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2005 Nissan Titan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Titan.

Body TRUCK

The 2005 Nissan Titan is a full‑size TRUCK that employs a conventional body‑on‑frame construction and is equipped with an engine that requires 6.6 qt of 5W‑30 API oil. Its power‑train, the focus of 891 recorded owner complaints across the 2004‑2020 model span, reflects a period when drivetrain issues were more pronounced. While the complaint volume exceeds the 10 grievances logged in the low‑complaint year of 2014, it falls short of the 1,046 complaints recorded in the peak year of 2004. Thus, the 2005 model year occupies a mid‑to‑high position in the reliability timeline, marking an early‑generation phase that has since shown marked improvement.

Model year2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2005

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.6 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque87-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 650 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Note the factory battery is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP265-70R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	152089E01A
Engine air filter	165467S000
Spark plug	224015M016 alt 224015M014
Battery	244107S000 discontinued · alt 244108S100
Front wiper blades	288904Z800 alt 288907S200
Serpentine belt	117207S00A
Thermostat	212001LA1A
Cabin air filter	27277VP00A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	222.4 in
Overall width	78.7 in
Overall height	76.8 in
Wheelbase	140.6 in
Curb weight	5302 lb
Track (front / rear)	67.7 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

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
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
2007	SE Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V8	7.00 sec	15.60 sec	317 hp	4x4
2012	PRO-4X Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V8	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	317 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 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-J
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	11.2
Automatic Transmission Fluid	Nissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	11.2
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API

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)	89.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	103.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	63.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	63.0 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 Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	18.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	15, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

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
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca

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	20 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	155 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.024 in / 0.551 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.024 in / 0.551 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.965 in / 0.472 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 5 stages

1	72 ft. lbs.	72 ft. lbs
2	loosen all bolts
3	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
4	60 degrees	60 degrees
5	60 degrees	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 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 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 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering System (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 2005 Nissan Titan sits at the peak of the complaint trend for this generation, with 891 complaints and 6 recalls, a marked decline from 1,046 complaints in 2004 but a higher number than the 430 complaints seen in 2006. Its recall count matches the 2006 figure, while investigations rise slightly to one, compared to none in 2004 and 2007. The top complaint categories—Power Train (409), Service Brakes (43), Fuel/Propulsion (42), and Suspension (42)—highlight the most common issues for that model year. Crash and fire complaints are modest, at 11 and 7 respectively, suggesting that safety concerns are not the primary driver of dissatisfaction. Overall, the 2005 model shows a noticeable improvement over 2004 but still carries more complaints than later years, implying that buyers should carefully inspect powertrain and brake components before purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

106

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

891

Owner complaints

11 involved a crash · 7 a fire

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 891 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train409

Service Brakes, Hydraulic43

Fuel/Propulsion System42

Suspension42

Engine40

Engine & Engine Cooling37

Electrical System26

Fuel System, Gasoline15

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

10E019000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmReported 20/05/2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009… Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

10V517000Engine And Engine CoolingReported 28/10/2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 106 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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Build data

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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 6.6 qt Engine oil filter 152089E01A Engine air filter 165467S000 Spark plug 224015M016 Battery 244107S000

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 Titan take?

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

Does the 2005 Titan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.