2021 Nissan TITAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
55 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
14,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 55 complaints (45.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 19 | 34.5% |
| Braking behavior | 10 | 18.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 12.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 5.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.6% |
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 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Power Train: 25; Electrical System: 10; Unknown Or Other: 8; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 5; Service Brakes: 4; Engine: 3; Suspension: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 46 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2020: 1; 2021: 12; 2022: 21; 2023: 8; 2024: 3; 2025: 5; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 19 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 11437446 · 2021-10-20 (October 20, 2021)
The truck is prone to harsh transmission shifting. It is abrupt and harsh enough when coming to a stop to create a safety issue. If one is not hard on the brakes at the time, the truck will lurch forward with the last downshifts, with the potential to strike pedestrians or the car in front. My Titan has about 800 miles, and this behavior has been going on since I bought it recently. I will list today's date below since a date is required.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11437446 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11438639 · 2021-10-29 (October 29, 2021)
2021 Nissan Titan is having major transmission problems jerking when down shifting. This has become a serous issue when try to maintain speed. I have taking the vehicle to the dealership to which I am told, "Nissan is fully aware of the issue and is working on a fix". This has been on going for close to a year.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11438639 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11403235 · 2021-03-16 (March 16, 2021)
BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD PRESSURE
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11403235 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11435402 · 2021-10-04 (October 4, 2021)
The emergency braking driver assist is panic braking going over railroad tracks. It is "seeing" the railroad tracks as a vehicle and emergency braking with no cars around. The problem is even when slowing to a crawl under 5mph it slams on the brakes. Any car following behind may hit the car as there is no reason for the braking. Any speed going over tracks will cause emergency braking, the safety issue is if going at any speed a car following behind may without warning or reason have this truck stop for no reason. This is a major accident wa…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11435402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11580199 · 2024-03-30 (March 30, 2024)
Vehicle stalled earlier in the day and displayed Service AT. Symptoms included loss of power, fluctuating service lights, but no DTC codes. Shortly after powering off and starting vehicle functioned as intended with slight smoke when activating ac. Vehicle stalled again later within the day, experiencing immediate loss of power with smoke emitting from the engine bay sides. Electrical system began to flash indicating malfunctioning with darker smoke indicating flame intensity. Vehicle was coasted to a safe location away from personal prope…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11580199 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11654412 · 2025-04-14 (April 14, 2025)
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shut off as needed. The contact stated that the message "See Owner’s Manual" was displayed on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that the Owner’s Manual suggested that the ignition button should be placed in the off position for 10-seconds. The contact stated that the suggestion failed to work, and the contact waited until the vehicle ran out of fuel. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The deale…
Owner-reported narrative. 39,878 miles reported. Look up ODI 11654412 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11458354 · 2022-03-25 (March 25, 2022)
1st issue was power steering failed while driving. All fluid was purged and steering became very difficult. No injuries nor damage occurred as vehicle was stopped safely. Repaired by dealer (12000mi) 2nd failure. Transmission failed shifting abruptly to first gear while driving in traffic. Vehicle was limped into parking lot. Vehicle towed to dealer, valve body replaced, vehicle returned after 1 week. 5 hours after pickup vehicle slammed back into 1st gear while driving causing similar issue in traffic. Vehicle back in dealership awaiting tran…
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Owner report 11551729 · 2023-10-24 (October 24, 2023)
Twice after a rain I've found substantial amount of water leaking from the driver side, left side dashboard near the ebrake peddle and under steering wheel. The inside padding around the frame is soaked. It appears it could be broken windshield seal or leaking sunroof. I also have video.
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Owner report 11460270 · 2022-04-09 (April 9, 2022)
The gears shift rough causing the vehicle to jerk or down shifting early causing a stall when imcreasing accelaration. It is dangerous when you cant accelarate at times to avoid cars or merging on to the highway. I took it in and Nissan said this was fine and everything seemed normal.
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