Steering complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% | 18,000 miles |
| 2022 | 3 | 23% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% | 46,000 miles |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% | 18,000 miles |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% | 50,000 miles |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% | 75,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% | 100,000 miles |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% | 33,000 miles |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% | 65,000 miles |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% | 34,000 miles |
| 2005 | 14 | 2% | 70,000 miles |
| 2004 | 12 | 1% | 61,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I am trying to get an appointment at the Nissan Service in Clarksville, MD about the safety concern. They haven't returned to me after I left numerous messages via text and their office answer machines. My truck acts very oddly at around 40 mph which is very hazard and I did send the video link but they rather not view it until I get an appointment. I did reach the Nissan Consumer Affairs that I have waited long enough but they told me to continue to contact the service and they are aware of it due to the log. I did send the video to both of them but they couldn't view it at their work computer. The truck drifted on the ramp around 40 mph as I captured it. See the video below, at :20, I kept on the gas for around mph, the RPM and MPH dropped and the slippery warning light and the brake system was triggered. I felt like my truck was pulled back when that happened. …
There was no bolt that holds the undercover after the steering system was replaced. I contacted Victoria Debnam and she told me the service would take care of it. I returned with my Titan and that took a few minutes. I went home and checked the bolt. The new bolt looked different from the OEM bolt. I contacted her and complained but she didn't respond back. Then I contacted the Nissan Affair and they told me to show up. So I showed up and went to see Robert Paolucci about the bolt issue. They put up an OEM bolt as other factory bolt. After a few days later, I went under and inspected the new bolt. The bolt is no longer tightened. I contacted Robert and Jonathan Flores via email and call but they haven't responded back. The previous bolt had already damaged the threaded hole of the frame. I did contact the Nissan Affair about the issue and they haven't responded back. …
Traveling home from working nightshift. I fueled up my truck with diesel and started my commute home which is 85 miles to my residence from work. 60 miles into my commute without warning and no alerts my truck suddenly lost power to everything... engine, steering, acceleration, and electrical. Final able to pull off the road with difficulty steering. Came to a stop and everything shuts off. All the warning lights lit up but no exact detail to what caused it. Had it towed to service shop after failure to start and the sound it made trying to start wasn't normal. Technicians ran my codes and found nothing that could diagnose the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. While driving 25-35 MPH the steering wheel vibrated and there was an abnormal metal on metal sound detected. The vehicle was towed to formula Nissan 1504 us-302, barre, vt 0564[phone] where it was diagnosed that the tie rod, steering rack, gear linkage, and sway arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. On another occasion, while driving 25 MPH making a left turn the steering wheel shuddered and drove into a snowbank. Without warning there was an abnormal popping noise detected. The vehicle was towed to formula Nissan 1504 us-302, barre, vt 0564[phone] but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who sent an investigator who stated the failure was due to an outside source. The failure mileage was 46,000.
The vehicle is available for inspection immediately by all parties. While driving down the highway, the truck started a vibration, without any warning indicators. The vehicle was taken to the next travel center truck shop. The writer acknowledged the vibration like a misfire, but no codes were present. He recommended another shop or dealer. A detour was made to the nearest Nissan dealership. On the way, the truck stumbled with a violent vibration and shut down on the road without warning lights. There was a complete loss of power from the engine on the highway, giving way to the risk of being hit by other motorists and blocking traffic. Since the engine shut down, there was also a loss of power steering, giving high risk to the possibility of an accident. The truck was unable to restart. …
Original Problem: 2017 Nissan Tital Truck - Miles: 82706 Issue 1) Purchased the vehicle and owner of the Nissan dealership stated it had a "bumper-to-bumper" 100,000 miles warranty on this model truck. He never mentioned the warranty expired after 5 years in December 2022. Issue 2) Power Steering pump started making a "growling" noise Went to the local Nissan dealership and they determined a seal in the pump needed to be replaced. Found out that the seal has been back ordered from Nissan Japan due to the "high demand and part failure". Local dealership wanted to replace the entire rack & pinion system at a cost of several thousands of dollars. Contacted the Nissan Corporation to help with the warranty issue and replace only the defective seal. Local dealership will not call me now that I took the issues to Nissan Corporation. …
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the wheels became squeaky, the vehicle made a knocking sound, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. An unknown warning light was temporarily illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and discovered that the rack and pinion had detached from the mounting bracket and fallen onto the skid plate. An independent mechanic was contacted by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the clock spring was faulty and could prevent the air bag from deploying. As a result, the steering wheel had to be held at a certain angle in order for the horn to work properly. The air bag warning indicator illuminated after the failure. Benton Nissan of hoover (1640 montgomery hwy, hoover, al 35216) was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Titan years have steering problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2005 (14), 2004 (12), 2006 (7), 2017 (7) and 2007 (5) model years. Steering complaints make up 2% of all complaints for the 2005.
Is there a recall for Nissan Titan steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for any Nissan Titan model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Nissan Titan steering problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 58,000 miles; 49% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rack and pinion (3 mentions), followed by the hydraulic power assist system (1).
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.