3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,416 miles

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problem #38

Jan 162009

Titan

  • 30,000 miles
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal.

- Belleville , IL, USA

problem #37

May 082008

Titan 8-cyl

  • 63,000 miles
When vehicle was taken for routine service, mechanic found that both rear axle seals were/had been leaking and likely to fail if not corrected. Mechanic advised very unusual for failure at such low mileage and age of vehicle. Vehicle had recently been serviced by dealer at scheduled warranty check where seals were reported to have been inspected.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #36

Mar 282006

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,424 miles
1) driving under normal circumstances 2) left rear axle seal leaking. Spewing diff. Fluid out onto brake system and wheel. 3) dealership replaced left rear axle, axle bearing, and seal.

- Millersville, PA, USA

problem #35

Nov 232005

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,940 miles
1) driving under normal conditions 2) right real axle seal failure, leaking diff. Fluid onto brakes and wheel 3) dealer replaced right rear axle seal and bearing.

- Millersville, PA, USA

problem #34

Sep 162005

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,000 miles
1) driving truck under normal operating conditions 2) rear axle seal failure, resulting in lube being splattered around wheel, and rear brake system on left rear wheel. 3) dealership replaced lr axle bearing and seal.

- Millersville, PA, USA

problem #33

Oct 252007

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,000 miles
2005 Nissan Titan xe 4X4 - started leaking very bad from right rear axle seals around 47K miles.

- Paramount, CA, USA

problem #32

Jan 102008

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear axle seal leak.

- Senatobia, MS, USA

problem #31

Aug 102007

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,361 miles
Rear axle seal failure on both axles.

- Senatobia, MS, USA

problem #30

Jan 032008

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,206 miles
I purchased this 2005 Nissan Titan new. During a recent oil change and service at 34,150 miles I noticed fluid leaking onto the both sides of the rear brake rotor assemblies. At first I thought it was brake fluid but upon closer examination I discovered it was gear lube from the rear axle. It was leaking past the seals and down the backing plates and dripping onto the wheel and some of that oil being slung onto the brake rotors themselves. I stopped driving the truck since I felt this is now a safety issue and called the dealer. They advised me to bring truck in for inspection which I did on 1/3/08 at 34,206 miles. They confirmed seals are leaking and ordered parts. I asked them to make a note on the service order that I have stopped driving truck unless needed. They then called and told me parts are in and truck was brought in for repair on 1/14/08 at 34,361 miles. The parts that were replaced under warranty are as follows; qty-2 P/N:43070-7S200 axle spacer, qty-2 P/N:40210-7S210 rear bearing, qty-2 P/N:43252-7S200 oil seal, qty-2 P/N:01541-0001U snap-ring and qty-1 999mp-df100P synthetic diff fluid. I am very happy that Nissan repaired and covered this under warranty. But, I am very disappointed that this type of failure occured at such low mileage.

- Middlesex, NJ, USA

problem #29

Dec 292007

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles
Dvr rear axle seal leak (which saturated brake pads leading to possible severe problem, but was caught before any situation) at 28, xxx miles, rear axle seal leak pass. Side (warranty optioned to replace whole rear end axle assembly at 36,200 miles, rear axle seal leak both sides including 3rd member seal at 60, xxx miles, rear end ring and pinion "grenaded" at 61, xxx miles (extended warranty still unsure on coverage due to lack of rear end maintenance records, I. E. - lube change) (required maintenance is every 30,000 miles, I have not put 30,000 miles on the vehicle before a major issue.)

- Mt. Baldy, CA, USA

problem #28

Nov 292007

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,500 miles
I have a Nissan Titan and the other day I was taking off my receiver hitch when I noticed that my rear axle seal was leaking bad, but it has not been leaking for long cause I checked it out the week before. I have to take it in and see what the Nissan dealer says.

- Youngsville, LA, USA

problem #27

Oct 222007

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
Rear axle seal leaking passenger side, leaking all over rear disc brake.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #26

Sep 082007

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,000 miles
Both rear axle seals are leaking.

- Joelton, TN, USA

problem #25

Aug 312007

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
Rear end seals leak leading to rear differential failure and oil sprayed onto rear brake assembly.

- Fishers, IN, USA

problem #24

Aug 232006

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,335 miles
Right rear axle seal leak in rear differential of vehicle.

- Kennewick, WA, USA

problem #23

Aug 212007

Titan 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,086 miles
2005 Nissan Titan left rear axle seal failure. On the morning of 8-21-2007 I noticed oil inside my left rear wheel. I climbed under the truck and could see clearly where it had leaked out the end of the axle. The previous day I had been traveling back to my home from a 6 hour trip. I filled up with gas about 3 hours away from home-I did not see any oil in rear wheel (gas cap is next to wheel). Problem had to happen after fill-up-this is a major problem because I was traveling at night,70 mph on interstate. If all fluid had of leaked out, that could be catastrophic at that time. Also I do not think that it is safe for diff oil to be leaking on rear brake disks. I know that Nissan is having problems with these seals on Titan trucks and think they should be made to come up with a lasting repair before somebody gets killed or injured. My local dealer replaced the leaking seal.

- Martinez, GA, USA

problem #22

Aug 082007

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,544 miles
Rear axle seal failure, leaking fluid onto brakes.

- Flagstaff, AZ, USA

problem #21

Jul 102007

Titan 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal.

- Brandon, MS, USA

problem #20

Aug 022007

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,995 miles
Normal driving. Two left rear axle seal leaks that leaked so bad the brakes have failed. Power steering pump line leaked out all the power steering fluid. Failed rack and pinion steering.

- Apopka, FL, USA

problem #19

Jul 182007

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,600 miles
Rear axle seals leaking fluid onto rear brakes, rear differential failure from leaks.

- Gloucester, MA, USA

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