2010 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
44/100
#11 most-complained of 19 Titan years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Nissan Titan has a complaint index of 44, ranking 11th out of 19 model years, and carries a Good verdict relative to other Titan years. It logged 46 complaints, 3 recalls, 3 crashes, and 2 injuries, with brakes as the top problem area.
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14.5
- 12.5 city / 17.5 hwy
Top 2010 Nissan Titan problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes13 (28%)
- Airbags7 (15%)
- Engine7 (15%)
- Electrical System6 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (11%)
- Fuel System4 (9%)
- Steering3 (7%)
- Other2 (4%)
- Structure & Body2 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report the ABS control unit failing and triggering warning lights, sometimes recurring days after dealer repair.
- Some describe rear brakes squeaking at low speed with dealers unable to diagnose or fix the noise.
- Others report hydraulic brake failure signs, raising concern that only the emergency brake would remain functional.
- A few describe front-end vibration felt through the floorboard and seats between 25 and 40 mph that worsens under braking.
- Some report airbags failing to deploy in a rear-end crash that caused neck, back, arm, and chest injuries.
- One owner describes the engine revving uncontrollably at low speed in a parking lot, causing a collision.
2010 Nissan Titan recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V067000Feb 10, 2023Airbags404,690 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 10V208000May 14, 2010Suspension, Wheels & Tires41,649 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 titan, armada, qx56, frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles manufactured from november 19, 2009 through march 3, 2010. The lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis. Due to an improper welding process some collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications.
Risk: If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 20, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- NHTSA 10V072000Mar 2, 2010Brakes179,383 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.
Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
2010 Nissan Titan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 12.5 MPG
- Highway
- 17.5 MPG
- Combined
- 14.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,475
- 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.
2010 compared with other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Nissan Titan reliable?
- Compared with other Titan model years, the 2010 rates Good, with a complaint index of 44 and a rank of 11th out of 19 years tracked by NHTSA data.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Titan?
- NHTSA complaints show brakes as the top problem area at 28% of complaints, followed by airbags and engine issues each at 15%.
- Does the 2010 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Titan covering airbags, suspension lower control link collars, and a brake pedal pivot pin defect.
- How does the 2010 Titan compare to other years?
- The 2010 Titan's complaint index of 44 is lower than the 2005 (100) and 2006 (94) Avoid years, but higher than Best-rated years like 2013 and 2014.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Nissan Titan?
- EPA rates the 2010 Titan at 14.5 mpg combined (12.5 city / 17.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475.