2005 Nissan Titan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Titan years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 891 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Nissan Titan. That ranks 2nd out of 20 Titan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (469 complaints, 53%), typically at around 62,165 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 7 fires, 10 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 891owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Nissan Titan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 469 | 53% | 62,165 | “rear differential” (31%) | $4,750 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 68 | 8% | 120,000 | “fuel gauge” (56%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 65 | 7% | 62,000 | “rear axle” (22%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 62 | 7% | 77,500 | “exhaust manifolds” (24%) | — |
| Engine problems | 61 | 7% | 94,000 | “exhaust manifold” (34%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 60 | 7% | 10,536 | “rotors brake” (10%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 57 | 6% | 89,221 | “wiring harness” (30%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 23 | 3% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 23 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 21 | 2% | 97,900 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 2% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 18 | 2% | 49,575 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 2% | 88,350 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 11 | 1% | 40,675 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 1% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 1% | 28,300 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 1% | 3,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1% | 84,601 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 0% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 0% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 60,112 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 175,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Nissan Titan recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fire (PE08037) — opened May 30, 2008, closed Aug 25, 2008, led to recall 08V284000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that after unbuckling her front driver side seat belt and standing outside of the vehicle, she reached over to grab her purse. The contact seatbelt had not fully retracted as she reached over for the purse and as a result, the seat belt's…
Truck shuts off randomly. I think it related to ECU relay that was a recall. Campaign number. Pc068
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to open the rear doors and the air bags warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring, and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer several years ago…
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a right turn, there was a pop in the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was not able to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Hello my truck exhaust manifold had a crack and was leaking exhaust fumes, the good thing there was a recall and Nissan dealership replaced it but now the other manifold is leaking carbon monoxide into my cabin making it on save to drive. I call the dealership but the recall is over and my truck…
Other Nissan Titan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Titan | 15 | 2 |
| 2023 Titan | 17 | 2 |
| 2022 Titan | 13 | 4 |
| 2021 Titan | 58 | 5 |
| 2020 Titan | 23 | 5 |
| 2019 Titan | 49 | 4 |
| 2018 Titan | 90 | 4 |
| 2017 Titan | 187 | 3 |
| 2015 Titan | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 Titan | 10 | 2 |
| 2013 Titan | 11 | 3 |
| 2012 Titan | 22 | 2 |
| 2011 Titan | 26 | 1 |
| 2010 Titan | 46 | 3 |
| 2009 Titan | 47 | 3 |
| 2008 Titan | 133 | 5 |
| 2007 Titan | 139 | 1 |
| 2006 Titan | 430 | 5 |
| 2005 | 891 | 4 |
| 2004 Titan | 1,046 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Titan?
Owners most often report power train, fuel/propulsion system, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 469 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Nissan Titan?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Nissan Titan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Titan model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.