Nissan Frontier vs Nissan Titan
For 2005–2022 models, the Nissan Frontier has 19.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 27.0 for the Nissan Titan. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Nissan Frontier
19.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
27% fewer than the Nissan Titan
- Complaints
- 2,247
- Sold
- 1,143,933
- Recall campaigns
- 19
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2005–2008. Fewest: 2018–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Fuel pump and sending unit
Typically around 64,450 mi · repair $630–$1,700
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Transmission cooler and fluid overheating
Typically around 104,500 mi · repair $200–$600
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 100,005 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 74,000 mi
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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan
Typically around 102,000 mi · repair $260–$1,910
Nissan Titan
27.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Nissan Frontier’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,651
- Sold
- 612,583
- Recall campaigns
- 24
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2017. Fewest: 2013–2014, 2016 and 2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Rear differential and axle
Typically around 76,000 mi · repair $1,350–$2,550
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Exhaust manifold, studs and leaks
Typically around 84,000 mi · repair $690–$1,870
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 81,000 mi
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Fuel pump and sending unit
Typically around 94,000 mi · repair $630–$1,700
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 84,601 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Nissan Frontier or the Nissan Titan?
For 2005–2022 models, the Nissan Frontier has 19.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Nissan Titan has 27.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Frontier?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Frontier is fuel pump and sending unit, typically around 64,450 miles; the repair typically runs $630–$1,700.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Titan?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Titan is rear differential and axle, typically around 76,000 miles; the repair typically runs $1,350–$2,550.
Which Nissan Frontier and Nissan Titan years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Nissan Frontier: 2005–2008; Nissan Titan: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2017.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.