1st experience of electrical problems with this vehicle system failing was approximately 9 month into my ownership. It would not start the Tech who was sent to assist went through a lot to get the vehicle started, in less than one year multiple issues the 1st batter was finally replaced . As of 2026 May ? 4th new battery replaced in this vehicle, I have still had to be towed or assisted multiple times since then Problems include but are not limited to warning lights displaying while driving indicating crashes and other things, radio / Infotainment Touch screen going black while driving and then coming back on like when the vehicle starts. Cruise control driving system malfunctions, not engaging Vehicle not recognizing key fobs despite me & dealership replacing batteries I have been stranded multiple times traveling with and without my family as vehicle would not start and waiting on help in multiple states. I personally bought AAA & Good Sam’s over the years to supplement the need for assistance in traveling because it happen so randomly and caused great distress to me having disabilities . I have had issues with the gas mile dropping and even have email messages from manufacture that something was wrong with that vehicle system I have had issues with high beam lights not functioning properly leaving me to manually drive & hold on while driving at times because they would not function properly I have taken the vehicle to the dealership so much being told " NOT TO COME BACK UNLESS LIGHTS WERE BEING DISPLAYED " and then when I did and recorded some incidents they would say they could not duplicate ,’ I needed to drive more’ , ‘I just needed to get a new vehicle’ , ‘It was out of warranty or I would have to pay for them to even inspect it’ , only to have to replace another battery or replace some wire sometime thereafter at my expense on occasion Nissan did final inspection 3 December 2025 offered me 12,500 dollars but said they found nothing wrong
Nissan Titan won't start problems
46 of the 3,268 owner complaints about the Nissan Titan describe won't start, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 46
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical repair cost reported
- $900
- typical mileage
- 110,906
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 11Fuel gauge 10Loss of power 8Engine failure 4Check engine light 4Power steering loss 3Knocking 3
Trouble codes mentioned
P0524 1P0335 1
What owners say
Vehicle came to a complete stop while driving and left me stranded 40 miles from home. The vehicle would not start with push button start and following diagnostics from dealership was found to have suffered multiple blown fuses to ECM. The technicians could not determine the cause of the failure.
My vehicle lost power driving down the road while pulling my horse trailer. The engine began to vibrate and knock then shut down completely. I did not make it off the road entirely so the police had to assist with lights to ensure other motorists would avoid collision with me. The engine will not turn over, it makes a single click and is locked up completely.
While operating vehicle within city limits the engine failed and the vehicle was unable to move under its own power. While slowing down, the vehicle's check engine light came on and the vehicle immediately lost power and would not turn over. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic's shop and after reviewing the problem and performing an inspection, it was determined the engine crankshaft seized.
In November of 2022 we heard a knocking noise from the engine and then the low oil warning came on. Vehicle would then not start. When we towed it to the dealership they found noise from the bottom end and low oil pressure code P0524 and verified engine will not start and does make a bad knocking noise during short crank period. Determined the engine came apart internally and had large rod and main bearing material in oil pan loose metal ran through engine and engine will need to be replaced. We had all necessary warranty work done at the certified dealership and all oil changes were done as recommended, all documentation sent to dealership. Nissan would not cover the damage, we were 12,370 miles over warranty and still owed $24,000 on the vehicle. On April 4/17/2023 we paid $17,977 for a new engine on the truck. Upon our research this is a "known" issue with this engine and the crank shaft failing.
I stopped to get diesel and pulled onto the interstate. Within 2 miles of being on the interstate, the engine felt as though it downshifted, lost power, and stalled in a construction one lane zone with no way to get out of traffic. The engine would no longer turn over and the truck would not start. This was a danger, not only to me, but to other drivers on the interstate. Had taken 90 miles away to a certified diesel nissan dealership who said all of the fluids were good and the motor was locked solid. It was not covered by warranty ans was estimated to cost $32,000.00 to replace motor.
Driving down the highway and the truck shut off. Pulled over and the engine will not crank. Suspect the engine is locked as the starter tries to turn over the engine but just starts to smoke due to engine not moving
Truck would not start it is a 2018 nissian titan xd with 41000 miles on it and had to have towed to a nissian dealer and they diagnosed it as the lifter fuel pump bad called nissian corp help number and they would not cover it since factory warranty ran out 3 months ago so had to pay $2300 out of pocket to replace and as I have read this is a know issue with these lifter pumps in these nissian titan trucks
Was driving down the highway at approximately 65mph headed home. All the sudden truck started making a horrible noise from engine compartment followed by severe vibrations. Fought vehicle to shoulder thru rush hour traffic. Once vehicle came to complete stop engine shut down and will not start. Motor seized up completely. Had vehicle towed to diesel shop. Mechanic said there is catastrophic internal engine failure.
Always kept on maintenance and used good quality fuel for life of this Titan. Was driving and started to get a misfire and shutter. The truck eventually shut off and would not crank over. Had towed to a shop and found metal shavings in oil pan. Engine required rotating assembly replaced and block machining. Shop confirmed that this has happened to multiple of this model Titan with this engine.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V517000 · Recall details
Questions about the Nissan Titan won't start
Which Nissan Titan years have won't start problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (11 complaints), 2006 (9 complaints) and 2004 (8 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix won't start on the Nissan Titan?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $900 (median of 8 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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