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2011 Nissan Titan SL Crew Cab 4WD

The 2011 Nissan Titan SL Crew Cab 4WD is a 317-hp 5.6-liter V8 pickup truck with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $39,620 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.

It makes 317 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 385 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).

The Titan measures 224.6 inches long on a 138.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,073 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$39,620 ($57,254 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.6L DOHC V8 (VK56DE, all-aluminum block, cast-iron liners, 'Endurance V8')
Displacement5.6 L
Horsepower317 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque385 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed automatic with Tow/Haul mode
Fuel Economy
City12 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined14 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity28 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionAll-steel double wishbone independent
Rear SuspensionOverslung leaf spring (dual rate), frame-mounted shackles
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented disc, 13.8 in rotor
Rear Brake DiscDisc, 12.6 in rotor
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front20 in alloy
Wheels Rear20 in alloy
Tires FrontP275/60R20
Tires RearP275/60R20
Dimensions & Weight
Length224.6 in
Width79.5 in
Height74.7 in
Wheelbase138.9 in
Ground Clearance10.4 in
Cargo Volume126 ft³
Curb Weight5,073 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front41 in
Headroom Rear40.4 in
Legroom Front41.8 in
Legroom Rear40.4 in
Shoulder Room Front65.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear64.6 in
Hip Room Front61.3 in
Hip Room Rear60.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (21.2 % risk)
Tested variant: 2011 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD
Other tested variants (3)
  • 2011 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD: overall not rated
  • 2011 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD: overall not rated
  • 2011 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD: overall not rated

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan TITAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.

Consequence: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

NHTSA campaign 23V067000

26 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan TITAN

Owner Complaints

26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan TITAN (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Unknown Or Other4
Air Bags3
Electrical System3
Engine3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Power Train2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 15, 2025 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle when the vehicle drove over into an…”
Jun 23, 2024 · Air Bags
“Air bag light flashing”
Dec 22, 2021 · Steering, Electrical System
“My steering column broke while driving down the road. Almost caused me to wreck”
Sep 22, 2020 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“IN 2017 AT 60,062 MILES THE TAIL PIPE CORRODED FELL OFF. A REPAIR WAS MADE AT THE EAU CLAIRE NISSAN DEALERSHIP WERE THE CUT AND CLAMPED IT BACK TOGETHER. AGAIN AS I WRITE THIS THE TAIL PIPE HAS…”
Nov 12, 2019 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“EVERY TIME I PUT GAS ON THE VEHICLE IN OVERFLOWS. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME AS SOON AS I BEGIN TO PUMP GAS, EVEN WHEN CAR IS EMPTY.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 NISSAN TITAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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