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 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Titan have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2010 Nissan Titan

▲ Better than typical

2010 Nissan Titan
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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: 45
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Service brakes

Complaints per year

2010: 45 complaints

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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	14
2023	17
2024	14

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

31% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Air bags

16% · 7 reports

CRASHINJURY

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Accident involving right front impact after hitting a ditch. Disabling impact. Vehicle towed. Side airbag deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-18

Also filed under Structure

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, 2012-03-13

Power train

13% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing driveline and differential unit.

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Rear axle bearing failure in motion on a city street.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-10

Electrical system

11% · 5 reports

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2010-03-22Service brakes, hydraulic10V072000 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…

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…

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2010-05-20Suspension10V208000 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…

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.

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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.

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2023-12-08Air bags23V067000 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 driverÂs 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Nissan Titan — pre-purchase inspection

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Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 10V072000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 10V208000 · Suspension
Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
Recall 23V067000 · Air bags

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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 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Titan have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.