no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2005 Nissan TitanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 891 owner complaints about the 2005 Nissan Titan, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Nissan Titan has problems
891 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
469Power train4 crash/fire/injury
68Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
65Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
62Engine and engine cooling
61Engine
60Service brakes, hydraulic
57Electrical system
23Fuel system, other
23Latches/locks/linkages
15519 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 469 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 68 | 2 |
| Suspension | 65 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 62 | 1 |
| Engine | 61 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 60 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 57 | 4 |
| Fuel system, other | 23 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 23 | 0 |
| 19 other systems | 155 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 Nissan Titan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Storage: fuel gauge system
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
no report yet
Appliance: air conditioner
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. IF THE WIRES FOR THE SEAT BELTS AND SPEAKER WIRES BREAK AND MAKE CONTACT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PRETENSIONER MAY DEPLOY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
62kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 445 power train complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
82under 30k miles394under 100k miles51100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
59 owners mentioned a cost$3,000median
Middle half: $2,000 – $3,500
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Titan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Titan median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Nissan Titan safety ratings
2005 Nissan Titan Extended Cab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Nissan Titan, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRELed to recall 08V-284
In owners' words
What Titan owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY FRONT DIFFERENTIAL HALF SHAFT HAS BROKEN INSIDE MY DIFFERENTIAL CASE AND RUINED THE DIFF I UNDERSTAND THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH NISSAN TITAN TRUCKS. I LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE TRUCK BUT I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSSUE AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN DONE.
7/15/19 3:40 PM RUSH HOUR, BEGAN ENTERING A STATE RD TO CROSS BOTH LANES, TRAFFIC TRAVELING BOTH DIRECTIONS POSTED 55 MPH MOVED IN A STRAIGHT LINE HALFWAY INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, BUT SUDDENLY COULD NOT ACCELERATE. HAD TO QUICKLY REVERSE TO AVOID TBONE SITUATION FROM BOTH SIDES. SCARED ME HORRIBLY.…
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL HAS AXLE POPPED OUT, AFTER RESEARCHING I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM THAT NISSAN HAS REDESIGNED THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. I HAVE TWO OPTIONS, FIRST TO TAKE TO A SHOP AND HAVE THEM REPLACE THE C CLIP ONLY TO FAIL AGAIN DOWN THE ROAD OR SECOND…
Own a 2005 Titan?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.