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2011 Nissan Titan problems

The most common problem on the 2011 Nissan Titan is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Titan model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
85/100
Owner complaints
26
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
118
Worst area
Engine
Fuel economy
14-15mpg

The worst 2011 Nissan Titan problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    4
  • Airbags
    3
  • Electrical
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Body
    2

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    4
  • Airbags
    3
  • Electrical
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Body
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls 1

Air bags: frontalReported February 10, 2023 · 404,690 vehicles affected
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 driver’s 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

See all 1 recalls for the 2011 Nissan Titan

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.

See all 118 bulletins for the 2011 Nissan Titan

2011 Nissan Titan fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
5.6L 8‑cylRWD131815
5.6L 8‑cyl4WD121714

What 2011 Nissan Titan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 15, 2025 · Body · 45,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Jun 23, 2024 · Airbags · PA

Air bag light flashing

Filed Dec 22, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · SC

My steering column broke while driving down the road. Almost caused me to wreck

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Fuel system · WI

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)

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Fuel system · MD

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.

Filed Jul 19, 2019 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Sep 16, 2018 · 99,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Mar 9, 2018 · Suspension · 92,000 miles · ME

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.

Filed Oct 6, 2017 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed May 8, 2017 · Engine · 88,600 miles · UT

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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