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2010 Nissan Titan problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2010 Nissan Titan sits mid-pack among Titan years: 61 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 64, with 4 recalls and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across brakes (14), airbags (7), and engine (7), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

61

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Titan years?

Titan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted1,295 complaints2004: 1,295 complaints2005: 1,104 complaints2006: 545 complaints2007: 195 complaints2008: 174 complaints2009: 66 complaints2010: 61 complaints2011: 31 complaints2012: 28 complaints2013: 19 complaints2014: 12 complaints2015: 15 complaints2016: 288 complaints2017: 251 complaints2018: 123 complaints2019: 64 complaints2020: 33 complaints2021: 67 complaints2022: 21 complaints2023: 26 complaints2024: 18 complaints
Titan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Nissan Titan problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1423%
Airbags711%
Engine711%
Electrical System610%
Transmission610%
Fuel System47%
Tires & Wheels35%
Suspension35%
Visibility & Wipers23%
Other23%
Steering23%
Body & Structure23%
Speed Control12%
Seat Belts12%
Lighting12%

Does the 2010 Nissan Titan have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V067000AirbagsFebruary 10, 2023 · 404,690 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

10E019000SuspensionMay 20, 2010 · 1,873 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

10V208000SuspensionMay 14, 2010 · 41,649 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

10V072000BrakesMarch 2, 2010 · 179,383 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 30, 2010

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 28, 2017 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 25, 2012 · crash

“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, [PHONE]) TWO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 21, 2018

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 8, 2018

2010 Nissan Titan — common questions

Is the 2010 Nissan Titan reliable?

It is close to typical for the Titan: 61 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2010 Titan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (14 complaints), airbags (7 complaints), engine (7 complaints).

Does the 2010 Nissan Titan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Nissan Titan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Titan years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Titan years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006, 2016, 2017, 2007, 2008, 2018. The cleanest record among Titan years belongs to 2014.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.