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201020131st generation
One of the most reliable · most complaints: seat belts
Fewest complaints of its generation (1st generation).
9 owner complaints, first 3 years 14–15 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 9 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 23V067000 (airbags) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the seat belts latch and retract?
- Any fuel smell, stalling or hard starts? On a hybrid or EV, any reduced-power warning or battery work?
- Any clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Nissan sent dealers 117 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “2004-2015 TITAN; SQUEAK OR TICK NOISE FROM LEAF SPRINGS IF YOU CONFIRM: A squeak or tick noise”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Nissan's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 9 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 7K to 28K miles (13K to 45K km) on the car (9 of all 9 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 11.8M views · 2004–2015 Nissan Titan
Most-watched topics
- Infotainment, battery & electrical831K views
Nissan Titan Starter Replacement: 2003-2015How to Automotive · 283K views · 8 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door551K views
Oct 2, 2015 2010 Nissan titan heater problemchris · 167K views · 9 videos - Steering & suspension343K views
How to Replace Front Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly 2004-2015 Nissan TitanTRQ · 101K views · 7 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors338K views
How to Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor 2004-2015 Nissan TitanTRQ · 167K views · 3 videos
Show 4 more
- Driveshaft, axles & 4x4231K views
Nissan Titan Rear Differential Fluild Service 2004+ (Tips and Tricks)Aaron Hines · 112K views · 4 videos - Spark plugs & ignition coils197K views
How to Replace Spark Plugs on a 2004/2005 Nissan TitanHow to Automotive · 119K views · 3 videos - Fuel pump, filter & tank194K views
How to Replace Fuel Pump 2004-2015 Nissan TitanTRQ · 99K views · 3 videos - Cooling system181K views
How to Replace Radiator 2004-2015 Nissan TitanTRQ · 97K views · 3 videos
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems Nissan Titan Truck 1st Generation 2004-20151A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 579K views
2004-2015 Nissan Titan Buyer's Guide (A60 Common Problems, Specs and Info)Useful Vids · 201K views
👉 BE CAREFUL BEFORE BUYING a Nissan TITAN 2004 to 2015 (COMMON PROBLEMS)Fer Garage · 192K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2011 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 117 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2004-2015 TITAN; SQUEAK OR TICK NOISE FROM LEAF SPRINGS IF YOU CONFIRM: A squeak or tick noise
- SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Airbags · recall issued 2023
The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $4,000–$4,300 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 5.6L 8-cyl.
Every Nissan Titan year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 1 older years (2004–2004, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 14 Nissan Titan years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2011 Nissan Titan reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew about a third as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 33; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2011 Nissan Titan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seat belts (22%), fuel system, gasoline (11%) and suspension (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Titan have?
1 safety recall (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Nissan Titan get?
14 to 15 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2011 Nissan Titan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2011 Nissan Titan cost in fuel a year?
About $4,000 to $4,300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Nissan Titan have?
5.6L 8-cyl.
Is there a better Nissan Titan year than the 2011?
Not nearby: the 2011 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Nissan Titan years within 3 model years of it.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works