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2005 Nissan Titan Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 5.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
891Complaints
6Recalls
11Crashes
7Fires
10Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (21.7% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Power Train complaints here are 5.9× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train193 · 21.7%No official action
Power Train:driveline134 · 15%No official action
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit82 · 9.2%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System68 · 7.6%RecalledRecall 10V074000
Engine61 · 6.8%RecalledRecall 10V517000
Electrical System51 · 5.7%RecalledRecall 06V459000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN193 · 21.7%
ENGINE61 · 6.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM51 · 5.7%
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL38 · 4.3%
SUSPENSION32 · 3.6%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC31 · 3.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING27 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 891 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

NHTSA campaign 10E019000 · 2010 · reported 05/20/2010

IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 10V517000 · 2010 · reported 10/28/2010

THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner

NHTSA campaign 08V284000 · 2008 · reported 06/27/2008

THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System

NHTSA campaign 10V074000 · 2010 · reported 03/03/2010

THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 07E046000 · 2007 · reported 07/03/2007

THIS HARNESS WOULD RESULT IN POWER FROM THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER GOING TO THE TOWING VEHICLE DASH LIGHT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN THE TRAILER BRAKES. THIS RESULT WOULD BE THE LACK OF TRAILER BRAKING WHEN THE TOWING VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 06V459000 · 2006 · reported 11/30/2006

IF THE WIRES FOR THE SEAT BELTS AND SPEAKER WIRES BREAK AND MAKE CONTACT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PRETENSIONER MAY DEPLOY. IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS RETRACTED, IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I BOUGHT A CAR ON 08/06/2005 THE SALES PERSON TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A PURCHASE AND HE ASK ME TO SIGN THE BLANK FORMS…”NHTSA complaint 10149672 — filed 02/07/2006 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 193 of 891 NHTSA complaints (21.7%), followed by power train:driveline (134), power train:driveline:differential unit (82), fuel/propulsion system (68). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2005 Nissan Titan have?

891 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2005 Nissan Titan have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 10E019000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Nissan Titan's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.