VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC944, PC946, PC947, PC949 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004-2012 Armada (TA60) 2004-2009 Quest (V42) 2004-2012 Titan (A60) Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign on certain specific model year 2004-2012 Armada, 2004-2012 Titan, and 2004-2009 Quest vehicles, to inspect and if necessary, replace the driver Air Bag Cover. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identific
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Nissan Titan airbags problems
severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
5crashes
7injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 19 airbags complaints filed for the 2006 Nissan Titan, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 9 model years of Nissan Titan we track for airbags problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 19.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE January 5, 2018 The announcement from October 6, 2017 has been revised: - Dealers may now use revised TSB NTB17-070 to resume repair of 2004-2006 model year vehicles. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT This bulletin has been amended. The reprogramming procedure has been revised. No other changes have been made. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign Temporary suspension of this campaign on all affected 2004-2006 model year vehicles. Nissan is aware of reprogramming concerns on 2004-2006 models subject to P7318 Air Bag Control Unit Reprogramming and is working diligently with the supplier to provide a solution. In the interim, Nissan recommends dealers suspend reprogramming activity on all 2004-2006 models until a software remedy is available. These models will continue to be identified in Service Comm and DBS National Service History with an open P7318 campaign. Nissan will provide an update as soon as revised software is available. Please discard previous versions of this bullet
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is committed to customer satisfaction. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) in 2004-2014 Titan, 2005-2014 Frontier, and 2005-2014 Xterra vehicles. The current ACU rollover-sensing calibration logic could allow for unintended curtain air bag deployment in rare instances occurring under certain unique driving scenarios, usually involving unpaved roads or off-road where one side of the vehicle is higher than the other. The ACU reprogramming will improve rollover-sensing calibration to address certain unique driving scenarios, and help prevent unin
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2006 Nissan Titan airbag system shows two opposing failure patterns. Some owners report unintended deployments from minor road hazards—hitting a rut, driving on dirt roads, or striking potholes—with minimal or no vehicle damage. One deployment at 20 mph on a wet country road resulted in $5,000 in airbag and seat belt replacement that Nissan refused to cover, citing proper operation. These unintended deployments have caused secondary accidents including swerves into ditches.
Conversely, other owners experienced complete non-deployment during actual collisions at 25–55 mph, including rollovers and tree impacts, resulting in injuries and totaled vehicles.
The airbag wiring harness is a known problem. Broken harnesses trigger persistent or flashing airbag warning lights and disable steering wheel controls like the horn and cruise. One technician indicated 7 out of 10 Titans have computer issues with loose sensors underneath the vehicle.
Recall campaigns #06V459000 and #23E012000 attempt to address these problems, but multiple owners report the recalls cannot be completed—reprogramming fails after several attempts, and Nissan suspended at least one recall pending development of a working solution. Vehicles remain unfixed and undriveable pending parts availability or program solutions.
Same Nissan Titan airbags reports on nearby years: 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended airbag deployment on minor impacts
Airbags deployed in response to minor road hazards (ruts, dirt roads, potholes) with no significant vehicle damage, causing secondary accidents and unnecessary component replacement.
When: Various, low-speed events (20 mph on country road, dirt road driving)
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags deploy from hitting a rut or road debris with minimal or no vehicle damage; Vehicle tilts slightly then rights itself but airbags still fire; Swerving into ditch or rollover caused by airbag deployment; No exterior damage to vehicle despite deployment
Codes mentioned: Rollover sensor error code generated
Repairs/costs cited: Airbag and seat belt replacement costs $5,000+; dealership refused warranty coverage citing proper deployment.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan stated airbags deployed properly and would not cover replacement costs. One technician reported 7 out of 10 Titans have computer issues; sensor under vehicle prone to coming loose.
Airbag system wiring harness failure and dashboard warning light
Broken wiring harness in airbag system causes airbag warning light to flash intermittently or constantly, rendering steering wheel controls inoperative and putting safety deployment in question.
When: Various mileages (95,603 miles reported in one case)
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light flashing or constantly illuminated; Steering wheel controls (horn, cruise control, radio volume, mode select) non-functional; Intermittent illumination of airbag warning indicator
Codes mentioned: Recall campaign #06V459000 referenced but not applied to all affected VINs
Repairs/costs cited: Wiring harness requires replacement; passenger side seat belt retentioner replacement also reported needed. Dealership sometimes refuses to repair out-of-warranty vehicles.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall campaign #06V459000 exists for wiring harness issue but Nissan claims some VINs not covered despite having identical symptoms. Recall #23E012000 for airbags issued but parts distribution delayed for older vehicles.
Airbag non-deployment in actual collisions
Airbags failed to deploy during frontal collisions, rollovers, and crash events ranging from 25 mph to 55 mph impacts, resulting in injuries and vehicle destruction.
When: At various mileages: 23,000 miles, 48,000 miles, 55 mph crash, 107,000 miles, 119,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Front end collision with no airbag deployment; Vehicle rollover with no frontal airbag deployment; Crash into tree at 55 mph with no deployment; Skid on ice and median crash at 25 mph with no deployment; Crash into median with no deployment
Repairs/costs cited: Not repaired in most cases; vehicles towed away, destroyed, or deemed total loss. Front-end damage reported at $5,000.
Recall completion failure and system reprogramming issues
Recall #06V459000 and #23E012000 cannot be completed on some 2004-2006 Titans. Reprogramming attempts failed multiple times, and Nissan suspended the recall pending development of a working solution.
When: Multiple months of waiting reported; current issue ongoing
Symptoms owners cite: Recall reprogramming will not take on vehicle; Vehicle cannot be repaired through recall process; Recall suspended by manufacturer pending new program development
Codes mentioned: Recall campaign #06V459000, Recall campaign #23E012000
Repairs/costs cited: No repair available; vehicles cannot be remedied through existing recall.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan suspended recall #06V459000 until solution is developed. Parts for recall #23E012000 distribution delayed for older vehicles. Multiple dealership attempts at reprogramming failed.
Synthesized from 19 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan titan. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy, and the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician recommended to tow the vehicle to Nissan. The vehicle was deemed operable. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan titan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle skid on ice and crashed into a median. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The driver and front passenger sustained injuries and sought medical attention. The manufacturer was not made…
Had airbags trouble with your 2006 Nissan Titan?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 Nissan Titan?
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 17 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 66,997 and 135,484 miles, with the median around 95,603. A quarter of owners report trouble before 66,997; a quarter make it past 135,484. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Nissan/Titan.
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