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Nissan TitanModel year report

2013 Nissan Titan Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
39,326miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 5.6L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Nissan Titan (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2013 Nissan Titan. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (18% of the total), followed by engine (2) and equipment (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 39,326 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 122 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Seats (1), Steering (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current was mileage was 10,000. Updated 06/04/2014”

NHTSA complaint #10575191, filed 2014-03, 4,000 miles

Engine: “While on a road trip to tennessee, 1.5 hours away from our destination we stopped at a gas station. We took the key out of the ignition of the truck and the truck kept running. All of the warning lights also came on at once. We could not turn the car off by disconnecting the battery because the alternator kept the car running. A check of the computer at an o'reilly auto parts did not show any computer warning codes. Since we did not want to be stranded 8 hours away from home, we decided to drive back home. While on the freeway, the truck's engine completely shut off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11119370, filed 2018-08, 30,000 miles

Equipment: “On april 5th, 2015 when attempting to transfer from my wheelchair to the drivers seat of my 2013 Nissan Titan the grab handle on the a-pillar broke causing me to fall onto the ground. The inertia was enough to cause my wheelchair and I to go over backward resulting in injuries to the back of my head and left elbow.”

NHTSA complaint #10717767, filed 2015-05, 38,652 miles

Body and structure: “The paint is peeling on the hood and on the roof. This truck is only three years old and has 29,800 miles on it. I contacted Nissan and they refused to help based on the fact I am out of warranty by 7 months. Before that, we complained to the dealer, auto nation Nissan in miami (during the warranty period) and they said it was the manufacturer's problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10936547, filed 2016-12, 29,800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,800 and 51,000 miles.

20%0–100%10–2540%25–5020%50–7510%75–10010%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 39,326 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201420152016201842021
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 2013 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 · crew cab 4WDnot rated———3 · 21.2% risk
Titan · extended cab 4WDnot rated———3 · 21.2% risk
Titan · extended cab RWDnot rated———4 · 19.1% risk
Titan · crew cab RWDnot rated———4 · 19.1% risk

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

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 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 automatic131815$4,450
Titan 4WD5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic121714$4,800
Titan 2WD5.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic131815$4,450
Titan 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic121714$4,800

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 2013 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. 122 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 122 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 2013 Nissan Titan have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2013 Nissan Titan as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Nissan Titan is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (18% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2013 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 2013 Nissan Titan get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Nissan Titan (Titan 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 2013 Nissan Titan reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 39,326 miles and the middle half falls between 29,800 and 51,000 miles; 60% 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.