2006 Nissan Titan Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Nissan Titan.

20052007
Complaints
545
per 10K Sold
75.5
US Sales
72,192
Crashes
18
Fires
15
Injuries
12
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2006 Nissan Titan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1105 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:80,848 mi
Crash-related:1
#250 complaints

Driveline

Avg mileage:65,251 mi
#340 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:83,006 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:6
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Nissan Titan.

Transmission / Drivetrain
105
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,848
Driveline
50
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,251
Electrical Faults
40
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
6
Avg Miles
83,006
Engine Problems
39
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
106,131
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
119,679
Engine & Cooling
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,790
Hydraulic Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
49,355
Suspension:Rear
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,638
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,497
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,679
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
90,056
Suspension Failures
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
72,541
Gasoline Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
74,416
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
127,215
Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,491
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
43,805
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,143
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
107,452
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
139,164
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
50,425
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,220
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Axle Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 Nissan Titan

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,087,480 vehicles.

10V517000Engine & Cooling
~747,480 affected

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.

10V074000Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
~340,000 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.

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2006 Nissan Titan — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Nissan Titan reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2006 Nissan Titan has 545 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 105 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Nissan Titan?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (105 complaints, avg 80,848 mi); Driveline (50 complaints, avg 65,251 mi); Electrical Faults (40 complaints, avg 83,006 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Nissan Titan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,946 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Nissan Titan include 18 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,087,480 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Nissan Titan?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Titan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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