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2010 Nissan Titan
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2010 Nissan Titan

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Complaints filed

45

Reports to NHTSA, 2010

Safety recalls

4

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

14.5

EPA estimate

Known issues

Service Brakes issues lead owner complaints (22% of 45 reports), followed by air bags (11%).

Service Brakes22% · 10 reports
Air Bags11% · 5 reports
Power Train11% · 5 reports
Engine And Engine Cooling9% · 4 reports
Electrical System7% · 3 reports
Suspension7% · 3 reports
Engine4% · 2 reports
Steering4% · 2 reports

+ 8 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 45 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11530754, ODI 11436993, ODI 11016398, ODI 10714418, ODI 10641105.

Individual complaint reports(45)

Showing the 45 most recent reports
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJul 2024 · ODI 11599828Details +

Vehicle showed over a quarter tank of fuel and shut off unexpectedly in a corner.

Reported
Jul 2024
Incident date
Jun 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11599828 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesJul 2023 · ODI 11530754Details +

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that after reversing out of a parking space, while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop by engaging the parking brake and shifting the vehicle into park. After a visual inspection, the contact observed a hole in the driver's side brake line. The traction control and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

Reported
Jul 2023
Incident date
Jul 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11530754 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMay 2023 · ODI 11521205Details +

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags), however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Reported
May 2023
Incident date
May 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11521205 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2022 · ODI 11487963Details +

Out of no where my air bag light came on. I took it to a shop and they checked it with a machine. They said it was the clock spring and that part is on back order and has been for months.

Reported
Oct 2022
Incident date
Aug 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11487963 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesOct 2021 · ODI 11436993Details +

When driving and pressing on brake pedal the brakes do not engage. If you let go of the pedal and reapply it will start breaking. But they don't work frequently.

Reported
Oct 2021
Incident date
Oct 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11436993 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherMar 2021 · ODI 11399691Details +

CLEAR COAT IS DELAMINATING UNDER THE PAINT IN ABOUT 10 SPOTS.

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Mar 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11399691 at NHTSA →
Visibility/WiperSep 2019 · ODI 11256356Details +

POOR DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE ON DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD AT ALL TIMES DUE TO ACTUATOR FAILURE. PART COST LESS THAN $35.00 SHOP LABOR QUOTED $1,300.00. FEW OWNERS CAN AFFORD THE REPAIR. POOR DESIGN OF ACTUATOR

Reported
Sep 2019
Incident date
Dec 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11256356 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2019 · ODI 11243261Details +

MY AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING THE WHOLE TIME MY TRUCK IS ON.

Reported
Aug 2019
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11243261 at NHTSA →
Power TrainApr 2019 · ODI 11195415Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15-30 MPH, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE THE CONTACT PERFORMED A SELF DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN PINION GEAR FAILED, WHICH SENT METALLIC COMPONENTS AND GEAR OIL ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. FUTURE NISSAN OF FOLSOM (LOCATED AT 12610 AUTO MALL CIR, FOLSOM, CA 95630, (877) 635-4447) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,500.

Reported
Apr 2019
Incident date
Mar 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11195415 at NHTSA →
Power TrainDec 2018 · ODI 11163839Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PIN AND A SPIDER GEAR FRACTURED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT OPEN ROAD MOTORSPORTS (1175 VILLAGE WAY, MONROE, WA 98272, (360) 489-6556) TWO MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

Reported
Dec 2018
Incident date
Dec 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11163839 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemOct 2018 · ODI 11133137Details +

WHETHER STATIONARY OR MOVING, THE AC BLOWER, DEFROST, ETC WON'T WORK AS IT ALWAYS RUNS COLD AND DOES NOT BLOW ANY HOT AIR TO DEFROST WINDOWS. THIS IS ESPECIALLY PROBLEMATIC WHEN CAR IS FOGGIN UP ON THE INSIDE AND THE DEFROST WON'T BLOW ANY HOT AIR. CABIN OF TRUCK IS ESPECIALLY COLD NOW AS IT WON'T BLOW ANY HOT AIR. THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND WHEN TYING TO TURN THE AC/HEATER CONTROL KNOB, LIKE THE BLOWER DOOR IS STUCK OR THE MOTOR CAN'T TURN THE DOOR TO LET THE HOT AIR IN.

Reported
Oct 2018
Incident date
Jun 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11133137 at NHTSA →
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2018 · ODI 11129503Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING, EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Reported
Sep 2018
Incident date
Jul 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11129503 at NHTSA →
Exterior LightingJul 2018 · ODI 11111220Details +

TAKTA RECALL I HAVE RECENTLY HAD MANY MALFUNCTIONS WITH MY TRUCK. SHIFT INTERLOCK, IPDM, BRAKES ARE LOCKED. TRANSMISSION WONT SHIFT, NO BRAKE LIGHTS, STEREO DOES NOT WORK, AC SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, BACK DOORS DON'T WANT TO OPEN, AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES BACKED TRUCK IN DRIVE WAY. GOT OUT FOR A FEW MINUTES. GOT BACK IN TO MOVE IT AND IT WOULD NOT GO IN GEAR. THEN I NOTICED ALL OF THESE OTHER PROBLEMS

Reported
Jul 2018
Incident date
Jul 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11111220 at NHTSA →
SteeringJan 2018 · ODI 11058226Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WAS FAULTY AND COULD PREVENT THE AIR BAG FROM DEPLOYING. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE HELD AT A CERTAIN ANGLE IN ORDER FOR THE HORN TO WORK PROPERLY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. BENTON NISSAN OF HOOVER (1640 MONTGOMERY HWY, HOOVER, AL 35216) WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Reported
Jan 2018
Incident date
Dec 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11058226 at NHTSA →
Power TrainNov 2017 · ODI 11045072Details +

REAR AXLE BEARING FAILURE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET.

Reported
Nov 2017
Incident date
Nov 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11045072 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2017 · ODI 11040838 · crashDetails +

2010 NISSAN TITAN PRO-4X UNCONTROLLABLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. I WAS DRIVING DOWN AN AISLE IN A PARKING LOT AND BEGAN TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN AND TURN LEFT INTO A PARKING STALL. JUST AS MY VEHICLE WAS ABOUT TO COME TO A STOP AND PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED (IT FELT/SOUNDED LIKE FULL THROTTLE), THE TIRES SQUEALED AND LAUNCHED THE VEHICLE FORWARD RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE PARKED IN THE OPPOSITE STALL. BECAUSE MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL I MANAGED TO QUICKLY DEPRESS IT ALL THE WAY AND AT LEAST REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF THE IMPACT. TO DATE, THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY OCCURRENCE OF A PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL/ACCELERATOR.

Reported
Oct 2017
Incident date
Oct 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11040838 at NHTSA →
WheelsAug 2017 · ODI 11016396Details +

WHEEL BEARINGS AND BRAKE FAILURE. CAR MAKES GRINDING NOISE AND ALL LIGHTS (ABS, VDC) COMES ON AND THE CAR DOES NOT BRAKE.

Reported
Aug 2017
Incident date
Aug 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11016396 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesAug 2017 · ODI 11016398Details +

WHILE DRIVING ALL LIGHTS COME ON (ABS VDC AND OTHERS) AND THE CAR DOES NOT BRAKE. IT APPEARS TO RAPAIR ITSELF AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON

Reported
Aug 2017
Incident date
Aug 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11016398 at NHTSA →
EngineAug 2017 · ODI 11013553Details +

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACK CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER CAB OF TRUCK WHILE RUNNING.

Reported
Aug 2017
Incident date
Aug 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11013553 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemOct 2016 · ODI 10917932Details +

I RECENTLY HAD AIR BAG LIGHT START FLASHING. I TOOK IN TO NISSAN DEALER TO GET CHECKED AND THEY SAID THE "SPIRAL CABLE" WAS BAD, THIS IS ALSO KNOWN AS CLOCK SPRING. NISSAN RESET AND SAID BRING BACK IF OCCURS AGAIN. IT DID AND I TOOK TO ANOTHER SHOP FOR SECOND OPINION AND SAME RESULT. I AGREED TO GET PART TO FIX THE TRUCK. AFTER BEING TOLD PART WAS ON BACK ORDER NO ETA ON DELIVERY OF PARTS FROM NISSAN. AFTER 4 WEEKS I CHECKED AND FOUND OUT THE SAME DEALER HAS 6 OTHER "SPIRAL CABLES" ON BACK ORDER. AS I STAND NOW, ACCORDING TO NISSAN MY TRUCKS DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED, AND NO ETA ON PARTS.

Reported
Oct 2016
Incident date
Sep 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10917932 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJan 2016 · ODI 10817764Details +

WHILE DRIVING ON MY PROPERTY, MY 2010 NISSAN TITAN'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ANY AUTO CRASH IT DID NOT ROLL OR ANYTHING NOTHING WAS HIT.

Reported
Jan 2016
Incident date
Aug 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10817764 at NHTSA →
Visibility/WiperOct 2015 · ODI 10785524Details +

THE HEATER FAILED TO WORK. ON COLD FROSTY MORNINGS, I COULD NOT USE MY FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER BECAUSE IT FAILED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE A DRIVER CANNOT SEE OUT A FROSTED WINDOW. THE WATER VALVE THAT CONTROLS MOVEMENT OF HOT ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE HEATER CORE NEEDED REPLACED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ADMITTED THAT HE HAS A TO REPLACE MANY OF THESE ELECTRONIC WATER VALVES. IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE MIGHT BE A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM WITH ELECTRONIC WATER VALVES FAILING....UPDATED 12/03/15 *BF UPDATED 05/21/18*JB

Reported
Oct 2015
Incident date
Oct 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10785524 at NHTSA →
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2015 · ODI 10730117Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUMES FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS FRACTURED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

Reported
Jun 2015
Incident date
Apr 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10730117 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2015 · ODI 10725526Details +

CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM DASH WHEN SWITCHING FROM DEFROST TO VENT, THEN AGAIN AFTER VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF (LAST 10-20 SECONDS WORTH OF "TICKING" NOISE ), HAS DONE THIS SINCE I HAD PURCHASED IT. NOW THERE IS NO HEAT WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON, BLOWS COLD AIR. IN READING FORUMS, I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I SAW THE VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, BUT IN TALKING WITH MY NISSAN DEALER, THEY SAY THIS ONLY GOES UNTIL 72K. KIND OF CONVENIENT WHEN IM AT 73K.

Reported
Jun 2015
Incident date
Jun 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10725526 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesMay 2015 · ODI 10714418Details +

WHEEL SEAL LEAKING ONTO REAR DRIVER SIDE BREAKS. SEEMS TO BE A ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE FROM POSTINGS I HAVE READ. NISSAN SHOULD HAVE A RECALL TO REPLACE SINCE IT INVOLVES .THE BRAKES GETTING GEAR OIL ON THEM AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *TR

Reported
May 2015
Incident date
Sep 2014
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10714418 at NHTSA →
SteeringOct 2014 · ODI 10648550 · crashDetails +

ACCIDENT INVOLVING RIGHT FRONT IMPACT AFTER HITTING A DITCH. DISABLING IMPACT. VEHICLE TOWED. SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *TR

Reported
Oct 2014
Incident date
Jun 2011
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 10648550 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesOct 2014 · ODI 10641105Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Reported
Oct 2014
Incident date
Sep 2014
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10641105 at NHTSA →
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2014 · ODI 10629129Details +

DURING A ROAD TRIP FROM FL TO NY, I NOTICED A FAINT RATTLE UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK BUT DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT. DURING THAT TRIP, I NOTICED MY TAILPIPE DIDN'T LOOK LIKE IT WAS POSITIONED PROPERLY. IT WAS LOOSE! THE MUFFLER TO TAILPIPE MOUNTING FLANGE HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY FROM, WHICH IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM (REFERENCE BLOGS; TITANSPOT, TITANTALK, CLUBTITAN). I THREW THE TAILPIPE IN THE BED AND KEPT DRIVING. THROUGHOUT THAT WEEKEND, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. ON OUR RETURN TRIP FROM NY TO FL THE VDC OFF, SLIP AND ABS LIGHTS SUDDENLY CAME ON WITH ABOUT 100 MILES LEFT IN THE TRIP. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACTIVATE CRUISE CONTROL AND 4WD WOULDN'T ENGAGE EITHER. BROUGHT TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP IN CORAL SPRINGS, FL FOR WHAT I THOUGHT WOULD BE WARRANTY SERVICE, CONSIDERING I HAD THE GOLD PREFERRED NISSAN EXTENDED WARRANTY. I WAS INFORMED THAT EXHAUST COMPONENTS WERE NOT COVERED, AND SINCE THE 'NON' COVERED COMPONENTS CAUSED ELECTRICAL & SENSOR FAILURES, THEY WOULDN'T WARRANTY ANY OF THOSE COMPONENTS EITHER. THE HEAT DAMAGED THE PLASTIC CONDUIT, WIRES IN THE HARNESS AND THE ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSORS (AND ASSOCIATED WIRING). NOT TO MENTION, DANGEROUS EXHAUST GASES CAN ACCUMULATE UNDER THE CAB & BED OF THE TRUCK WITHOUT A PROPER MEANS OF EXHAUST ROUTING. THIS IS THE THIRD TITAN I HAVE OWNED. ALL 3 (2005, 2006, & 2010) HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME FAILURE AT THAT EXHAUST FLANGE. THIS VEHICLE WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT EXPERIENCED CORRESPONDING ELECTRICAL & SENSOR FAILURES. NISSAN MUST ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS FLANGE CONNECTION DESIGN AND MATERIALS. IT IS A POOR DESIGN (WHEN IT FAILS, EXHAUST GASES ARE POINTED UPWARD AT THE TRUCK BED AND SENSITIVE ELECTRICAL WIRING). FOR NISSAN TO IGNORE THIS DEFECT IS UNACCEPTABLE. A STRAIGHT CONNECTION, OR BETTER FLANGE MATERIALS WOULD GO A LONG WAY IN RECTIFYING THIS RECURRING PROBLEM. *TR

Reported
Aug 2014
Incident date
Aug 2014
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10629129 at NHTSA →
EngineJul 2014 · ODI 10610099Details +

MANIFOLD CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *TR

Reported
Jul 2014
Incident date
Jul 2014
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10610099 at NHTSA →
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2014 · ODI 10597588Details +

EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ARE OBVIOUSLY A FLAWED DESIGN THAT CAUSES UNDUE MAINTENANCE AND POLLUTION. I HAVE HAD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER. NISSAN SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS POOR AND UNSAFE DESIGN AND BE LIABLE FOR REPLACEMENT AFTER THE EMISSIONS WARRANTY LAPSES. OR THEY SHOULD REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MANIFOLDS WITH A DESIGN THAT DOESN'T CAUSES CRACKING. *TR

Reported
Jun 2014
Incident date
Nov 2013
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10597588 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesJan 2014 · ODI 10560125Details +

THEY HAVE BEEN MAKING TITAN ICS SINCE 2004 AND THERE HAVE BEEN RE CALLS DUE TO THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CIRCUIT FAILING DUE TO BAD BODY CONTROL MODULES. I BELIEVE ALL TITAN ICS NEED TO BE RE CALLED FOR THIS ISSUE. MY TITAN IC WILL NOT WORK WITH 2 DIFFERENT BRAKE CONTROLLERS BY 2 DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS. BEST TO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOW ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES A BRAKE CONTROL DUE TO THIS ON GOING PROBLEM FOR ANY YEAR TITAN IC. 2 BAD FOR ME IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY BY A FEW MONTHS AND THE RE SALE VALUE IS VERY LOW FOR ALL NISSAN DUE TO POOR QUALITY. *TR

Reported
Jan 2014
Incident date
Jan 2014
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10560125 at NHTSA →
SuspensionMay 2013 · ODI 10513115Details +

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO MY STREET I HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF MY TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK THE FOLLOWING WEEK, THE POPPING SOUND WHILE TURNING AND THEN SQUEAKING STARTED TO GET LOUD ENOUGH AS TO WHERE PEOPLE AROUND THE TRUCK COULD HEAR IT. I THEN TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP ONLY TO FIND THAT THE STRUT TOWER BRACKET HAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE PICKUP. I SAW THE DAMAGE MYSELF AND IT APPEARED THAT THE STRUT BRACKET WAS ONLY TACK WELDED IN PLACE. MY INSURANCE COMPANY CLAIM WAS DENIED AS THERE IS NO COLLISION OR COMPREHENSIVE DAMAGE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS CLAIMED IT TO BE METAL FATIGUE DUE TO FAULTY FRAME MANUFACTURING. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS IS WORKING THE ISSUE ON ONE END EVEN THOUGH I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE DISTRICT REP SAID THEY WON'T WORK IT BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. IT HAS BEEN 3 WEEKS NOW AND I AM PAYING FOR A RENTAL OUT OF MY POCKET. IT SEEMS I AM ONLY GETTING THE RUN AROUND. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX THIS TRUCK. :-( I NEED HELP WITH MY $45,000 PAPERWEIGHT ISSUE. *TR

Reported
May 2013
Incident date
Apr 2013
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10513115 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesApr 2013 · ODI 10509931Details +

HAD MY VEHICLE INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD THE REAR ROTORS ARE RUSTED AND FLAKING AWAY. *TR

Reported
Apr 2013
Incident date
Apr 2013
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10509931 at NHTSA →
TiresJul 2012 · ODI 10467954Details +

ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE TREAD SEPARATION FROM THE WALL DOCUMENTED BY THREE SEPARATE MECHANICS AT LESS THAN 30K MILES; SLOW LEAK ON ONE TIRE, NO DEBRIS/DAMAGE TO TIRE CAUSED LEAK, MECHANICS STATED IT IS CAUSED BY THE SEPARATION OF THE TREAD TO THE WALL. NORMAL CITY/HIGHWAY DRIVING, NO OFF ROAD. *TR

Reported
Jul 2012
Incident date
Oct 2011
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10467954 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2012 · ODI 10451405 · crash · 2 injuriesDetails +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE'S REAR END AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CRASH CAUSED TWO INDIVIDUALS TO SUFFER INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, ARM AND CHEST. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS ON FILE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 22,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Reported
Mar 2012
Incident date
Feb 2012
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 2 injuries
Open ODI 10451405 at NHTSA →
SuspensionJun 2011 · ODI 10406164Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE FOUR TIRES WERE REBALANCED AND A SHIM KIT WAS INSTALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM IN WHICH THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,400.

Reported
Jun 2011
Incident date
Jan 2011
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10406164 at NHTSA →
Fuel SystemMar 2011 · ODI 10393350Details +

VEHICLE PARKED IN RESIDENTIAL LOCATION. DRIVEN AT LEAST DAILY. FUEL LINE CHEWED THROUGH IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS BY SMALL ANIMAL. LINE IS SIMPLE PLASTIC AND WAS EASILY VIOLATED. ANIMAL CHOSE NO OTHER PART TO CHEW. FAULT RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE GAS TANK AND FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY BECAUSE THEY ARE ONE PART. FUEL LINE WAS COMPROMISED.

Reported
Mar 2011
Incident date
Mar 2011
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10393350 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherMar 2011 · ODI 10393352Details +

VEHICLE PARKED IN RESIDENTIAL LOCATION. DRIVEN DAILY. FUEL LINE CHEWED THROUGH IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS BY SMALL ANIMAL. LINE IS SIMPLE PLASTIC AND WAS EASILY VIOLATED. ANIMAL CHOSE NO OTHER PART TO CHEW. FAULT RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE GAS TANK AND FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY BECAUSE THEY ARE ONE PART. FUEL LINE WAS COMPROMISED.

Reported
Mar 2011
Incident date
Feb 2011
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10393352 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesJan 2011 · ODI 10376652Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES WERE EXHIBITING SIGNS OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES FAILED, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD BE THE ONLY BRAKES LEFT AND WOULD NOT BE SUBSTANTIAL ENOUGH TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ONLY DESIGNED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE SECURE WHILE IN PARK BUT NOT TO STOP THE VEHICLE IF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BECOME A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 2/23/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO NOT STOP. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT READING ACCURATELY.

Reported
Jan 2011
Incident date
Jan 2011
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Power TrainDec 2010 · ODI 10370572Details +

OWN A 2010 NISSAN TITAN PURCHASED MAY 2010 FROM PRIORITY NISSAN IN COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA. THE TRUCK AS BEGUN TO PRODUCE A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT STEERING TRAVELING THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARD AND UNDER THE SEATS TO THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE. THE VIBRATION IS STRONGER AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 25-40 MPH AND WHEN BRAKING VIBRATION INTENSIFIES. TOOK TO THE DEALER ON 2 DEC 2010 AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD TO ORDER SOME PARTS TO PLACE SOME METAL SHIMS BETWEEN THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS AND THE REAR AXLE. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM COMES FROM THE DRIVE SHAFT OF THE VEHICLE AND EXPRESSED MY CONCERN AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD PLACE THE SHIMS FIRST AND GO FROM THEIR. IT HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS SINCE MY COMPLAINT TO PRIORITY NISSAN AND I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE PARTS TO COME IN AND THE APPOINTMENT. I AM SOME WHAT RESTRAINT FROM DRIVING MY TRUCK ON THE HIGHWAY AT FAST SPEEDS DO TO THIS VIBRATION WITH THE FEAR OF THE DRIVE SHAFT COMPONENTS FAILING AND SOMETHING BREAKING OFF. I FOUND SOME COMPLAINTS ON MYCARSTATS.COM STATING THAT THE SOURCE OF THE VIBRATION COMES FROM THE PROPELLER SHAFT U JOINT AND THAT IT SHOULD BE INSPECTED WITH THE PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVED AND REPLACED IF ABNORMALITIES ARE NOTICED IN THE U JOINT. SOME ONE NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER AND HAVE NISSAN DO A RECALL ON THE 2010 NISSAN TITAN. MY TRUCK IS ONLY 7 MONTHS OLD AND ONLY DOES CITY DRIVING. NO REASON FOR THE TRUCK TO BE HAVING VIBRATION PROBLEMS WITH OUT PUNISHING THE TRUCK ON OFF ROAD DRIVING. *TR

Reported
Dec 2010
Incident date
Dec 2010
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Service BrakesDec 2010 · ODI 10369591Details +

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN REVERSE THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.

Reported
Dec 2010
Incident date
May 2010
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Power TrainNov 2010 · ODI 10365768Details +

DIFFERENTIAL OIL FLUID FOUND ON LEFT REAR ROTOR COVER AND RIGHT REAR ROTOR COVER AND ON REAR AXLE NEAR BREATHER VALVE AND AXLE HUB AREA. *TR

Reported
Nov 2010
Incident date
Oct 2010
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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SuspensionSep 2010 · ODI 10354204Details +

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE TRAVELING 2 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS CREATING A POPPING NOISE WHETHER IN DRIVE OR THE REVERSE GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3000.

Reported
Sep 2010
Incident date
May 2010
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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TiresJul 2010 · ODI 10344696Details +

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. SHE STATED THAT THE TRUCK TOWED 9600 LBS, BUT THE 265 /70R18 CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE COULD NOT HANDLE THE WEIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD THE TIRES INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER PLACED TIRES ON THE VEHICLE THAT DID NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO CARRY THE WEIGHT WHICH WAS WHY THE TREAD WAS WORN AND THE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 4000.

Reported
Jul 2010
Incident date
Jul 2010
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Service BrakesMay 2010 · ODI 10332195Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN TITAN. SHE STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE ABS SERVICE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ABS CONTROL UNIT HAD FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ACCORDINGLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN FOUR DAYS AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 677 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

Reported
May 2010
Incident date
May 2010
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Recalls(4)

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Air BagsOct 2023 · 23V067000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

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Service BrakesFeb 2010 · 10V072000Details +

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.

Risk: THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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Suspension · 10E019000Details +

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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Suspension · 10V208000Details +

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Titan 2WD FFV5.6L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive131815
Titan 2WD5.6L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive131815
Titan 4WD FFV5.6L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive121714
Titan 4WD5.6L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive121714

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2010 Nissan Titan: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2010 Nissan Titan?

Owners filed 45 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Nissan Titan. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2010 Nissan Titan?

The most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (22% of complaints) and air bags (11%).

How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Titan have?

4 recalls have been issued that affect the 2010 Nissan Titan, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Nissan Titan get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Nissan Titan between 14 and 15 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.