Power Train Driveline Problems of Nissan Titan - part 2

Front differential failure on a 2005 Nissan Titan with under 37000 miles. Dealer cost to repair is $1800. Internet search indicates it is a common problem with a known weak part that has since been upgraded. Nissan knows about the issue but refuses to issue a safety or technical bulletin.

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While driving kid's to school one morning truck locked up wheels and skidded through traffic for couple 100ft from 35mph or so. Got out of car and could see that something in left front suspension hanging out and some kind of fluid everywhere. Incident almost caused me too crash and also stranded myself and kids. Car was towed to mechanic as I could do nothing to get car to move, also assumed was not to safe to try and drive. After diagnosing was told that left front axle flange had fell out of front differential and would need the entire front differential replaced with left front axle as well which got caught in suspension and locked up wheels. Cost on repair's would run around $2000. 00. Service writer advised that should be or possibly covered under warranty as truck has 6 year 60,000 mile warranty on power train. Truck has 64,872 and is a 2004. Called 3 different dealerships and all said no due to 4800 miles over, but that I could drop off and they would gladly repair and see if Nissan would dol anything. Was not comfortable with that as most visit's to dealership always ended up same way. " sorry we couldn't help here's your bill ". Not happy with this whole thing checked up on this problem and found are 1000's of complaint's for the same issue for the exact same problem and how it occur's all over internet, lemonlaw site, forums and also here at NHTSA. After having truck repaired at local shop also found out that Nissan has designed a entire new differential to fix this issue. Although when I spoke to these dealership's service department they knew nothing of the sort. The parts department had no problem giving this information to the mechanic at my shop that performed repair's. It seems a bit scary that not only does the dealership and or manufacturer know about this, but also government and traffic/highway safety people and yet we just keep driving around with our families and loved one's trusting these vehicle's because no one is telling us different.

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Rear axle seals leaking replaced at 55,000 and now again at 68,000.

Problem: noise in the front axle and would not shift into 4-wheel drive while moving. During an oil change, the dealer noticed that the front axle was leaking. Recommended replacement and mentioned the original equipment was inferior to the replacement. Several months earlier the rear axle was leaking and the dealer replace that seal as well. Cost: front differential axle $1,700 & rear differential $900. Total of $2,600 in two months. My concern is why does a vehicle (2004 & 47k) need a complete front end replacement? come on Nissan, please recognize you have a manufacturer defect or an engineering issue and take responsibility for this!.

Rear differential seals failed. Nissan service advised me both axles needed replaced along with new seals. Over $1660. They have a service notice that axles in Titan pick-ups need upgraded. Sounds like they know the axle set up leads to seals that leak causing differential failure.

I was turning into a gas station and I heard a loud popping noise coming from the drivetrain and it felt like my truck slipped out of gear. I had to engage 4wd just to make it to the dealership. Diagnosis was a failed rear differential. Parts are being ordered for a full assembly repair.

2005 Nissan Titan rear end failure.

2005 Nissan Titan front differential failure.

2005 Nissan Titan was driving down a rural road. Stopped on the side of the road and when to resume driving. When left tires went back on pavement the whole truck shuddered and the rear end (differential, spider gears, etc) basically blew up. Truck was half in the traffic lane. A new rear end is being installed with oem parts.

Own a 2010 Nissan Titan purchased may 2010 from priority Nissan in colonial heights, va. The truck as begun to produce a vibration in the front steering traveling through the floor board and under the seats to the center of the vehicle. The vibration is stronger at speeds between 25-40 mph and when braking vibration intensifies. Took to the dealer on 2 Dec 2010 and was told that they had to order some parts to place some metal shims between the rear leaf springs and the rear axle. I strongly believe that the source of the problem comes from the drive shaft of the vehicle and expressed my concern and was told that they would place the shims first and go from their. It has been two weeks since my complaint to priority Nissan and I am still waiting for the parts to come in and the appointment. I am some what restraint from driving my truck on the highway at fast speeds do to this vibration with the fear of the drive shaft components failing and something breaking off. I found some complaints on mycarstats. Com stating that the source of the vibration comes from the propeller shaft u joint and that it should be inspected with the propeller shaft removed and replaced if abnormalities are noticed in the u joint. Some one needs to investigate this matter and have Nissan do a recall on the 2010 Nissan Titan. My truck is only 7 months old and only does city driving. No reason for the truck to be having vibration problems with out punishing the truck on off road driving.

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2005 Nissan Titan crew cab 4x4 with off-road package, within 10,000 miles there were loose bolts on the transfer case. At 38,500 miles the left front differential seal failed and leaked. At 39,800 miles the power steering hose went bad and leaked. At 51,000 miles the circular clip on the axle at front left differential deformed causing axle to begin to fall out of vehicle!!! thankfully all has been covered under our extended warranty, and dealerships have replaced parts, but when it runs out these will come from our pocket, and no one can guarantee the new parts are not just replacements or any better. This could have resulted in death or injury to us or someone else had that axle fell from vehicle, and could occur again.

Both rear axle seals leaking.

2004 Nissan Titan rear axle seals (left and right) showing sign of leakage at 90,100 miles. This is the second occurrence for this problem with this vehicle. I purchased the vehicle in July 2006 with 51, 100 miles and discovered both rear axle seals leaking. Nissan replaced the entire rear axle in July 2006. Now 5 years and 39,000 miles later the problem returned.

While driving my 2005 Nissan Titan se crewcab 4x4 this past weekend, I heard loud banging noises coming from underneath the truck. Shortly thereafter, while making a left turn (at low speed), I noticed the left rear tire locked up completely. This same symptom continued through the next day so I scheduled an appointment and dropped off my truck this morning (Tuesday, November 16, 2010) at the nisan dealer in melbourne, FL. The dealership told me I needed to replace the entire rear differential and it would cost me around $3,400 plus tax. I only have 79,732 miles on the truck, dont use it to tow, and dont off road with it. I told the dealership this was ridiculous because I had a Dodge ram 1500 that I drove until about 176k miles and it never had a problem like this. The dealer had no answer . . . I did some online research and noticed this is a recurring theme for 2005 Nissan Titans. I have a call into a lemon law attorney to see what can be done since I dont have $3,400 plus tax to throw away on a Nissan defect.

Rear axle leak - 2006 Nissan Titan cc 4wd with 39000. Driver side rear axle seal starting leaking. Concern due to the proximity to brake/brake caliper.

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I was pulling out of 7/11 onto the road and was accelerating to 50km an hr and my rear differential started to jerk and make noise I took it to the Nissan dealership in sherwood park alberta and they told me I will need a whole new rear differential for my truck it is a 05 Nissan Titan se 4x4 I do not tow anything with my truck or take it off road I use it to and from work and use the 4x4 in the winter.

1. Heard a popping / grinding noise once put in gear and while moving up to 50 mph. 2. Both rear axle bearings and seals on 2004 Nissan Titan crew cab bad was told could damage rear end gears and possibly wheels falling off in transit. 3. Replaced both rear axle bearings and seals to also include ring-snap, axle spacer, left rear wheel sensor.

Both rear axle seals are leaking on my 2006 Nissan Titan. The passenger side is so bad the gear oil has slung all over the wheel and the parking brake shoes are dripping wet.

Differential oil fluid found on left rear rotor cover and right rear rotor cover and on rear axle near breather valve and axle hub area.

2005 Nissan Titan se 4x4 - requires an entire rear end replacement. No known events leading up to the failure; rear differential was making major banging and grinding noises. Mechanic found it to be full of metal chunks and shards due to a gear failure. This then led to a chain reaction damaging the majority of the rear axle components. Truck has not been repaired yet, but Nissan tells me that it will require a whole new rear end costing almost $4000. I can ask that the service dept. To hold on to the old parts once the repairs are performed.

I have a 2005 Nissan Titan 4x4 with the off road package. On the 3rd of October 2010 I noticed when I took a left turn and accelerated through the turn I heard a popping sound and the rear of the truck hopped. On the 4th I took it to the Nissan dealer to trouble shoot the problem. I was told the rear differential had broken teeth and it is a recurring problem. The truck only has 44,000 miles on the odometer. My factory warranty expired in June 2010. First time failure has occurred. The extended warranty company evaluated the problem and sent a used part to the repair facility to correct the problem. I am currently waiting to have it replaced and returned to me.

Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:r/passenger side seal leaks onto brake rotor dust shield , potential for brake failure which could result in vehicle crash causing possible injury or fatality.

Continuing problems with 2005 Nissan Titan. Current issue is failing rear axle. I have complained numerous times about this problem I. E. Whinning, clunk but have been told that this is normal as vehicle ages. Indicated to local dealer problems reported with failing axles, and axle seals and axle breather problems. They indicated they were unaware of very many such problems. Noise and clunk became worse and I began to investigate via web and through my organization membership (club Titan) and discovered a large number of customers with similar issues. Back to local dealership who finally admitted known issues with axles. Past warranty at this point, they recommended contacting Nissan north America. Called and described issues, they assigned file # and asked me to obtain additional diagnosis (which I had to again pay for) and information about any previous Nissan vehicles owned. Before I was able to obtain the requested information, Nissan called back and denied any assistance citing age/mileage of vehicle. I indicated that this has been an ongoing problem, not just something that has occurred after the warranty. They called back several days later and indicated that there is no record anywhere of any complaints on my part regarding the axle problem. Seems strange that other history exists (brake problems, recalls, etc. ) on my vehicle, but oddly "nothing" about axle problems. We are moving soon, and I cannot afford the out of pocket repairs, but I cannot put my family at risk of serious injury or death.

Prematurely failing inner rear axle seals causing gear oil from diff to get into rear brake calipers and rotor causing increased braking distance. Been replaced once on left and twice on right.

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The rear axle seal on my Nissan Titan was leaking oil on the rear brakes and the fluid level was extremely low. Not sure how often this failure occurs, but now that I am aware of rear axle seal leak problems I will monitor for the failure. The local Nissan dealership replaced a bearing, spacer, and rear oil seal. After researching Nissan Titan rear axle seal leaks there appears to be a trend of rear axle seal failures. The problem needs to be addressed by the manufacture before serious accidents occur.

My 2004 Nissan Titan was in 4 wheel drive on flat sand. It was engaged in 4wd. Simply driving off the beach, the front left axle disconnected from the differential and leaked all the fluid . I did not notice this until I was on the street. The dealer said that Nissan created an upgrade for it but it was not warranty. Luckily I did not drive with it like this home. I do not know what could have happened. I have always maintained my vehicles and not abuse them. In no way was this a action that tested the limits of my vehicles design. The axle simply popped out.

I have a 2005 Nissan Titan le crew cab 4wd pickup truck and just experienced a dangerous failure of the rear differential. After some initial thumping sounds emanating from the rear of the vehicle during turns, I was turning into a busy intersection when the entire rear end locked up momentarily. I was able to limp to an auto repair facility about a block away. After inspecting the vehicle, it was determined that the gears in the rear differential had failed (teeth broken off). Vehicle is currently being repaired at a cost of over $3,000. I will save the failed part. After research on the web, this appears to be a very common and expensive occurrence. Given the nature of the failure (rear wheel locking), I was almost rear ended by another vehicle behind me.

2006 Nissan Titan rear axle seal leaking. The oil change guy said it was leaking on my rear brakes yesterday. Googled it and found lots and lots of others said theirs went out as early as 22,000 miles.

I have a 2004 Nissan Titan. I began having humming sound from underneath my vehicle at speeds above 20mph approximately 3 months ago. The humming has recently turned into a much louder whining noise, so I took the truck into Nissan for evaluation. They claim my rear differential is bad and the entire rear end needs to be replaced. They are unable to repair rear differentials according to the service manager. I performed a rear end fluid change and found several pieces of metal in the oil. The pieces looked like teeth from gears. Nissan claims they've never heard of any problems before. Due to the $3000+ price tag for replacing the entire rear end, Nissan recommended I get a new truck. I feel like they are aware of a problem, but do not want to admit it thus far. I believe a rear end failure could cause a fire and or cause a loss of vehicular control.

2005 Nissan Titan differential failure happened for no apparent reason just after starting out in the morning leaving the driveway. I am told by the dealer that the differential will have to be replaced. Differential was replaced 30,000 - 40,000 miles ago by a different dealer service facility when leaky seals were serviced but not for a differential problem. I am assuming that the differential ring and pinion gears, gaskets and lub will be replaced.

Right rear brake full of oil from defective axel seal. Oil has leaked out of the right side of the rear axle and on to the disk brakes causing the right rear wheel to lock up when the brakes are applied. My family was forced to stop driving the truck as it will cause an accident and would cost $1200 to repair.

Right (passenger side) rear axle leaking.

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06 Nissan Titan 4x4 rear end failure. There was a clicking from the driver side rear on my way home from a vacation, a few miles down the road I stopped at a stoplight. When I began to accelerate there was a pop and I lost all power to the rear end. My axle somehow snapped almost dislodging it from the vehicle and now the dealership tells me I need to pay for an entire new rear end. This truck was never abused and saw mild offroad usage. I am very concerned as I could have lost my rear wheel while traveling down the highway at high speeds. This is not the only incident of Nissan Titan owners that I have heard. I believe it is becoming a serious issue.

Both rear axle seals were leaking at 51,000 miles so they needed to be replaced. This causes a safety concern because the diff oil leaks onto rear brakes. Now they are both leaking again at 76,000.

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