Recalls ·2008 Nissan Titan 4WD

2008 Nissan Titan 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2008 Nissan Titan 4WD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — frontal. Owners filed 133 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 19 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls6
Complaints133
Crashes reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (6)

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 23V067000 · 10 Feb 2023

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

Suspension — Lower armCampaign 10E019000 · 20 May 2010

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501zq00a, 54500zq00a, 551a1zq00a, 551a0zq00a , 54501ea00a, 54500ea00a, 551a1ea500, 551a0ea500, 54501zr00a, and 54500zr00a, sold between november 25, 2009 and may 14, 2010 as replacement parts for model year 2004 through 2010 titan, armada, and qx56, and model years 2005 through 2010 frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles. The lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis. Due to an improper welding process some collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications.

Risk: If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge. The safety recall began on july 12, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Fuel system, other — Fuel gauge systemCampaign 10V074000 · 03 Mar 2010

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.

Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Pedals and linkagesCampaign 10V072000 · 02 Mar 2010

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.

Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

SeatsCampaign 08V187000 · 24 Apr 2008

Problem: Nissan is recalling 1,126 my 2008 quest, titan and armada vehicles equipped with manual adjustment front seats. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the seat track assembly may have been manufactured out of specification.

Risk: This may result in the manual seat pawl not fully engaging increasing the risk of personal injuries in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat track assembly on the driver's and front passenger seats and replace the entire seat assembly free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 08V045000 · 25 Jan 2008

Problem: Nissan is recalling 5,523 my 2008 titan, frontier and xterra vehicles for failing to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles.' the tire placard lists an incorrect vehicle capacity weight.

Risk: This standard specifies requirements for tire selection to prevent overloading.

Remedy: Nissan will mail a correct tire placard and installation instructions to owners of the affected vehicles. The recall began on february 25, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine11 · 28%
Air bags7 · 18%
Power train5 · 12%
Engine and engine cooling5 · 12%
Structure4 · 10%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 10%
Visibility/wiper2 · 5%
Suspension2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20174
201810
20196
20208
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20232
20242
20252
20261

From owner complaints

Passenger side window has came off track and fell into door panel. There is no way to open door to get to window to put back on track to raise window

Visibility/wiper · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

White patches appeared all around the truck within a week parked in my driveway. Spots and patches on hood,fenders, roof, tailgate and doors

Structure · Nov 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

My truck's front suspension makes noise especially when it goes over speed bumps. It's been making noise for maybe since 2010 years and we have got it checked but the service guys says it's fine. The tires, rotations, service has always been well kept.

Suspension · Oct 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving down the road a pot hole was hit and the center cap of steering wheel split as if airbag should have deployed.

Air bags · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.