ProblemsByVin File / 2013-NISSAN-TITAN NHTSA data synced 4 days ago

2013 · Nissan

Nissan Titan problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 11 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

Reliability score

8.6 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

Critical

Severe

Moderate

Should you avoid this 2013 Titan?

Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
Reliability score 8.6/10 — above the segment average
1 recall campaign on file

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Buyer's checklist

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Generated from this 2013 Titan's actual NHTSA complaint history — every item points at a documented failure pattern on this exact vehicle, not generic walkaround filler.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2013 Titan · body

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…

12/20/2016 · at 29,800 mi · NHTSA ODI #10936547.0

2013 Titan · powertrain

Truck began to roll. Owner ran back to truck to try and stop the truck. He could not stop it and the truck rolled into a pond. It was totally submerged and the owner died trying to get out of the pond. ...updated 10/11/17 *bf 4/19/18*jb

09/16/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10781720.0

2013 Titan · steering

My drivers seat is falling apart it has been this way for at least a year it is now starting to cut me and tear my clothes took it to the dealership and they said it was under warranty but I would have to pay half of the cost witch is $550 I know others with this same issue but…

09/12/2016 · at 50,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #10905956.0

2013 Titan · airbags Crash

The contact owned a 2013 Nissan Titan. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V188000 (Air Bags) however, the contact's husband was driving at 55 mph, where the driver saw a deer in the road and swerved in order to avoid hitting the deer but…

09/03/2021 · at 109,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11431651.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 13V094000 March 14, 2013

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013, through February 20, 2013; and model year 2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2012, through February 20, 2013 and equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers

If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Common questions

Is the 2013 Nissan Titan reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Nissan Titan is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2013 Nissan Titan?

On the NHTSA data, the 2013 Nissan Titan does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.6/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2013 Nissan Titan?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Nissan Titan has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 Nissan Titan?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 11 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Nissan/Titan. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Nissan. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.