IllustrationAir bag light flashing
2011 Nissan Titan
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Titan do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 46.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
70–25K
625–50K
350–75K
575–100K
0100–150K
1150K+
22 reports with mileage · 4 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
Air Bags complaints
3 reportsVEHICLE SIDE OR CURTAIN AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A VIOLENT T-BONE COLLISION IN WHICH ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK AT MODERATE SPEED. HAD ANY PASSENGERS BEEN SEATED IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, SERIOUS INJURIES OR WORSE WOULD HAVE RESULTED FROM THE AIRBAG FAILURES.
SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE GOING OVER A BUMP/HITTING A POTHOLE DURING A TURN-NO WHEELS LEFT THE GROUND AND PASSENGER KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS BY DEPLOYMENT. SEE THIS PROBLEM MENTIONED IN FORUMS YET NO RECALL AND DEALERS UNABLE TO ASSESS PROBLEM WITHOUT SPECIALIST TO CHECK COMPUTER DATA. PERHAPS SENSORS TOO SENSITIVE TO BUMPY TURNS…
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SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE GOING OVER A BUMP/HITTING A POTHOLE DURING A TURN-NO WHEELS LEFT THE GROUND AND PASSENGER KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS BY DEPLOYMENT. SEE THIS PROBLEM MENTIONED IN FORUMS YET NO RECALL AND DEALERS UNABLE TO ASSESS PROBLEM WITHOUT SPECIALIST TO CHECK COMPUTER DATA. PERHAPS SENSORS TOO SENSITIVE TO BUMPY TURNS/MAYBE DEFECTIVE-DON'T KNOW. *TR
Official recalls
123V067000 · Air Bags:frontal
Feb 10, 2023
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.