Is the 2006 Nissan Titan a bad year?
429 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 194, 19× a quiet Titan year.
Consider selling
Half of all transmission complaints about the 2006 Nissan Titan were filed between 33k and 82k miles. You're at 60,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2006 Titan owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 60,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 194 (45%) | 33k–82k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| SuspensionSTANDS OUT | 45 (10%) | 38k–76k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| BrakesSTANDS OUT | 44 (10%) | 25k–83k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 62 (14%) | 73k–120k miles · ahead | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Electrical system | 45 (10%) | 33k–118k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Fuel system | 27 (6%) | 60k–140k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Body structure | 7 (2%) | 33k–78k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Steering | 7 (2%) | 33k–95k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Air bags | 28 (7%) | 67k–135k miles · ahead | — |
| Exhaust | 11 (3%) | 65k–100k miles · ahead | Exhaust leak repair $200–$1,500 · Catalytic converter replacement $500–$4,000 |
| Equipment | 11 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Tires | 11 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 8 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Wheels | 8 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 60,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 429 complaints: 14 mention a crash · 10 mention a fire · 7 report an injury · 2 say the car was towed.
1 complaint was filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Mar 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
2006 Nissan titan rear axle seal leaked and need replacement after 60k mile. I know of 4 other titian owners that had the same problem.
06 Nissan titan 4X4 rear end failure. There was a clicking from the driver side rear on my way home from a vacation, a few miles down the road I stopped at a stoplight.
I was driving down the freeway when I experienced a loud clunking noise from the rear end on my 2006 Nissan titan.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 60,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2006 Nissan Titan: 7
The intelligent power distribution module (Ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
The lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis. Due to an improper welding process some collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications. If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
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. This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture. This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
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, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, and 1290376035. This harness would result in power from the trailer brake controller going to the towing vehicle dash light circuit rather than the trailer brakes.
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. If the wires for the seat belts and speaker wires break and make contact, there is a possibility that the pretensioner may deploy. If this happens when the seat belt is retracted, it will not be possible to use the seat belt.
Certain light trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "Door locks and door retention components." An arc weld is missing on some right side rear door upper latch assemblies. This may result in the right side doors coming partially open increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Nissan: 57
Repair instructions Nissan sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2006 Nissan Titan. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
MIL on with DTC P0448
Engine oil leak at right side block ball plug
Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves…
When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues…
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Engine compartment fire
Neighbouring years
2005 Titan: 890 complaints, consider selling · 2007 Titan: 139 complaints, keep it, but watch the transmission.
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Questions
Is the 2006 Nissan Titan a bad year?
429 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 194, 19× a quiet Titan year. At 60,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all transmission complaints about the 2006 Nissan Titan were filed between 33k and 82k miles. You're at 60,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Titan?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: transmission and drivetrain (194), suspension (45), brakes (44), engine (62), electrical system (45). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 33k–82k miles.
How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Titan have?
7 recall campaigns list this model year: Engine (NHTSA 10V-517), Suspension (NHTSA 10E019000), Fuel system (NHTSA 10V-074), Equipment (NHTSA 08V-284) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.