The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle when the vehicle drove over into an object on the roadway. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear subframe needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
The worst 2011 Nissan Titan problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Body2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine4
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Body2
- Seat belts2
- Suspension2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
- Risk
- A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Recall number 23V067000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Nissan Titan 118
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- Vibration at 40 – 50 mph
- VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER...
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
2011 Nissan Titan fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 |
| 5.6L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 |
What 2011 Nissan Titan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Air bag light flashing
My steering column broke while driving down the road. Almost caused me to wreck
In 2017 at 60,062 miles the tail pipe corroded fell off. A repair was made at the eau claire nissan dealership were the cut and clamped it back together. Again as I write this the tail pipe has corroded and fell off. I have spoke with the dealership in eau claire as well as nissan north america. Case # 41900823. Sounds like they are filing a dealership complaint but real issue falls on nissan for building an inferior vehicle. A safety threat is posed when the rusted exhaust components fall off and become road hazards. Additionally, if the broken tailpipe doesn't clear the vehicle it could get caught causing damage to other vital components like brake lines and/tires if it happens when driving down the road and could cause an accident. I think the early failure of the tailpipe needs to be addressed because not only does it pose a safety threat, I have read this is an issue and nisan should not be passing the complaints to its dealership when this is a design and/or quality of materials used issue. Thanks, [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Every time I put gas on the vehicle in overflows. This happens every time as soon as I begin to pump gas, even when car is empty.
The first issue is the A/C system. When the system is being run on the maximum setting there is a audible ticking sound. This sound has been attributed to a part inside the AC unit that's made of plastic that goes bad really quick. The result of this is no AC or no heat and a very expensive cost to repair. The entire dash has to be removed to accomplish the repair. The second issue is the (bcm) body control module. This module controls all the accessory electronics inside and outside the vehicle (TPMS, door locks, horns, lights, turn signals, windows, trailer hitch etc.) nissan knows this is an issue because of the hundreds of post online about various models of their vehicles with bcm issues. However they have not fixed the problem. There are hundreds many thousands of vehicles that don't have working electronics because nissan hasn't done a recall and the parts of too expensive for the customers to fix. My vehicle is a 2011 with 58000 miles and none of the door locks work when trying to use the key fob. The TPMS comes and goes whenever it wants to. I've had the system reprogrammed and the issues still remain.
The truck will not shift from park. You have to stick something down into the column to unlock it. Breaks and everything else work fine it's something in the steering column that is faulty and will cost close to 1000 to replace.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan titan. While attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the contact heard a thumping sound. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the driver's side was leaning low, and the strut and spring assembly bracket detached from the frame and was pushed into the wheel well. The vehicle was driven to the dealer (lee nissan in auburn, maine) and has remained there since february 23, 2018 awaiting a decision from the manufacturer. The cause of the failure was unknown and the vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
Windows won't stay up when the car is shut all the windows go down very hard to keep them up when the car is been sitting for a while the windows go down hard to keep the car locked up when the windows won't stay up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan titan. While driving various speeds on various days, a loud vibrating noise could be heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold was cracked on both sides. The contact stated that the manifold and catalytic converter needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,600.
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Questions about the 2011 Nissan Titan
Is the 2011 Nissan Titan reliable?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Titan, fewer than a typical Titan model year.
What is the 2011 Nissan Titan year score?
The 2011 Nissan Titan scores 85 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Titan: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Nissan Titan?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is airbags (3).
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Titan have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What year does the Nissan Titan have bad engine?
The Nissan Titan model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (132 complaints), 2005 (120 complaints) and 2017 (102 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2011 Nissan Titan get?
Official estimates for the 2011 Nissan Titan range from 14 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.6L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 18 highway.
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