Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Titan XD, and it carries no recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 14% |
| Tires | 4 | 11% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 6% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 6% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 3% |
| Power train | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 3% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
Sudden shaking, loss of power, CEL came on, metal debris found in fuel system. $32,396.32 estimate to repair. Told it originated from failed CP4 pump. Truck under 80,000 miles
NHTSA complaint: Fuel/propulsion system
Alternator harness is defective in my 2019 Nissan Titan. My truck has stalled on me twice while running and my air conditioner compressor has stopped working and radio is not working properly, and it is draining my batte
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
Vehicle has a fluttering or lagging feel/sound when accelerating, often taking longer to accelerate than it should. When merging on to a highway, this has become a danger to myself and others. This problem has been confi
NHTSA complaint: Power train
2019 Nissan Titan XD Diesel 153,700 miles. Driving 70-75mph on Texas highway and felt a vibration when I pressed on the gas pedal. Started moving over to exit due to power loss when a slight puff of smoke came out. I pul
NHTSA complaint: Engine
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the “DEF System Error - See Dealer" message was displayed with a countdown for reduced power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the
NHTSA complaint: Fuel system
In cold weather, generally below freezing, the tailgate of the 2019 Titan will not open. When attempting to open the tailgate, the latch is lifted up, but the tailgate will not open. However, once the temperature rises t
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the driver’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and then while the vehicle wa
NHTSA complaint: Engine and engine cooling
Clutch Fan has failed twice and caused major damage in the engine compartment: Clutch fan, clutch fan sensor , sensor harness and radiator plus radiator shroud
NHTSA complaint: Engine
| Reliability raw | 78 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 71 | good |
| Maintenance | 76 | good |
| Depreciation | 73 | good |
| Performance | 77 | good |
Percentile ranks against other pickup trucks in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and engine is the most reported area with 5 of them (14%). No recalls are on record for it.
AVOIR scores its reliability 78/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 71/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2019 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 75/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.