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Nissan TitanModel year report

2009 Nissan Titan Problems

Compared with other Nissan Titan years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

33/100 0.7× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
47filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
56,147miles, 35 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 5.6L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Nissan Titan (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2009 Nissan Titan. The part named most often is fuel system, with 10 complaints (21% of the total), followed by air bags (9) and brakes (9). 35 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,147 miles. Of all complaints, 8 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 106 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel gauge system and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Nissan Titan model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 33 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Other or unknown (1), Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “My fuel pump issue is currently a recall on my truck. I've tried for a month to get it into the local dealership and keep being put off til the next week. It finally quit completely and I had it towed. I was put off another week. I called the following week to be told again it would be another week on my truck. I told the supervisor that wasn't acceptable and was informed if I didn't like how he did buisness to come and get my truck.”

NHTSA complaint #11233032, filed 2019-07, 160,000 miles

Air bags: “I bought my Nissan versa 2009 in henderson Nissan in nevada. 9 months after (11/23/2009) the passenger airbag lights went on . I took it back to the dealer ship and they fix. Now last feb.09,2015 the passenger airbag light is flashing. I took my car to the same dealership were I bought my car to check for that problem. They told me that my car need a new airbag and spiral cable that will cost me $1241. I ask them why, this is a manufacture defect why should I pay for it. They say because I dont have any more warranty. I said this is one of the safety feature of the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10690662, filed 2015-02, 56,147 miles

Brakes: “Started as a metal dragging noise under the vehicle.. I immediately took the car in to my garage for repair.. They found the the passenger emergency brake drum had decintagrated and welded itself to rear brakes.. Also drivers side was also damaged.. Garage replaced the total rear brake assembly do to the damage for fear that I was at a high risk for a crash..”

NHTSA complaint #10764121, filed 2015-09, 57,600 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Weather conditions rapidly changed from dry pavement to snow covered roads. Doing about 20 MPH I tried to engage my 4wd hi. All I heard was a slight grinding noise coming from under the rear cab of my truck. The 4wd system would not engage. So I pulled over then tried to turn on the 4wd. No noises and the 4wd indicator light turned on as usual. Go to drive off thinking the problem was fixed and realized that not all wheels were engaged.(rear of truck spun out) pulled over once again and looked under the truck to see if there was anything loose. …”

NHTSA complaint #10562227, filed 2014-01, 65,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 35 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,357 and 77,250 miles.

14%0–103%10–2523%25–5034%50–756%75–1009%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (35 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 56,147 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Nissan Titan. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Titan · sedan RWD/4WDnot rated5 / 4——3 · 21.2% risk
Titan · coupe RWD/4WDnot rated5 / 4——3 · 21.2% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Nissan Titan version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Titan 2WD5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic131714$4,800
Titan 4WD5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic121714$4,800
Titan FE 2WD5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic131815$4,450
Titan 2WD5.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic131814$4,800
Titan 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic121714$4,800
Titan FE 2WD FFV5.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic131815$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Nissan Titan → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 106 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 106 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Titan

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20241513,5002417—Too new
20231744,0002418—Too new
2022146,8504418—Not enough data
2021589,950541886 · MoreFalling
2020238,5005418—Stable
20194914,400441844 · TypicalStable
20189015,000441855 · TypicalRising
201718718,450341888 · MoreRising
20151234,0001—15—Not enough data
20141019,2702—15—Not enough data
20131139,3263—15—Not enough data
20122264,0002—15—Rising
20112642,3261—150 · FewerStable
20104655,0003—1521 · FewerStable
20094756,1473—1533 · FewerRising
200813361,0005—1469 · MoreFalling
200713964,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200643063,0005—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200589166,0004—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20041,04660,0005—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Nissan Titan model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Nissan Titan have?

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2009 Nissan Titan as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Nissan Titan is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 10 complaints (21% of the total), followed by air bags with 9.

Has the 2009 Nissan Titan been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Nissan Titan get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Nissan Titan (Titan FE 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Nissan Titan reported?

Among the 35 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,147 miles and the middle half falls between 33,357 and 77,250 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.