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2006 Nissan TitanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 430 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Titan, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

2006 Nissan Titan
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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid3.6× the Titan median · #3 of 20 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints43031 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage60kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Nissan Titan has problems

430 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train1942
Electrical system468
Suspension452
Engine393
Engine and engine cooling362
Air bags286
Service brakes, hydraulic281
Service brakes161
Fuel system, gasoline121
14 other systems826

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2006 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

Recall 10V-074 · Mar 3, 2010 · 340,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 08V-284 · Jun 27, 2008 · 180,664 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 06V-459 · Nov 30, 2006 · 96,500 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WIRES FOR THE SEAT BELTS AND SPEAKER WIRES BREAK AND MAKE CONTACT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PRETENSIONER MAY DEPLOY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Doors: latch

Recall 06V-064 · Mar 8, 2006 · 427 vehicles

Risk. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE RIGHT SIDE DOORS COMING PARTIALLY OPEN INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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?

60kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 178 power train complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
36under 30k miles152under 100k miles26100k 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

16 owners mentioned a cost

$1,250median

Middle half: $700 – $3,250

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

2006 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

2006 Nissan Titan safety ratings

2006 Nissan Titan Extended Cab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2006 Nissan Titan frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Nissan Titan, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIREPE08037 · closed Aug 25, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-284
In owners' words

What Titan owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

So back in October 2023,I noticed a lot of things go wrong at once lime the radiator had to be replaced because it was leaking everywhere. The steering went bad and started leaking. The rear main seal started leaking. The clock spring went bad. there isntons of water always in the passenger…
Complaint 11595412 · Jun 20, 2024
The contact's son owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while his son was driving approximately 35-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unsure whether there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle and continued to drive;…
Complaint 11458845 · Mar 29, 2022 · 153,000 miles
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY TRANSFER CASE 2 TIMES, MY FRONT DRIVE SIDE HUB ASSEMBLY 2 TIMES IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. I HAVE REPLACE FRONT AXLE AND AND REAR. NOW MY PASSENGER SIDE LEAKS OUT FROM UNDER THE GLOVE BOX EVERY TIME IT RAINS INTO MY FLOOR KEEPING IT WET. JUST YESTERDAY MY TRANSMISSION WENT ITNO…
Complaint 11414007 · Apr 26, 2021 · 235,483 miles

Own a 2006 Titan?

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