2011 Nissan Titan
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 26 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 | 14 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
3 of 26 total reports mention: engine.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-07
Electrical system
3 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The first issue is the a/c system. When the system is being run on the maximum setting there is a audible ticking sound. This sound has been attributed to a part inside the ac unit that's made of plastic that goes bad really quick.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-19
Air bags
3 of 26 total reports mention: air bags.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-25
Air bag light flashing
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-23
Suspension
2 of 26 total reports mention: suspension.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Titan. While attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the contact heard a thumping sound.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-09
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Titan. The contact stated when driving various speeds and traveling over a bump in the road it would feel as if the front end was going to fall apart.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-14
Seat belts
2 of 26 total reports mention: seat belts.
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The rear seatbelts on my 2011 Nissan Titan Crew CAB lock up while there is passengers in the rear seat. They are causing them to become so uncomfortable that I have to stop and let them reset the belts, unbuckling and relatching.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-26
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Nissan Titan — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V067000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2011 Nissan Titan reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Titan?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Titan have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.