2021 Nissan Titan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Nissan Titan, 7% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was traveling on the Interstate at about 50 miles an hour. I went under a bridge and my front crash avoidance sensors malfunctioned and the breaks were applied. My truck completely locked down to a stop and I could not get the truck to move. I in turn was hit in the rear end by a semi truck. The local Nissan dealership started that it was a known.”
NHTSA complaint #11529728, filed 2023-06“My Titan had no real indicators or trouble codes but failed into limp mode and began to smoke and caught on fire! Nissan refused to investigate as they claimed the 2021 was unaffected but shares the same manufacturer plant and engine harness from the 2020.”
NHTSA complaint #11660246, filed 2025-05“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal displayed an abnormal pulsation. The vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined there was excessive wear on the front and rear rotors, as well as excessive wear on the rear brake pads. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 33,000.”
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2021 | 4 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 17% |
| 2014 | 3 | 30% |
| 2012 | 4 | 18% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 13 | 28% |
| 2009 | 9 | 19% |
| 2008 | 13 | 10% |
| 2007 | 23 | 17% |
| 2006 | 44 | 10% |
| 2005 | 85 | 10% |
| 2004 | 290 | 28% |
Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Titan
26 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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