49 problems related to axle shaft seal have been reported for the 2004 Nissan Titan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Nissan Titan based on all problems reported for the 2004 Titan.
Rear hub seals leaking.
1) nothing unusual that led up to this failure. . . No accidents, normal driving behavior. 2) right rear axle seal leaking fluid onto brake rotor and wheel. 3) dealer repaired under warranty.
Noticed grease on rear axle near wheel while under truck appears to be leak from axle seal. I will take the vehicle to the dealership for review and repair if necessary. I do not know how long this condition has existed, but could expect the leak to affect the braking ability.
Rear seals on axel fail depositing fluid on rear brakes.
Right rear axle seal leaked differential fluid onto brake rotor.
Regular driving habits in a large metro are. I work about 25 miles from the house and commute mainly with occasional sales calls. The drivers side axle bearing failed causing the seal to go out. The dealership is taking care of the issue at hand.
Left rear axle seal leaking at 10,769 miles - replaced - oil could have contaminated brake pads resulting in diminished braking efficiency left rear axle seal leaking again at 13,022 miles - replaced - differential oil could have contaminated brake pads resulting in diminished braking efficiency left rear axle seal leaking third time at 26,707 miles - entire rear axle assembly replaced. Once again differential oil could contaminate rear brake pads causing braking problems.
Multiple leaks with rear axle seals putting different fluid on rear brakes.
Axle seal leak. Right rear seal. Fluid caused parking brake to slip slightly. Occurred at 37,000 miles on 2004 Nissan Titan 4x4. Dealer repaired and replaced under Nissan 60,000 mile power-train warranty. [forum members generally believe the rear axle breather element, (a one way check valve), creates a vacuum that sucks the seals, thereby creating the leak. Some even remove the element and install tubing into their tail light to alleviate the check valve and still prevent water intrusion into the differential/axle].
Rear axle seals leaking, with the possibility of the differential oil getting onto the rear brakes causing brake failure.
Rear axle seal leaking. Dealer replaced under "good will".
Last April - leaking left rear axle seal. Replaced by dealer. Today (one year later) - discovered right rear axle seal leaking on same vehicle. Took to dealership -- new part on order.
Drove from phoenix to colorado springs, upon arrival found leak from rear axle seals on both rear tires.
Rear axle seal failure , leaking on brakes.