NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Nissan Titan[1]. The engine group is among the biggest, with 4 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the owner reports, biggest first.
- Engine. 4 complaints[2]. Owners describe smoke from under the hood, a truck that burned through oil, and loud noises traced to the exhaust manifold.
- Unknown or other. 4 complaints[5]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
- Air bags. 3 complaints[6]. Owners describe side air bags going off after a bump in a turn, and side air bags staying shut in a hard side impact.
- Electrical system. 3 complaints[7]. In the stories we read, owners describe power windows that slide down on their own and an air conditioning unit that ticks and then stops working.
- Seat belts. 2 complaints[8].
- Suspension. 2 complaints[9].
- Power train. 2 complaints[10].
- Structure. 2 complaints[11]. Owners describe paint peeling on the hood and cab, and an odd sound from the rear after hitting something on the road.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2011 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]
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 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[13] | 12 / 17 / 14 | $4,800 |
| Titan 2WD FFV, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive[14] | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 |
| Titan 4WD FFV, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive[15] | 12 / 17 / 14 | $4,800 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2011 Nissan Titan with 5.6L 8-cylinder[20] | 317 hp |
How 2011 compares with other years
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 26 complaints and 1 recalls for 2011[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2011 and 11 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 2011 Titan?
The 2011 Titan has 26 owner complaints on file, which is a modest pile spread across many groups[1]. No single group stands far above the rest, with engine and unknown or other leading at 4 each[2][5]. The air bag reports deserve a careful read, since they involve safety systems[6]. A recall is also on file for this year[3]. These are unverified owner reports, so treat them as a guide for what to check on a used truck, not as a verdict.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Titan?
- Engine and unknown or other lead the complaint groups, with 4 each[2][5]. Air bags and the electrical system follow with 3 each[6][7].
- Does the 2011 Nissan Titan have recalls?
- Yes, 1 recall is on file for this year[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the listing.
- How many complaints does the 2011 Nissan Titan have?
- NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Nissan Titan?
- See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
- Is the 2011 Nissan Titan reliable?
- The complaints are spread across several groups[1]. Check the problems and recalls sections above, then compare with other years in the by-year section.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Nissan Titan
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Nissan Titan (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). 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
- 4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 23V067, filed February 10, 2023: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
- 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 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 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
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 4WD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC RWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC RWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2011 Nissan Titan with 5.6L 8-cylinder: rated 317 hp. www.epa.gov