2011 Nissan Titan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Titan years
- Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Titan. That ranks 12th out of 20 Titan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (4 complaints, 15%), typically at around 50,625 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

- 26owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 15% | 50,625 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 12% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 37,327 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% | 4,905 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | 46,043 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 4% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 10,826 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 9,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 21,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Nissan Titan recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driverÂs airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
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.
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 2011 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle when the vehicle drove over into an object on the roadway. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
Air bag light flashing
My steering column broke while driving down the road. Almost caused me to wreck
In 2017 at 60,062 miles the tail pipe corroded fell off. A repair was made at the eau claire nissan dealership were the cut and clamped it back together. Again as i write this the tail pipe has corroded and fell off. I have spoke with the dealership in eau claire as well as nissan north america…
Every time i put gas on the vehicle in overflows. This happens every time as soon as i begin to pump gas, even when car is empty.
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 | 26 | 1 |
| 2010 Titan | 46 | 3 |
| 2009 Titan | 47 | 3 |
| 2008 Titan | 133 | 5 |
| 2007 Titan | 139 | 1 |
| 2006 Titan | 430 | 5 |
| 2005 Titan | 891 | 4 |
| 2004 Titan | 1,046 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Titan?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan Titan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.