2011 Nissan Titan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2011 Nissan Titan ranks 16th of 19 model years with a complaint index of 17 and just 26 complaints, earning a Best verdict relative to other Titan years. It carries 1 recall, for a cracking driver airbag emblem.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 17/100
- #16 of 19 Titan years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 26
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14.5
- 12.5 city / 17.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2011 Nissan Titan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other5 (19%)
- Engine4 (15%)
- Airbags3 (12%)
- Electrical System3 (12%)
- Fuel System3 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (12%)
- Seat Belts2 (8%)
- Structure & Body2 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (8%)
- Brakes1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine can emit smoke from under the hood, in one case reported with fire at 47,000 miles.
- Side or curtain airbags failed to deploy during a T-bone collision, and in a separate case deployed unexpectedly after hitting a bump or pothole.
- Rear seatbelts lock up on passengers, forcing repeated unbuckling and relatching, with the dealer unable to fix it.
- Front suspension feels like it could fall apart when driving over bumps, with dealers unable to diagnose the issue.
- Transmission problems include a split cooler line causing fluid loss and failure, and a severe vibration between 42 and 48 mph after differential and transfer case replacement.
- Engine oil consumption increased noticeably around 60,000 miles, accompanied by smoke on startup.
2011 Nissan Titan recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2011 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.
2011 compared with other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Nissan Titan reliable?
- Compared to other Titan model years, the 2011 ranks well: it has a complaint index of 17, the second-lowest among 19 model years listed, and earns a Best verdict.
- What are the most common problems on the 2011 Nissan Titan?
- NHTSA complaints for this year are led by the engine, at 15% of complaints, followed by airbags, electrical system, fuel system, and suspension, each at 12% or less.
- Does the 2011 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall covers the driver's airbag cover emblem, which can crack and detach; this recall also applies to several other 2008-2011 Nissan models.
- How does the 2011 Titan compare to the 2005 and 2006 Titan?
- The 2005 Titan has a complaint index of 100 with 891 complaints and an Avoid verdict, and the 2006 has an index of 94 with 430 complaints, also Avoid. The 2011's index of 17 with 26 complaints is far lower.
- What mileage do 2011 Titan problems typically show up at?
- Median mileage at failure across sample data varies by system: airbags around 49,500 miles, engine around 74,300 miles, and fuel system around 10,826 miles.