2008 Nissan Titan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Nissan Titan, 2% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While vehicle was stationary the rear console which contains the rear interior lights fell down. Now the front overhead console is falling , not fallen all the way, but right side is already lose. It will not be long that the front will fall , when it does I hope it is stationary so that my wife, daughter or myself who ever is driving will not be hit by the falling console and possibly causing an accident harming my other daughter and son, or anyone else that could be in harms way, as a result of this poor quality plastic used making these consoles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11111345, filed 2018-07, 131,000 miles“On the 2008 Nissan Titan there is a design flaw that may cause injury or death. The headlamps and turn signal are on the same switch. When signaling a turn the headlight position changes. When operating the vehicle at night this is especially dangerous as you will lose all exterior and interior lights. It is confusing to the operator of the vehicle as the operator must react rapidly to locate the switch and regain some idea of the location of the vehicle. In addition operators of oncoming vehicles may be confused by the headlights flashing on/off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10349058, filed 2010-08, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 45 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the failure was due to the electronic control unit. The dealer replaced the electronic control unit. The headlights then failed to illuminate. The contact also stated that the rear axle failed while driving 60 MPH and the rear axle was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and they denied assistance with repairs. The headlight failure was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10455864, filed 2012-04, 138,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032306Nov 27, 2013Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. Occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. This is generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the…
- 10032992Apr 27, 2010Nissan: xenon head lamp service. A xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). In most cases, replacement of a bulb or…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 9 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Titan
29 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsEngine
18 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Titan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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