2021 Nissan Titan vs 2021 RAM 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Nissan Titan | 2021 RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 55 | 678 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 15 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 136 | 1,127 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 17–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 36,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Titan | RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 276 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 197 |
| Power Train | 25 | 98 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 68 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 54 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 52 |
| Steering | 2 | 50 |
| Structure | 1 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 133 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 35 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
2021 Nissan Titan
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.