What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Titan?

Brakes are the biggest complaint group, with 13 complaints. Air bags and engine each have 7.

Does the 2010 Nissan Titan have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts list 3 recalls for the 2010 model year. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.

How many complaints are there about the 2010 Titan's brakes?

NHTSA has 13 brake complaints for this model year. Owners describe ABS warning lights, rear brake noise and rusty rotors.

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Nissan Titan?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2010 Nissan Titan reliable?

The complaint count is 46, but it is not adjusted for sales. Read the problem groups above and the Recalls section to judge for yourself.

2010 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Nissan Titan^[1]. Brakes are the biggest group, with 13 complaints^[2].

46owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[3]

14–15MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here is how the owner complaints on file split up, biggest group first. One complaint can name more than one component.

Brakes. 13 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe an ABS warning light that came back after the control unit was replaced, squeaks from the rear brakes that a dealer could not trace, and rusty rear rotors. One owner also describes trouble with the trailer brake controller.
Air Bags. 7 complaints^[5]. Owners describe a crash where the air bags did not go off, side curtain bags that went off with no crash, and a warning light tied to a part that was on back order. 2 of these complaints mention a crash^[5].
Engine. 7 complaints^[6]. Owners describe exhaust manifolds that needed replacing again after a repair, exhaust smell inside the cabin, and a loose tailpipe with a rusted mount. One owner describes the engine revving on its own before a collision.
Power Train. 5 complaints^[7]. Owners describe differential fluid leaking near the rear axle, a vibration that grows when braking, and a rear differential that failed while driving.
Electrical System. 5 complaints^[8].
Suspension. 3 complaints^[9].
Steering. 3 complaints^[10].
Tires. 2 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 Titan is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Frontal (23V067), February 2023. About 404,690 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, an air bag that may not work as intended.^[12]
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm (10V208), May 2010. About 41,649 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages (10V072), March 2010. About 179,383 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Titan 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450
Titan 2WD FFV, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive^[15]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450
Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[16]	12 / 17 / 14	$4,800
Titan 4WD FFV, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive^[17]	12 / 17 / 14	$4,800

How 2010 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Titan model year. The 2010 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2004	1,046	5
2005	891	4
2006	430	5
2007	139	1
2008	133	5
2009	47	3
2010	46	3
2011	26	1
2012	22	2
2013	11	3
2014	10	2
2015	12	1
2017	187	3
2018	90	4
2019	49	4
2020	23	5
2021	58	5
2022	13	4
2023	18	2
2024	15	2

NHTSA's counts for the Titan show 46 complaints and 3 recalls for 2010^[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 9 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 10 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2014 (10) and the most are for 2004 (1,046)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2010 Titan?

The 2010 Titan has 46 complaints on file, and brakes lead the list with 13^[1]^[2]. Air bags and engine follow with 7 each^[5]^[6]. These are unverified owner reports and the counts are not adjusted for sales. The by-year facts also show 3 recalls for this model year^[3]. Check the recall list on this page and compare it with the stories above before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Titan?: Brakes are the biggest complaint group, with 13 complaints^[2]. Air bags and engine each have 7^[5]^[6].
Does the 2010 Nissan Titan have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts list 3 recalls for the 2010 model year^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
How many complaints are there about the 2010 Titan's brakes?: NHTSA has 13 brake complaints for this model year^[2]. Owners describe ABS warning lights, rear brake noise and rusty rotors.
What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Nissan Titan?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2010 Nissan Titan reliable?: The complaint count is 46^[1], but it is not adjusted for sales. Read the problem groups above and the Recalls section to judge for yourself.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Titan

2004 1,046 complaints, 5 recalls
2006 430 complaints, 5 recalls
2007 139 complaints, 1 recall
2008 133 complaints, 5 recalls
2009 47 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 this page
2011 26 complaints, 1 recall
2012 22 complaints, 2 recalls
2013 11 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 10 complaints, 2 recalls
2015 12 complaints, 1 recall
2017 187 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 90 complaints, 4 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Titan

Other Nissan models from 2010

2010 Nissan Armada 48 complaints, 4 recalls
2010 Nissan Murano 193 complaints, 0 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2010: pickup trucks

2010 Ford Ranger 156 complaints, 8 recalls
2010 Toyota Tacoma 294 complaints, 13 recalls

All pickup trucks we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Nissan Titan (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 21,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Titan model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Titan 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
7 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,000). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 69,400). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,197). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,000). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 23V067, filed February 10, 2023: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V208, filed May 14, 2010: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V072, filed March 2, 2010: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Titan 2WD FFV, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Titan 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 17 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Titan 4WD FFV, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 17 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2010 Nissan Titan: problems, recalls and fuel economy