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2011 Nissan Titan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2011 Nissan Titan sits mid-pack among Titan years: 31 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 65, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across other (6), engine (4), and fuel system (3), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

31

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Titan years?

Titan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 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, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Nissan Titan problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other619%
Engine413%
Airbags310%
Electrical System310%
Fuel System310%
Seat Belts26%
Body & Structure26%
Suspension26%
Transmission26%
Visibility & Wipers13%
Brakes13%
Steering13%
Tires & Wheels13%

Does the 2011 Nissan Titan have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TRUCK WAS PARKED AND WHEN WE RETURNED THE WINDOWS WERE DOWN. IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME TODAY (JAN.27,2015) MY HUSBAND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT AND WAS ASKED IF IT HAD HAPPENED BEFORE.THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A FLUKE AND IT NEVER HAPPENED AGAIN TILL TODAY. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 2, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 30, 2013 · fire

“VEHICLE SIDE OR CURTAIN AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A VIOLENT T-BONE COLLISION IN WHICH ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK AT MODERATE SPEED. HAD ANY PASSENGERS BEEN SEATED IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, SERIOUS INJURIES OR WORSE WOULD HAVE RESULTED FROM THE AIRBAG…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 19, 2015 · crash

“EVERY TIME I PUT GAS ON THE VEHICLE IN OVERFLOWS. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME AS SOON AS I BEGIN TO PUMP GAS, EVEN WHEN CAR IS EMPTY.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 12, 2019

“WINDOWS WON'T STAY UP WHEN THE CAR IS SHUT ALL THE WINDOWS GO DOWN VERY HARD TO KEEP THEM UP WHEN THE CAR IS BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE THE WINDOWS GO DOWN HARD TO KEEP THE CAR LOCKED UP WHEN THE WINDOWS WON'T STAY UP.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 20, 2016

2011 Nissan Titan — common questions

Is the 2011 Nissan Titan reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 31 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Titan year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2011 Titan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (6 complaints), engine (4 complaints), fuel system (3 complaints).

Does the 2011 Nissan Titan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 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.