2011 Nissan Titan Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 15, 2025 · 26 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Titan years
Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 20 for complaints
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.

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A 2021 Nissan Titan Pro-4X photographed in Flushing, Queens , New York, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2011 Nissan Titan problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other4 · ~50,625 mi
Air Bags3 · ~49,500 mi
Electrical System3 · ~55,000 mi
Engine3 · ~60,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2
Power Train2 · ~37,327 mi
Seat Belts2 · ~4,905 mi
Structure2 · ~71,500 mi
Suspension2 · ~46,043 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~180,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other415%50,625——
Air Bags312%49,500——
Electrical System312%55,000——
Engine312%60,000——
Fuel/propulsion System28%———
Power Train28%37,327——
Seat Belts28%4,905——
Structure28%71,500——
Suspension28%46,043——
Engine and Engine Cooling14%180,000——
Equipment14%7,800——
Equipment Adaptive/mobility14%7,800——
Fuel System, Gasoline14%10,826——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14%9,400——
Steering14%———
Tires14%7,800——
Visibility/wiper14%21,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 5 complaints
2011: 5201152012: 2201222013: 2201322015: 4201542016: 3201632017: 2201722018: 2201822019: 2201922020: 1202012021: 1202112024: 1202412025: 120251

n = 26 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Nissan Titan recalls (1)

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Air bags:frontalFeb 10, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V067000 · 404,690 vehicles

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 driver’s 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…

Structure · received Apr 15, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11654726

Air bag light flashing

Air Bags · received Jun 23, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11596024

My steering column broke while driving down the road. Almost caused me to wreck

Steering · received Dec 22, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11444718

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…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 22, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11360446

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.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Nov 12, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11279557

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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.