ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2006 Nissan Titan
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 430 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Nissan Titan, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), engine and electrical categories. 7 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 103 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | 3 | 337 |
| Aug 2014 | 4 | 341 |
| Sep 2014 | 2 | 343 |
| Oct 2014 | 1 | 344 |
| Nov 2014 | 2 | 346 |
| Dec 2014 | 2 | 348 |
| Jan 2015 | 1 | 349 |
| Feb 2015 | 3 | 352 |
| Mar 2015 | 6 | 358 |
| Apr 2015 | 1 | 359 |
| May 2015 | 1 | 360 |
| Jun 2015 | 4 | 364 |
| Jul 2015 | 2 | 366 |
| Aug 2015 | 1 | 367 |
| Sep 2015 | 1 | 368 |
| Nov 2015 | 1 | 369 |
| Dec 2015 | 2 | 371 |
| Jan 2016 | 2 | 373 |
| Feb 2016 | 2 | 375 |
| Mar 2016 | 1 | 376 |
| Apr 2016 | 2 | 378 |
| Jun 2016 | 1 | 379 |
| Aug 2016 | 2 | 381 |
| Sep 2016 | 2 | 383 |
| Oct 2016 | 1 | 384 |
| Jan 2017 | 1 | 385 |
| Mar 2017 | 2 | 387 |
| Apr 2017 | 1 | 388 |
| Jun 2017 | 1 | 389 |
| Jul 2017 | 1 | 390 |
| Nov 2017 | 4 | 394 |
| Dec 2017 | 2 | 396 |
| Jan 2018 | 1 | 397 |
| Feb 2018 | 1 | 398 |
| Jun 2018 | 1 | 399 |
| Jul 2018 | 1 | 400 |
| Oct 2018 | 1 | 401 |
| Nov 2018 | 1 | 402 |
| Dec 2018 | 1 | 403 |
| Feb 2019 | 1 | 404 |
| Mar 2019 | 3 | 407 |
| Apr 2019 | 1 | 408 |
| May 2019 | 1 | 409 |
| Jun 2019 | 1 | 410 |
| Jul 2019 | 2 | 412 |
| Aug 2019 | 2 | 414 |
| Dec 2019 | 1 | 415 |
| Oct 2020 | 2 | 417 |
| Mar 2021 | 1 | 418 |
| Apr 2021 | 2 | 420 |
| May 2021 | 1 | 421 |
| Mar 2022 | 1 | 422 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 423 |
| May 2022 | 1 | 424 |
| Nov 2022 | 1 | 425 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 | 426 |
| Jun 2024 | 1 | 427 |
| Aug 2024 | 1 | 428 |
| Apr 2025 | 1 | 429 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 430 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Powertrain (other)18835.7%
- Engine7514.3%
- Electrical478.9%
- Suspension458.6%
- Brakes448.4%
- Airbags285.3%
- Fuel system275.1%
- Other / unspecified132.5%
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
7 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
Window regulator and window assembly keep failing
- NHTSA ID
- 11723151
- Incident
- Mar 9, 2026
My vehicle, which I bought used with about 140,000 miles on it had cracked exhaust manifolds, which I replaced. Both were cracked and one actually fell to pieces when unbolted. One replacement cracked after about 15,000 miles, but was able to have it braised. Now, at about 180,000 miles they a spewing carbon monoxide into the cab again. This is a serious health and safety issue, and from checking Titan club web sites, it seems to be a widespread issue. I DO NOT DRIVE OFF ROAD OR SUBJECT THE TRUCK TO ABNORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I appreciate your time and consideration. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11655059
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2006
Unknown
- NHTSA ID
- 11611046
- Incident
- Aug 26, 2024
So back in October 2023 ,I noticed a lot of things go wrong at once lime the radiator had to be replaced because it was leaking everywhere. The steering went bad and started leaking. The rear main seal started leaking. The clock spring went bad. there isntons of water always in the passenger floorboard and passenger door. The fuel gauge is all over the place and never reads right. The oil pressure gauge always has been on high. The engine light, air bag light slip light, and abs light have always been on. The right rear window stopped going up and the controls on the drivers door sometimes work and sometimes don't. The Manuel shifter has never worked and I cannot put the transmission in 2,3, or 4th gear from a stand still. Always been weird knocking sound in the suspension
- NHTSA ID
- 11595412
- Incident
- Oct 3, 2023
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available for older vehicles. The local dealer was contacted and stated that parts were not yet available. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
- NHTSA ID
- 11580401
- Incident
- Dec 1, 2023
Truck stalled in the middle of the road due to fuel gauge sending unit failing to send correct info on how much gas was actually in the tank. It shows approx 1/4 tank of gas no matter how much gas it actually contains. Recall id: 10V074000
- NHTSA ID
- 11493100
- Incident
- Nov 4, 2022
Noticed electrical burning smell outside the previous day but could not find the source. In the morning found that the front, passenger door had caught fire and smoldered all night long burning to a crisp. Not sure the cause. The truck was last driven on Friday and sat all weekend until the problem was discovered Monday morning. The truck still runs and as far as I can tell everything except the speaker in the door is working and the passenger power seat which was also slightly burnt.
- NHTSA ID
- 11463840
- Incident
- May 8, 2022
These units are being sold at various retailers and deceptively marketed. I purchased one with the warning label defaced. The listing stated it was a bStock item due to cosmetic damage otherwise fully functional. It was only after receiving it did I find the truth of the 2 NHTSA recalls in 2019. https://bigjeffaudio.com/products/open-box-ioxus-12v-group-31-smart-power-bluetooth-car-audio-ultra-capacitor After I brought it to their attention and a little convincing, did they add the disclaimer at the bottom of the listing. To be transparent I purchased the same item, through that specific vendor on eBay. I did capture the listing before they added the disclaimer. Ultimately they refunded the purchase and I sent the item back. The photos explicitly omit the "warning" that has large print ultracapacitor and small print, "follow this link to the the actual warning" Going further the manufacturer went as far as to post a video of an employee throwing the battery, showing that it is completely safe and instructs the viewer to hit up a distributor and go buy one now. I have captured that as well https://youtu.be/-EMm-z_WcPY As I understand it these have been sold for over a year. Big Jeff audio just added a disclaimer. It is one thing to inform the customer and quite another to sell to an unsuspecting person.
- NHTSA ID
- 11461552
- Incident
- Apr 8, 2022
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
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART 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 |
| 2006Viewing | 430 | 7 | 1 | 54.8 |
| 2005 | 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.