2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,293 miles

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problem #32

Oct 202019

Titan

  • 126,500 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated parked on the side of the roadway. The contact stated he and 3 other bystanders pushed the vehicle to a nearby independent mechanic. The independent mechanic informed him that the rear wheel wheel-bearings needed to be replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,500.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #31

Oct 032016

Titan

  • 92,000 miles
Rear axle seal leaks in this model it is a known problem yet Nissan still chooses to do nothing about it, it is a huge safety issue it leaks fluid continuously on to the back breaking system so not only could it comprise your whole back end but also your ability to stop your vehicle safely, this has been reported thousands of times to your Agency in the meantime the consumers continue to replace these every 30-40,000 miles just to maintain their safety and others on the road when I feel it is time Nissan address this and take the necessary steps to ensure the braking system in these vehicles is not creating a potential hazard top the driver or others on the road. I took my vehicle in for an oil change yesterday only to find out my seal is leaking again and now my back brakes need to be replaced again because they are no longer safe due to the oil leaking on them again from this seal I drive my children in this vehicle daily to school to games and im thankful that I happened to need an oil change or I would have had no idea it was leaking again or just how unsafe my driving this vehicle could potentially be for my children and myself or anybody that is driving near me when it requires braking to stop.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #30

Jul 022016

Titan

  • 60 miles
Front control arm lower.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #29

Nov 102013

Titan

  • miles
Hi, I have a 2005 Nissan Titan and the exhaust manifold has cracked in the same spot twice now and it is before the cat so that means its now a gross polluter. The problem is you get it fixed and they put the same part back on that cracks again because they haven't changed the design. There are 3 other Titans in my town and all of us have the same story. Also the sway bar mount on all of ours are broke witch results in very poor handling. I hope it can be recalled before something serious happens. Thank you.

- Lakeport, CA, USA

problem #28

Sep 292014

Titan

  • 80,000 miles
Rear end gave out at 5 mph.

- Ortonville, MI, USA

problem #27

Sep 022014

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • 137,460 miles
Driver side axle shaft pop out of front differential and the front differential no longer works.

- Joshua Tree , CA, USA

problem #26

Apr 182014

Titan

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the rear leaf spring fractured and punctured the bed of the truck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the rear leaf spring needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The failure and current mileage was 28,000.

- Gloucester City , NJ, USA

problem #25

Dec 262013

Titan

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the rear of the vehicle exhibited a loud pop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- East Bridge Water, MA, USA

problem #24

Nov 052013

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • 82,000 miles
When I stepped on the brakes to start stopping, it didn't feel like it was grabbing and I really had to stand on the pedal to stop before I hit the car in front of me. When I got home, I looked at all my brakes and found that the rear axle seal on the driver's side was leaking. Grease/oil was all over the rear brakes. I have had the seal replaced 3 times now. This is ridiculous and is a safety hazard. The dealer wants $1800 to do it again!! we need a recall.

- Monument, CO, USA

problem #23

Aug 012012

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • 48,000 miles
Front differential started making noise, when mechanics opened it, they said it was impossible to rebuild and I need a brand new assembly. (too much internal damage.) for the mileage this truck has, this part failed way to early. Mechanic said it happened because of its poor design. Now truck has 60,000 miles and rear differential started to leak.

- Osseo, MN, USA

problem #22

Jul 012006

Titan

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the rear axle leaked onto the brakes and the exhaust manifold was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer's recall for the suspension. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.

- Ormond Beach, FL, USA

problem #21

Aug 092013

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • 74,000 miles
Leaf spring squeaking noise and also just had the rear replace on this vehicle I just bought this vehicle a year ago I don't do no hauling was so ever on this truck I did some research and Nissan knows about this problem but the don't want to do nothing rear, shackles, leaf spring.

- Pennsauken, NJ, USA

problem #20

Aug 062012

Titan

  • 65,000 miles
A-arm broke tire ripped in to side of truck

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #19

Jan 102013

Titan

  • 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the while driving 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle started exhibiting a clicking sound and felt as it were attempting to seize. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the drive knuckle that was within the differential had failed. The dealer also stated that the manufacturer would not replace parts on the differential and the contact would have to purchase an entire rear end for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 128,000.

- Dodgeville, WI, USA

problem #18

Jun 302012

Titan 8-cyl

  • 90,284 miles
Was leaving a parking lot and when turning to the left felt a bump like something had been run over.drove home and felt bump several more times when turning left only. Removed fill plug and saw pieces on metal on drain plug magnet. Had vehicle towed to dealer and was told axle had failed and needed to be replaced.vehicle gave no warning signs and had all scheduled service done.

- Greenville , SC, USA

problem #17

Jun 282008

Titan

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. While driving approximately 65 mph, the driver of the vehicle heard a clicking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact was unaware of the repairs needed but stated that the noise was related to the suspension. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Midlothian, TX, USA

problem #16

Aug 252009

Titan

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the rear axle was leaking and both seals were broken. The contact stated that the failure had been repaired before under a manufacturer's voluntary recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 69,000.

- Walla Walla, WA, USA

problem #15

Apr 202012

Titan 8-cyl

  • 73,000 miles
My rear leaf spring shackle snapped punching a hole though the truck bed opening it up like a tuna can while I was on the highway and nearly lost control in a construction zone where there were quite a few people working on the side of the road. Did some investigating and it seems like a pretty common problem for the 04-07 Titans and am wondering why I (or the thousands of others who've had the same problem) were not informed about this from the fine folks at Nissan before people get killed. I would have paid to replace them myself had I just been told.....its not about the money...safety is number one in my book especially when I'm hauling around my 18 month old in something that the factory knows has a life threatening defect and doesn't tell anyone!!!!!!!! sincerely pissed!!

- Green Bay, WI, USA

problem #14

Apr 132012

Titan

  • 107,455 miles
This vehicle has more common failures than any I have seen. Both of the rear leaf spring shackles rotted out. The rear axle seals are now leaking. In 6 months I have replaced 2 oxygen sensors and now for the 2nd time I am replacing the evap canister control valve. Nissan seems to ignore all of these issues and has redesigned many of these problem areas in newer models however does not own up to fixing the issues on vehicles that are on the road.

- Farmington, CT, USA

problem #13

Jul 082008

Titan

  • 3,400 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, a loud clunking noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road and then the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer replaced the rear assembly. Two years after the repair was performed, the identical failure recurred. The vehicle was again towed to an independent mechanic and the rear differential was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,400.

- Mattapan, MA, USA

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