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Nissan TitanModel year report

2010 Nissan Titan Problems

Compared with other Nissan Titan years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

21/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
46filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
55,000miles, 37 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 5.6L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Nissan Titan (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 2010 Nissan Titan. The part named most often is brakes, with 13 complaints (28% of the total), followed by air bags (7) and electrical system (5). 37 of the complaints include a mileage, and 49% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 109 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Nissan Titan model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 21 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (2), Tires (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Electronic stability control (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seat belts (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11111220, filed 2018-07, 45,000 miles

Air bags: “I recently had air bag light start flashing. I took in to Nissan dealer to get checked and they said the spiral cable was bad, this is also known as clock spring. Nissan reset and said bring back if occurs again. It did and I took to another shop for second opinion and same result. I agreed to get part to fix the truck. After being told part was on back order no eta on delivery of parts from Nissan. After 4 weeks I checked and found out the same dealer has 6 other spiral cables on back order. …”

NHTSA complaint #10917932, filed 2016-10, 85,000 miles

Electrical system: “Clicking noise coming from dash when switching from defrost to vent, then again after vehicle has shut off (last 10-20 seconds worth of ticking noise ), has done this since I had purchased it. Now there is no heat when heater is turned on, blows cold air. In reading forums, I am not the only one. This needs to be recalled. I saw the voluntary service campaign, but in talking with my Nissan dealer, they say this only goes until 72k. Kind of convenient when im at 73k.”

NHTSA complaint #10725526, filed 2015-06, 73,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Own a 2010 Nissan Titan purchased may 2010 from priority Nissan in colonial heights, va. The truck as begun to produce a vibration in the front steering traveling through the floor board and under the seats to the center of the vehicle. The vibration is stronger at speeds between 25-40 MPH and when braking vibration intensifies. Took to the dealer on 2 dec 2010 and was told that they had to order some parts to place some metal shims between the rear leaf springs and the rear axle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10370572, filed 2010-12, 8,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

49% of the 37 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,500 and 84,149 miles.

27%0–1011%10–2511%25–5022%50–7516%75–1008%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (37 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 55,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Nissan Titan. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Titan Crew Cab · sedan RWD/4WDnot rated5 / 4——3 · 21.2% risk
Titan King Cab · coupe RWD/4WDnot rated5 / 4——3 · 21.2% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Nissan Titan version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Titan 2WD5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic131815$4,450
Titan 4WD5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic121714$4,800
Titan 2WD FFV5.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic131815$4,450
Titan 4WD FFV5.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic121714$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 Nissan Titan → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 109 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 109 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Titan

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20241513,5002417—Too new
20231744,0002418—Too new
2022146,8504418—Not enough data
2021589,950541886 · MoreFalling
2020238,5005418—Stable
20194914,400441844 · TypicalStable
20189015,000441855 · TypicalRising
201718718,450341888 · MoreRising
20151234,0001—15—Not enough data
20141019,2702—15—Not enough data
20131139,3263—15—Not enough data
20122264,0002—15—Rising
20112642,3261—150 · FewerStable
20104655,0003—1521 · FewerStable
20094756,1473—1533 · FewerRising
200813361,0005—1469 · MoreFalling
200713964,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200643063,0005—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200589166,0004—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20041,04660,0005—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Nissan Titan model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Nissan Titan have?

NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 2010 Nissan Titan as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Nissan Titan is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 13 complaints (28% of the total), followed by air bags with 7.

Has the 2010 Nissan Titan been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Nissan Titan get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Nissan Titan (Titan 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Nissan Titan reported?

Among the 37 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,500 and 84,149 miles; 49% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.