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2010 Nissan Titan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Titan.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2010 Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, requiring 6.9 quarts of 5W-30 API oil, and achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 13 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined; with only 45 owner complaints recorded for this model year, it represents a significant improvement over the 1,046 complaints logged in the Titan's 2004 launch year, though the 4 recalls and top complaint area of service brakes indicate this model year still falls short of the model's later reliability peak reached in 2014 with just 10 complaints.

Model year2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2010

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque87-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy13/18/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F - NO TOW PKG. · 650 - NO TOW PKG. CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F - NO TOW PKG. · 650 - NO TOW PKG. CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP275-60R20OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	152089E01A
Engine air filter	165467S000
Spark plug	22401ZE01B alt 22401ZJ51B
Front wiper blades	28890ZC31A discontinued · alt 28890ZC30A
Serpentine belt	117207S00A
Thermostat	212001LA1A
Cabin air filter	27277VP00A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	242.1 in
Overall width	78.7 in
Overall height	76.8 in
Wheelbase	159.4 in
Curb weight	5483 lb
Track (front / rear)	67.7 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	13 / 18 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Titan of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.9–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.90 sec — 2012 PRO-4X Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2012	PRO-4X Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V8	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	317 hp	4x4
2007	SE Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V8	7.00 sec	15.60 sec	317 hp	4x4
2004	SE Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V8	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	305 hp	RWD
2004	SE Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V8	7.30 sec	15.80 sec	305 hp	4x4
2004	SE Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V8	7.40 sec	15.60 sec	305 hp	RWD
2004	SE Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V8	7.60 sec	16.00 sec	305 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 87-108 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Nissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	11.2
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4.2 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.9 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	65 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	37.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	87-108 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	101 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	NGK
Spark Plug Type	PLFR5A-11
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	18 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	15, Not adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43-1.65 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	24F - NO TOW PKG.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 - NO TOW PKG. cca
Optional BCI Group Number	27F - TOW PKG.

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	176-183 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	51.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	51.0 psi
Engine Compression	192-220 PSI. 14 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure	14 psi @ Idle, 43 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash	0.012-0.016 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	24 ft-lbs / 53 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	110 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.001 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.551 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.181 in / 0.551 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.102 in / 0.492 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 9-12

1.4 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 11 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90

22 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

69 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

69 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	70 degrees	70 degrees
3	loosen all bolts in reverse order
4	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
5	60 degrees	60 degrees
6	60 degrees; Check diameter of bolts at two point, 12 mm and 55 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two point exceed the limit of 0.23 mm, replace bolts.; Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of mounting bolts.	60 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-10

29 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 3,750 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 3,750 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
At 30,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 30,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 Nissan Titan sits in a gap in the federal year-by-year record, which omits 2010 and jumps from 47 complaints and 4 recalls in 2009 to 26 complaints and 1 recall in 2011. Across the first generation, complaints and recalls trended sharply downward after the high-volume 2004–2006 period—1,046, 891, and 430 complaints, respectively—settled into the low triple digits in 2007–2008, and reached the lowest levels of the generation by 2009–2011. That placement suggests 2010 likely falls near the bottom of the complaint curve, alongside 2009 and 2011. The target-year detail shows only four top-complaint instances apiece for brakes, air bags, and powertrain, with zero fire complaints and three crash-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Given the surrounding years' low complaint volume and recall activity, a 2010 Titan appears to be a comparatively safe used-truck choice within this generation, provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the specific brake, air-bag, and powertrain items reflected in those limited reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

109

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 45 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic4

Air Bags4

Service Brakes4

Power Train4

Engine & Engine Cooling3

Unknown Or Other2

Visibility/Wiper2

Electrical System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 109 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB17-110A	2024-09-23	Wheels	2004 - 2015 TITAN; VIBRATION AT 40 – 50 MPH This bulletin is no longer active. Please…
NTB23-080D	2024-09-04	Air Bags	VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR…
NTB13-107G	2024-05-20	Electrical System	VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 24F battery Vehicles taking 6.9 qt Engine oil filter 152089E01A Engine air filter 165467S000 Spark plug 22401ZE01B Front wiper blades 28890ZC31A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Titan take?

6.9 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Titan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Titan get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.