2008 Nissan Titan engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Nissan Titan — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The exhaust manifolds on the driver and passenger side are cracked. Ticking sounds are made while car is cold and goes away after they have heated up enough, typically after 5 minutes. This results in letting in exhaust fumes inside the cabin, regardless of the air conditioner/heater is on, which…”
filed May 12, 2025
“The exaust manifolds cracked and is letting fumes into the cabin. I bought the truck about 2 weeks ago from a private dealer. The cracked manifolds began to leak a few days ago and I truthfully believe it should be covered by Nissan”
filed Apr 26, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Titan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Titan | 3 | 6% |
| 2020 Titan | 4 | 19% |
| 2019 Titan | 17 | 38% |
| 2018 Titan | 45 | 50% |
| 2017 Titan | 97 | 52% |
| 2012 Titan | 4 | 18% |
| 2011 Titan | 3 | 12% |
| 2010 Titan | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 Titan | 5 | 11% |
| 2007 Titan | 10 | 7% |
| 2006 Titan | 39 | 9% |
| 2005 Titan | 61 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Nissan Titan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.