2009 Nissan Titan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,357miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Nissan Titan, 6% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,357 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.
“My Titan has only 34617 miles on it and the power steering unit went bad and also sent metal shavings into the rack and pinion steering. I have to pay Nissan $1200.00 dollars to fix the power steering unit and try to flush out the metal shavings.if they can't flush out the system add another $2500.00 to replace the rack and pinion steering on my truck. $4000.00 to fix my truck with less than 35000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11090060, filed 2018-04, 33,357 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 that while driving at 50 MPH, the power steering failed causing the vehicle to stall. In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated and the gauges fluctuated. The contact stated that the windows operated independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10820254, filed 2016-01Related service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192524Feb 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10043772Mar 22, 2012Nissan: power steering hose service part change. The hose now comes without the pressure sensor. Do not damage pressure sensor upon removal. If only pressure sensor needs…
- 10033267Dec 4, 2009Nissan: vibration at low speed. A vibration is felt in the steering wheel (other than shimmy) and/or floor and/or seats when driving at a speed between approximately 25mph and…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 14 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Titan
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther 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 31, 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