Rear axle seals are leaking causing difficult braking, grinding noise and take off problems. Vehicle is an 2004 Titan with 58500 miles. All stock, no towing. Dealer will look at it but won't warranty work.

- Portland, OR, USA

Noticed reduced braking effectiveness, looked under vehicle at rear brakes, fluid has been leaking from faulty rear axle seals, causing fluid to contaminate brake parts, creating a major safety concern.

- Blaine, MN, USA

Both rear axle seals are leaking on my 2004 Nissan Titan. The drivers side was replaced once already. When the seals leak the gear oil spreads onto the brake backing and interior of the wheel causing potential brake problems.

- Vilonia, AR, USA

Rear axle seals leak causing differential fluid to seep out onto the brake rotors. Both front and rear brakes have had problems.

- Greeley, CO, USA

During routine service checks, noticed rear end lube leaking from the rear, passenger side outer seal. Lube was leaking onto the rear brake also creating a safety hazard. Replaced seal and brakes on rear of vehicle.

- Sugar Valley, GA, USA

I have a 2004 Nissan Titan with a dana rear axle. I was notified by a Nissan dealer that the axle seal on the drivers side was leaking and needed to be replaced. The axle fluid was draining down the rear brake which could significantly reduce braking performance and result in an unsafe driving situation.

- Clifton, VA, USA

Rear differential failure. Rear differential needed total replacement. Dealer inspection noted that if vehicle was driven any further a total lock up or inability to be driven would occur. Appears to be a long list of rear axel/differential failures with this vehicle. Dealer noted it also appears to be a major problem that has occurred not just on high mileage vehicles. Vehicle requires total replacement of rear axel. The vehicle showed no signs of failure. The gears in the differential break apart.

- Columbus, OH, USA

Leaking rear axle seal on passenger side.

- Madison, WI, USA

My 2004 Nissan Titan kc SE 4X4 has had rearend problems 3 months after I purchased my truck. I have had axle seals replaced, differential issues, and now for the 3rd time, the dealership has my truck over 4th of July weekend! the spider gears literally fell apart inside my differential. My warranty has expired and I have only 85,000 miles on it! this is something that shouldn't break! I do not tow, I rarely use 4-wheel drive! I heard a thumping noise coming from my rearend, so while getting another recall issue resolved had the dealership take a look....$3,500 worth of work! hudson Nissan has been great through my ownership! they do all of my Titan's maintenance, and they are the best! however, Nissan needs to fix this issue....my truck is nearly paid off and to fix this is more than half what I owe left on the truck!

- Summerville, SC, USA

I have an 04 Nissan Titan purchased 05 with 86,000 miles on it. The rear end started jerking around and causing the vehicle to be rendered useless during Transport. The rear differential seals started to leak and within a week I herd a faint noise. The very next day while driving the vehicle was rendered inoperable.

- Orlando, FL, USA

Rear axle seal leak on a 2004 Nissan Titan SE king cab. Both seals are leaking badly and saturating the brake pads with axle lubricant.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Both rear axle seal leaks.

- Wichita, KS, USA

Rear seal on 2004 Nissan Titan leaks.

- Wellsboro, PA, USA

I own a 2004 Nissan Titan le 2 wheel drive with 74,600 miles. I found that I had a left rear axle seal leaking. Took it to dealer to get it fix and was told that the right side should be replaced also but at $600 a crack to replace one side I could only afford to do the bad one. After researching the internet about other owners of Titans having the same problems with their rear axle seals prematurely failing with low mileage I think niacin needs to look into this problem. It a sham that they charge you $500 to $600 to have these replaced when you can buy the bearings off the internet for $75....

- Peachtree City, GA, USA

2004 Nissan Titan 4X4 broken spider gears in rearend and axle seals leaking. 66,000 miles on truck.

- Midland, TX, USA

I have a 2004 Nissan Titan le 4X4 crew cab with 77K miles and both rear outer axle seals leak profusely. This has been a known problem with numerous Titan owners and I feel that it needs to be reported to the NHTSA. I have oem stock wheels and tires on it and don't have any suspension or driveline modifications.

- Aurora, CO, USA

Rear axle oil seal failure. Leaked oil on to brake pads causing reduced brake performance.

- North Haven, CT, USA

I own a 2004 Nissan Titan and in October of 2008 I was told that I needed to replace the rear axle seals and bearings and the front pinion seals. The parts were available and the rear end was fixed on April 15, 2009 but not able to get the front done yet. This problem come about a year after owning it and about 12000 miles after the warranty was up. I have files a complaint to Nissan North America.

- Gig Harbor, WA, USA

Made a right hand turn and boom a loud bang followed by no forward movement while in drive and loud grinding noise from the rear of the vehicle. Driveshaft still spins while in gear. Sounds like another Nissan Titan rear differential failure.

- Mystic, CT, USA

2004 Nissan Titan king cab le. Driver's side rear axle oil seal failed at some time prior to 52,000 mile inspection. Oil observed on entire rear backing plate.

- Richmond, CA, USA