2010 Nissan Titan: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 45 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes (14% of complaints); the 2012 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2023
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that after reversing out of a parking space, while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop by engaging the parking brake and shifting the vehicle into park. After a visual inspection, the contact observed a hole in the driver's side brake line. The traction control and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2023
“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags), however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2023
“When driving and pressing on brake pedal the brakes do not engage. If you let go of the pedal and reapply it will start breaking. But they don't work frequently.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2021
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“Out of no where my air bag light came on. I took it to a shop and they checked it with a machine. They said it was the clock spring and that part is on back order and has been for months.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan titan. While driving approximately 15-30 mph, the rear differential seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where the contact performed a self diagnostic test on the vehicle. The contact stated that the main pinion gear failed, which sent metallic components and gear oil onto the roadway. The vehicle was repaired. Future nissan of folsom (located at 12610 auto mall cir, folsom, ca 95630, (877) 635-4447) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,500.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan titan. The contact stated that a pin and a spider gear fractured in the rear of the vehicle. Also, the rear brakes did not work and the vehicle did not accelerate. The vehicle was purchased at open road motorsports (1175 village way, monroe, wa 98272, (360) 489-6556) two months ago. The dealer was contacted and stated that they could not assist. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and they could not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan titan. While driving, exhaust fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the exhaust manifold detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2018
“Takta recall I have recently had many malfunctions with my truck. Shift interlock, ipdm, brakes are locked. Transmission wont shift, no brake lights, stereo does not work, ac system not working properly, back doors don't want to open, air bag light flashes backed truck in drive way. Got out for a few minutes. Got back in to move it and it would not go in gear. Then I noticed all of these other problems”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Jul 2018
“Whether stationary or moving, the ac blower, defrost, etc won't work as it always runs cold and does not blow any hot air to defrost windows. This is especially problematic when car is foggin up on the inside and the defrost won't blow any hot air. Cabin of truck is especially cold now as it won't blow any hot air. There is a clicking sound when tying to turn the ac/heater control knob, like the blower door is stuck or the motor can't turn the door to let the hot air in.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan titan. The contact stated that the clock spring was faulty and could prevent the air bag from deploying. As a result, the steering wheel had to be held at a certain angle in order for the horn to work properly. The air bag warning indicator illuminated after the failure. Benton nissan of hoover (1640 montgomery hwy, hoover, al 35216) was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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 CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Remedy: 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.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2010 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2010 Nissan Titan reliable?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Nissan Titan. The most complained-about area is service brakes (14% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2010 Nissan Titan problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 55,000 miles or less.
Does the 2010 Nissan Titan have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.