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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 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202417%
2023212%
202217%
202147%
2020417%
20191735%
20184550%
20179852%
201518%
2013218%
2012418%
2011312%
201037%
2009511%
20081814%
2007107%
2006399%
2005617%
2004485%

Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Titan

Transmission and drivetrain
29 complaints
Fuel system
20 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Exterior 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology