MYRModel Year Report

2005 Nissan Titan

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Nissan Titan
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Titan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2004: 1046 complaints 2004 2005: 891 complaints 2005 2006: 430 complaints 2007: 139 complaints 2007 2008: 133 complaints 2009: 47 complaints 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 26 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 196 complaints 2016 2017: 187 complaints 2018: 90 complaints 2019: 46 complaints 2019 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 55 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 14 complaints 2024
2005: 891 complaints
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YearComplaints
20041046
2005891
2006430
2007139
2008133
200947
201045
201126
201222
201311
201410
201512
2016196
2017187
201890
201946
202021
202155
202213
202317
202414

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 55%

55% of complaints: power train — 491 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveline and differential unit.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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MY FRONT DIFFERENTIAL HALF SHAFT HAS BROKEN INSIDE MY DIFFERENTIAL CASE AND RUINED THE DIFF I UNDERSTAND THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH NISSAN TITAN TRUCKS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200429

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 93 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
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I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER 2005 TITAN LE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED A BRAKING ISSUE 8-10 TIMES. WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ON THE FREEWAY TRAFFIC BEGINS TO SLOW, I APPLIED THE BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171108

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 68 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY 2005 NISSAN TORNADOES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AND INTERSTATE I-44 CAUSING ONE OF THE LANES TO BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190705

THE OTHER DAY I WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC FOR ALMOST 30 MIN STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING (LOTS OF CHRISTMAS TRAFFIC ON THE 5 SOUTH FREEWAY), I PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK BECAUSE I NOTICE AN ACCIDENT. I HAD MY WINDOWS UP AND MY CABIN AIR ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141229

Also filed under ENGINE

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 66 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and front.

INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 62 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 891
R 20070219 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN KING CAB TRUCKS, THE WIRES IN THE HARNESS WERE ROUTED THROUGH THE REAR DOORS AND INTO THE BODY. THESE WIRES MAY BREAK DUE TO OVER BENDING OF THE HARNESS AS THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS COVER WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE THAT PREVENTS OVER BENDING OF THE HARNESS AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REROUTED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OW

Campaign 06V459000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070817 — equipment

CERTAIN HOPKINS AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE. THE INTERNAL PART NUMBERS WITHIN HOPKINS ARE: 1010476

Remedy: HOPKINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HARNESS WITH A REVISED HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HOPKINS AT 800-835-0129.

Campaign 07E046000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080530 — PE (closed 20080825)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

R 20080802 — equipment

NISSAN IS RECALLING 180,664 MY 2005-2006 TITAN, ARMADA AND INFINITY QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AFTER MARCH 17, 2005, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A VISTEON AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR. THE FAN MOTO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 'THERMAL PROTECTOR KIT' AND TEST THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-6

Campaign 08V284000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100322 — fuel system, other

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY A

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY

Campaign 10V074000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100712 — suspension

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN

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.

Campaign 10E019000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101206 — engine and engine cooling

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEM

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 10V517000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Nissan Titan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (491 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (93 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V459000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E046000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V284000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V074000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E019000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V517000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2006 ◆ 2016

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Nissan Titan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Nissan Titan is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Titan?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Nissan Titan have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.