2010 Nissan Titan

▲ Better than typical
2010 Nissan Titan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:17:33.734Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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, 2010 highlighted. 2004: 1046 complaints 2004 2005: 891 complaints 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: 11 complaints 2016: 196 complaints 2016 2017: 184 complaints 2018: 90 complaints 2019: 43 complaints 2019 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 53 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2024
2010: 45 complaints
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YearComplaints
20041046
2005891
2006430
2007139
2008133
200947
201045
201126
201222
201311
201410
201511
2016196
2017184
201890
201943
202021
202153
202213
202317
202413

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ACCIDENT INVOLVING RIGHT FRONT IMPACT AFTER HITTING A DITCH. DISABLING IMPACT. VEHICLE TOWED. SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141018

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120313

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

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REAR AXLE BEARING FAILURE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171110

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100322 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 D

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 CON

Campaign 10V072000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100520 — suspension

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 H

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.

Campaign 10V208000 — 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 20231208 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 23V067000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Nissan Titan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V072000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V208000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E019000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V067000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2021

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2005 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Nissan Titan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Nissan Titan is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Titan?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Titan have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.