SAFETY | 7 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
Frontal offset crash tests: "good"; side impact crash tests "marginal"
IIHS
Not yet rated.
NHTSA
Included features on all Titans, regardless of trim, include front seat airbags, side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, and stability control.
Automobile.com
Safety ratings for the 2011 Titan haven't yet been issued by the NHTSA, but the 2010 model scored four- and five-star frontal impact ratings. The IIHS rates the 2011 Titan "good" in front offset crashes, but only "marginal" in side impacts despite standard side airbags. A full range of airbags is available in the Titan, plus anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control.
Conclusion
The 2011 Nissan Titan has good occupant protection, but side airbags and stability control are still optional, whereas they're standard on other trucks.
