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2018 Nissan Titan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Titan.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2018 Nissan Titan is a truck equipped with an automatic (S7) transmission, a 6.9-quart 0W-20 oil specification, and EPA ratings of 15/21/18 mpg. Across the full 2004–2020 production span, this model year accumulated 90 owner complaints and 4 recalls, with engine issues standing as the single top complaint area. That tally is dramatically lower than the 2004 peak of 1,046 complaints yet notably higher than the 2014 minimum of 10, which frames the 2018 Titan as a year with complaint volume well below the generation's worst but above its best, meaning researchers should weigh engine-related service records against a backdrop of moderate overall concern.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque98 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/60R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter16546EZ31A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Front wiper blades288909CA0A alt 28890EZ00A
Serpentine belt11720EZ30B
Thermostat11062EZ30A alt 21250EZ31A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length226.4 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height77.2 in
Wheelbase139.8 in
Curb weight5816 lb
Track (front / rear)70.5 / 70.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Titan of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.9–9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2017 SV Single Cab (8.2 ft Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017SV Single Cab (8.2 ft Bed) 5.6L V85.90 sec14.60 sec390 hp4x4
2017SL Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.00 sec14.90 sec390 hpRWD
2017PRO-4X Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.40 sec15.20 sec390 hp4x4
2017S Single Cab (8.2 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.50 sec15.00 sec390 hp4x4
2017SL Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.80 sec15.30 sec390 hp4x4
2017Platinum Reserve Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.90 sec15.40 sec390 hp4x4
2017PRO-4X Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V87.30 sec15.80 sec390 hp4x4
2016XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab (6.5 ft. Bed) 5.6L V87.40 sec15.70 sec390 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity14.8
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity16.1
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.9 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)76.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts98 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub101.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Service checks

RPM51.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 53; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 155; Rear: 117
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.122; Rear: .709
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0012; Rear: .0028
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake Drum: 8.976

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 inch lbs.17 in
252.0 inch lbs.52 in
396.0 inch lbs.96 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
313.0 ft. lbs.13 ft. lbs
490.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1151.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees-96151 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
121 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
221
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-2022 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1040 degrees
4Bolts 11-2030 degrees
536.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.11.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2018 Nissan Titan sits within a modern generation cycle that began with elevated feedback in 2017, showing 172 complaints and 246 TSBs, before declining to 90 complaints and 172 TSBs in the target year. This downward trend continues into 2019 and 2020, where complaints fall to 43 and 21 respectively, indicating a resolution of early-generation issues over time. However, the 2018 model year uniquely records two federal investigations, contrasting with the zero investigations documented annually from 2007 through 2015. Specific feedback centers on the engine with 29 complaints and the electrical system with 7, though the provided data does not specify the root cause of these failures. Given the sharp reduction in complaints following the 2017 launch and the continued decrease in subsequent years, the 2018 Titan represents a stabilizing point in the generation's reliability arc, making it a solid candidate for purchase compared to the initial 2017 model year.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
172
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
90
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 90 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine29
Electrical System7
Power Train,Engine6
Power Train6
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Unknown Or Other4
Tires3
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V240000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 16/04/2018

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… 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…

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 12/09/2019

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 172 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB15-049CC2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G…
NTB23-023B2025-02-19Power TrainFLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR PLASTIC THREADS SERVICE…
NTB24-0612025-01-31EngineCAMPAIGN BULLETIN Cummins NOx Emissions Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign PD128 PD129…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2018 Titan take?

6.9 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 Titan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Titan get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.