2008 Nissan Titan Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 14%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,995miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Nissan Titan, 14% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,995 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The exhaust manifold on my Nissan Titan cracked prior to reaching 95k miles. With the crack, exhaust fumes are making their way into the AC system causing the cab of my truck to become filled with carbon dioxide. I have done adamant research and determined that I can replace the manifold at a local shop, but that almost every Titan owner out there has experienced cracked exhaust manifolds.”
NHTSA complaint #11012623, filed 2017-08, 95,000 miles“I have a leak in my exhaust manifold and at this time no fumes have come into cabin yet but do to so many problems of this type and when you replace them the manifold are cracked again.”
NHTSA complaint #10536604, filed 2013-08, 91,000 miles“Puchase from private party in february, Nissan ran diagnostics immediately after purchase. Leak was not recorded. Accident happened in june, vehicle returned in september, approximately a week after pick up, coded leak in emulation system, manifold/exhaust causing fumes to back up into truck while stopped, extreme fuel consumption and lack of power, causing idle to idle low at stop. This developed after a sideswiped hit accident and transmission being replaced. Left and right sensor also coded.”
NHTSA complaint #11030525, filed 2017-09, 177,000 miles“Both exhaust manifolds are cracked, Nissan dealer acknowledged this is a known defect and will not replace. After research online, many other owners experience the same problems. Estimated repair costs are over $3,000”
NHTSA complaint #10888029, filed 2016-07, 1 miles“Tl * the contacts owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started to shake violently. The contact mentioned that the engine and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The diagnosis was unavailable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and current mileage was 106,995. Updated 3/13/15 updated 8/30/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10597376, filed 2014-06, 106,995 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10178227Jul 27, 20202006-2015 TITAN; MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
- 10143827Jul 31, 2018TITAN, ARMADA, NV; ENGINE OIL LEAK AT RIGHT SIDE BLOCK BALL PLUG This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been updated. No other changes have been made…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 4 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 17% |
| 2019 | 17 | 35% |
| 2018 | 45 | 50% |
| 2017 | 98 | 52% |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 18% |
| 2012 | 4 | 18% |
| 2011 | 3 | 12% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 18 | 14% |
| 2007 | 10 | 7% |
| 2006 | 39 | 9% |
| 2005 | 61 | 7% |
| 2004 | 48 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Titan
29 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Titan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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