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2009 Nissan Titan Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
11%of 47 total for the year
Median mileage
56,961miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Nissan Titan, 11% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,961 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.

“After driving for 20 minutes with the cruise control previously on and set and still on but not activated, I momentarily applied the brakes at approximately 45mph then lifted my foot from the brake pedal while approaching a red light that had returned green the truck began to rapidly accelerate on its own without my assistance of applying the accelerator pedal. Quickly recognizing the unintended acceleration situation I immediately applied the brakes and was able to regain control of the truck without incident. …”

NHTSA complaint #10604897, filed 2014-06, 72,922 miles

“Noticed a small fluid leak under my car, it looked like radiator fluid. I took the vehicle to my local Nissan dealer to check it out. When the Nissan technicians investigated the leak they informed me the leak was from the seams of the radiator and the radiator required replacement. I was told that this is common and routine wear and tear for Nissan. The 2009 Titan has just over 41,000 miles and is only driven on paved roads. It has no off-road mileage. I do not believe a properly designed radiator should leak from the seams after 6 years and low mileage.”

NHTSA complaint #10779218, filed 2015-10, 41,000 miles

“As I backed into a parking spot I proceeded to try to switch from drive to reverse to straighten out and the lever went floppy. I am stuck in drive with the emergency brakes engaged. The wires under the column shifter wore at just the right time to what appears would be the clock spring!!”

NHTSA complaint #11578137, filed 2024-03

“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while attempting to cold start the vehicle, the Master warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the Engine Control Module (ECM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11610795, filed 2024-08, 150,000 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 2009 Nissan Titan

Fuel system
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Titan

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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