2005 Nissan Titan vs 2005 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Nissan Titan | 2005 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 891 | 374 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 106 | 221 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,900 mi | 83,840 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Titan | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 469 | 35 |
| Suspension | 65 | 74 |
| Structure | 18 | 90 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 83 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 68 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 62 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 60 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 64 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 43 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 39 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 20 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 109 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 8 |
2005 Nissan Titan
2005 Toyota Tundra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.