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2005 Nissan Titan
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 891
- Received Mar 2005 to May 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Exhaust manifold cracks and leaks fumes45 complaints · 5.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly42 complaints · 4.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Water leaks into cabin during rain41 complaints · 4.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #10V517000Nissan 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) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
- Recall #10V074000Nissan 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 about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 11 crashes, 7 fires, 10 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches
- Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
- Water leaks into cabin during rain
- Rear door latch fails to open or close
- Glass shatters or cracks without impact
1 more problem
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 86 |
| 2009 | 91 |
| 2010 | 136 |
| 2011 | 94 |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 891 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust manifold cracks and leaks fumes | 45 | 5.1% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 42 | 4.7% | – | NHTSA recall #10V074000 |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 41 | 4.6% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 31 | 3.5% | – | |
| Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches | 31 | 3.5% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 31 | 3.5% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 28 | 3.1% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 24 | 2.7% | – | |
| Transfer case shifts into 4-wheel drive unexpectedly | 16 | 1.8% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 15 | 1.7% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 15 | 1.7% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 14 | 1.6% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 14 | 1.6% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 13 | 1.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 13 | 1.5% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 13 | 1.5% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 10 | 1.1% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 10 | 1.1% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 10 | 1.1% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 10 | 1.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #10V517000October 28, 2010747,480 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling
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) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #10V074000March 3, 2010340,000 vehicles affected
fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
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 about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
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 may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA recall #08V284000June 27, 2008180,664 vehicles affected
equipment: appliance: air conditioner
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 motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
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 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA recall #06V459000November 30, 200696,500 vehicles affected
electrical system
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. The harness contains wires for the driver seat belt pretensioner and for the front passenger seat belt which is part of the occupant classification system. Wires for the rear audio speakers are also contained n the harness.
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. If one of the wires on the right side harness for the seat belt tension sensor breaks, the passenger side front air bag will not deploy as designed in a frontal collision increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.
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. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2005 Nissan Titan.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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