2006 Nissan Titan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2006 Nissan Titan ranks 2nd-worst of 19 model years with a complaint index of 94 and 430 complaints. Transmission and powertrain problems dominate, making up 45% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 63,000 miles across 5 recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 94/100
- #2 of 19 Titan years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 430
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 14
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 10
- Injuries
- 11
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14
- 12.5 city / 17 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
Top 2006 Nissan Titan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain194 (45%)
- Engine80 (19%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires62 (14%)
- Electrical System47 (11%)
- Brakes44 (10%)
- Airbags28 (7%)
- Fuel System27 (6%)
- Other19 (4%)
- Structure & Body9 (2%)
- Seat Belts8 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during rollover or side-impact crashes, leaving occupants injured.
- A rear door caught fire near the speaker area while the vehicle was parked and unused.
- Flames erupted from under the hood shortly after the engine was shut off.
- A leaf spring hanger cracked and broke, causing loss of control while towing a trailer.
- The vehicle unexpectedly lunged or surged forward when stopping or parking, leading to collisions.
- Brakes failed to stop the vehicle fully despite being applied, resulting in a rear-end crash.
2006 Nissan Titan recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V517000Oct 28, 2010Engine747,480 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 10V074000Mar 3, 2010Fuel System340,000 vehicles
Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 08V284000Jun 27, 2008Other180,664 vehicles
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
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.
Remedy: 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.
2006 Nissan Titan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 12.5 MPG
- Highway
- 17 MPG
- Combined
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Nissan Titan reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Titan ranks 2nd-worst among 19 model years, with a complaint index of 94 and 430 complaints, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Titan years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Titan?
- Transmission and powertrain issues account for 45% of complaints (194 complaints), followed by engine problems at 19% and suspension, wheels and tires at 14%, per NHTSA data.
- Does the 2006 Nissan Titan have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Titan, covering the engine control module relay, fuel gauge sender, air conditioning condenser fan motor, an electrical wire harness in king cab doors, and a rear door latch weld defect.
- At what mileage do 2006 Titan transmission problems usually show up?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 63,000 miles for the 2006 Titan overall, with transmission and powertrain complaints centered around 59,936 miles.
- Which Nissan Titan years are better than the 2006?
- Years like 2011, 2013, 2014, 2022, and 2024 earn a Best verdict with complaint indexes at or near 0, far lower than the 2006's index of 94.