-10-22 (October 22, 2009)
REAR AXLE SEALS LEAKING ON 2007 NISSAN TITAN 4WD PICKUP WITH 23,500 MILES. REAR AXLE GREASE WAS LEAKING ONTO WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE DISK... POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FAILURE OF THE BRAKES TO STOP ADEQUATELY, HAD I NOT FOUND THE LEAK AS QUICKLY AS I DID. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A FREQUENT FAILURE ON THE NISSAN TITAN. NISSAN REPLACED THE SEALS UNDER WARRANTY WITH IDENTICAL SEALS. I DID NOT KEEP THE OLD PARTS. HERE IS ONE LINK TO A FORUM THAT IS TRACKING AXLE SEAL FAILURES AMONG ITS MEMBERS: HTTP://WWW.TITANTALK.COM/FORUMS/TITAN-ENGINE-TRANSMIS…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,560 miles reported. Look up ODI 10289323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10200737 · 2007-08-25 (August 25, 2007)
A 7 WAY TRAILER PLUG ADAPTER WAS PLUGGED UPSIDE DOWN INTO A 2007 NISSAN TITANS RECEPTACLE SOCKET AND IT CAUSED THE CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO ALL MELT DOWN. OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ARE ALSO PROBABLY DAMAGED. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THERE WAS NOT A PROPERLY DESIGNED CIRCUIT TO LIMIT THE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR IT MALFUNCTIONED. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE DID NOT CATCH FIRE, THE PLASTIC COATING ON THE WIRING WAS MELTED DOWN, THE PLUG ADAPTER WAS VERY HOT AND IT POTENTIALLY COULD HAVE …
Owner-reported narrative. 8,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10200737 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10287084 · 2009-10-12 (October 12, 2009)
ELECTRICAL ISSUES, CLOCK NOT KEEPING TIME WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, HEATER/ A/C INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF/ AND /OR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. TIRE SENSORS ON, WINDSHIELD WIPER SENSOR FLASHES ON AND OFF. ALL POWER TO DASH HAS SHUT OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS WHILE DRIVING, WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN WHEN THIS HAPPENED. SMELL GASOLINE STRONG, FILLED GAS TANK AND NEEDLE WAS NOT REGISTERING FULL UNTIL DRIVING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, THEN WENT DOWN 1/4 THEN BACK TO FULL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10287084 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10334204 · 2010-06-02 (June 2, 2010)
GAS GAUGE SHOWS INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL. THE NISSAN PEOPLE'S FIX IS TO KEEP THE GAS TANK OVER HALF FULL. WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION ABOUT 3 OR 4 MONTHS AGO, BUT WHEN WE TOOK OUR TRUCK IN, WE WERE TOLD WE HAD TO RECEIVE A APPOINTMENT FROM NISSAN BEFORE THEY COULD DO ANYTHING. OUR LETTER STATES "THE VEHICLE COULD STALL, WHICH COULD CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH." WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO GET THIS FIXED. PLEASE HELP US. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10334204 at NHTSA ↗