2005 Nissan Titan Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2005 Nissan Titan, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 77,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “exhaust manifolds” (24% of reports).
- 62engine and engine cooling complaints
- 77,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 60%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Exhaust manifolds: mentioned in 15 of 62 complaints (24%)
- Manifold cracked: mentioned in 7 of 62 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 1 a fire.
Nissan Titan engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Titan | 1 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2017 Titan | 4 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Titan | 1 | 9% | 30,000 |
| 2012 Titan | 2 | 9% | 87,470 |
| 2011 Titan | 1 | 4% | 180,000 |
| 2010 Titan | 4 | 9% | 75,700 |
| 2009 Titan | 3 | 6% | 71,400 |
| 2008 Titan | 12 | 9% | 70,500 |
| 2007 Titan | 15 | 11% | 81,500 |
| 2006 Titan | 36 | 8% | 84,047 |
| 2005 Titan | 62 | 7% | 77,500 |
| 2004 Titan | 87 | 8% | 76,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, she heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the door locks. The contact opened the door and noticed smoke coming from the ignition switch. The contact was unsure if there were any warning…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact heard an abnormal noise and observed that the exhaust manifold was fractured. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact himself. The contact stated that he would attempt to weld the manifold. If not, the exhaust manifold would need to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. While driving at any speed, there was an odor emitting from the exhaust of the vehicle. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the manifold was leaking and needed be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Nissan Titans have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2005 Nissan Titan (7% of the 891 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Nissan Titan engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 77,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2005 Nissan Titan?
The most frequent phrase is “exhaust manifolds”, in 15 of 62 complaints, followed by “manifold cracked” (7).
Other 2005 Nissan Titan problems
See all 2005 Nissan Titan problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Titan years.