2006 Nissan Titan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (86) · Power Train:driveline (45) · Engine (25)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
376 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling 2010-10-28 · campaign 10V517000 · 747,480 vehicles
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2010-05-20 · campaign 10E019000 · 1,873 vehicles
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CH
Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System 2010-03-03 · campaign 10V074000 · 340,000 vehicles
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Service bulletins (103)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Wheels 2024-09-23 · NTB17-110A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2004 - 2015 titan; vibration at 40 – 50 mph this bulletin is no longer active. please discard previous versions of ntb17-110.
Air Bags 2024-09-04 · NTB23-080D · Service Campaign
voluntary safety recall campaign 2004-2012 armada, titan, and 2004-2009 quest; driver air bag cover campaign id #: pc944, pc946, pc947, pc949 applied vehicles: 2004-2012 armada (ta60) 2004-2009 quest (v42) 2004-2012 titan (a60) check service comm or dealer business systems (dbs) national service his
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 103 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-09 · Electrical System“window regulator and window assembly keep failing …”
2025-04-16 · Engine“my vehicle, which i bought used with about 140,000 miles on it had cracked exhaust manifolds, which i replaced. both were cracked and one actually fell to pieces when unbolted. one replacement cracked after about 15,000 miles, but was able to have it braised. now, at about 180,000 miles they a spewing carbon monoxide into the cab again. this is a…”
2024-06-20 · Power Train“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 floorboard and passenger door. the fuel gauge is all over…”
2024-04-01 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2006 nissan titan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23e012000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available for older vehicles. the local dealer was contacted and stated that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amo…”
2022-11-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“truck stalled in the middle of the road due to fuel gauge sending unit failing to send correct info on how much gas was actually in the tank. it shows approx 1/4 tank of gas no matter how much gas it actually contains. recall id: 10v074000…”
2022-05-09 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“noticed electrical burning smell outside the previous day but could not find the source. in the morning found that the front, passenger door had caught fire and smoldered all night long burning to a crisp. not sure the cause. the truck was last driven on friday and sat all weekend until the problem was discovered monday morning. the truck still run…”
2022-04-20 · Electrical System“these units are being sold at various retailers and deceptively marketed. i purchased one with the warning label defaced. the listing stated it was a bstock item due to cosmetic damage otherwise fully functional. it was only after receiving it did i find the truth of the 2 nhtsa recalls in 2019. https://bigjeffaudio.com/products/open-box-ioxus-12v…”
2022-03-29 · Power Train · 153,000 mi“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; however, the failure reoccurred several times while d…”
2021-05-22 · Service Brakes“the part that failed was the delta stroke sensor i was coming home from the store and suddenly i noticed the brake light came on and when i pressed the brakes it made a grinding noise like it was trying to lock the brakes so it was almost impossible to stop …”
2021-04-26 · Vehicle Speed Control · 235,483 mi“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 limp mode and i know it can be a number of things …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.