2010 Nissan Titan Reliability
The 2010 Nissan Titan has 46 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and air bags. Compared with other Titan model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Titan's typical year, while the 2008 drew 133 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
46
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
3
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2010 Nissan Titan complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 model year, filed between 2010 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 13 | 28% |
| Air bags | 7 | 15% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 5 | 11% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 11% |
| Engine & cooling | 4 | 9% |
| Steering | 3 | 7% |
| Engine | 3 | 7% |
| Suspension | 3 | 7% |
2010 Nissan Titan recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2010 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V072000 | Mar 2, 2010 | Service brakes — pedals and linkages | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 Nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly.… |
| 10V208000 | May 14, 2010 | Suspension — front / control arm / lower arm | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 Titan, armada, qx56, frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009 through March 3, 2010. The lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment… |
| 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… |
| 23V067000 | Feb 10, 2023 | Air bags — frontal | 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. |
How the 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 133 | 6 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2009 | 47 | 4 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2010 (this page) | 46 | 4 | Service brakes | Solid |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 | Unknown or other | Better year |
| 2012 | 22 | 2 | Air bags | Better year |
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 2010 Nissan Titan
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- 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.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 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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2010 Nissan Titan reliability FAQ
Is the 2010 Nissan Titan reliable?
The 2010 Nissan Titan has 46 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and air bags. Compared with other Titan model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Titan's typical year, while the 2008 drew 133 complaints.
What are the most common 2010 Nissan Titan problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Titan are service brakes (13), air bags (7), powertrain / transmission (5), electrical system (5). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2010 Nissan Titan have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2010 Nissan Titan, including 10V072000 (service brakes — pedals and linkages) and 10V208000 (suspension — front / control arm / lower arm). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2010 Nissan Titan compare with the 2009 and 2011 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2009 has 47 complaints and 4 recalls (solid); the 2011 has 26 complaints and 1 recall (better year). The 2010 has 46 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2010 Nissan Titan?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2010 Titan, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.