2005 Nissan Titan Reliability
The 2005 Nissan Titan has 891 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and service brakes. Compared with nearby Titan model years (2004–2007), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Titan's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
891
NHTSA owner complaints
6
Recall campaigns
11
Complaints citing a crash
7
Complaints citing a fire
2005 Nissan Titan complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 model year, filed between 2005 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 469 | 53% |
| Service brakes | 81 | 9% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 68 | 8% |
| Suspension | 65 | 7% |
| Engine & cooling | 62 | 7% |
| Engine | 61 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 57 | 6% |
| Fuel system | 40 | 4% |
2005 Nissan Titan recalls
6 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2005 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V459000 | Nov 30, 2006 | Electrical system | On certain king cab trucks, the wires in the harness were routed through the rear doors and into the body. These wires may break due to over bending of the harness as the door is opened and closed. The harness contains wires for the driver seat belt… |
| 07E046000 | Jul 3, 2007 | Equipment | Certain hopkins aftermarket trailer brake control connection harnesses sold for use on certain models of Nissan vehicles which are listed above. The internal part numbers within hopkins are: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025,… |
| 08V284000 | Jun 27, 2008 | Equipment — appliance / air conditioner | Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 Titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after March 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water… |
| 10V074000 | Mar 3, 2010 | Fuel system — storage / fuel gauge system | 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. |
| 10E019000 | May 20, 2010 | Suspension — front / control arm / lower arm | 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… |
| 10V517000 | Oct 28, 2010 | Engine & cooling | 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… |
How the 2005 compares with nearby Titan years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Titan analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,046 | 7 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2005 (this page) | 891 | 6 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2006 | 430 | 7 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2007 | 139 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2005 Nissan Titan
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 6 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2005 Nissan Titan reliability FAQ
Is the 2005 Nissan Titan reliable?
The 2005 Nissan Titan has 891 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and service brakes. Compared with nearby Titan model years (2004–2007), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Titan's typical year.
What are the most common 2005 Nissan Titan problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Nissan Titan are powertrain / transmission (469), service brakes (81), fuel / propulsion system (68), suspension (65). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2005 Nissan Titan have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2005 Nissan Titan, including 06V459000 (electrical system) and 07E046000 (equipment). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2005 Nissan Titan compare with the 2004 and 2006 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2004 has 1,046 complaints and 7 recalls (avoid); the 2006 has 430 complaints and 7 recalls (avoid). The 2005 has 891 complaints and 6 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2005 Nissan Titan?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2005 Titan, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.