2018 Nissan Titan
The 2018 Nissan Titan is a pickup truck, rated at 18 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 18
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $41,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Model | Titan |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Vehicle class | Pickup Truck |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 5.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 21 |
| Combined MPG | 18 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 505 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3450 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Titan 2WD | 18 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Titan 4WD | 18 MPG combined |
| Titan 4WD PRO4X | 17 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 15 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 20% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $36,900
- Total interest
- $6,419
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (4)
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS18V240000 · 2018-04-16
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles. Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not installed, possibly allowing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and provide a new modification label, with installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V654000 · 2019-09-12
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING19V495000 · 2019-06-26
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles. The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage. The harness will be clipped into the correct position or replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
- TIRES21V169000 · 2021-03-11
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2018 Nissan Titan?
The 2018 Nissan Titan is EPA-rated at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway).
Is the 2018 Nissan Titan reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Nissan Titan. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2018 Nissan Titan?
The 2018 Nissan Titan earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Nissan Titan?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Nissan Titan costs roughly $2,233 per year to fuel, or about $11,167 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2018 Nissan Titan?
The 2018 Nissan Titan is classified as a pickup truck. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC