Is the 2006 Nissan Titan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Nissan Titan is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Titan?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Titan have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

2006 Nissan Titan

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2006 Nissan Titan
BUILT 2026-10-10

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: 430
Recalls: 7
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Power train

Complaints per year

2006: 430 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2004	1,046
2005	891
2006	430
2007	139
2008	133
2009	47
2010	45
2011	26
2012	22
2013	11
2014	10
2015	12
2016	196
2017	187
2018	90
2019	49
2020	23
2021	57
2022	13
2023	17
2024	14

Known problem areas

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

Power train

46% · 198 reports

Most commonly citing driveline and differential unit.

CRASH

Electrical system

11% · 46 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

My vehicle impacted another vehicle from the rear and air bags did not deploy. The air bag light has been on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-26

Also filed under Air bags

While waiting for my wife to come out of a store with truck running I noticed a light flickering in the store window. My wife came out of the store and got into the truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-11

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan titian. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the vehicle stalled without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-02

Suspension

10% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing rear and front.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

10% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

9% · 39 reports

FIREINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-16

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-20

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

▮
2006Complaint volume 430 complaints filed for this model year.
R

2006-04-03Latches/locks/linkages06V064000 Certain light trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door locks and door retention components." An arc weld is missing on some right side…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper latch assembly free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at 800-662-6200.

Check if this car was fixed →
R

2007-02-19Electrical system06V459000 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.…

Check if this car was fixed →
R

2007-08-17Equipment07E046000 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…

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.

Check if this car was fixed →
I
2008-05-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-08-25 Engine compartment fire
R

2008-08-02Equipment08V284000 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…

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…

Check if this car was fixed →
R

2010-03-22Fuel system, other10V074000 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…

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…

Check if this car was fixed →
R

2010-07-12Suspension10E019000 Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, and 54500ZR00A, sold…

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.

Check if this car was fixed →
R

2010-12-06Engine and engine cooling10V517000 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)…

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.

Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Nissan Titan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Power train: 198 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 46 reports on file for this year.
Suspension: 45 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 06V064000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 06V459000 · Electrical system
Recall 07E046000 · Equipment
Recall 08V284000 · Equipment
Recall 10V074000 · Fuel system, other
Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
Recall 10V517000 · Engine and engine cooling

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years3 years

Worst years3 years

FAQ

Is the 2006 Nissan Titan reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Nissan Titan is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Titan?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Titan have?: 7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.