ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 Nissan Titan
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Overview
Our database contains 891 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Nissan Titan, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), engine and fuel system categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 106 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | 3 | 786 |
| Feb 2017 | 2 | 788 |
| Mar 2017 | 1 | 789 |
| Apr 2017 | 2 | 791 |
| May 2017 | 1 | 792 |
| Jun 2017 | 2 | 794 |
| Jul 2017 | 7 | 801 |
| Aug 2017 | 3 | 804 |
| Sep 2017 | 1 | 805 |
| Nov 2017 | 2 | 807 |
| Jan 2018 | 1 | 808 |
| Feb 2018 | 2 | 810 |
| Mar 2018 | 2 | 812 |
| Apr 2018 | 2 | 814 |
| May 2018 | 1 | 815 |
| Jun 2018 | 1 | 816 |
| Jul 2018 | 1 | 817 |
| Aug 2018 | 4 | 821 |
| Sep 2018 | 4 | 825 |
| Oct 2018 | 1 | 826 |
| Nov 2018 | 2 | 828 |
| Dec 2018 | 2 | 830 |
| Jan 2019 | 4 | 834 |
| Mar 2019 | 2 | 836 |
| Apr 2019 | 1 | 837 |
| May 2019 | 4 | 841 |
| Jun 2019 | 1 | 842 |
| Jul 2019 | 3 | 845 |
| Sep 2019 | 1 | 846 |
| Oct 2019 | 6 | 852 |
| Nov 2019 | 1 | 853 |
| Dec 2019 | 2 | 855 |
| Feb 2020 | 1 | 856 |
| Mar 2020 | 1 | 857 |
| Apr 2020 | 2 | 859 |
| Jun 2020 | 1 | 860 |
| Aug 2020 | 2 | 862 |
| Sep 2020 | 1 | 863 |
| Oct 2020 | 2 | 865 |
| Dec 2020 | 2 | 867 |
| Feb 2021 | 4 | 871 |
| Mar 2021 | 1 | 872 |
| May 2021 | 2 | 874 |
| Dec 2021 | 1 | 875 |
| Mar 2022 | 1 | 876 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 877 |
| Jun 2022 | 1 | 878 |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | 879 |
| Aug 2022 | 1 | 880 |
| Sep 2022 | 1 | 881 |
| Oct 2022 | 1 | 882 |
| Jan 2023 | 1 | 883 |
| Feb 2023 | 1 | 884 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 885 |
| May 2023 | 1 | 886 |
| Jan 2024 | 1 | 887 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 | 888 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 | 889 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 890 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 891 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Powertrain (other)45343.8%
- Engine12011.6%
- Fuel system10410.1%
- Brakes858.2%
- Suspension656.3%
- Electrical585.6%
- Interior & seats262.5%
- Transmission191.8%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
6 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
ON MAY 30, 2008, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT SMOKE AND/OR FIRE ERUPTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005-2006 NISSAN ARMADA AND TITAN VEHICLES.BY LETTER DATED JUNE 24, 2008, NISSAN NOTIFIED THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA #08V284) FOR MY2005-2006 NISSAN TITAN, ARMADA AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2005 TO AUGUST 21, 2006 THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 90-WATT AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN.THE RECALL INVOLVES APPROXIMATELY 180,664 VEHICLES.THIS ALSO INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 5,689 SUBJECT CONDENSER FANS, SOME OF WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN MY2004 AND PRE-MARCH 17, 2005 MY NISSAN TITAN, ARMADA OR INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES AS A SERVICE REPLACEMENT PART.NISSAN DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL THERMAL PROTECTOR KIT ON EXISTING FANS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE TO OCCUR.NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (NISSAN) INFORMED ODI THAT THE 90-WATT AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN WAS MANUFACTURED OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION ALLOWING FOR EXCESSIVE WATER INTRUSION AND INADEQUATE DRAINAGE OF MOISTURE THAT MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE MOTOR AS A RESULT OF WATER INTRUSION OR CONDENSATION.IF SUFFICIENT MOISTURE ACCUMULATES IN THE MOTOR WITHOUT ADEQUATE DRAINAGE, CORROSION MAY OCCUR.THE CORROSION CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN INTERNAL FRICTION AND AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT DRAW, RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MOTOR THAT COULD MELT ITS WIRING INSULATION AND OTHER PLASTIC COMPONENTS AND FORM A GAS.IF TWO WIRES WITHOUT INSULATION TOUCH EACH OTHER AND CREATE A SPARK, THIS GAS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.THE ACTION TAKEN BY NISSAN IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that after unbuckling her front driver side seat belt and standing outside of the vehicle, she reached over to grab her purse. The contact seatbelt had not fully retracted as she reached over for the purse and as a result, the seat belt's latch plate hit the contact in her abdomen. After the failure occurred, the seat belt no longer fastened. The contact sustained pain to the abdomen for a couple days and sought medical treatment at an urgent care facility. The contact was informed by a doctor that she had suffered a hematoma to her abdomen and was informed that the soreness would last approximately 4-6 weeks. The contact initially reached out to her auto insurance who then referred her to a dealer or the manufacturer. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where she was informed that there were no recalls and was given an estimate for the repair. The contact then reached out to an independent mechanic who linked the contact's failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V459000 (Electrical System). The contact then brought a print out of the recall campaign to another dealer where she was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11737117
- Incident
- Apr 30, 2026
- Mileage
- 90,000 mi
Truck shuts off randomly. I think it related to ECU relay that was a recall. Campaign number. Pc068
- NHTSA ID
- 11691903
- Incident
- Aug 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to open the rear doors and the air bags warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring, and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer several years ago however, no failure was found. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V459000 (Electrical System); however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11598405
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2015
- Mileage
- 52,000 mi
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a right turn, there was a pop in the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was not able to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11580938
- Incident
- Feb 6, 2024
- Mileage
- 177,000 mi
Hello my truck exhaust manifold had a crack and was leaking exhaust fumes, the good thing there was a recall and Nissan dealership replaced it but now the other manifold is leaking carbon monoxide into my cabin making it on save to drive. I call the dealership but the recall is over and my truck dose not have warranty.
- NHTSA ID
- 11564180
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2023
Clock spring in steering column is faulty. Air bags do not work. This is very common among Nissan titan owners.
- NHTSA ID
- 11520178
- Incident
- May 7, 2017
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- NHTSA ID
- 11515547
- Incident
- Feb 9, 2023
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the instrument panel fuel gauge indicated that there was fuel in the vehicle but there was no fuel detected in the tank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11507832
- Incident
- Jan 5, 2023
- Mileage
- 125,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
WHEELS
2004 - 2015 TITAN; VIBRATION AT 40 – 50 MPH This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB17-110.
AIR BAGS
VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC944, PC946, PC947, PC949 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004-2012 Armada (TA60) 2004-2009 Quest (V42) 2004-2012 Titan (A60) Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign on certain specific model year 2004-2012 Armada, 2004-2012 Titan, and 2004-2009 Quest vehicles, to inspect and if necessary, replace the driver Air Bag Cover. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification numbers PC944, PC946, PC947 and PC949 to this campaign. The vehicle specific number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed. This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 45.7 |
| 2023 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 61.3 |
| 2022 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 45.9 |
| 2021 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 55.7 |
| 2020 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 56.9 |
| 2019 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 61.6 |
| 2018 | 90 | 4 | 2 | 62.6 |
| 2017 | 185 | 3 | 2 | 61.7 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 53.2 |
| 2014 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 62.0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 54.2 |
| 2012 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 55.3 |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 37.3 |
| 2010 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 47.1 |
| 2009 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 55.0 |
| 2008 | 133 | 6 | 0 | 50.2 |
| 2007 | 139 | 2 | 0 | 42.9 |
| 2006 | 430 | 7 | 1 | 54.8 |
| 2005Viewing | 891 | 6 | 1 | 52.8 |
| 2004 | 1,046 | 7 | 0 | 49.6 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.