Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Nissan Titan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was jerking and lost proper braking functionality. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the braking system was reset. Additionally, the fuel gauge was inoperable causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the instrument panel fuel gauge indicated that there was fuel in the vehicle but there was no fuel detected in the tank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
My truck just stopped in the middle of the road while driving. I could not move the steering wheel and the engine would not turn over. The gas hand was registering a quarter of a tank of fuel so I did not think that I had run out of gas. After being towed to the shop the mechanic checked the vehicle and said that it was just out of gas but the gas gauge was still registering 1/4 of a tank of gas. Gas was put in the truck and it started right up. The mechanic informed me of a recall on the 2005 nissan titans that matched what was happening to my truck. When I informed nissan they told me there is a recall but that my vin number is not included in the recall. …
My 2005 Nissan tornadoes in the middle of the oklahoma turnpike and interstate I-44 causing one of the lanes to be temporarily closed. After warrington a tow truck and being towed to the nearest Nissan dealership, I was informed that the only issue was the fuel gauge was not registering the correct level of gas in the vehicle. Although the gauge read 3\8 of a tank remaining, there was no fuel in the truck. The Nissan mechanics said this was a recall on this year Titan, but once he checked the VIN, my vehicle was not listed as part of the recall. This is an extreme safety issue as the vehicle can die at any time in any conditions causing lane closures or wrecks due to the sudden fuel issue with no warning. If Nissan has recalled for this exact issue on the 2005 Titan, and this issue is affecting a 2005 Titan, I believe without doubt they have mistakenly omitted certain VIN numbers. …
While driving on a busy city street, my 2005 Nissan Titan shut off unexpectedly, causing me to be stalled in the lane of travel. The vehicle would not restart and I was forced to push it out of the lane of travel into a nearby business parking lot. The engine would turn over but would not start. The fuel gauge read just over 1/4 tank and no trouble lights were illuminated and all gauges were within normal range. I wanted to try the most simple thing first so I had my son bring a fuel can to me to see if the tank was empty. This ended up being the case and the vehicle restarted and I stopped at the first fuel station and filled the tank up. The gauge went to full after refueling. I reset my trip odometer after refueling to watch the mileage in case the gauge malfunctioned again and it did. The gauge will not move below 1/4 tank. …
I was driving on a city street and stopped for a red traffic signal to make a right turn onto a highway. Without any warning the engine suddenly stopped running. I was unable to restart the engine. I was blocking the lane of traffic to enter the highway. I had to have the vehicle towed as it would not start and it was a traffic hazard/blocking traffic. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop. The mechanic discovered the vehicle's gas tank was completely empty, despite the fuel gauge showing the gas tank just over 1/4 tank full. The mechanic found a recall notice, NHTSA recall bulletin #10V074000 for my vehicle, 2005 Nissan Titan, describing the exact defect that my vehicle experienced; "the fuel gauge May inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about 1/4 tank, when the fuel tank is empty." I took my vehicle to a Nissan dealer and they told me that my …
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the seat belts and air bags failed to operate properly. When the contact fastened the driver's seat belt to the harness, the message "seat belt, air bags" immediately flashed on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel tank failed on more than one occasion. Upon filling the fuel tank halfway, fuel spilled onto the ground. It took the contact approximately five minutes or more to fill the fuel tank halfway. Courtesy Nissan of tampa (3800 west hillsborough avenue, tampa, florida 33614, [phone]) diagnosed that the wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that a recall letter was received for the fuel tank; however, a VIN search showed that there were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. …
While driving on a highway at approximately 55 MPH, my engine stalled. I lost all engine power to my truck, with no error codes, no check engine light. I had to place my truck in neutral while at speed in traffic in the left lane and coast to a safe location on the right shoulder. During this time, I had no power steering or power brakes. After I safely stopped on the shoulder, I tried to restart my engine. My engine would not start. Approximately one month prior to this incident, my truck had intermittently stalled while stopped, with an error code that pointed to an ineffective catalytic converter. I had my mass air flow sensor replaced, my ECM relay replaced, and my catalytic converter replaced, at a cost of ~ $5000 total. I am now told the intelligent power distribution module is likely the culprit for all of these problems, which will cost me another $700 to replace. …
After driving for 250-300 miles with stops for fuel and food the engine loses power and quits. After getting off the road and turning off the ignition for several minutes the engine will restart and run for 10 t0 20 minutes until it quits again. This happens on interstate highways at speed of 70+/- MPH. This has been happening for 6 or 8 months. The truck has been to several shops and several parts have been replaced according to the ECM service engine codes. Nothing has solved the problem. Took the truck to Nissan dealer for help. They could not find the problem and said they had no record of any such problem and could not do anything unless they drove the truck and had the problem happen while they were driving. I do not know what is causing the engine to quit at highway speeds and at this point neither does Nissan. …
Their is a current recall on the fuel system for the gauge reading incorrectly and could cause an accident. My truck is having that issue, but my VIN shows not to be under that recall. I am also having engine problems that I also believe to be due to a failing fuel pump or possibly one of the other many problems with engine performance on this model Titan. I don't understand why the recall for the fuel gauge problem is not covering my vehicle , I have had many problems with my Nissan Titan since I bought it brand new and absolutely no help from Nissan to fix faulty parts, including the valve cover that if clogged will allow engine oil down into the valves and cylinder and cause smoking problem, and eventually ruin the engine cylinder. My Titan will not take fuel and starts staling out at 2000 RPM causing me to almost be in several accidents already. …
Related recalls
Fuel system, other › 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 22, 2010.
Fuel System complaints in other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2005 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA has 104 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2005 Nissan Titan, 12% of the model year's 891 complaints. The component named most often is storage › fuel gauge system (14 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Nissan Titan fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 10V-074 (fuel gauge system, Mar 3, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2005 Nissan Titan fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 110,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.