2005 Nissan Titan Engine Problems
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2005 Nissan Titan, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 94,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “exhaust manifold” (34% of reports).
- 61engine complaints
- 94,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 50%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 manifold: mentioned in 21 of 61 complaints (34%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 61 complaints, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Nissan Titan engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Titan | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Titan | 2 | 12% | 124,000 |
| 2021 Titan | 4 | 7% | 330 |
| 2020 Titan | 4 | 17% | 45,200 |
| 2019 Titan | 17 | 35% | 43,050 |
| 2018 Titan | 45 | 50% | 5,944 |
| 2017 Titan | 98 | 52% | 14,883 |
| 2015 Titan | 1 | 8% | 57,000 |
| 2013 Titan | 2 | 18% | 58,500 |
| 2012 Titan | 4 | 18% | 56,000 |
| 2011 Titan | 3 | 12% | 60,000 |
| 2010 Titan | 3 | 7% | 66,000 |
| 2009 Titan | 5 | 11% | 56,961 |
| 2008 Titan | 18 | 14% | 106,995 |
| 2007 Titan | 10 | 7% | 102,658 |
| 2006 Titan | 39 | 9% | 99,300 |
| 2005 Titan | 61 | 7% | 94,000 |
| 2004 Titan | 48 | 5% | 100,000 |
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.
Engine stalled while driving then would crank but not start
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving to his destination. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was…
Their is a current recall on the fuel system for the gauge reading incorrectly and could cause an accident. My truck is having that issue, but my vin shows not to be under that recall. I am also having engine problems that i also believe to be due to a failing fuel pump or possibly one of the other…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Nissan Titans have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about engine 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?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 94,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2005 Nissan Titan?
The most frequent phrase is “exhaust manifold”, in 21 of 61 complaints.
Other 2005 Nissan Titan problems
See all 2005 Nissan Titan problems or engine problems across all Titan years.