EXHAUST LEAK AT MANIFOLD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ENGINE. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT CRACK IN THE MANIFOLD THAT IS A DEFECT AND CAUSES GASES TO ESCAPE INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND INTO THE CAB. *TR
2008 nissan Titan engine problems
moderate 22 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
22
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2008 NISSAN TITAN CREW CAB TRUCK BACK IN SEP 2007 NO LATER THEN 3 MONTHS LATER IT STARTED TO MAKE A FUNNY NOISE THAT I WAS UNCERTAIN OF SO I CALLED THE DEALER SHIP IMMEDIATELY AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET IT LOOKED AT THE FIRST TIME WAS BACK IN DEC 06,2007 LEFT THE TRUCK IN THE DEALERS SHIPS HANDS THEY HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 2 DAYS WHEN I CAME BACK TO PICK UP MY TRUCK DEC 08,20…
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2008 NISSAN TITAN CREW CAB TRUCK BACK IN SEP 2007 NO LATER THEN 3 MONTHS LATER IT STARTED TO MAKE A FUNNY NOISE THAT I WAS UNCERTAIN OF SO I CALLED THE DEALER SHIP IMMEDIATELY AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET IT LOOKED AT THE FIRST TIME WAS BACK IN DEC 06,2007 LEFT THE TRUCK IN THE DEALERS SHIPS HANDS THEY HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 2 DAYS WHEN I CAME BACK TO PICK UP MY TRUCK DEC 08,20…
WE JUST TOOK OUR 2008 NISSAN TITAN INTO HAVE OIL CHANGED WE HAD JUST GOTTEN THE VEHICLE A COUPLE DAYS BEFORE AND FOUND OUT THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS WERE CRACKED WITH ONLY 66K MILES ON IT! THIS TRUCK IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO TOW PACKAGE AND NOT USED FOR HAULING OR HEAVY WORK. WE HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLES OR WE WOULDN'T HAVE BOUGHT ONE. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE ONLI…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2008 nissan Titan?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 22 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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