2011 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
15/100
#12 most-complained of 14 Titan years
The 2011 Nissan Titan ranks 12th out of 14 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 15 and 26 NHTSA complaints, earning it a "Best" verdict relative to other Titan years. It has 1 recall, for a cracking airbag cover.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14.5
- 12.5 city / 17.5 hwy
Top 2011 Nissan Titan problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report smoke coming from under the hood shortly after startup, in one case tied to a reported fire at 47,000 miles.
- Some describe rising oil consumption paired with visible smoke on startup, noticed around 60,000 miles.
- Side or curtain airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a passenger-side collision at 71,000 miles.
- Electrical complaints describe an audible ticking from the A/C system followed by loss of heat or cooling, requiring dash removal to access the part.
- Power windows are reported to drop on their own and resist staying up, especially after the truck sits for a while.
- Rear seatbelts reportedly lock up on passengers, requiring repeated unbuckling and relatching to reset.
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?
- Relative to other Titan model years, the 2011 ranks well, placing 12th worst out of 14 years with a complaint index of 15 and only 26 NHTSA complaints logged.
- What is the top problem area for the 2011 Nissan Titan?
- Engine complaints make up the largest share at 15%, including reports of smoke and oil consumption, with a median failure mileage of 74,300 miles for that category.
- Does the 2011 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Titan, covering a driver's airbag cover with a resin emblem that can crack and detach; none of the recalls are do-not-drive.
- How does the 2011 Titan compare to other years like 2017 or 2018?
- The 2011 Titan is far better positioned than the 2017 (complaint index 100, Avoid), 2018 (85, Avoid), and 2021 (92, Avoid) model years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Nissan Titan?
- The 2011 Titan is rated at 14.5 mpg combined (12.5 city / 17.5 highway) by the EPA, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475.