2021 Nissan Titan power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Nissan Titan — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dealership signed off on NHTSA Recall 22V671 / Nissan Bulletin NTB22-085 in 2023 as 'reprogramming not needed.' The vehicle's transmission software is currently mismatched/corrupted, causing transmission fault codes. The manufacturer (Nissan Consumer Affairs) and the local dealer are refusing to…”
filed Jul 8, 2026
“Two different incidents involving the transmission. The first was going at a moderate speed, it’s a nine speed transmission. It shifted down into second gear, revving the engine horribly and throwing me forward somewhat. If this had happened at highway speeds it could have locked up the back wheels…”
filed May 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can…Campaign 22V671000 · Sep 7, 2022
- Transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can…Campaign 22V457000 · Jun 24, 2022
Related service bulletins
FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR PLASTIC THREADS SERVICE INFORMATION Figure 1 Figure 2 If the front differential has a fluid leak coming from the actuator motor plastic threads (Figure 1): a…
NTB23-023B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 19, 2025
Power Train problems in other Titan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Titan | 7 | 33% |
| 2019 Titan | 8 | 18% |
| 2018 Titan | 16 | 18% |
| 2017 Titan | 25 | 14% |
| 2011 Titan | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 Titan | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 Titan | 7 | 15% |
| 2008 Titan | 29 | 22% |
| 2007 Titan | 67 | 48% |
| 2006 Titan | 194 | 45% |
| 2005 Titan | 469 | 53% |
| 2004 Titan | 464 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Nissan Titan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.