2004 NISSAN Titan

Replaces TCM twice now in a month I can hear noise coming from ECM and the column shifter won’t stay in gear plus the tuck keeps stalling while I’m driving on high way and steering wheel starts to make noise and locks up each time truck stalls out at excessive speed still recall issues

My brakes began to fail. I took my truck in for new brakes and found out I need rear axle seals. It appears that this is a common failure.

engine light states passenger airbags not working, took to nissan dealer in redding, ca and made complaint and they stated they would not fix it for free. After many complaints and disrespect they agree to fix it times one. Within a month they stated they will not fix for free we woould have to pay for it, this truck has never been in accident so I do not know why not working. Isn’t this a saftety issue?

We purchased our Titan in March of 2004. The brakes first went out in April of 2004. They went out every three weeks after that until at 11000 miles that was the last draw. Nissan told us they could not fix the vehicle, because they had already replaced the whole braking system. They have had the Titan since August 7. It is undrivable. They settled in a written agreement with me through the Autoline and a week later backed out. They agained agreed to pay off the truck and 45 days later I have to make a another payment on the truck because they have not done a thing. If I don’t pay my credit gets a mark. The Colorado State Lemon Law protects who again.

Tranny cooler lines leaking and replaced,A/C switch not working, master switch on locking system needed replacing, brakes needed replacing roughly every 3000 miles starting at 4,725, front tires were adversley affected due to brakes not working properly at 17,000 miles tires needed replacing, CD needed replacing,front end shaking on 8/29/05 and continues to be a problem with dealer saying they cant detect anything wrong with it, 2 defective valves in tires needed replacing, burning smell under dash, and MORE, what will happen after warranty runs out? I will be stuck with a $30,000 truck with BIGGER non warranty problems!! Nisaan refused to do a thing about it. They feel this is not a lemon truck. This is why we bought new, so we wouldnt have the repair bills, now we have a high payment and who knows what kind of repair bills after warranty runs out! Ron Bouchard’s in Fitchburg Mass refused to help in any way either. Our advice? Stay away from Nissan, they do not back up their products!

The drivers side door will not latch during cold weather.they no there is a moisture problem in the latch assemble but they do not know how to reapir it. I am using a rope to hold the door shut.

Problem with Nissan Titan 2004-We were traveling on 01/08/06 in our Nissan Pickup truck w/approx. 28,000 miles, when attempting to brake, the vehicle began swaying violently out of control, the brake pedal went to the floor and we proceeded to turn 180 degrees facing north on the shoulder of the southbound lane of the NYS Thruway. We were towing our Jayco 23\’ travel trailer; the trailer jack-knifed and hit our vehicle. NYS Police called a tow truck because brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle was not driveable.In the fall Nissan sent a letter to truck owners regarding a \"brake judder\" condition extending the warranty period. Upon receipt of this letter, we requested that our local dealer address the issue; we were told until we experienced the \"judder\" problem, they would not address it. Since that time, we have had our tires rotated, oil changed, and NYS Inspection in December. Nissan was aware of an existing problem and had ample opportunity to repair it! We are so very lucky to be alive!Contacted Nissan Corp Headquarters for assistance with rental car, towing expenses, etc and were informed that nothing could be done to assist us. They informed us that a factory rep would inspect vehicle on 02/02/02 – almost 20-days after incident. Local Nissan dealer could not inspect vehicle.There is no recall! We fear that someone will get maimed or killed. Need to let the public know that a problem exists! ThanksJudy KilgallenWhat, exactly, does \"judder\" mean?

On 8/26/04 a slight wobble was noticed when I started to brake. The problem gradually worsened, which prompted me to take the Titan back to the dealer ship for servicing. At that time I was told that the rotors were warped. The repair order included 2 # 40206-7S000 rotor disc brake, 1 # 41060-7S026 pad kit and 4 # 41005-7S000 bolt. On 11/26/04 my Titan was back at the same dealer ship for the same problem, this time the mileage was 9,119. The repairs included 1 #41060-7S027 pad kit- disk, 2 #41014-7S010 member- torque, 4 #40135-7S000 bolt, 2 #40135-7S025 boot kit-front, and 2 #40206-7S000 rotor-disc brake. All work covered by warranty. Upon receiving the truck I was told that a new kit system was put on and that would correct the problem. On 03/15/05, Titan was back at the same dealer, for the same problem. Approximate mileage was 14,965. On 03/10/05 9:45AM EST, the same day, Titan received an appointment for servicing, and Nissan Corp. in California (1-800-647-7261) was called and informed of the problem. I gave them my vehicle information and a brief description of my problem, as well as the vehicle repair history. I was then given a file # and transferred to another department. After a brief hold, the operator can back and said that due to the wait time (longer then 12 min.) I would be contacted on 03/15/05, as well as the dealer ship where the vehicle was being serviced. A day later, no truck and no return/follow up call from Nissan Corp. Cal… Next on my agenda will be a letter, certified mail, return receipt requested to the manufacturer. Followed by a call and a letter to the Consumer Protection Division of the Maryland Attorney General\’s Office.

On 13 August with ~1700 miles on the vehicle we were towing a travel trailer (~6500lbs), the pickup is rated and advertised to tow 9500lbs. About 120 miles after leaving home the rear differential seized. The nearest Nissan dealership was ~50 miles away. That dealership paid to have the vehicle and camper towed from Cedar City, Utah to St George Utah, where the dealership was located. Nissan has made no effort to provide any transportation or offered to make any arrangements to get the Titan pickup back to Las Vegas, NV where we bought the vehicle and live.Nissan (corporate) has not contacted us once to inform us of the plan of action. When a representative was contacted, through our efforts, no solutions or assistance of any kind was offered. No acknowledgement that the product may be defective and a fix was on the way was made. The representative was very smug and conceited in her response. When asked about recoupment of car payments for the length of time the vehicle has been sitting at the dealership waiting for Nissan to decide to ship the replacement parts, the representative said they were not authorized to do that. If the car maker is not authorized, then who is?The Planet Nissan Dealership in Las Vegas has offered no help in any way. When transportation of the repaired vehicle back to Las Vegas by flatbed tow truck was requested, Service Manager at the Las Vegas dealership refused. The Service Manager also refused a loaner vehicle, a rental car at our personal expense was offered.The vehicle has been awaiting a complete differential replacement for almost 3 weeks with no indication from Nissan that this has any priority of effort.After doing some research on the Internet, it has been found that several rear differential problems are happening with Titan and Armada owners across the US. Nissan dealers claim to have no knowledge of this. One website in particular shows numerous people that are having very similar differential problems. http://www.nissanoffroad.net/messageboard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11754We were told today that it will be at least another week before the replacement part arrives. The possibility of 4 weeks in

FRONT BRAKES HEAT UP AND WARP ROTARS. MAY 20 WILL BE 3RD TIME AT 11000 MILES. NO RECALL YET.

Bought the truck new in February 2004. Since that time I\’ve had nothing but trouble. The brake pedal was making a whooshing noise when the brake pedal was released. They looked at it and said it was one of three parts and that they would replace all three. The major problem is the engine started making a pecking noise and the gas mileage dropped to 12.5 mpg. The dealership took the truck in on march 22, 2004 and they still have it today April 8, 2004. They don\’t know what

Automobile has an automatic window down and window up feature on both the front passenger and drive side. There is no driver up safety switch or if there is it does not work. Have called the dealer and they are not aware of any up pressure switch. I have a 3 year old and if he or any child or an adult where to hit the driver up button and have any part of their body out the window it would crush them as you cannot stop the window from going up. I have tried and have not been successful to stop the window from going up with pressure applied. I have also called Nissan direct with no response.

2004 Nissan Titan at 60,000 miles. Replace rotor disk 3 times due to brake system not compatible with the weight and performance of the truck. Replace front and real differential seal due to fluid linking. My complaint is the tale gate door is too heavy for my wife to use the truck. When the talegate door open, the door needs some muscle to hold it open, like wise close. When my kid stand next to the door, without enough muscle to support the door, my kid’s head will be smash. I like my wife to be able to use the truck. I talk to the dealer, there is nothing they could do, I call Nissan corp. there is nothing they want to do. All Nissan titan 2005 and up has an easy talegate door opener.
I will be interested in Class Action when an accident happen as a result of the talegate door.

2004 is the first model year for the Nissan Titan. I decided to purchase the Titan based on Consumer Reports reviews of other Nissan vehicles. It turns out that I found two missing bolts which were never installed in my Titan. The bolts connect the front of the bed to the side of the bed which is significant if you are using the utili-track anchors. I didn\’t realize that my vehicle had missing bolts until I tied something in the bed of the vehicle and the tie down came loose while driving. I was very concerned so I contacted both my local dealer and Nissan Consumer Affairs in Gardena, CA. Both told me that this is the only vehicle which they have seen with this problem and they would install the bolts. I expressed my concern about the safety of this particular vehicle as steps during assembly were skipped and quality assurance did not catch these issues. I pushed for a full inspection of the vehicle but I did not get one. Nissan Consumer Affairs basically said that I have a warranty, as I find problems they will address them. I am really disappointed. I hope I don\’t find any more defects while driving down the freeway. I don\’t know what else I can do at this point.

My 2004 Nissan Titan has been having periodic complete brake failure without warning during normal driving conditions. This as occurred 7-8 times. It started about 25,000 miles, currently at 34,000. Took the vehicle to the dealer on 8-1-09, dealer reprogrammed the computer, said it had something to do with the ASB and VDC controls and that this would fix it, yesterday on 8-22-09 it happened again after normal driving as I was exiting the freeway, very frightening! When the problem occurs and you shut off the vehicle and restart, the brakes are back and seem to be working fine, they can go for a while with no problem, then one day they will just not be there, pumping the brake gives little brake effect and a noise emits from under the hood, a strange sound I have never heard comes from the vehicle before, brakes will go to the floor and will not stop if held, have to pump like crazy and resort to emergency stopping methods such as e-brake, downshift and rubbing tires against curb or driving into soft sand to stop vehicle. I went online and found out that this happening to many other people with Titans and Armadas (same exact vehicle mechanically). This is very dangerous! This vehicle is not safe for the road!

Evaporative canister defective which causes fuel to spray onto persons body while filling vehicle with fuel. Part has history of failing every 10 k miles. Part failed at 7 k miles out of warranty.

2004 nissan titan brake system problems. customer states the brakes are prematurely wearing, which causes steering problems and vibration. *kb the consumer began experiencing problems with the brakes at 12,000 miles. the dealer replaced the rotors due to them being warped. when trying to stop the vehicle, the pedal went all the way to the floor. yet, the brake system did not slow or stop the vehicle. nissan has attempted to fix the problem a number of times. the mechanic did notice the brake pedal going to the floor and the booster simultaneously making a noise. *jb

The consumer refuels the vehicle by placing the pump handle in the fixed position. after about 2 gallons of fuel has flowed into the tank fuel overflows onto the ground. *nm

The parking palm does not engage if the vehicle is rocking forward or backwards.*mr a a result the vehicle rolled backwards into a parked vehicle. *nm

I have taken my truck in twice now for the brakes and the carpet being soaking wet from the truck leaking somewhereand the passenger airbag light not turning off. they resurfaced my brakes and said the leak was from the a/c. they also told us about the brake problem with the 2004 titans and that they would put us on a waiting list for the replacement parts. we are now taking it in again for the same problems. the floor is soaking wet and we have not ran the a/c. the brakes are shaking violently again, and not to mention the new problem of the cargo light turning on by itself when it is parked. i only have about 8300 miles on my truck and i only drive 5 miles one way to work. these are major problems that are occuring in such short time of having the truck.

Sensor for the air bag is defective. when a passenger sits in the seat, who weighs approximately 130 lbs. the air bag becomes inactive. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who said that this was the way the vehicle was designed. on eof consumer's friends with the same vehicle make, model, and year had the same problem. *ak

Passenger seat airbag sensor fails to recognize my 125 pound wife. light stays on indicating the airbag will not deploy in event of crash. *ak

I have a consistently reproducible problem with the seat belt sensor for the passenger seat. 150 pound individual sitting in the passenger seat fails to engage the air bag (it is indicating that the air bag is off) about one-third of the time they ride in the vehicle. by moving in the seat and sliding forward, the sensor registers the individual and engages the air bag (shutting off the air bag is off light).

The passenger side air bag has malfunctioned. as a result, the sensor light stayed on. the consumer is concerned the passenger side air bag will not deploy upon impact. the dealer states the part is on a national back order. please provide additional information. *la

The sensor on the passenger side airbag will not activate with a 120 lb passenger. *ak

No crashes or injuries. the advanced airbag system on our 2004 nissan titan disables passenger airbag when a 132 pound female is properly seated in the passenger seat.*ak we have been able to duplicate this problem in every 2004 nissan titan at a local dealer's lot. *ak our dealer states 125 pounds on the seat sensor itself is necessary to enable the airbag, claimed there was nothing wrong and refused to run any diagnostics on the system. the nissan website claims 47 pounds, consumer affairs states 60 pounds is necessary to enable the advanced airbag. it is unclear if this is pounds of pressure exerted on the seat sensor itself, or if a person of this physical weight, seated properly, would have an airbag. my 132 pound wife is exerting about 110 pounds of weight on the seat itself.

Passenger airbag remains turned off with 170 pound passenger. sensor too far forward and if sitting normally doesn't activate, have to move forward on seat to activate. *la

My 120lb wife does not activate the seat sensor for the airbag in my 04 nissan titan. while it doesn't happen 100% of the time, it has occurred repeatedly. the dealer checked & confirmed that the system is operating normally and stated that they could do nothing more. at this point my wife is riding in our truck without an airbag. while she does wear a seatbelt, i would like to have the comfort of knowing the full safety system is operational in the event of an accident. research and other complaints posted here show taht this is not an isolated problem. *mr

While driving for 20 minutes and i’d say 25 miles per hour, my truck just stalls the electrical system working, but no engine power! the truck just stop running. in my attempt to restart the engine the starter will turn but no start. i am now stranded in traffic and if it was not for good samaritans who help me push the truck to the curb. this happened twice in the last couple of days. i’ve replaced my battery and it died for second time! thankfully i was on the city street both times. both times i waited awhile tried to start up with no success, but it started only afterwards getting a jump start!? the battery is brand new and the hope of finding the answer is websites at lease in the hopes of some answer and directions. eve since replaced the battery i’

There was a recall on my airbag/seatbelt and it since has gone out after being fixed, but they said that it was past the warranty. i had thought that airbags are life of the vehicle parts.

The vehicle brakes frequently go out and start to shake and make a springy noise when you push down on them and the brakes lose power and cannot be applied safely. this may lead to a crash and nissan cannot diagnose this with certainty so intervention from nhtsa is needed. i have learned that there is a possible faulty delta computer sensor and/or brake booster that nissan cannot problem solve very well. this problem could or has led to crashes when you cannot apply the brakes at speed. it only happens when driving and the only way to stop it is for the vehicle to be pulled over to the side of the road and shut off and restarted. please put out a recall for this so that way there are no crashes that can injury my family or others.

When stopping sharply to avoid hitting another vehicle traveling less than 20 mph which made a sudden turn in same lane brakes failed. this caused a near fatality. this is the 7th time brake failure has occurred in this vehicle despite numerous repairs costing thousands of dollars--thankfully nobody has been killed or maimed --yet. at this point and having reviewed similar experiences by many owners and noting that fatalities have occurred as a result of this defective vehicle/design flaw i would appreciate advice .

Ever since i have owned the vehicle, the fuel gauge would never read full but stop at 7/8 of a tank. not a big deal but last night my gauge read between 1/8 and 1/4 tank and i ran out of gas on a main road at night. the fuel light never came on and normally does when i am low on fuel. doing research on this i found that there is a recall for 2005-2009 titans for this same exact issue but not 2004. reading the full description of the recall, it 100% reflects the same issue that i am having. i called nissan and spoke to a representative and she says my vehicle does not apply to any recalls. she said to take the vehicle to the dealership to have them look at but for them to diagnose, they will have to drop the fuel tank which will cost quite a bit. i looked on other forums and this seems to of been a very common issue with 2004 model year but why it was not included in the recall is beyond me. this needs to be resolved because now i have no idea how much fuel is actually in my tank and i would rather this not happen again. i got lucky with the spot i was in where my truck stalled on a very busy road and did not get into an accident. i have attached the original recall notice for the 2005-2009 model year.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the vehicle. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 06v4590009 (electrical system); however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 212,000.

Was coming from daughters game and i made a left turn outta parking lot all of a sudden a hear a noise and then grinding. i inspected brakes and underneath vehicle i noticed fluid all over front diff . i got underneath grabbed my drivers side axle and shook it . it came apart and was coming out of diff. a month earlier i noticed rear diff had oil all over it and oil was leaking out of rear pinion seal and both rear axle seals , due to axle breather failure. i have never went off-roading or beat this truck . i am also experiencing gas shooting back out of my fuel tank filler tube . i have had my vehicle to local dealer 2 or 3 times regarding this issue and it seems as if it's a guessing game . i have spent over 300 bucks there and my problem still exists . then they guess again and says its something else. i know for sure this vehicle has had a rear end or rear diff already put in with very very low miles , with 1 st owner . i am being told that my last issue with front axle was c clip holding axle in failed and may have ruined my front diff , i traveled no more than 2 miles before i heard noise and i'm looking at a 1900 part not including labor .

My husband was involved in an accident august 17th 2016 resulting in his death. investigators can not figure out what caused the accident but his vehicle caught fire. we're not even certain the airbags deployed. when i looked at the truck after the accident there was no proof the airbags had deployed and cause for fire is unknown. updated 01/10/17*lj updated 09/19/2017*js

3'rd brake line rupture. all the connectors under or around bottom of frame appear rusted. i'm getting afraid to drive it. it seems these lines should have been made from a component that would not rust. i can't be the only one with this issue

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle's cracked exhaust manifold caused exhaust fumes to enter the cabin of the vehicle. the dealer was not made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 84,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving various speeds, a loud noise could be heard coming from the front of the vehicle. also, the vehicle was sluggish when the accelerator pedal was depressed. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was cracked and needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Driving and 4 wheel drive kicked out. took to the shop and they said pass axle c clip came off.

The brake light in my vehicle came on while i was driving home on the highway 235 (md) road. when i applied the brakes it made what seems to be grinding noise. the brakes went soft luckily the i was near a shoulder and avoided a near rear end with another vehicle. i was close to a gas station. i pulled into the gas station with the grinding noise. i went outside to see if there were an brake leaks or any brake issues and noticed nothing. i turned on the truck and the brake light was gone and the brakes were normal. i took the truck to my dealer and sheehy nissan stated it was the power brake vacuum booster. nissan dealer stated they had a notice on this issue. due to safety concerns. i had it fixed - well $1,428.45 later. the sad part - this truck only has 15647 miles and lightly used. seems that there are similar issues with the brakes on nissan titans on the nhtsa website. invoice of the services performed are uploaded. did remove personal information per instructions on the nhtsa website.

The front axel separated at 75,000 miles. dealer stated it would cost $1,600 to repair. i went online to check pricing and if others are having the same problem and they are. http://www.titantalk.com/forums/titan-problems-dealer-service/68142-front-axle-failer-thread-14.html

Driveshaft failure, leading to differential lock. while driving down the highway, the driveshaft came loos and fell out of the truck. no one was behind me so no one was hurt! the pinon yoke that slides onto the pinon gear shaft of the ring and pinon differential assembly using a spline shaft. the pinon nut has completely unthreaded off the pinon shaft,but there was no damage to the threads on the spline. as soon as the pinon nut began to back off it would all the pinon gear to move against the ring gear in a forward and rearward motion against the shims. there is a wide range of complaints of the 04 titan forums that have indicated the rear differential and drive shaft problems and that nissan has covered some of them under a good will warranty. if they are knowing about all these problems and covering some of them why are they not recalling this. if anyone would have been behind me they could have been killed if this went through these window. sd lyons (5083369393) has seen this happen and a woman been paralyzed for life as the drive shaft went through her window and took off her roof and slice her head. how many more people before nissan will have to recall this!

Rear axle seal leaks are a recurring problem on this vehicle. i have had mine replaced 4 times at various points over the past 12 years and they are leaking again. it has been 12 months since the last repair, at which time i also replaced the rear axle shafts in an attempt to resolve the issue once and for all. fluid leaking from the rear axles directly onto the wheel hub, tires, brake pads and discs and all surrounding areas, saturating them completely, is a significant safety concern, in my opinion, and i believe is grounds for a safety recall. i believe both braking ability compromise and fire hazard are potential results of this issue. as leaks develop, they become both static and dynamic, which is to say that fluid leaks while driving and while parked. large puddles of diff fluid form under rear wheels after being parked for any significant amount of time. nearly all of my driving is done on-road so i don't see this issue being related to off-road driving damage possibility. regardless, this safety issue needs to be addressed and rectified by nissan.

Incident 1: i was driving through a parking lot and applied the brake. once the brake was applied, the brake pedal pushed back at me as if the abs system had been activated, and there was a loud sound that i know to be caused by the abs system being used. luckily, when this happened i was about to pull into a parking spot and it had a curb. knowing that my brakes were partially compromised, i slowly entered the parking stall and needed minimal braking. i noticed that my emergency brake light, vdc off light, and my slip light were all illuminated. at this point i turned off the vehicle and walked around it looking for any evidence of a brake fluid leak or anything out of the ordinary. i didn't see any brake fluid or any fluids or contaminants on the brake discs. i returned several minutes later and turned on the car and it performed as normal for about a week and dismissed it as an unusual one time fluke. one week later, i had a very similar incident detailed below. incident 2: again, i was going through a parking lot at less than 10 mph, and was about to pull into a parking space. this time, it did not start until i was pulling into the space, so i had no warning that i would have a hard time stopping. luckily, i had a curb at the end of my parking space. once i felt the kick back i immediately pressed on the brake as hard as possible and slowly came to a stop a few inches away from the curb. i then saw the same warning lights the same as before. dealership visit: at this point, i knew it wasn't a one time thing and took the truck to the dealer later that day. they told me my delta stroke sensor was bad and needed to be replaced. i have not had it fixed yet, and do not know if this is a permanent fix. i have seen several others with this same problem, just more significant. definitely will be a long time before i feel safe driving this truck again.

Nissan has at each service bulletin on this issues. tsb # ntb05-118a 2004 – 2005 titan and armada; outside door handle cable freezes; door difficult to close in cold temperatures nissan is aware of this problem as well as many many other owners after doing a google search. stationary happens every night when temperatures fall below 30 deg

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the exhaust manifold failed and was replaced by a mechanic on both sides more than once. the manufacturer was notified and indicated that there was no recall. the contact was uncertain if the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced a third time. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and felt abnormal. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available.

Brake pedal goes to the floor unexpectedly; intermittent condition;; while driving any speed and depressing on brakes; pedal will go to the floor; red brake light comes on; makes grinding noise when problem occurs; shut off key and restart; light goes out and brake pedal resumes normal position and noise goes away. *tr

All of the recalls are done, but the system keeps appearing recall incomplete and i need to ship my car overseas.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ipdm and ecm relay were faulty and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v517000(engine). the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 171,000.

Updated information consumer was involved in crash on november 28, 2016 while in his 2004 nissan titan the collision caused both airbags to deploy. updated 02/23/17. *lj ..updated 06/06/17 *bf updated 12/04/17*bf updated 12/11/2017*js *cn

Front left axle slid out from differential. the retaining c-clip on the axle was intact but did not retain the axle. this has the potential to cause a catastrophic failure of the front differential. this was found when the vehicle was stationary. the vehicle leaked fluid on the garage floor, upon investigating the leak the failure was identified. otherwise the vehicle was operating normally with no indication of the failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving between 60-65 mph, the contact attempted to adjust the driver's seat back. when the seat back button was released, the seat back kept moving forward. the contact was able to stop the vehicle without causing a crash. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 225,000.

I have 2004 titan 100,000 miles, both back seals leaking, had to replace entire back of the truck. this should be covered by nissan under a recall but isn't.

Same times losing brakes brake pedal very sponge soft and hardly no brakes to stop the car and the same time makes fun noise and brake light go on .when this happens sun i come to a complete stop i turn off the ignition and i start ignition again and it get back to normal i ben have this problem for a list 12 years i think this happens a list once a month.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that on two separate occasions, the cv axle located on the front differential detached from the vehicle while driving at various speeds, without warning. the contact had yet to take the vehicle to be serviced or diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that there was no recall on the vehicle. the contact was also informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and no further assistance was offered. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

1/ i was driving on highway when truck just shut down . fuel gauge reads that truckhas 1/4 tank left of fuel but gas tank empty. 2/ while driving the brake pedal goes to the floor like it has no brakes. i check the fluids and its full. turn the truck off and on and it works again .

This seems to be an issue for a lot of people so i'm officially reporting. i've owned this car for 16 years. in that time, i've repeatedly had issues with the braking system at different times starting in 2006, but definitely in 2009. i've brought it up with dealers in both saco, me & wake forest, nc. each time they cannot find a problem. finally after the last time the dealer said there was a bulletin about the computer needing an update. which cost multiple hundreds to install. this install definitely decreased the incidents of multiple brake failings while driving, but didn't completely fix the problem. i'm just now learning that it's a faulty delta stroke sensor in the brake booster and is a known problem to nissan for the titan and armada models. i never got the postcard about the class action lawsuit, but it wouldn't have helped since they never identified the issue or maybe even hid it from me during my visits. because of this i'm out of the window for the lawsuit and am still having problems. my '04 still only has 78,000 miles and multiple other people are having this same issue. nissan just had to pay 25 million to a family that was hit by one of these affected vehicles, but still will not claim there is an issue with the delta sensor and brake booster. please make them fix this issue to save lives and pay for something they know has been an issue for a very long time. the booster can be reset and the problem goes away, but to do this you have to stop the car with the brakes fluttering and not responding. then you shut off the car for 10 seconds and restart the car. this usually fixes the issue, but it can return at any time. usually when you've already been driving for awhile. started back in 2006, but got worse in 2009. computer fix lessened issue, but still occurs at random times.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds or stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the ecm relay needed to be replaced. the contact was then referred to naples nissan (3640 pine ridge rd, naples, fl 34109, 239-300-2765. the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 159,500.

On april 16/2020 @ 330 pm. unknown,the ceiling airbags and front seats airbags, suddenly exploded while the vehicle was parked as a result of this malfunction, no body was on the vehicle at that time. the vehicle cannot be used, since it compromises the safety of the person and passengers and the driving and handling of this vehicle.*dt*jb

I was diagnosing a metal on metal sound coming from my 4 wheel drive nissan titan and found that the half shaft was coming out of the front differential. i called a nissan dealership in utah and was informed that this was a huge problem with early model titans. the tech said he had repaired many titans with the same problem. he said it was due to a c clip that fails and allows the gears to get chewed up in the differential. i looked online to see if there had been any recalls on this and found there had not been. i then called nissan titan and they informed me of the same and guided me to this website. this seem like a huge issue that either not been reported. this seems like it would leave people who bought this for snowy areas or offroading in an unsafe situation when their 4 wheel drive fails or locks up. in certain areas in utah, we are required to have chains or 4 wheel drive in certain areas. with the failure of a c clip and the gears getting chewed to pieces this seems like it would cause huge safety issues, not to mention costs to consumers over a unsound design.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving at 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed however, the rear brakes failed to respond. the abs warning indicator light was illuminated. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the rear axle seals on the end leaked differential fluid saturated the brakes. the failure mileage was 180,000. *dt*jb consumer stated it was found later bearing failed on the left and right inner axle. axles with bearings and seals are factory assembly. emergency brake parts as well as sensors were damaged.*jb

The exhaust manifold has broken mean times and let's in carbon monoxide into cab safety issue.

While driving vcd light comes on and my truck will not go into passing gear. expectly while taking. cannot use back power windows also.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. on several occasions, while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. after waiting several minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that three of the eight coil packs for the spark plugs needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 168,770.

My vehicle is a 2004 nissan titan pickup truck and when i'm driving and i start to slow down to stop when i get about 40 miles per hour it wants to speed up real fast on me and i'm trying to stop at when it's doing it when it drops down to 25 it does it again and then again at 5 or 10 miles an hour does it is very very very dangerous because of almost wrecked several times it's so bad that it's messed up my brakes because now my my pads are making noises rotors it does it every single time you drive the vehicle

Leaking axles seals after multiple replacements and incidents on road. not covered under warranty or recall even though there are thousands of reports for this issue and axle overheating. vehicle axle broke near bearing going 65 mph on highway with no warning two weeks ago 9/10/2019 there is still no safety recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the vehicle was driving roughly and burned an extreme amount of fuel. in addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the exhaust manifold was cracked. the vehicle was taken to royal nissan (9325 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70815, (225) 924-0400), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 230,000. the vin was not available.

The dash actuator control for the climate control system makes noise and sometimes gets stuck where u cant defrost your windows which is very dangerous, it can happen at any time

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving various speeds, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise under the hood. there were no warning indicators illuminated. matt bowers nissan eastern shore (29788 frederick blvd, daphne, al 36526, (251) 626-5558) diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. the intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ecm) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. the ecm relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ecm relay contact due to arcing., i have owned this truck since 2005, why was i not notified by nissan of this recall, and what can i do to correct this dangerous situation?

In july 2016, i appealed to nissan north america for paint defects on my truck. the paint continues to peel off . my truck in patches and has had no other repairs. i did a presursory search online and found numerous owners with paint delaminating,peeling off and chipping.i filed a complaint with nissan and they denied my claim stating that it was aattached to a past warranty, but it clearly is a larger issue. i looked at the club nissan forum, and carcomplaints website and others are having a similar issue.

Break sign appears on dashboard while driving the vehicle. strange noises come from brakes and breaks does not apply properly. it happened many times in the past and i pull over safely, turn the engine off and turn the engine on break sign is gone and breaks start working ok. then it happens again and again. very unsafe to pull the car on side of busy highway, then turn the engine off and on.

I went in to get a truck on july 11th... they had to get the truck started by jumping the battery that they said would be replaced. while rushing us without offering a test drive insurring the truck was sound and mechanically stable. we then drove off in the 2004 nissan titan and all the lights on the dash came on shortly after. vrd abs and brake as well as check engine light. the brakes then went out on us as we reached out home. the next day we informed them of what happened, they said it was just water on the brakes to give it a day and see what it does. it happened again and when we took it back they said the mechanic was gone to come back. thats when we noticed the cara registration was for another vehicle and started to wonder if they had taken the car to emmisions at all. check engine light was om since we left the lot. before our first payment i spent $900 on parts had roadside called 4 times and replaced the battery. the truck didnt last to the first payment. completely lost all braking power. this truck was taken to a mechanic that told us it would not have passed emissions when we got it because the history on the check engine light showed it was only cleared and not addressed.

My husband could have been killed. we had no knowledge of any recalls. two days ago my husband was getting in the truck and all of a sudden smoke started coming from the dash board and a fire was starting. he immediately ran in the truck stop store and was able to get a fire extinguisher. another customer unhooked the battery as my husband distinguished the fire. the truck will not start and when trying to test it out by re-attaching the battery the smoke began again. we are now without a vehicle and had to get the truck towed home.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the rear speakers were no longer operable. the vehicle was previously inspected per nhtsa campaign number: 06v459000 (electrical system) at timbrook nissan (10345 mt savage rd nw, cumberland, md 21502, (301) 777-8600), but the failure recurred years later. the contact stated that a diagnostic appointment was scheduled with the dealer, but, upon arrival, the contact was informed that the internet service and diagnostic system were not working. the contact was waiting to reschedule the appointment. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but was unable to assist. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The drivers side rear axle broke while traveling 70 mph up 75 in ky with my whole family in the truck on the way home from vacation it looks like the axle seals started leaking and then it locked up for a split second and lost all ability to pull itself all the axles and seals have already been replaced multiple times and it's about time for nissan to start taking the hit instead of the vehicle owners

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving, the fuel gauge displayed 1/4 tank of fuel; however, the vehicle ran out of fuel. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to fenton nissan of knoxville (4515 clinton hwy, knoxville, tn 37912), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer informed the contact to call nhtsa to file a complaint. the failure mileage was 212,000. the vin was not available.

Front right axle pops out of the differential, bad c-clip. numerous complaints noted here and at various titan forums.

The brakes in our 2004 nissan titan failed while driving down the road, thankfully we were not going fast and were able to pull to the dirt on the side to stop. there was no warning. we had no deferred maintenance on the truck. brakes were mechanically perfect.( two mechanics verified this ) once we turned the truck off and back on the brakes worked again. found a class action lawsuit in la for this exact issue. contacted nissan, they denied knowing anything about this issue. no help. towed the truck to the dealership, they denied knowing anything about this chronic problem. turns out its a delta stroke sensor part of the abs system. nhtsa you need to order a recall, this is a public safely issue. there is no warning before failure. please protect the public get these trucks off the road and fixed before one of them plows into your family. so saddened by nissan, never again will i trust this company.

Cruise control will stop when hitting a bump fuel spills out whilst trying to put gas into the truck. certain times the brakes want work until you put the truck in the parking position.

Whilst driving in bad weather i had my 4 wheel drive engaged. i was driving 5 miles an hour on a straight gravel road, when i started hearing a grinding noise. before i could get stopped safely to see what the issue was there was a large thud and my entire truck shook. it was then pouring gear lubricant out of my front differential. after taking the truck apart to find the damage i discovered the axle shaft (nissan part no.: 38220-8s11a) had been stripped of its splines on the end. the part looks as if it was machines perfectly cylindrical. the metal shavings from the shaft slightly marred up the seals so i replaced the seals and shaft, spider gears seemed okay to reuse.

I have air bag warning light, blinking i scan it and this codes came out b1081 and b1019, also abs lights pup up too

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while the vehicle was stationary, the driver and passenger side seat belts failed to retract when prompted. the contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning on numerous occasions while stationary and while driving various speeds. in addition, while driving 70 mph, the control panel became inoperative and completely lost power. the contact stated that the failures were intermittent and became progressively worse since 2011. a dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Shackle on right side peeled off the frame stud and drove the spring and shackle assembly through the truck bed

Went in for a routine oil change and was informed of a rear axle seal leak. i did some research online and have seen that is a very common issue with nissan titans and more specifically the 2004 nissan titans. *bf *tr

Door latch assembly freezes and no door can be opened. truck was parked overnight outside. doors cannot be opened from outside, if entry is gained doors can be opened from inside.

I had an accident but airbag didn't deploy . other car involve in accident airbag delployed . head on collision .

Cannot put gas in vehicle without blow back. "check engine soon" light came on about a week ago and when i went to fill with gas...had blow back. code was p1446...vent valve closed. replaced vent valve solenoid, cleared code. light stayed off for 2 days and then i tried to fill tank...got blow back again and "check engine soon" light came back on just 2 miles down the road after filling on a city street now what ???

From differential failure and c clip failure ejecting front drive axle. leaking rear axle seals as well

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Tail pipe broke off at flange cuseing wire harness to melt while driveing down highway. truck lost power was inoperable

2004 nissan titan passengers side axel shaft is sliding out of differential and my 4wd will not work. differential fluid is leaking everywhere. have read many complaints about the same problem by other titan owners. this is unsafe especially if the shaft works its way all the way out. do the right thing nissan!! issue a recall!!

For the last several years i've been fighting an evap problem. it started 5 yrs ago when it wouldn't let me fill it with gas. then months later it got worse n worse where it would take 20min to fill tank. i've replaced purge vale 3 ties in last several years and it works great then 6 months later back to same routine. there needs to be a better fix to address this issue n i know it's old but there's thousands of people dealing with this issue

There is a recall on the gas gauge for the 2005 nissan titan but my 2004 nissan titan has been having the problem with the gas gauge registering more and sometimes less gas than is actually in the vehicle for the last ten years but it was not included and the dealer refused to make the repair. how can i get this issue repaired by the dealer? sometimes the gas gauge will drop all the way to empty when it has more than half a tank of gas.

While changing the rear differential fluid, the magnet/drain plug had a broken piece of metal attached to it. i can only assume it's part of the gears inside. i have no idea when the piece broke but i have read that other titan owners have had similar issues. those gears are a big part of the truck and should not break easy. my truck is 4x4 so i'd assume the gears would be reliable. i bought my truck used with aprox 275k miles so not sure when part broke.

My fuel gauge reads 1/4 tank when i have no gas in the tank. it will go back to partial full when i fill up but then it will show 1/4 tank after a period of driving. there is no rhyme or reason or accuracy. why was the 2004 not recalled for this when every year afterwards was recalled for this problem.? i have contacted nissan and they will not respond.

On the way to work with heavy traffic, i lightly applied brakes to slow down, i felt loud grinding and shaking and brake light came on. tried to stop the car and pressed brake pedal but it was pushed down all the way to the floor. pumped pedal numerous times , it stopped. the speed was about 15 mph when it occurred and i was able to stop the car. shut off the engine and restarted the engine, it looked everything turned out to be normal, acts like nothing happened. called nissan company, but they did not have any recall on this issue. i goggled it and found out many people having the same issue but nissan company did not do anything on this. this is very dangerous. if i was driving with high speed, i could run into other car since brake not working momentarily.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while attempting to stop the vehicle, the braking system malfunctioned. the brake pedal extended to the floorboard and the stopping distance increased. the brake sensor light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 145,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the brakes stopped functioning while driving 65-70 mph. the contact was able to regain control after the vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and moved 900 yards. also, the brake light warning indicator was illuminated. once the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vcu chip and the vacuum canister malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure recurred twice. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

I noticed in may, 2016 that a paint spot about the size of a quarter on top of my right front fender was missing. i have noticed that my paint seems to be chipping along the edges. when i was loading up my truck this weekend, i noticed that the paint on my roof is chipping all along the rain gutters on both sides.

Brakes made a grinding noise when applied and didn't slow vehicle when applied. turned off vehicle. restarted and brakes worked fine again. this happened a few times before dealer said it was a c1179 delta boost sensor fault and they replaced the brake booster. happened again two years later same problem. this time dealer said the rear axle seal was leaking and leaking on brakes also found that the ecm on the booster that was replaced 2 years ago was never updated. reprogrammed. problem reoccurred a week later. this has occurred on the highway, side streets, going straight, turning, driving at 60, driving at 10. no rhyme or reason.

Front differential/axle on my four wheel drive nissan titan is broken and leaking fluid, truck will not go into four wheel drive any more. i was at the nissan dealership getting an inspection performed when they noticed the failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving 35 mph, the brake warning light illuminated. while approaching a stop light, the brake pedal failed when depressed. in addition, the vehicle made a loud grinding noise when the brake pedal was depressed. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the delta regulator failed and needed to be reprogrammed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 161,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. the brake warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure occurred once. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 9,700.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was present and no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the manifold failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact stated that he was instructed to replace the manifold every five years. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Two cracked exhaust manifolds. at times i an getting exhaust fumes into drivers compartment. i understand this is a wide problem with nissan 5.6 l v-8s and a big problem with the titans. my local nissan dealer est. repair at $3,507.50 and he told me the it is not uncommon for both to fail at the same time. nissan customer support will not do anything. i started have problem at 100.000 mile i am at 124.000 now. from what i have been told this is a design defect. i think this should be made into a recall. my truck looks like new from the outside.

Clear coat is coming off the hood and top of the cab.

I'm filing a complaint for the missed recall on the nissan titan! the design of the rear axle of this vehicle causes a rear axle seal leak. many consumers reported this problem and complained and nissan or this government has not issued or demanded a recall be made mandatory for this rear axle seal issue?! seems a little odd to me as this could cause major repairs and serious injury or death of this fails while out on a public roadway! i unfortunately am a nissan titan consumer and have experienced the same issues as everyone online complaining about them leaking and going out. i contacted nissan and will be pursuing reimbursement for this repair!

The exhaust manifolds on this vehicle are extremely prone to cracking. there are hundreds of reports online of them cracking so nissan is certainly aware of the issue. they cracked on my vehicle and exhaust gasses leak into the passenger compartment so this is definitely a safety hazard.

When driving truck engine shuts completely down including on highway at high rate of speed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while in park and attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that the manifold was fractured and leaking. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000. the vin was unavailable.

I backed my car out of the driveway and proceeded approximately 100 yards toward the entrance to my subdivision. i applied brakes to stop. the brake pedal pulsed as if abs was active and went nearly to the floor. the road was dry yet the abs acted as if i were on ice. i pumped the brakes multiple times. each time the pedal went to the floor with abs pulsing. i was able to pull to the side of the road and stop before entering the intersection. a warning light was illuminated - i don't remember if it was brake or abs. i placed the vehicle in park and turned it off. upon restart there were no warning lights and the brakes functioned normally. i parked the vehicle pending diagnosis. there are numerous issues documented online pointing to the delta stroke sensor. it seems that a problem with this sensor compromises the function of the entire brake system.

Rear differential failure

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while the vehicle was parked, an oil leak was discovered at the rear of the vehicle. the failure occurred constantly. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

While driving my 2004 titan, i noticed a banging and clanging sound. i thought it was a limb stuck in my tire. upon further inspection, i noticed oil on the inside rear rotor, passenger side. i was already miles from home on a hunting trip. i only have 79,000 miles on the truck. after hunting, i limped my truck about 30 miles home, travelling about 35 mph, while it is banging and clanging, sounding as though the wheel is about to fall off. i made several stops on the way home to make sure the wheel was still secure. i feel blessed to make it home as the wheel started to bind when i hit the driveway. after talking to several mechanics, they have seen this issue alot. the repair will cost somewhere between $3,000 to $4,000. apparently the axle seal blew without warning and now this has chewed up the gears inside and destroyed the housing. the mechanics simply suggested to buy the entire rear axle and replace. they also stated the original design was piss-poor. of course, this happens after placing $2,000 replacing the exhaust manifolds that were under warranty for 80,000 miles and 10 years old. mine were 11 years old and the truck had 79,000 miles on it. the local garage said there was nothing they could do to help. it was more than 10 years old. i would hope there is something you could do to make the manufacturer liable for this expensive repair. thanks for your time.

This is a finance vehicle saw the 2004 nissan titan really like it for the work that i do and my husband agreed to partially financed it. the first driving off the car lot the service engine light came on when we got home i called back the dealer to let him what had happened, he said to bring it back the following thursday to see what was going on, during the same week the two front windows fell down into the slot couldn't come back up so we had drive in the dead of winter with the windows done. finally we drop the pickup off at the dealer, it was there for 2 full weeks before we got it back, thinking everything was fixed .a few days after the engine light came back on we called them again they in replied telling us they can't do anything about the problem because the vehicle is a used vehicle.oh my god. now i have put over a $1000 in parts and now the mechanics are telling me it needs a new engine. please i need help because i have to be paying the finance company for something i cant use.

Trying to accelerate from a stop at crossroads to go right onto a roadway with high speed vehicles approaching. my rear end made a loud bang and back end seemed to lock up or skip and couldn't get going - nearly rear ended by vehicles on roadway while trying to enter as couldn't get going. took to nissan dealer and apparently rear end spider gears gone. 71k on vehicle, changed rear diff. fluid to nissan recommended type at 35k, no towing, no hard driving, and less than 1 hour total lifetime use of 4x4.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that there was a leak in the exhaust manifold. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was notified that there was a manufacturer service campaign related to this issue, however, the vehicle did not meet the specification. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,000.

When applying brakes with out a warning ,brakes made a spring popping noise and total brake pressure loss,brake light came on ,after pulling over and checking for oil leaks or loose parts nothing was found when re starting vehicle brake light reset and brakes work normal.

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 nissan titan. while driving at 55 mph, the entire instrument panel illuminated and an abnormal odor emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the vehicle caught fire. the contact was not injured. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. he noticed that the seams near the rotors and the plates were leaking gear oil, which caused him to constantly add a quart of gear oil each time the failure occurred. an independent mechanic also diagnosed that the rear differential plates and seals needed to be replaced due to premature deterioration and an internal fracturing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Pulled out of the gas station by our house and all of a sudden my brake light came on and a weird noise would sound anytime i would tap my brakes . pulled over restarted the car and everything was fine again and still is !

When driving my rear end making loud knocking noises.. it is not gernaded yet but it only a matter of time. havent been driving it be cause of further ware of saftey issues.

I was on my way home from work when my low fuel indicator light came on; my gauge showed approximately 1/8 remaining. this was normal, and the point where the low fuel light normally turned on. the next morning, on my way to work, the light turned off and the needle showed just over 1/8 tank. this was also normal for the light to switch on and off as the level teetered around the switch point. a few miles into my trip, the needle jumped to around 1/4 tank, which was not necessarily normal, but i had no reason to question the level based on the previous accuracy of my gauge. halfway to work i lost power, and had to pull over on a busy highway. my truck would not start, although it still showed 1/4 tank remaining. i did an internet search on my phone for /2004 titan fuel gauge problem/ and immediately got rashes of hits for descriptions exactly like mine where their titans showed 1/4 tank remaining, but ran out of fuel. after walking a 4 mile round-trip to the nearest gas station and back, i put gas in the tank, and drove to work. after a quick internet search i found a recall nhtsa# 10v074000 for 2005-2009 titans (mine is a 2004) and nissan service bulletin el08-013a for 2004-2009 titans. i was told by the dealership and nissan america that my vehicle is not included in the recall, and will not be covered. i am fine with a fuel sensor failing after 186,000 miles and not being covered, but not if identical vehicles (2005-2009) with identical hardware are being recalled and recognized as having safety issues. the internet is full of people complaining about this issue on their 2004 titans, and they need to be included in the recall.

Emergency brake and rear brakes got covered in gear oil because the rear differential seal leaking. it started spewing all over the place and when i tried to come to a stop it took way longer than normal forcing me to swerve to miss a pedestrian and hitting the curb and a bush. this should be a safety recall because the differential leaking on the brakes is definitely a safety concern.

Brake light came on when brakes were applied. pedal was soft and made a grinding noise. brakes worked but not very well. took a video of it with my cell phone. this has happened multiple times. i took it in to the dealer several years ago and they reset something. they said it may or may not fix the problem. it didn't. they said the repair would cost $900.00. i think it should be free. this is a potential hazard. turning truck off and on fixes the problem but not permanently. *tr

The abs light, vdc light, slip light and brake light illuminated and the brake pedal went to the floor accompanied by abs actuator sounds. the braking effort did not slow the vehicle effectively. recycling the ignition switch returned the brakes to a satisfactory condition. after my wife drove the vehicle home, i scanned the abs for fault codes: c1179. i am an ase certified master automobile technician with 28 years of experience. this device measures the travel of the brake booster and is a necessary component of a vehicle with stability control (nissan calls it vehicle dynamic control [vdc]). this vehicle has done this 4 times in the ten years that i've owned it. the frequency of failure is very random, duplication of the fault is extremely difficult and it occurs without any warning at all.

I had the dealer inspect the vehicle. they said both exhaust manifolds had cracked. they said there was a previous notice from nissan and they should be replaced. i was not notified and the dealer did not contact me. now they said too much time had elapsed to take advantage of this free replacement. this is clearly a design defect since nissan had them replaced on some vehicles. this is a safety hazard because cracked manifolds can cause a carbon monoxide leak or set a fire while driving fast. the cost to repair is near $1000 for the parts plus labor to install. there must be other people who had this safety problem so the government should force nissan to fix all the vehicles. mine has only 86000 easy miles on it. *tr

I was driving down the highway at normal speed around 55-65 in houston texas. a car pulled in front of me and i had to put the brakes on quickly. when i applied the brakes the pedal mushed completely to the floor making a grinding noise and the vehicle barley slowed down. i made my way to the side of the road as the brakes made an loud grinding noise, and lost brakes completely. when i finally stopped(with out getting hit my cars) i depressed the brake and there was no response. i had to turn the truck off and as i sat there i heard a noise under the dash, like something reset itself. i start the truck up and moved slowly forward to see if i had brakes and suddenly they were working again. this truck has done this a million times and it is just by luck that i have no been involved in an accident when the brakes go out. the dealership says there is no recall and nothing he can do without a thousand dollars and then he isn't sure it will fix the problem. i am stuck with this truck and it continues to loose the brakes. the passenger airbag light has been on since 2011. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving approximately 45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 87,000.

I had just pulled out of the driveway at work into traffic.i heard a loud pop and my rear end started having large bangs and i lost almost all power. i was almost hit by multiple cars. i managed to get off the road and call to have it towed. thankfully i had 400 miles left on my warranty covered the entire new rear axle that was required.. the dealer said they wouldn't have even though this is a known safety issue!!! my front differential is also slowly going out but isn't bad enough for the warranty to cover it. *tr

The vehicle showed 1/4 tank of gas, was running fine and suddenly shut off while a young girl 18 years old was driving home from dropping off siblings at school. at 55 mph there was no power brakes, no power steering while driving on a two lane road heavily traveled by 80 ton gravel trucks. nissan knows this is a common problem and has had a number of titans experience this issue caused by a faulty fuel level sensor. they did a tsb on all but 2004s even though they have the same part. nissan required me to take it to a dealership for nissan diagnostic ($93) even though the dealership already told me this was an issue and nissan would probably cover it. the nissan regional rep ([xxx]) reimbursed the repair but refused the diagnostic fee she required me to get. nissan denies responsibility for recalling these vehicles which they know can just shut off while driving. this is a very serious safety issue and needs to be recalled immediately!! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the air bags and the seat belt warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v459000 (electrical system). the approximate failure mileage was 156,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact discovered that there was a crack in the manifold. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the manifold needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the exhaust manifold prematurely cracked and fractured on the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the exhaust manifolds for the driver and passenger sides. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

The front driver side axle is popping out of the front differential housing. this should not be happening especially after it has already been fixed once. there is an obvious defect in the nissan titan front final drive assembly starting from 2004 as there are many similar complaints on the internet on many of the nissan titan forums. i will be bringing the vehicle in for servers to the dealer and hopefully they will assist in cost of this major malfunction. again, this should not be happening to this vehicle as it does not get much heavy use. no towing and hardly ever uses the 4 wheel drive. *tr

Randomly, several time a week..and then not for months..and then the symptom reappears. while driving the truck, the brake light will illuminate. if i depress the brake pedal, while the brake light is lit, the pedal moves to the floor easily, the brakes shudder and the feel of the power brake system is gone. the stopping power is dramitically compromised. the fix seems to be to pull to the side of the road. turn off the engine and restart the engine. the brake light goes off and may remain off for days, the brake feel and function are fine. then randomly, the problem will reappear. i can't find a code for it. a lawsuit was filed and settled in california for this issue..see: the nissan brake / delta stroke sensor class-action lawsuit was filed in the u.s. district court for the northern district of california - banks et al v. nissan north america, inc. et al. believe the manufacturer should recall and repair. scary when this occurs on a highway and the 5600 pound truck is traveling 60 mph or more. sincerely. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was heavy exhaust fumes coming from the driver side of the vehicle and entering the cab of the vehicle. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 83,000. updated 5/4/15*cn

I was driving my 2004 nissan titan from work when coming up to a stop leaving the long driveway to enter the main rd i pushed on the brakes and the pedal dropped to the floor and began vibrating and making a grinding noise like when you step on the pedal very hard and the abs comes on, except the brakes did not engage. the truck did not stop. i flew through the stop sign in front of other coworkers leaving a building to the north. the road only went left and right so i could not make the turn so i had no options and went across the road, hit the curb, went into a field where a mesquite tree stopped me. i put the truck into park and shut it off. when i restarted it the brakes are back and working like nothing ever happened. i left the truck there and went home to begin my normal google searches and what's the cause and how to fix this problem myself. i've found hundreds if not thousands of online complaints on this very issue. the most recent notes are of a class action lawsuit that nissan has agreed to pay because of faulty parts that cause their vehicles not to stop. they where quoted that they will not issue a recall unless ordered to do so in numerous news articles. please process this recall before someone else gets hurt or killed. please help. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the rear end seized causing the vehicle to come to a complete halt before stalling. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact stated that there was two cracked manifolds. the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician verified the failure. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Attempted to stop while traveling down parking garage ramp. when brake pedal was depressed it went to the floor and the audible sound of the anti-lock brake system (abs) pump cycling. at this point there was no braking power. pedal was lifted and brakes where applied again. again, the pedal dropped to the floor and the audible abs pump could be heard. at this point driver had to decide to crash the car into a concrete column to prevent larger accident into payment booth. driver continued into a concrete column at approximately 15 - 20 mph and crashed. airbags deployed. vehicle had to be towed from scene. after accident, mechanic repairing vehicle informed the driver of technical service bulletin (tsb) 452131 pertaining to this same issue, "antilock brake system (abs) code c1179. intermittent brake pedal supposedly goes to the floor. tech has not experienced". *tr

While driving, red "brake" dash warning light suddenly came on. truck's brakes then had limited braking ability & were hard to use. they pushed a ways down, had crummy stopping power, made grinding noises, and a vibration when trying to use them. i was able to finally stop. i shut off truck and restarted it. the light went off and brakes act normally. after braking again a short time later, the light came on again and had the same problems. i once again was able to reset the light by shutting off the truck. this is very dangerous, as it just suddenly happens and your braking ability goes to "poop" when driving. after this happened to me, i see there are many complaints on-line in various forums about this issue which has not been addressed by nissan or a government recall. the dealer claimed they fixed the brake problem by replacing the brake pads and rotors. however, a week later, the consumers nephew was driving when the brakes failed again, and he drove into a ditch. the consumer returned to the dealer, where they claimed the brakes were not working properly and the vehicle needed a new pump/delta stoke sensor. updated 02/23/15

Transmission fluid diluted with anti -freeze from faulty radiator /tranny cooler nissan needs to address this problem it is a stall issue , a safety issue , its an expensive repair ,and not uncommon. *tr

At 55,000 miles the rear axle seals failed on my 2004 nissan titan. the seal failure caused a leak which saturated the rear brake apparatus and reduced its holding ability. i reported this to my local nissan dealer and it was repaired under warranty. i was told that an upgraded rear axle was installed to address the root cause of the premature seal failure. at 138,000 miles the rear axle seals have failed again despite regular fluid changes, and the rear brake apparatus is once again soiled with gear lube. i believe this constitutes a safety hazard and should be addressed as a recall. the dealer refuses to repair under warranty and states that there is no recall. based on my research, this is a very widespread failure on the nissan titan and there are thousands of other titan owners in the u.s. with the same problem. *js

Front differential failed. many reports online suggest a common failure. cost over $2100 to fix. parts have been redesigned so manufacturer is aware of the problem and will only guarantee a full differential replacement. *tr

Since the vehicle was new the fuel gauge has never shown the correct reading on the fuel in the tank. it will never register "full" and will run out of gas when it still shows 1/8 of a tank left. i complained to the dealer and they replaced the gauge with another one just like it that also doesn't work properly. *tr

Nhtsa recall 10v074000. (nissan). the recall should apply to 2004 model titans. curiously it applies to the same make and model for years 2005-2009. in my case the fuel gauge never worked well (purchased new) but at least the low fuel warning gauge light came on. on october 21, 2014 the gauge completely malfunctioned. it stuck at approximately 1/3 of a tank and the vehicle ran out of gas (no light indicator) without warning. at 70 mph on a tollway, the vehicle lost all power. given the significant risk to driver health and safety posed by this type of malfunction (which was curiously addressed for 2005 and thereafter) and the extreme risk of crash that it causes, the recall should be extended and not exclude the first model year of this car. without power steering and brake control at 70mph, i was lucky on this occasion. others may well not be. *tr

I've been having problems with a leak in the roof. i always noticed a damp musty smell after it rained but never found anything other than rear sliding window was damp until after a heavy rain i made a sharp left and caught out of the corner of my eye water flying out of the sliding window track. i've tried looking to see where it was coming from but can't find the exact location. let me point out i never use the rear window. after months and yrs of frustration i siliconed the entire rear window and took off brake light and did that too but still getting water. i've read online its very common problem with no remedy yet. *tr

I have same problem as everyone else with cracked exhaust manifolds starting around 65000 miles. expensive to replace so i have no choice but to listen to a horrible exhaust leaks. next is the rear axle seals first around 65000.replaced 2x. after talking to nissan tech who is a friend apparently its a very common problem. the axle tubes tend to warp causing a leak all over tires n brakes and eventual failure of gears inrear pumpkin if not caught. just waiting for it to happen again. brakes have always been a problem. every 7000 brakes n rotors r shot and need replacing. pedal always has a mushy feel when u occasionally need to slam on the brake. goes all the way to the floor even when brakes r good. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 30 mph, the brake light sensor illuminated and upon pressing the brake pedal it sank to the floor. the contact had to apply force to ensure the vehicle stopped. the contact was able to turn off and restart the vehicle which reset the computer and the sensor. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who diagnosed that the anti-lock brake system needed to be reset. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced and that the abs actuator was making the loud noise but it was unclear if it needed to be replaced at the moment. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v072000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Brake pedal became mushy. brake light and abs light came on. coasted to a stop, turned vehicle off and restarted. lights went off and brakes worked properly again. this is approximately the sixth time this has happened in this truck. brake pads and rotors are new. it first began happening approximately six months ago. this is dangerous and nissan should have recalled this vehicle due to this issue, which they have been aware of since 2004. *tr

Both exhaust manifolds have developed cracks and leaks. nissan refused to repair if not within 70k warranty. *tr

My 2004 nissan titan with 81k mile has 2 cracked exhaust manifolds. both passenger and driver sides have crack just in front of last cycle on both sides. my truck was running fine one night. the next morning my truck was sounding like it had an exhaust leak. send my truck in to have recalls address and it was confirmed by nissan mechanics that both sides are cracked. was told it would be about $3000 to replace both sides. many people have reported this issue and nothing has been done. *tr

I was driving up an icy incline on a side road with the 4 wheel drive engaged and the front differential failed. the vehicle lost traction and almost hit other cars and pedestrians. this is the second failure to occur on the front differential on this vehicle. *tr

While using 4wd my front axle popped out of the front differential. luckily i was offroad and going slow. after researching the issue i see it is a common complaint and can lead to catastrophic front differential failure ( if retaining clip is ejected and gets between gears) causing the front end to temporarily lock up. again luckily i was going slow. but this is to common an issue and something that can cause a lapse in control of the vehicle, this needs to be addressed. *tr

My exhaust manifold on the driver side cracked in half. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated as the service engine sensor illuminated. the contact mentioned that the vehicle went into limp safe mode. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the technician stated that since it would take longer than two weeks to diagnose the problem it was ok for the contact to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was tow to another authorized dealer. the technician diagnosed that the exhaust manifold cracked and the catalytic converter was on top of the exhaust manifold causing the engine to be damaged. the vehicle was repaired by the authorized dealer who replaced the exhaust manifold, catalytic converter and the engine. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Rear axel seals leak causing rear differential oil on wheels, rotors and brake pads. could lead to a complete brake failure on rear two wheels due to oil. *tr

My 2004 nissan titan has had numerous instances of the brake warning light coming on while driving at different speeds. when this happens, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes make a loud grinding sound. several times i have had to go onto the shoulder of the road to avoid rear ending the vehicle in front of me. once i get the vehicle stopped i can turn the engine off and the brakes reset and work correctly. however, these incidents are occurring more frequently now and sometimes i have to restart the engine several times to get the reset. this is a very critical safety flaw and i have read many other titan owners having the same problem. nissan needs to recall these trucks and fix the problem before there is a serious injury or a fatality. i bought this truck new and it has been serviced at proper intervals. *tr

I was driving the vehicle, attempted to stop and my brake pedal went to the floor, and i had no primary brake function. i went thru an intersection unable to stop and could have seriously injured my family or someone else. the vehicle does this multiple times, if i shut the engine off, restart the vehicle i have brakes, drive the vehicle and then no brakes. i did some research on line, and it's the brake booster. nissan knows of the issue, there are literally thousands of exact complaints on line about this same issue. i've contacted nissan, and i get nothing from them or any assistance. please, please, do some research on line about this and make nissan fix their defective vehicles. i have the vehicle parked in the garage because it's unsafe to drive to the dealer for the $1,200.00 repair and towing bill. as a consumer i need your help. *tr

This will be the 3rd rear differential on this truck. the first blew on warranty at approx 10k miles. now with 56k miles the 2nd dana rear axle has blown. i don't off road and tow only a motorcycle trailer. this is obscene, time consuming and very costly ($3,630.00) to fix and days waiting away from home. this isn't right

When trying to backup the truck the column gear shifter moved into reverse but the vehicle was still moving forward. fortunately i didn't run over anyone but it could have easily happened in a busy parking lot. the gear shifter was moving up and down into every position but it was continuously engaged in drive. i drove home and parked. the shifter is still moving up and down; the gear indicator shows that the transmission is in "d" - drive but the vehicle is rolling as if it was in neutral and can't be started. there is a nissan recall no. ru403 but nissan says my truck is not affected.

The air bag sensor went on i reset first time last about 2 months then came on again. i reset again and last 2 weeks and keep coming back on i keep resetting still on. i took to dealer, i was told due to the age of the vehicle i will have to replace the air bag. i don't understand this my corolla is 21 years old and has 191000 miles, have never had any air bag issue. i contacted nissan north america, inc. and was receive "nissan carefully considered your request during a review of all of the available facts pertaining to your specific situation. nissan is unable to offer financial assistance with the repair of the airbag/airbag module due to the vehicle being outside of the new vehicle limited warranty". *tr

My rear axle seals failed, began leaking. it happens to every single titan, it needs to be recalled. just search online, nearly every owner has this issue. nissan needs to do what's right and help people that have their great trucks. *tr

When to stop as entered freeway entrance, brake pedal dropped about 1/2 way and no initial brake power. then vehicle dynamic control kicked in and got limited braking back as vehicle shuddered and twisted slightly. restarted and worked ok. also happened july 12. happened again on 8/17 while towing. can't trust the brakes!! other times brakes work fine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while the vehicle was at the dealer for an unrelated issue, the mechanic noticed that the driver and passenger side exhaust manifold was severely cracked. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The car start to loose power suddenly in the middle of the road then it shut off ...... it just shuts off by it self . *tr

Sudden brake loss while driving at about 30mph. it has occurred before and seems to have increased after a fuel pump replacement. i'd guess 10 times in the last week now, i've known about the issue for some time and was reading about the class action lawsuit which i believe only covered the residents of california and the comments suggested to file a complaint here. it's the same thing, the emergency light comes on while driving and when apply brakes there is no pressure and an awful grinding noise. once you come to a safe stop, turn off and back on, and the problem is gone! previously, it had been weeks and even maybe months in between but now it seems to have turned in a daily task. any update on recall or nationwide class action lawsuit would be appreciated. *tr

I have been experiencing a brake / abs problem with my 2004 nissan titan. on several occasions as i was driving, the brake light would come on and as i attempted to push the brakes under normal braking conditions, i have almost not been able to stop the truck in time. it felt as though the abs system is activating and brake pedal is fluctuating, vibrating and grinding. i brought it to the dealership on 7/17/14 they said it was a programming issue. i paid about $100 for them to upload a new program. they told me the new program didn't take and then told me the delta sensor in the brake booster was most likely the issue. but unfortunately the entire brake booster assembly must be purchased since they don't sell the delta sensor separately, and the cost is $950 to replace. i called and filed a complaint with nissan consumer affairs the next day 7/18/14. today 7/24/14, i finally received a call back from nissan consumer affairs letting me know that they were unwilling to help me with this problem. i was told that because it' out of warranty, nissan north america will not pursue any further action in regards to my case & considered the matter closed. *tr

Went to stop and had no brakes, brake went all the way to the floor and still did not stop. avs, brake and slip lights came on dash and as of today 06/10/2014 after new brake booster and multiple cylinder replacements and testing at nissan dealerships the same lights are on. brakes get "spongie" from time to time and we have no traction traction control will not work. *tr

I was driving down the highway doing 75 in my 2004 titan. all of a sudden i lost all power and the truck went dead. my fuel gauge was at a 1/4 tank so i thought it was the fuel pump. found out the next day that my tank was completely empty and the gauge was wrong. very dangerous!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road and the contact was able to restart it. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the ecm relay inside the ipdm assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vehicle would no longer start. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Rear axle seals were leaking, had replaced, began leaking again almost immediately. *tr

Driving down a main road when i felt an odd vibration coming from under my feet. pulled over immediately to see that my axle shaft has pulled out of the differential. after getting the vehicle home i researched online to find hundreds of the same problem. the front differential on these trucks is and will always be a safety issue until they decide to recall the problem. nissan definitely knows this differential is not strong enough for the engine. needs to be recalled before more people get injured! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the abs and brake warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle started making a loud grinding noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician was unable to determine the cause of failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage were 107,000.

Had rear fixed at dealer and it broke again. now the truck has sat since the date of failure, meanwhile im paying on it still. called nissan corp. they said (they were aware of the problems but they were not going to fix it). not a very respectable corp.. *tr

My rear end on my titan began grinding when turning. after researching this, i found hundreds of people with the same problem. this is a defect on the first models of the titan and nissan will not report a recall on them. if these rear ends lock up when the vehicle is being driven on the highway or while towing a trailer, people's lives could be lost. the consumer should not be responsible for a design flaw that has affected such a vast population of titan owners. furthermore, nissan only offers a full rear end replacement at the low price of $2,500. something has to be done about these problems! a recall must be issued before more lives are put into jeopardy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, a noise emitted from outside of the vehicle continuously. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to a crack in the manifold gasket. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag module was open and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 27,800 and the current mileage was 28,144. updated 06/10/14 ma the consumer referenced recall # 06v459000. updated 07/24/24

I was accelerating from a stop on to the highway and felt/heard a "clunk" in the rear of the truck. every time i turned i heard/felt a "clunk". it would even do it every so often at highway speed. the rear differential went out in the truck. i had to replace it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle did not restart. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ecm relay inside the ipdm assembly needed to be replaced in order to repair the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired for the nhtsa recall campaign id number 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Vehicle would start to make loud noise when braking, and then brakes would stop working altogether. the first few incidents in the past year because we were driving at slow speed we could coast to a stop. turn off engine, and then turn back on. problem went away until next incident. we just completed a factory repair costing just under $1400 and it was to replace a mechanism that was failing to deliver the signal, or fluid (i don't understand this very well enough technically) to make the brakes stop. the parts were over $600 and labor also over $600. while vehicle is 10 years old this type of problem seems to be a defect issue and not wear and tear. i've read that this is a reported issue with nhtsb so i wanted to file also. *tr

Driving the truck on snow covered road, four wheel drive system failed to work. only rear tires were driving, causing unsafe condition on a road that required four wheel drive. investigation found the front differential failed, which is a common problem with nissan four wheel drive vehicles of this vintage. nissan has refused to fix the problem, citing 'out of warranty'.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the exhaust manifold was fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that exhaust fumes were entering the interior cabin. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the manifold was cracked. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.

I recently purchased this truck. i have driven it approximately 1300 miles since i purchased it. the drivers side front axle clip has broken twice in 300 miles. i understand this to be a problem with 100's of owners but there have been no recalls. i am afraid to drive this vehicle. *tr

While driving the slip, vdc and brake lights all illuminated on the dash. i stepped on the brakes and the brakes went almost to the floor. the truck eventually did stop but i came close to hitting the vehicle in front of me. i have read and researched thoroughly about this issue and it is well documented that this is a known issue. there is currently a class action lawsuit in california regarding this issue. this has happened to me approximately 4 times over the past year where i have almost completely lost my brakes. nissan needs to make this right. i believe the problem may be a delta stroke sensor that is housed within the brake booster. i have not replace this yet as i am not sure if this will fix the problem and it is quite expensive. this is very unsafe and there are many complaints regarding this issue out there. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that all of the door locks would become inoperable in extremely cold temperatures. in addition, the doors could not be opened. the contact would have to open the windows and open the door from the exterior of the vehicle. when the contact attempted to close the door, the door would not latch securely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the door latches needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the rear differential failed. the contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and the vehicle rolled away in reverse and into the street. the vehicle was then shifted into 4x4 mode in order for the contact to be able to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was later taken to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear differential had failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure was 83,200.

The brake on my 04 nissan titan would quit working intermittently. the pedal went all the way to the floor and it pulsated and seemed to have no brake. all the service lights went on. i have no control of the brake at all. very scary feeling. i had to pull over the side of the road and shut down the engine and restarted and the problem went away. it happened intermittently. i bought the truck new in 04 and still have it now 2013. it happens about 5-7 times every year. nissan needs to own up to it and repair the problem. there are a lot of discussions about the delta stroke sensor. they need to fix this before someone got killed and then they will have a big lawsuit in their hands. *tr

I'm glad to hear that nhtsa is finally doing something about nissan titan brake problems. i own a 2004 nissan titan with brake problems. i have experienced no brakes at all when the traffic suddenly stops in front of you. i have complained about these brakes to the nhtsa, nissan, etc, to no avail. the problem is very intermittent and you cannot simply take it to the dealer and show them the problem. it has something to do with the electrical system. when the brakes fail to work, you pull off the side of the road and turn the truck 's ignition off and back on again. the brakes are then re-set and working fine. my son discovered this temporary fix solution. it is a serious, real problem for nissan titan and armada owner's. it happens to our titan two or three times a year. many owner's complain of the same trouble online. i'd love to hear that nissan takes responsibility for all these vehicles and solves this problem for their loyal owners. *tr

Rear axle seals leak and could potentially soak rear disc brake pads to the point of complete failure. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the brake pedal started to vibrate and failed to engage properly. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the delta stroke sensor and brake booster seal needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 67,611.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he heard a loud noise and began to smell exhaust fumes. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that there was a crack in the manifold. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000.

Slowing for a stop, brake pedal mushed and a grinding abs shudder presented. as speed was low, i was able to manage a stop of the vehicle. returned home slowly and turned the truck off. turned it back on and the problem was gone. two days ago the slack pedal and grinding noise occurred again. called dealership who replied "no awareness of similar complaints. bring in when experiencing symptoms." researched online and found numerous complaints. requested a service time at the dealership for replacement of the delta stroke sensor/booster components. cannot imagine driving this big truck hoping to lose braking at a time when, with no risk to myself or others, the dealership can see/hear the problem. shockingly unethical! my only concern is that the new components may be just as faulty. please add my voice to those calling for nissan and/or the ntsb to address this before someone loses their life ... or have they already and it has not been attributed to this failure?? *tt

While taking a exit ramp at approximately 45 mph brake light came on and when the brakes were applied due to stopping traffic pedal went to the floor with a grinding sound. i had to swerve to the right to avoid the car in front of me and went past 2 cars before stopping in the emergency lane. i turned the engine off and when i restarted the light was gone. reported this to the nissan dealer ....they stated they have never heard of it before.....there are hundreds of reports on the internet and also filed with nhtsa. according to the dealer they will do nothing until a recall. i certainly hope no one dies from this as the class action lawsuit that will follow will be very embarrassing to nhtsa, dot, and nissan as you have all been made very aware of this.... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the engine exhaust manifold pipe fractured and was leaking fumes. the exhaust leak could be heard while driving. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 155,000.

This is the second time in over several months that my driver side drive axle for my 4x4 has pulled its self out. it was fixed once on my dime and is now going to be fixed on my dime again it is a dangerous failure that could cause my suspension to lock up an rip my wheel off then leading to a serious accident. it needs to be addressed and the nhtsa has done nothing to pursue this. another problem that nissan will not cover is the rear axle seals that blow out due to a faulty design which may also lead to a serious accident, they will not address any of these issues under a recall an there are thousands of people that are suffering from these issues from 04-010 for the axle seals and model years 04-08 for the axle shaft pulling out from the 4x4 causing serious damage to internal and external parts. this needs to be addressed an the nhtsa is doing nothing about it. *tr

Rear axle seals on my nissan 2004 titan have been replaced 4 times in the last 2 years, i just had them replaced and the new seals are leaking. this is due to a poorly designed axle by nissan; of course they will not stand behind their poor design. the bulletin put out by the car manufacture is to replace the axle's being both sides in the rear at a cost of thousands should nissan do the work. i find this very disturbing as do thousands of other 04, 05, 06 model year titan owners. the real problem is if gone undetected by some, the rear can lose all of its oil causing the rear to lock up! this could and would kill people if the accident were bad enough. the second issue here is and i quote, ?c'mon nissan, stand behind your product and recall what could be a fatal situation here? unquote?. as much as i like the titan, this issue has sickened me to the point that i will shop elsewhere when the time comes. talk about passing the buck! i have seen the axle removed and rust pits form under the seal causing the leak. it is as though the metal used is from china. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that pieces of the shifter became detached and as a result, the vehicle shifted out of gear while driving various speeds. the contact contacted the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 04v408000 (power train). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that there was a leak in the exhaust system. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the exhaust manifolds needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the contact stated that he was concerned about breathing in carbon monoxide. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000. updated 8/21/13 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle had multiple exhaust leaks that were caused by faulty exhaust manifolds from nissan. the dealer at the time, replaced the exhaust manifolds. they used the same manifold design and this was all done under warranty. around april 2013, the consumer began hearing the same exhaust noise from before. the consumer contacted nissan about the problem, and they informed him the vehicle was out of warranty, but to take the vehicle to the dealer. they confirmed that both manifolds were cracked and should be replaced, with a modified design manifold.

Brake warning light on dash illuminated. when brake pressure applied, pedal went to the floor, brakes made a loud grinding sound and braking efficiency was greatly diminished. had to drive onto right shoulder of roadway to avoid rear ending the vehicle in front of me. this problem happens about 3 times per year on this 61,000 mile vehicle. took to nissan under warranty and was told they couldn't reproduce problem and received no further assistance. this got me out of warranty. when problem occurred outside of the warranty again, dealer and nissan consumer affairs stated the vehicle was out of warranty, and would not take care of same. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while having an exhaust repair performed by an independent mechanic, he was advised that the exhaust manifold was fractured. the dealer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 105,000.

Imagine driving down a mountainous road in idaho state. you are going down a hill in a pick-up truck pulling a camper. all of a sudden your vehicle goes into limp mode - it won't rev over 1000 rpm. you look to pull over but there is only a small shoulder. vehicles are skidding trying to avoid an accident as your vehicle is disabled and only partially off the road. after fixing the problem, i realized the truck should never have gone into limp mode. it is a critical design flaw with the vehicle. i was put in harms way for no reason. all vehicles use to have the engine speed controlled via mechanical linkage or cables for the gas pedal. very few failures existed with this design. today gas pedal run by a wire that sends an electronic signal to the vehicles computer. the computer in turn evaluates the gas pedal position which then sends a signal to the fuel injectors and throttle body to control the engine. the critical design flaw comes into play when vehicle designers combine other electronic sensors on the same circuit as the gas pedal. non-critical components like gas evaporator sensors, power steering sensors, air conditioner sensors. when any of these non-critical items experience an electrical short, the vehicle goes into limp mode potentially putting drivers in harm's way does this recommended solution fix all problems related to the gas pedal? no it does not. it is a lot safer. i believe nhtsa should evaluate & assess this critical design flaw. i have been a controls engineer for 28 yrs and this design is not safe. please refer their model a60 series manual. nov 2003 edition, rev-april 2004, pub no. sm4e-1a60u1. section b , pages ec-423 thru 427. i would find it satisfactory if nissan redesigned and fixed all vehicles by separating circuits with critical engine components from non-critical components. *tr

On 6/20/2008 i went to a nissan dealership to resolve a recall item to replace rear door wiring harness, recall # r0616. the recall was performed and in the process the dealership also replaced lh-pretensioner, seatbelt and body harness, and reset airbag warning light. on 6/03/2013, the airbag warning light came on and i went to a nearby nissan dealership and was advised that i would have to replace the lh-pretensioner, seatbelt and body harness, i informed the service advisor that this work was already accomplished once and that i had the documents if he needed them. the service advisor then stated that since the work was accomplished five years ago that even though the parts are a safety item that they were no longer under warranty, resulting in a 574.30 charge of which i paid. my contention is that this is a safety item, and thus should not have a warranty restriction, i am not sure if the truck is even safe to drive. *tr

Nissan titan exhaust manifold cracks, causing exhaust fumes to enter vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while parked, he noticed a loud exhaust noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the exhaust headers were fractured. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 83,938. *tr

2004 nissan titan. consumer writes in regards to faulty wire harness recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the recall remedy failed and was only a temporary fix. the consumer stated the vehicle failed a state inspection, because the air bag light was on. the consumer stated since the fix did not eliminate the potential hazardous condition of the faulty wiring harness installed by the manufacturer, he believed he was entitled to refund of $ 185.60 when he had to pay for the repairs, that should have previously been made under the recall.

Fourth right rear axle seal. second in two weeks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contacted that while driving 50 mph, he noticed that the exhaust manifold was cracked and exhaust fumes were leaking. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised that the exhaust headers needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 43,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titian. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when the contact was advised that the exhaust manifold was cracked. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 6,000. *tr

I received a recall notice in the mail this week: recall 06v-459 about the airbag warning light flashing, seat belts not working properly, etc. my vehicle is having all of the problems listed so as instructed i brought my vehicle to the nissan dealership along with the letter. they informed me that they would not fix the problem because it "was not in their system". stating they do not understand why i got a notice in the mail. clearly my vehicle is having these exact problems and they are required to fix them, but they still refused to fix or diagnose for free as required by law. very disappointing in nissan for disregarding my family's safety. *tr..updated 08-07-13 *bf

Catastrophic failure of the leaf spring on driver side rear of the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt seized and became difficult to unlock. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the seat belt was working properly. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. *tr

Right rear axle seal leaks and if not repaired immediately, fluid leaks onto brake rotor. has the potential of losing all differential fluid from rear end causing a complete drivetrain failure. *tr

During routine recall for ecm module the dealer informed me that both exhaust manifolds are cracked as this has been a recurring issue with this model vehicle causing exhaust fumes to enter the cabin and also cause poor performance with the vehicle. dealer quoted this as a $3200.00 repair and will not assume any portion of the repair. dealer "beaverton nissan" has informed me that this issue is due to the poor quality of the exhaust manifolds any possible faulty welds on the product combined with material that is too thin to start with. the presence of exhaust fumes in the cabin while idling and/or driving is a severe safety hazard. i have opened a case with nissan north america and have been advised by three independent mechanics to park the vehicle until it is safe to drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titian. the contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle would not stop. the contact would shut off the engine and once restarted, the vehicle would resume normally. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who performed a diagnostic but was unable to generate a failure code. the dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed before any repairs would be performed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Just last friday (03-15-2013) afternoon,while looking over the truck- i decided to look underneath it to give it a once over. earlier in the week i had noticed the brake pedal kind of spongy(especially in the morning). i thought there might be a problem with the brakes. to my surprise i found that both rear axles were splattered with fluid(axle grease).i had read that this was a problem with early model titans. i went into a titan forum and found there were a lot of folks,that owned these trucks-having the same problem. in the forum there was this very site to report this issue.so thus this writing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the driver's and passenger's side exhaust manifold was cracked. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 125,000. updated 5/9/13 *cn updated 05/24/2013 *js

The rear differential has been whining since 63,000 miles and last weekend the whining became howling and then clunking. my mechanic says something inside the differential is broken.

I was using my four wheel drive when i noticed a loud clunk and found that my axle had popped out of the front differential. i am among over 1000s of titan owners with this same issue that nissan knows about and has caused multiple failures in our trucks. it also caused a failure in mine. the have known about this issue for years now and changed there part in 07 from the original number 38500-8s102 to the new product number 38500-8s11b truck is a nissan titan 2004 se king cab 4wd. *tr

Driving about 40 mph, i heard a loud pop coming from the rear end of the truck. now whenever i decelerate, a whining noise is heard from the differential. took the truck to the nissan dealer in irvine, ca and they want to replace the rear differential at a cost of $2500.00. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt webbing failed to automatically retract upon engaging. in 2006, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v345000 (seat belts) even though there was not a defect. in 2013, the seat belt retractor malfunction occurred. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle shook violently without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front and rear differential and axles needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 138,000...updated 03/18/13 *bf the consumer stated also the rear end was locking up. updated 04/26/2013 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the engine made a rattling sound and exhaust fumes were smelled inside the cabin. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that there was a hairline fracture leading from the catalytic converter to the manifold that was causing the smell. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 95,391.

I was driving west bound 55 mph with right of way. other driver pulled out in front of me heading north. i hit his passenger side. totaled my titan. no airbag deployment. i sustained upper body injuries due to no airbag support. *tr

Exhaust manifold is cracked and leaks fumes into cab. *tr

Truck started making loud grinding sound when letting off accelerator and coasting. i was advised by my mechanic to replace the entire rear end with a brand new one from nissan because they had modified it. obviously they new it was a problem. $2500.00 repair. glad the drive shaft did not lock up on the interstate. *tr

Transmission cooler hose leak caused transmission failure. there was a service bulletin on this, but i never saw it or was made aware of it until it happened and i googled it. the spring clamp fail. this should be a recall because something as simple as replacing the 2 spring clamps with screw clamps would save a ruined transmission. seams to be a big issue and could cause fatality if failure happens on interstate. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the abs braking system failed without warning. the abs warning light was illuminated when the failure occurred. the contact stated that the vehicle had to be turned on and off in order for the brakes to work properly. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the vdc unit needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 85,000. updated 1/29/13 *cn the consumer stated the manufacturer was contacted and offered to pay for one third of all repairs for the vdc and safety restraint system. however, the consumer is in disagreement because all items request for repair pose a significant safety concern. updated 2/7/2013 *js

I engaged my front differential (4x4) and proceeded to put drivetrain in reverse and while backing up the passenger side front axle popped out of the differential, i was not pulling anything so i was not under any load whatsoever. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds he would hear a loud whining noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the exhaust was leaking due to the manifold being fractured. the vehicle was repaired for the manifold approximately seven times in five years. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 47,314. the current mileage was approximately 166,000

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, he heard a thumping sound followed by grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that there were metal flakes in the rear differential compartment causing the noise. the mechanic stated the rear differential would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Driving vehicle on expressway at approximately 60 mph and vehicle lost engine power and turned off. dangerous experience. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that he smelled a foul odor inside the cabin and would hear an abnormal noise when driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the exhaust manifolds were cracked and leaking. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 120,000. .....updated 01/14/13 *bf the consumer stated the dealer advised that both exhaust manifolds also contain one catalyic converter per side. updated 01/17/2013 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that when driving, he could hear a loud ticking noise. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they advised that the exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was notified and stated that the exhaust manifold would need to be repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 50,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the vehicle was started and he immediately noticed blue smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where a technician advised that the manifold needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for the same failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximately failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that when sitting idle in the vehicle or driving, an overpowering odor of gasoline fuel filled the cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that both manifolds were fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000. the current mileage was approximately 100,000. the vin was unavailable.

While attempting to stop the vehicle at an intersection the brakes failed. the "brake" light came on, it made a grinding noise and i had no brakes. i took the vehicle to my mechanic and after checking the computer for embedded codes he found two code failures (c1104 & c1179). i have googled these problems and it seems that many other nissan armada and titan owners have had the same problems. this is a serious problem and nissan needs to issue a recall before someone is killed. *tr

I was traveling towing a 33 ft camper. usually tow at about 62 mph. all of a sudden the truck cuts out then turns back on and "bucks". my lights on my dash light up like a color blinking christmas tree. my speedometer goes all the way to 140 mph, my rpms max out, my fuel gauge goes up and down along with the temp gauge. furthermore all the gauges and warning lights flash or move in no form or fashion. steering gets stiff along with the brakes because the truck shuts off. i controlled the truck to avoid crashing in between the on and off periods. this happened several times. thought it was wiring from camper or brake controller. however, over the last few weeks from about mid sept it has progressively gotten worse. now i can't go out of the driveway before the truck starts acting up. there is a bad accident waiting to happen. in my past experience with nissan is they are reluctant to say anything is wrong and to fix things. i have had enough go wrong with my truck from brakes, electrical, and rear end unit. just last weekend 20 oct 12 i took the truck on about a 15 mile round trip and it acted up again. between july and sept 2012 the truck would start the shut completely off in parked position. it still does that now too. the truck is now parked until i figure what is the problem. i don't have mega bucks to fix it! someone said nissan has a computer recall but i have not been notified and i contacted a dealer but they have not called back. its been 3 days now. they said the description i gave them matches the recall?????????? *tr

On may 3, 2012, i saw my side mirror lights were not turning off, even while driving. i scheduled work for my truck for may 5, 2012. my truck was parked at my place of employment from around 6 am to 2 pm on may 3, 2012. when trying to leave work i tried to start my truck and it would not turn over, tried to jump start with no success and even had a tow truck company attempt to start the truck. after the truck was towed to local shop the truck started up with no problem and the mechanic said since its not showing any issues that it did before there was nothing they could do. on may 5, 2012 i took my truck in for the electrical problem and they also fixed a recall with the ecm relay. on the same day around 6 pm in the afternoon the truck would not start again. the truck was towed back to the nissan dealership on may 6, 2012 and on may 7, 2012 the technicians at nissan contacted me stating it was my bcm which was in the same area as the ecm. i had to pay about 600 dollars for a new bcm. i believe the bcm went out due to the recall work that was performed earlier. *tr

The wiring harness, in the back door has broken, because of a nissan engineering problem, both the harness and wires have broken, which according to nhtsa the front passenger side airbag will not deploy, resulting in my having an unsafe truck according to nhtsa, i contacted nissan and was told that the campaign had ended, so they refuse to repair my truck according to the guidelines set by nhtsa. at what point does nissan decide that they can decide which trucks to repair, i have to wonder how many other unsafe nissan trucks are on the highways. *tr

The vehicle displayed intermittent chemical type odor through hvac system, 3 dealerships unable/unwilling to confirm, or seek direction from corporate as to method for resolution at my suggestion/request. i waited one year to allow for vehicle to "off-gas" interior odors from materials used in manufacture, had to insist that dealer staff document the concern which is yet unresolved and denied assistance from consumer affairs department to satisfy health and safety concerns. incurred significant additional expenses to alleviate issue such as in cabin air filter and purchase of ionizing unit; plus missed workdays, transportation, fuel and service and diagnostic fees at dealerships. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at the local mechanic for routine inspection the contact was informed that the engine exhaust manifold was leaking due to a defective design. in addition, the steering failed while driving. the steering column was replaced; however the exhaust manifold was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 136,000.

While replacing lifetime warrantied suspension which was not honored by nissan or tenneco, i found the rear pinion seal to be leaking severely, and rear axle seal leaking in wheel assembly. possible source of "ticking" noise from differential, which until then i thought were exhaust heat shields. this condition could cause catastrophic drivetrain failure while vehicle is in motion. the fluid leaking from axle seal can reduce effectiveness of braking components. other owners have described inadequate engineering & possible use of substandard differential materials & components along with axle vent assemblies which could create internal pressure conditions that could cause seals to fail. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, he depressed the brake pedal which was hesitant to respond. the contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. also, the emergency brake engaged on its own intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an axle failure. the contact mentioned that there was a manufacture recall for a brake failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the exhaust was louder than normal. the contact was a certified mechanic and diagnosed the failure as a cracked exhaust manifold, which he was concerned would leak harmful fumes into the interior cabin. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure and current mileage was 125,000.

The rear axle hub seals leaked after the 1st and only pulling ever done with my 2004 (4 x 2) se titan p/p. my vehicle is equipped with " big tow pkg." dealer replaced the entire rear axle. " no" pulling or towing done since replacement by dealer svc. done 12/24/2008 at 85,417 miles. however, a right/passenger seal leak noticed on 08/29/2012 at 152,247 miles. i was told by the regional warranty service manager that the issue had been resolved with an " upgraded better axle system " which would resolve the problem when the rear end was replaced. the rear axle diff. fluid leak is causing periodic braking issues and noises. i am very concerned about safe braking, especially when driving the vehicle in wet weather. needs to be addressed as a safety issue. *tr

Don't know if it's been reported, but alot of people are having issues with the nissan titans (many years) with the exhaust manifolds cracking. i have a 2004 and both of them have been cracked for almost 4 years now. i contacted nissan, they suggested to contact nissan corporate, and pretty much told me i was out of luck. the manifolds are over $850 each, and both of mine are severely cracked, causing engine, emission, and safety/health problems. i have had to replace many o2 sensors, cat's, and mufflers, due to burning up, and have to drive with all my windows down and short trips due to the exhaust filling the cab of the truck. something needs to be done, as this is not only an issue, but a major flaw in the design of the truck. i have had checked out at a local shop, and their exact words were "there is absolutely no flex in the exhaust, so when the engine shifts from driving and revving, the manifolds are the weakest point and therefore crack". something seriously needs to be done or looked into. many nissan titan forums hundreds of people are complaining about the same issue. usually only one is cracked, but i have both cracked. if you need a vehicle to inspect, you can look at mine. i even had the exhaust upgraded to bigger exhaust in hopes of relieving some of the pressure, so it doesn't leak all out under the hood, and that has helped some, but this is seriously an issue with the design and usability of these nissan titan trucks. and, i don't know about alot of people, but i can't afford to spend over $1600 in just 2 parts, plus all the other required parts, when i can barely afford to pay the bank on the truck. *tr *bf *tr

The rear differential went out and this seems to be a very common problem on this make of vehicle. there should be an investigation and recall on this vehicle. *tr

The rear axle oil seal leaks onto the rear brakes causing them to not work. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact was driving 10 mph when the brake warning light illumined just as the brakes seized. the contact was able to move off the roadway where the brakes independently released. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the power train column shift assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v408000 (power train). the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

When driving down a residential road, the brake light illuminated for no apparent reason. then, when slowing to turn, brakes shuddered violently and did not feel as if they would succeed in stopping the vehicle. i slowed enough to turn, then proceeded slowly to make 2 more immediate turns before reaching my house. the brakes shuddered and were not 100% effective each time the pedal was pressed. fluid levels are normal, brake components look good. after turning truck off and back on, problem was not able to be replicated. however, after doing online research, this appears to be a known issue that the manufacturer has as yet refused to address, even though it could lead to collisions and fatalities. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact was driving 45 mph when the brake warning light illuminated. the contact abnormally depressed the brake pedal into the floorboard but the vehicle failed to respond. the anti-lock braking system also activated erroneously but was the only functioning brake system on the vehicle at the time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the computer needed to be reset. the computer was reset however failure recurred three weeks later. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and offered to assistance with the contact with the cost of the computer reset. the current and the failure mileage was 106,771.

Rear axle fell apart while driving. no warnings, or anything. this will be the second rear axle to be replaced at a cost of 3500 per incident. only light driving has been done on this vehicle. no towing, no heavy loads, no anything. *tr

I took my truck in for the service manager at wallace nissan, kingsport, tn, to find out if they would repair the broken wire in the wiring harness in the rear door, i was told by the service manager and by nissan consumer affairs office that nissan would not repair the broken wire, even though the nhtsa had a recall for this problem, nissan told me that the campaign had ended and they would not do anything about the problem, as i recall in the nhtsa recall the wiring affects the passenger side airbag, which would explain why the passenger side airbag has been flashing continuously for about 3 months, i have been in contact with nissan consumer affairs office but they have quit answering my emails to them, all i am asking is for nissan to repair the wiring harness and broken wires on my unsafe vehicle. *tr recall # 06v459000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that he could smell fuel fumes inside of the cabin. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop and was inspected. the mechanic found a defect on the exhaust pipe and both manifolds had cracks in them. in order to repair vehicle, the exhaust manifold and catalyst needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.

2004 nissan titan truck - rear axle seals are leaking so badly oil is getting on the rear brake rotors causing them to be in-operative. this is a very serious problem experienced by many titan owners as shown with a simple internet search. *tr

Rear passenger axle seal is leaking and is coating brake pads and brake rotors. this should not be leaking especially when this vehicle is not high mileage nor is it driven crazy/recklessly. this is causing brakes to not be as effective as it should be. *tr

On certain king cab trucks, the wires in the harness were routed through the rear doors and into the body. these wires may break due to over bending of the harness as the door is opened and closed. the harness contains wires for the driver seat belt pretensioner and for the front passenger seat belt which is part of the occupant classification system. wires for the rear audio speakers are also contained n the harness. consequence: if the wires for the seat belts and speaker wires break and make contact, there is a possibility that the pretensioner may deploy. if this happens when the seat belt is retracted, it will not be possible to use the seat belt. if one of the wires on the right side harness for the seat belt tension sensor breaks, the passenger side front air bag will not deploy as designed in a frontal collision increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury. i went to wallace nissan, kingsport, tn, on 07/18/2012 and described the above mentioned problem, and was told that the campaign had ended and they would not repair this problem, i explained that the dome lights and the door lock were effected by this flawed design problem,. i am very much afraid that the broken wires will short out and start a fire. *tr

I was pulling out of the parking lot and driving onto a main street when i heard a clunk clunk and the rear end started hopping and i noticed i had no gears. we call ed aaa and had them tow us to a few different places before we ended up at nissan in spokane valley and they put in a brand new rear end. price and labor cost us...$3,583.33. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that exhaust fumes were emitted into the interior of the vehicle due to cracks on the exhaust manifold, which was underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that he could replace both exhaust manifolds. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 108,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact could smell fumes inside vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for service maintenance where it was inspected and determined that there was a crack on the exhaust manifold as well as a failure with the catalytic converter. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the current mileage was 113,000. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Left rear axle seal leaking oil and accumulates on brake rotor cover. if not corrected , could lead to failure of entire drive assembly due to absence of fluid. *js

I too have2004 titan whit brake problem, warnin light comes on pedel gose to floor.replace brake disk and inspeted all brake parts problem keep comeing back after severl days . nissan need to do a recall before someone is killed. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v459000 (electrical system) and was taken to the dealer for the replacement of the front passenger side wiring harness. after the repair, the srs light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated the wiring harness on the front driver side would have to be replaced but also stated that the part needed for the repair would have to be ordered. the contact did not hear back from the dealer and contacted them after some time. the technician then advised that another diagnostic test would have to be performed in order to determine the failure because the part had arrived and was sent back. the technician stated that the repair would not be covered under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

While driving on the road, i pressed the brake pedal to avoid hitting the rear end of another car while it was stopped to make a turn. without warning, the pedal went to the floor and the abs unit came on as well as the "brake" warning light. i had to pull off the road to avoid hitting the car in front of me. the pedal action continued until i could get off the road safely. when stopped i checked the brake fluid and it was at the max line on the reservoir. as a mechanic, i later checked the vehicle for codes stored. it was found to have code "c1179" indicating a possible delta stroke sensor/signal fault. this has happened twice with this truck. luckily, the first time, no one was in front of me. i really am concerned that this type of fault could seriously injure any occupant(s) in either vehicle or possibly a pedestrian. it may prove to be fatal in any case. one possible fix could be to allow the abs unit to be turned off when code "c1179" occurs. thank you for your time. *tr

Rear differential went bad so i had the rear end replaced in june of 2010. in may of 2012 i noticed the rear end leaking fluid all over my rotors. this could cause my brakes to fail. other titan owners are reporting the same issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titian. while parked, the contact noticed a ticking sound coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the mechanic stated the exhaust manifold was fractured and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired a second time. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 84,972.

Had the rearend go out 91,000 miles had nissan rebuild then went out again at 94,000 miles nissan didn't stand behind their warranty now still sitting in the driveway till find a good salvage one . *tr

I first heard a "whine" or "howl" coming from the rear end 2 years ago, when i took it to the dealership, they told me i need a complete rear end assembly at the cost of 4000$. i could not afford that, and they said you couldn't rebuild the rear end, because nissan wouldn't release the parts for it. i drove on it for 2 years before it went out on me on the 21st of april, 2012. ive read up on hundreds of complaints, about the rear ends on nissan titans going out, and nissan not having a recall. *tr

2004 nissan titan the rear wiring harness is routed over the frame rail directly next to the tailpipe causing it to melt in the event of an exhaust leak. this happened to me and now i'm stuck splicing wires together as the local dealer in saint john nb want over $1000.00 to replace, this problem seem to be a common one among other owners i have talked to and poses a serious fire hazard / potential accident due to complete sudden loss of all power. nissan canada should be made aware of this (i'm sure they already are) to avoid any legal problems that may arise due to them not recommending an inspection / notice or recall of the rear wiring harness. *tr

Rear differential went out. *tr

Driver side bearing failure seal failure causing axle oil to pour out and axle shaft to fall out. emergency brakes failed due to being covered in oil. *tr

Both rear wheel axle seals have failed at 67,906 miles. leaking both sides. caught in time so that rear brakes are not destroyed and rear end/differential not destroyed. this is a known defect affecting this truck prior to 2008. a definite design defect. someday someone is going to get hurt due to rear brake failure or loss of control when catastrophic rear end failure occurs. *tr

Just had both manifolds replaced under nissan warranty. as i was driving away from the dealership i heard a loud pop turning right from the rear of the truck. turned around back into the dealerships parking lot i heard another pop? the service tech drove it around their service area and said my rear differential was going out. nissan has known this has been an issue for years especially in the early trucks years but refuses to fix it under a recall. this is a $3500.00 fix which the consumer has to pay and nissan profits from a poorly designed component. there needs to be a recall on all nissan titans from '04 - '07. *tr

Truck was due for a state inspection, truck would not pass- because of rear brakes not functioning due to leaking rear axle seals. rear axle seals leaking causing emergency brake to not function. found a forum with the same problem many owners are having-titantalk. how can this problem, which is a safety problem, not be a safety recall? come on nissan, you just lost another customer. thanks to you, i will be only buying gm products. *tr

Exhaust manifold on driver side cracked and leaking exhaust fumes into cabin of vehicle. *tr

After front differential had failed and would not engage 4wd. took to dealer and replaced under warranty. after 1 1/2 years started to whine and grind again dealership said sorry was out of warranty. 3 differentials in 3 years woohoo a real winner here. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the passenger door harness. the harness design was defective and caused the wires to become disconnected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v345000 (seat belts: front: anchorage). the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 121,507 and the current mileage was 121,600.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the fuel sending unit failed and was causing inaccurate fuel level readings. the contact stated that the fuel level gauge would display that there was one quarter tank of fuel when the fuel tank was actually empty. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the problem was the sending unit and there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was notified and confirmed that there were no recalls and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 88,000.

Differential started to wine at about 58,000 miles. noticed that the right rear-end of diff is leaking oil. reported it to dealer, but they said nothing is wrong, do not hear anything, no idea what it is. concerned that the oil may end up on the rear brake rotors in which case rear brake failure may occur. rear end starting to fail now at 72,000. *tr

Exactly like the frequent problem with the 2005 nissan pathfinder and xterra, the radiator failed causing coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed the horn was not functioning. the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the cruise control would not engage. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised the contact that the clock spring would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Rear differential spider gear failure. when accelerating noticed a pop and vehicle drive train slipped and disengaged. vehicle rolled to stop. when restarted vehicle moved but with significant grinding and popping. mechanic found spider gears in rear differential destroyed. *tr

The real axle seals in both sides are gone and continuous leaking is inevitable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the engine exhaust manifold was cracked due to defective material, and caused fumes to enter the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 180,307 and the current mileage was 180,400.

Rear diff started with small wine noise in am on way to work - 11.6 miles. went to lunch - another 6 miles - noise a little louder - not bad - just a little louder. go home in evening - made it another 6 miles and noise sounded like some one was crashing into the back of the truck as the back end locked up and sent me skidding across the road. luckily no one was in the lane next me!! failure according to dealer was from the 'vent' tube being clogged and causing it overheat and blow the seals... so, almost a catastrophic accident if was on highway, and now 3500 dollars to fix because of a 5 dollar check valve! this is insane. google around for the titan rear diff, and i am not the only one out there!!!! *tr

The seal on the drivers side rear failed, began to leak oil all over the inside of the rim and the brakes. this was within a few miles after having had a dealership press a new bearing onto the axle and occurred within an hour of the vehicle having been picked up from the shop. dealership admits to having seen an issue with the rear differential and knowing that it would leak but having decided to not inform the customer about the issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected at the dealer for an unrelated issue, the dealer noticed that both front lower control arms were damaged. the dealer stated to the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the damage of the front lower control arms and the possibility of a crash occurring. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the front lower control arms repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. number: 10e019000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact was driving 35 mph and noticed an abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle. the contact inspected the failure and discovered that the rear differential seals and the gear box were leaking at the brake cylinder. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the entire real differential needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that they would return his call at a later date. the contact attempted to speak with the manufacturer for two weeks but they would not return his call. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 53,000.

Failure of front control arms, according to nissan website (many other vehicles were recalled for same, not mine) this could result in collision. mechanic stated the wheel would come off with failure. nissan dealership discovered the weld was failing and told me they had to be replaced, but that while 1800+ vehicles were shown to be affected by this issue, my vin number was not on list. nissan needs to expand their recall. *tr

I bought a brand new 2004 nissan titan from a dealership in ohio in september of 2004. had a few other issues about the truck during all this time of ownership but nissan had issued recalls to take care of those issues and i was pleased with them and their service. i am at present experiencing rear differential problems related to leaking rear seals and faulty components in the entire rear differential assembly. i have read thousands of reported differential problems on the 2004 through 2010 titans and nissan north america refuses to take responsibility to eliminate this safety defect and recall all the titans for new differential replacements at nissans expense. i hope to god people driving the titans are not killed because of this obvious problem and defect in workmanship and material. i will never deal with nissan ever again for anything and everyone i come in contact with for the rest of my life will be told by me how unreliable and honest the nissan company is i just spent 2900.00 dollars to replace my differential with a newly engineered and designed differential made by designed by and install on my truck by nissan employee's. never again! *tr

I have now only owned this truck for one year. i am only the second owner. i have had multiple drive train issues now with this truck and it is only currently at 75,000 miles as of 11/20/2011. 04/22/11 turned a corner from a four way stop to hear a light grinding noise that turned to a heavy clunk and tire hop. took it to a local trusted auto repair tech to find that my e-locker deteriorated and literally grenaded my whole carrier assembly. the only fix according to nissan is to replace the whole rear differential as in new case fully assembled w/ rotors and all. local shop did research and said this is a common issue they have a lot and nissan does not sell individual parts to replace. local shop had to build whole new custom rear end from seals in w/ a detroit true trac mechanical locker. at the same time shortly after found gear oil in driveway from front pumpkin to find drivers side c-clip broke and axle shaft is not engaging (in other words no dependable 4wd) had that all fixed in 05/2011 and seemed okay never had used the 4wd. now 11/19/11 went to go find a christmas tree and turned on the 4wd again just in case. once again a broken c-clip out of nowhere. i have now had two broken c-clips within about 6 months of each other w/o 4wd being used. bought the truck for $16k and have now put in almost another $4k in front and rear end repairs. nissan is losing a lot of customers by not owning up to their mistakes and design flaws. *tr

Discovered the driver's side rear axle oil seal leaking. vehicle maintenance has been accomplished in accordance with nissan maintenance schedules. discovered nissan technical service bulletin (tsb)ntb10-032 stating entire axle shaft assembly (axle, new retainer, axle bearing, oil seal, bearing cage, and abs rotor) be replaced on 2004-2008 models when oil leaks are discovered to correct the problem. the tsb did not elaborate why the entire assembly is to be replaced. it can only be assumed that all parts of the assembly are considered defective and require replacement. i presented the tsb to my nissan service department and they said they only need to replace the oil seal, axle bearing, and spacer contrary to the prescribed service procedure in the tsb. within 200 miles of replacement, the new oil seal leaks indicating the cause of the seal failure has not been resolved. unresolved axle seal leaks will result in axle failure and brake failures when pads are soaked by gear oil leaks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated there was a leak in the exhaust manifold. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairing the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 82,500. the vin was unavailable.

Right side axle is leaking fluid to rear disk brake. to fix one side is 2200. after searching on titan forums, discovered this to be a defect with this truck. this is a truck that had synthetic diff oil and never towed, yet has such major failure so soon? this is a serious safety issue. *tr

The rear axle seals are leaking and has caused my rear brakes to slip due to the differential oil getting on my brake pads and rotors. this is my second encounter of this problem and nissan still refuses to do anything about it. *tr

Winding noise coming out of rear end, rear differential failing, bearings failing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated the rear axle seal leaked and began spraying differential fluid on the brakes while driving 70 mph. when the failure occurred the braking distance increased on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer who stated the rear axle seal leak was very common. the dealer stated the entire rear axle needed to be replaced in order to remedy the failure. the contact did not replace the rear axle. the failure mileage was 75,000.

Right rear differential seal failed - leaked oil into right rear brake. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated when driving at various speeds he noticed that the vehicle would drive sluggishly and it was losing gas mileage. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised him that his manifold fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

2004 nissan titan vin [xxx] at 90k miles the exhaust manifolds cracked on my 2004 nissan titan. nissan covers this under warranty until 80k miles for the exhaust system. the truck has had no modification and will not pass state emissions and gets horrible gas mileage due to this. now at 104 k i have visited multiple dealers and they agree this is common issue with the titan's and the crack will make a 5 year old truck not pass state emissions. to replace the exhaust manifold with stock parts is $1200; which frustrates me since this is a faulty design which causes the manifolds to move differently then the engine mounts allow the engine to. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2004 nissan titan exhaust manifold cracked this is a emission issue. *tr

During a turn onto another street, the rear differential broke apart and seized, stopping the truck in the middle of the intersection. *kb

I was driving on the freeway where the speed limit is 65 mph. i was going that speed when, what i thought was my drive shaft, basically exploded and fell apart whilst i was in motion. i have kept up one all mandatory and basic maintenance work and have never had a problem with it before. parts flew out from all around my truck and it slammed into a complete stop as if i had made impact into something. passing vehicles had to stay clear of the debris an i had to push my truck into the emergency lane. highway patrol asked if i was alright and i stated to have already had a tow truck on its way. when my truck was towed to the shop they said the rear end actually gave way and broke, including the drive shaft which snapped into two pieces, one of which was launched into traffic. luckily no other vehicles were damaged nor people hurt. the mechanics said they've been in business for 57 years and i was lucky to have come out of that the way i did, because in most cases the truck would have flipped and rolled. the damages were extensive and extreme for something i had no control over. the shop informed me that this was nothing to do with the way i was driving it or anything i could have done, and they found it "weird" that it happened the way it did. very dangerous and near traumatizing. i was unable to select the correct components above so i just wanted to be clear that it had everything to do with my drive shaft, rear differential, and power line. *tr

Car into dealer for service. found two cracked manifolds on both sides of the engine resulting in excessive noise and exhaust gases to be released into the cab. both sides need full replacement at nearly $1,200 per side. this is ridiculous on a vehicle with only 70k miles on the clock. *tr

Within a 5 mile range the vehicle started to whine, then clank, then lock-up. emergency brakes failed and rear differential failed... vehicle was undriveable. this vehicle just hit 100,000 miles. repair is > 1/5th of vehicle value. this is a very common failure in 2004 nissan titans. very dangerous - especially if towing a trailer (which is what this vehicle is advertised to do) *tt

While traveling to go on a 13 hour drive, all of our engine lights came on and the truck became sluggish. we had truck towed and got a call from dealership saying what happen was muffler/exhaust unit fell off during travel and the unit remaining got so hot it burned out entire part of truck including, ecu, rear right harness, and 3 other things. cost to fix over $3,000. after paying hefty bill shop manager said this was the 5th titan in our small town he had same issue with and that he agrees this is the worst place for a unit on a truck and manufacturer should of put other location. i then filed a complaint with nissan consumer affairs. they acted like they cared and then 3 weeks later they denied helping me at all saying it was out of warranty. i did research on line and lots of people are having same issue. this is a huge safety concern and i think needs to be recalled and i need to be reimbursed for my repairs. i find it odd that the exhaust manifold also cracked on the truck on the right and left side and nissan covers that until 80,000 miles. *tr

Ticking noise discovered when starting the truck. sounds seems to come from lower engine compartment or from front wheel-wells. suspected a leaking exhaust pipe. took truck to nissan dealership and was informed the exhaust manifolds (left and right) were both cracked. estimated cost was $2100. advised by nissan technician to "just leave it alone" as the only result of this problem was the ticking noise and a little worse mileage than usual. over the last year, several instances of engine fumes causing passengers to roll windows down. suspect the fumes are coming from the manifolds since no other exhaust leaks have been found. *tr

Rear axle oil leak requiring replacement of breather and right rear axle at 45,385 miles. reoccurred 9-26-11 at 54,718 miles. internet sites indicate this is a common recurrence and the part was subsequently redesigned. nissan refuse to stand by their quality and hide behind the warranty terms for a design failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brakes were applied, but the pedal depressed to the floor and the vehicle coasted to a stop. the contact also stated that the brake, slip, and vdc lights were intermittently illuminating on the instrument panel prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was inspected and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a software update. the manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,067 and the current mileage was 54,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact was driving 60 mph when another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side. the contact swerved and crashed into the median but the airbags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer denied to assist the contact unless an attorney was present. the failure and current mileage was 80,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that exhaust fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was crack and it needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 60,000.

My 2004 nissan titan rear differential went out today, i have never hauled anything and am pretty light on the pedal. the vehicle just hit 58,000 miles and i'm the original owner.the clanking was unbearable my ride home. *tt

Brake failed while driving on freeway while braking due to traffic congestion. dealer confirmed brake failure due to computer malfunction. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated while driving various speeds the emergency brake would suddenly engage on its own. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 93,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle exhibited a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that the driver side manifold was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered to pay for labor costs. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000. updated 11/16/2011 *ln *tr

Leaving work at 5:00 pm. started truck and got to stop sign everything was fine. turned left onto major street and when approaching first stop light brake peddle went almost to floor. it felt really spongy and made a grinding noise. had to run up on curb to avoid going into intersection. car did come to a stop and i noticed brake light was on. i turned truck off and started again. brakes were back. did a search for this description of failure and found several threads with tons of trucks having the same issue. it seems to be a bad delta sensor. nissan knows about this but does nothing. hopefully it doesn't take a serious accident for them to do something about it. just search for nissan titan delta sensor and you will see all the vehicles with problems. i was referred to this site by nissan. they said they couldn't do anything until they were told to by nhtsa. *tr

Rear axle seal leaking at 60,000 miles, causing rear brakes & parking brake not to work well. *tr

Heard a clunk from the rear of the vehicle. upon inspection i found that the electronic locker disintegrated damaging the rear end. i found out that this is a very common problem for 2004 to 2007 titan's with the off-road package. never used the truck for towing. it was used for daily transportation. the truck had about 90,000 miles on it when the rear end blew up. i had a local shop put in new axles, ring and pinion and an after market locker for about $2500. nissan wanted to replace the complete rear end which would have been about $3500. *tr

2004 nissan titan se truck. rear axle seal leak. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that there was a crack in the exhaust manifold and the vehicle would make a popping sound when the engine was on. the exhaust was also leaking. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 240,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle started to make a loud noise and became hard to drive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear differential was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 83,000.the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the exhaust manifold was leaking and causing the smell of fumes to enter the vehicle. as a result, the odor was making it very difficult to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a new exhaust manifold. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 104,000. the vin was unavailable.

The rear axle seals in my 2004 nissan titan 5.6l se started leaking. the current mileage is 89,000. the seals are extremely hard to find. when replacing the axel seals you also have to replace the spacers and the bearings. not only that but the fluid from the leak has got onto the brake pads and rotor. it started leaking terribly in only a matter of a few days. *tr

Parking brake does not function. it was weak when it was new and i brought it up to the dealer. they adjusted it but did not improve. it is totally worthless at this point. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. when starting the vehicle, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the exhaust manifold was cracked on both sides. the manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Brakes feel like the abs has engaged and the following warning light on the dash come on; brake, vdc off, slip, and service engine. this started happening soon after i purchased the truck new. dealer ran diagnostics but couldn't find anything. this problem has happened well over 20 times while backing out of my driveway and driving at high and low speeds. once this happens the brakes feel mushy and make a loud grinding noise. the only fix is to stop the truck, put it in park and stop and restart the engine. this is dangerous when it happens on the freeway. the occurrence of this problem is very intermittent. last occurrence was on july 25th and before that july 18th. it may go a month or so before happening again. two other employees at my company also have 2004 titans and have the same problem. my local nissan dealer suggest that the next time it happens to bring it to them so that their mechanic can see the issue first hand.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the vehicle would shake excessively whenever the brakes were applied. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who informed the contact that the front rotors and brakes needed to be replaced with upgraded versions. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 11,289.

My 2004 nissan titan is leaking lubricant out of the rear seals. it wil cost around 1200 to fix and the truck only has 58,000 miles on it and has done no towing ever! *tr

Popping sound coming from rear of vehicle . dealer inspection revealed rear differential failure . vehicle has 71000 miles and is dealer maintained. dealer to replace entire rear assembly at a cost of 3600 dollars. the vehicle is a 2004 nissan titan . *tr

Left rear axle seal leaking. *tr

Changed engine oil over july 4th 2011 weekend and noticed oil all over transfer case. upon further inspection found two bolts missing from top of transfer case. drained transfer case fluid to which only a quarter of a quart was left and was extremely black with metal fragments in it. tried to match bolts for missing ones and filled transfer case with fresh fluid. *tr

I just purchased a 2004 nissan titan le 4x4 about a month and a half ago. i am the 2nd owner and bought it from a guy who bought it brand new in 2004 and took very good care of it. the truck only has 55k miles. just last weekend, 6/19/2011, it started making banging and grinding noises in the back wheel. at first, i thought i ran over something and it was stuck in the back wheels. after examining the rear wheel area and the brake pads, everything looked normal. however, the noise got louder and louder. it sounded like i was dragging a refrigerator. i felt a stutter in the vehicle and it started to struggle to go when i would put the truck into drive. i assumed the brake calipers may have been jammed and brought it into an auto service center to be examined. about 2 hours later, i went back to the shop and the technician took me to go see the problem. they examined the rear brakes and differential and found numerous large chunks of broken metal inside, which she said were pieces of shoes, hardware, and gears. they confirmed that the problem was in the rear differential and that the gear damage had likely caused a chain reaction damaging the entire left rear axle assembly and e-brakes. the rear axle seals were leaking too onto the wheels. all these parts needed to be replaced along with the rear axle. the service shop quoted me $3800 to get this fixed! i was in shock as i just bought the truck. of course, i could no longer drive the truck either as it was in pieces and not drivable. what am i supposed to do? i don't have this money. i had no choice but to tell the service shop to go ahead with the repairs and i will just have to put it on a credit card. i decided to do some research and went on to several internet sites for nissan titan owners to see if others were experiencing similar problems or if there was a recall for this. after reading pages of entries posted by other titan owners, i found out i was not alone. nissan needs to help pay for these repairs! *kb

2004 nissan titan with 72,000 miles needs rear end axle replaced. i have found many other complaints on same topic and vehicle year, make model. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that fumes emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that there were two cracked manifolds which needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and filed a report stating that the regional consumer specialist would contact her at a later date. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

I noticed a build up of fluid on my driverside break rear rotor and hub. when i took it to the shop, they told me that both rear seals were leaking onto my brakes and hubs. i took it in to get it fixed and was quoted $700. they then noticed that a tsb just came out that said that just the seals cannot be replaced. that they now are required to replace both axles, bearings, seals, etc to fix the problem, and would be $2600. they explained that if i didn't get it fixed my brakes would malfunction because of the of the thick build up of oil, and ultimately, there would be a catastrophic failure of the rear axle because of the fluid loss. rendering the vehicle useless, or cause of an accident if it happened while driving. *tt

Instrument lights stay on, brake vod, slip. google search lead to checking real axle seals both are leaking. no repair to date will take to shop on monday 6/20. *tr

Rear end failure of dana 44 in a nissan titan, had to replace all for $3000.00. *tt

I have a 2004 nissan titan. my rear axel seals are leaking. this truck only has 85k, as of 6/10/11. i rarely pull trailers, or any heavy load. this is my daily driver. i do mostly city driving. i noticed there was a problem when my brakes started acting up. ex. i was driving near my house when, i pressed my brakes and it almost went to the floor. it also kicked in the abs, when i was only doing about 10mph. the emergency brake light came on flashing. every time i pressed the brake(only two times) it did this. i pulled over and turned the truck off. got out looked around and did not see anything wrong. i got back in the truck and drove straight home. it did not do this again until about 15k miles later. i then took it straight to nissan and they told me this was the problem. they told me only one was bad. about a week later i put the truck on a lift myself. i noticed both were leaking! i dont understand why this would happen unless it was a manufacturing default. there is never a hard strain on my drivetrain. it is 2wd and my work truck in the city. i have also read on the forums that this is a known problem. my radiator also busted last week. up till now i have never had any problem with this truck. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated the exhaust manifold was leaking. the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who stated the exhaust manifold leak was a common problem with his year, make, and model. the dealer stated there were no recalls related to the exhaust manifold. the contact stated if the exhaust manifold had a larger crack in the exhaust it could have caused a fire. the failure mileage was 108,000.

Rear axle seal failure. *tr

Not known while driving vdc abs brake lights all come on ,found both rear axel seals leaking. *tr

My name is [xxx], i have a 2004 nissan titan i've had my vehicle in the shop 5 times from the fuel rails leaking within the last 4 mth. this did not just start the fuel rails have been leaking over the years i just did not know what the smell was coming from. once the pressure build up it stops leaking that why i could never see the fuel leaking, until one morning i cranked up with the hood up. the thing is these fuel rails leaks the fuel on the engine and i know nissan knows this. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Left axle seal leak on 2004 nissan titan, seal replaced at 63,000 miles. at 65,000 mile now rear differential is bad, needs replacement at a cost of $2800. *tr

Front right tire was wearing irregularly and was informed at tire store that wheel hub may be worn and causing the problem. took the vehicle to the nissan dealership and not only was wheel bearing assembly identified as an issue but was informed that front differential needed replacement (front axel pulling out from front differential) at cost of $1755 (additional to the $373 to replace the front wheel hub assembly). the rear differential on this vehicle had already been replaced under warranty in april'08 (based on clicking noise while driving) which triggered me to research this defect on the internet and nhtsa web site and ask the dealer about other similar failures seen. i have found numerous issues with the front and rear differentials reported on both 2004 and 2005 titans due to what appears to be a faulty design that was later changed on the 2006 model year. i called nissan customer affairs to open a request for support and was informed based on years of service and mileage they would denied supporting this complaint, i escalated to the next level of management and was again denied any support. clearly there is an issue with the differentials on the 2004 titan that needs to be investigated since this should not be considered normal wear and tear to replace both differentials on the same vehicle given normal highway passenger driving (no off road, no towing).

Rear axle seal leaking on brakes. truck wont stop very well.nissan knows about this problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a clicking noise and smelled exhaust fumes inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the exhaust manifold was cracked. the vehicle was not repaired. the exhaust fumes progressively became worse over a period of time. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable.

2004 titan. connection failed at the flanges welded to the exhaust pipe and the muffler extension at the right rear wheel area. the exhaust pipe and the muffler extension are in good condition. the failure was confined to the flange attachments. failure resulted in hot air/gases melting a critical wire harness that is attached along the frame beam to carry electrics to the rear of vehicle. the right rear wheel speed sensor was damaged. the wires shorted, causing the failure of underhood electrical components. immediate consequence was the engine shut down with loss of power steering and power brakes and all other components relying on power from the alternator. the experienced driver was able to coast the vehicle to a stop along a busy interstate highway. long range consequences were the replacement of the titan's wire bundles and electronic components at considerable cost. nissan has not, to date, explained why this simple connection failed, why a wire harness was located close to this heat source, why the wire harness was not protected against heat damage, why the electrical damage was not limited by a fuse, why titan owners were not notified of this potential catastrophic problem and why nissan dealers did not inspect and notify titan owners of this issue during other routine maintenance at their facilities. *tr

I received a factory recall notice for an engine control module relay that can cause engine performance issues. i made an appointment for the recall for today 04/13/2011. when i got to the dealer ( north dartmouth, ma nissan dealership) i was told the recall could not be done because the check engine light was on and that in order to correct that there would be a $127 charge. so much for free recall!!

Rear axle seal failure. oil leaked all over my brakes causing the brakes to not function properly. truck is a 2004 with 69,000 miles, so it is not covered under any warranties. nissan needs to address this issue as it is a valid safety concern. *tr

Pass rear axle seal blew out and leaked differential fluid. differential fluid leaking on rear brake rotors which could cause brake failure, which was a major safety concern to me. at time of failure no suspension modifications had been done to vehicle. also, the rear differential oil will slowly leak and cause the rear differential to lose fluid and fail. as this seemed to be a very common problem with the nissan titan, nissan should address this issue and offer a permanent fix so we would not be faced with the safety issue in the future. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that there was a ticking noise from the header and engine area. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times while under warranty and the contact was told that there was nothing wrong. the contact stated that now the dealer was stating that the headers and manifold were defective. the failure caused the vehicle to lose oil pressure and the headers on both sides needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Grease leaking from right front axle. axle will not stay engaged into front differential. nissan says differential must be replaced.

While fueling, gas back flows out of inlet during first 1/4 tank. fueling must be done at a trickle for first +- 5 gallons, or you end up being doused with gasoline. *tr

When my 2004 nissan titan le 4x4 pickup (66420 miles) failed at attempting to climb the hill to my house, i discovered that although 4wd was selected, it was apparently not engaged. upon investigation it was discovered that the driver's side half axle came out of the front differential. upon research i discovered this is apparently a recurring problem with nissan titan 4x4s. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who repaired the problem by re-inserting the half shaft into the front differential. *tr

2004 nissan titan, both rear axle seals leaking. oil leaks out very fast and must refill constantly. oil also leaks on and into the wheel and brakes. *tr

While driving in slick conditions i placed my 2004 titan in 4 hi, didn't notice any improvement in traction, slip indicator continued to light on acceleration. 4 hi indicator showed engagement but the truck was not engaging in either 4 hi or 4 lo. took the truck to an auto repair shop. the "c" clips on the shaft had failed and allowed the shafts to come out of the splines. due to that the shafts not being in place they ovaled the sockets, the differential oil leaked out, the bearings went out which in turn cased both the front differential and the transfer case to fail. i got the truck repaired, replaced both the transfer case and front differential, at the cost of $2500. a week later it snowed almost 12 inches. engaged 4 hi while leaving the drive way, drove approximately 4 miles and the truck lost 4 hi again and was making a grinding noise i put the truck back into 2 hi noise stopped. took it back to the shop and the shaft has come out again, even though this was a new front differential and was told that there is no fix for this problem. it happens and will continue to happen when ever 4 wheel drive is used or is to be engaged.

Left rear axle seal is leaking, at 85,436 miles. *tr

My brakes started to fail. upon inspection it was determined that my rear axle seals had failed. fluid has leaked all over the bottom, into my brakes. resulting in total brake replacement. it is very costly and i am currently trying to find a shop to fix. apparently it is mainly a dealer repair; how convenient. *tr

I have a 2004 nissan titan,it has blown out 2 rear differentials. one was at 93,000 miles repair cost 2,900 dollars,and the other at 148,00 miles repair costs 2,600 dollars. the truck goes quickly from drivable to dangerous to drive. from research there is a defect in the differential venting design. you would think they should be responsible for at least the 2nd one. *ln

2004 nissan titan: pulling away from a stop sign a loud bang was heard and forward motion ceased. once able to get back underway loud banging was heard. vehicle lurched badly around corners. towed to dealer. inspection found rear differential had failed requiring replacement. repair was estimated at 3771.00 + tax. vehicle had 131k miles. vehicle was traded in on purchase of new vehicle at a discounted value of 4000.00 due to repairs required. *tr

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! *tr

It was around 3:30 pm and i was just getting off of school. there was a good amount of snow on the ground so i decided to put it into 4 wheel drive. i drove for about 4 miles to get onto interstate 69. i started to accelerate and as soon as i got up to around 45mph, i heard a loud bang from the front end. the truck jerked to the left, i grabbed the steering wheel with both hands preventing from slamming into a semi in the lane beside me. luckily i didn't get hurt. i know it is the differentials are completely trashed. i have an appointment at the nissan dealership to get it diagnosed. i believe that i should not have to pay for the damage since this has been a major problem in the titans. i bought a nissan because i heard they were very reliable, and the company is willing to help. i sure do hope they help me out with this major defect in my truck. i really hope that this becomes a recall before someone really gets hurt, or even worse, killed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the catalytic converter came apart and was sucked up in the intake of the engine while driving 5 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the engine would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 175,000.

Went to start truck and as i started driving there was a loud bang from the rear of truck and the truck stopped moving forward then the engine revved and it seemed to catch and the truck moved forward slowly. the entire rear end of the truck went out and now needs to be replaced. lucky i was only going 5mph. *tr

The rear axel shaft starts to leak due to seal failure but is actually due to spider gear failure causing excessive pressure build up causing the seals to fail. there are over 1000 recoded instances on the internet and supposedly one causing a serious accident with injuries. on calling 3 different dealers all were aware of the issue but nothing is covered past the 3 yr 36,000 mile warranty. all dealers service centers stated they have not seen this failure prior to that frequency. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while the vehicle was parked the contact was unable to immediately open the front passenger side door due to inclement weather. when the door opened the contact was unable to close it. the failure always occurred whenever it was extremely cold. the manufacturer stated that they were unable to provide assistance because the warranty expired and because of the high mileage. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. . updated 03/03/11 *bf the consumer stated the drier's door exterior door handle would freeze when the temperature dropped below 20 degrees. the door handle would become very stiff or hard to open. once the door was opened, the latch would not catch and therefore the door would not shut. updated 03/09/11

Took my 2004 nissan titan into dealer for oil change and they informed me that the rear left axel was leaking. the truck has 107.000 miles. *ln

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the rear differential failed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the entire rear axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 59,800.

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 repairs 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 do anything. was not comfortable with that as most visits 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 occurs 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 dealerships 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 repairs. 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. *tr

2004 nissan titan crew cab xe 4x4. radiator has failed, rear differential leaked, rear differential axle seals failed, front differential failed twice"c-clip", transmission leaked three times, front brake rotors replaced, driver side power window failed, something to do with the shifter fell out from underneath the dash, rear shackles for leaf springs are failing, numerous safety recalls and even more information bulletins that nissan will not repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph or less over an uneven road surface and attempting to decelerate, the brakes would fail. the vehicle was able to be stopped by utilizing the emergency brake. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they informed the contact that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle had reset independently and would not produce any failure codes. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000 and the current mileage was approximately 60,000.

I was at a stop light and as i took off getting my truck up to 15-20 mph i noticed a whining sound. it sounded as if the sound was in the rear of the truck. come to find out that the rear differential was shot. the ring and pinion failed in the truck and shards of metal effected the gears as well.

Exhaust manifolds in nissan titans around the year of '04 are cracking when the shouldn't be with just mild wear and tear on the car. dealers are saying its not a dangerous problem so they cant recall it but with a cracked exhaust manifold co can and often does leak into the cabin. *tr

As so many others have experienced, the rear axle seals are leaking fluid on rear brake rotors which is causing brakes to fail. this is a major safety concern and expense. nissan should be made to fix issue. only have 54000 miles on vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while test driving the vehicle, driving approximately 25 mph he heard a ticking sound in the engine compartment. the dealer advised him that the failure was normal. the contact stated that he purchased the vehicle used in august of 2010 and that the failure had occurred since the purchase date. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 94,888.

The brake light on my dash comes on and when i press on the brake i hear a grinding noise on my 2004 nissan titan. it has done this about 15 times since i have owned this truck. it recently did it on the date stated below. *tr

I was driving my 2004 nissan titan and my rear end locked up on me. i lost control of the vehicle but was able to avoid crashing. come to find out it was a bad rear seal on both sides. seems to be a common problem with this truck. *tr

Called nissan about my recall to tell them we haven dealer in our area. that we would have to travel over 70 miles one way and could we have a local service take care of recall and they would be reimburse. they said that i would have to take it to a dealer. i don't understand with is recall (ecm) my vehicle could stop at any time, why would i want to travel over 70 miles. how can i get nissan to pay my local serv person who is only 4 miles. *tr

2004 nissan titan - know issue with exhaust manifolds that leak. this leak or crack in the exhaust manifold causes the engine computer to run full rich all the time. this creates an unsafe condition inside the cab of the vehicle with noxious exhaust fumes and health concerns. not to mention the fuel mileage is almost cut in half as i have calculated. my truck will be on it's third set of manifolds. the first two sets of replacements were covered under the federal emissions warrant up to 80k miles but that has expired at this point. nissan is aware of this issue and from information i have gathered the have updated the design of the manifolds. i might add that the catalytic converters are directly connected to these manifolds. i cannot stress enough the safety concerns with exhaust fumes constantly entering inside this cab - i drive to work with headaches and nausea and burning eyes every day! *tr

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. *tr

I live in the cold northeast and have to warm my vehicle before i drive to work. my truck is a 2004 nissan titan se with 79k miles on it. i brushed the vehicle off and started it turning the defroster to high and turning on the side mirror defrosters as well. i went back inside to grab the rest of my stuff for work and was inside for approximately 5 minutes. when i came back outside i was surprised to see the drivers side of my truck on fire. fire engulfed the drivers side mirror and the dripping plastic was burning up the side of the truck. i returned inside and grabbed a fire extinguisher and was able to get the fire out. luckily my vehicle was far enough away from the garage as to not be a concern as to burning down my house. i was shocked to see that the mirror defrost switch was still active and had not tripped any fuses. i immediately turned the switch to the off position and the light went out. this just happened this morning and i have not repaired the trouble as yet. the mirror of course is totally destroyed and the paint on the drivers side is damaged. i am writing this out of concern for the safety of the public as this could have easily evolved into a full blown house fire. *tr

Rear drum brake liner detached from backing plate while driving. a loud banging noise was made. the vehicle was immediately driven to a nissan dealer. a loaner car was offered to me. a technician diagnosed the following; the brake liner caused nonrepairable damage to abs sensor, drive shaft, dust shield, and brake pads. the truck had 65,757 miles on the truck.parts took 6 days to order. the bill was $2,300. nissan honored warranty on the drive shaft. total bill was $1,232,48. the damage was caused by the brake liner detaching from the backing plate, the loose brake pad caused the destruction. other work performed was repair of the evap system. *tr

Rear differential bearing failure resulting in ring and pinion damage

My rear axel differential on my 2004 nissan titan se leaked gear oil for the second time in 3 years. my truck had 59,900 miles when it occurred for the second time. i called nissan motor company. they said they would not cover the repair. i had to repair the truck at my expense due to nissans bad designed of the rear differential axel (seals). *tr

Driving when i heard noises from back of truck 2004 nissan titan stopped and checked , called a tow truck and found out i had blew rear axle seal and the pin from the rear end and now i need to replace the whole rear end called nissan they said 2006 was corrected and to look for aluminum cover ones because the steel cover ones were the old version. yes there are 339 complaints on here for powertrain issues for 2004 titan. thanks. *tr

At around 106,00 miles the rear driver's side axle seal blew out with enough force to destroy abs sensor and parking brake assembly. 2,000 miles later passenger side rear seal blew out and rear differential totally locked up. this is apparently a known defect that nissan simply won't acknowledge. this repair ended up costing around $4,100 to repair at my expense, on top of the $900 paid previously to repair original seal failure. *ln

2004 nissan titan 55,000 miles..rear seal leaking fluid, dealer said it was a poorly made axle and had to be replaced. this is a wide spread problem as i have read complaints on the internet. cost $822...lost traction on the front wheels yesterday morning during snow storm. took it to the dealer this morning. mechanic said we were lucky the wheel didn't come off on the drive there. lots of titan owners saying defect on front axle also...truck is still in the shop and they want $1,100 to replace this axle and ground up pinion or something to that effect. we have also had this truck in the shop to fix 3 other safety recalls. would appreciate any help you can give us. do not understand why nissan is not being held responsible for this defect. *tr

Cracked exhaust manifolds. *tr

Axle seals are leaking that can cause improper rear braking. nissan hasnt addressed the issue as a recall but several issues has been noted.

Exhaust manifold crack. exhaust fumes smelled in the cabin. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while the vehicle was being inspected by the dealer he was informed that the vehicle had a cracked exhaust manifold. the contact called the manufacturer and was advised that the repair was not under warranty and there were no recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 69,323.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact started the ignition and heard a loud ticking noise on the outside of the vehicle. the failure would occur when the vehicle was in motion and during the engine initial start-up. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and they informed that the exhaust manifold exhibited a severe crack. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 66,000. the vin was unavailable.

Rear axle seals leak. *tr

The rear axle seals were replaced with oem 2 years ago. they are now leaking again allowing gear lube to run down the tubes onto the rear brakes and tires. rendering the rear brakes and parking brakes useless and unsafe to drive. this makes the parking brake useless putting the whole trucks weight constantly on the park pin of the transmission. this rear brake loss caused brake fade of the front brake coming off an interstate nearly rear ending another vehicle. i saw on the forums and your own complaint search that it is a very common and dangerous issue and needs to be resolved. the problem must lay in the axles and not the seal themselves to be going so often. i tow sometimes and this is my daily driver so i must fix the problem asap. i have to replace brakes and rotors all the way around along with parking shoes axle seals and bearing retainers. this is very expensive.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the transmission line blew and fluid leaked out. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

2004 nissan titan exhaust manifold cracked. both sides, causing exhaust fumes into the cabin of the vehicle. nissan refusing to settle the claim due to vehicle being over warranty mileage of 8/80k. step up and make this a recall for nissan!!! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate but the vehicle hesistated and jerked before accelerating. the vehicle was parked. when the contact examined the vehicle, he noticed that the transmission fluid was mixing with the radiator coolant. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was an internal crack that caused the mixing. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 51,200. the vin was unavailable.

I drove about 20 feet when i heard a loud noise and realized i had fogot the parking brake on. i took it off and drove away. the next day i heard more noise and one of my rear brakes seemed to be dragging. i decided to take it to the dealer. on the highway, all hell broke loose with crazy noise and grinding, then it went away. this happened several times on the way to dealer. with my 4 year old daughter in the back seat i limped the car into the dealer with no emergency brakes working. thankfully we were all okay and i did not loose control of the vehicle. the dealer said it would be at least $1,700 to fix it as the whole rear axle needed to be replaced due to the seals blowing out and leaking out all over the pads. i have not had any problem with this vehicle except for brakes, brakes and more brake issues. i think the e brake being on may have caused the seal to blow out then the axle and brakes just melted. something is wrong with this vehicles brake design. if these seals are know to be bad by nissan they should at least recommend replacing them so owners can protect themselves and avoid accidents,

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. *tr

I was driving a 2004 nissan titan approximately 35 mph. the motor cut off and i coasted to a stop. the motor restarted after a few minutes and i attempted to get to a repair shop. after driving approx 3 miles, the motor cut off again. i was able to restart the engine after a few minutes and drove approx 1 mile to a repair shop. after leaving the repair shop, i called two nissan dealers and both said that it sounded like a recall that nissan had planned for early dec 2010. one of them suggested that i have the repair shop run a diagnostic to see if anything showed as a problem. if nothing showed then it was probably related to the scheduled recall. i contacted the repair shop and relayed the info. after running the diagnostic, i was told that there were no warnings. i have major concerns about driving a vehicle with an engine that will just cut off for no apparent reason. when i asked the two dealers what could be done, i was told not much since the recall isn't due to go into effect until dec and that they (the dealers) had been instructed to not do anything until dec. it appears that nissan is aware of the problem but chooses to ignore the potential consequences. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the exhaust manifold cracked which caused the exhaust fumes to escape into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that if the manifold was replaced but the catalytic converter was not, the manifold would crack again. the catalytic converter was replaced. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000 and the current mileage was approximately 121,000.

Purchased a 2004 nissan titan in april 2010 with 82k on the engine. in may 2010, i brought the truck in for a recall. the vehicle had 82,528 miles on it. the dealer discovered that both exhaust manifolds were leaking and quoted my $1800.00 for the repair. i now smell a strong odor of exhaust fumes coming into the cab. the fumes cause nausea and headaches. i have contacted nissan and they refuse to fix the problem. i have researched this topic online and found this to be a very common defect among 2004 thru 2007 nissan titans. there has yet to be a recall for this issue. i continually see people reporting this issue on internet forums. this is a known defective part. the leak is also hazardous to the environment. i have reported this issue to the epa as well. *tr

Failure of cracked manifold exhaust with built in catalytic converter. i have cracked 3 manifold exhaust due to the fact that nissan did not install flex pipes in their exhaust system. it is happening on all the titan trucks...look at the forums and my dealer has confirmed it. exhaust is leaking into the cab area. it cost over $900 to just repair the part. they will not fix it! it is leaking straight exhaust fumes.

Exhaust manifolds cracked and leaking exhaust into passenger compartment. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while the vehicle was parked he engaged the emergency brake and the vehicle made a grinding noise causing the vehicle to move. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised him that both rear axles seals were blown and saturated with oil. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was 83,167.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the shift assembly failed and could not be moved from park. the manufacturer advised the contact that the previous owner fulfilled the recall repair under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v408000 (power train:manual transmission:column shift assembly ). the dealer advised the contact that any repairs to the vehicle would be at the contacts expense. the vehicle was parked and was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 79,891.

I notice oil on the rear tires and running into the rear rotor which could lead to breaking failure. my mechanic said the rear axle seals and pinion seal were bad so i had them replace right after i purchase the vehicle with only 30,000 and just now i got new tires and that's when i find out it's been leaking all this time now with 104,000 miles. look on the internet and this is a common problem with 04 nissan titan. no recall... *tr

2004 nissan titan rear axle seal leaking at 60,000 miles causing oil to get on brakes. *tr

Several times in the past month while driving on the highway the truck has stalled followed by a loud thud from the transmission - all of the dash lights come on, and the vehicle restarts, but the transmission does not engage for several seconds and only one gear is available until the vehicle is shut off and restarted. also have had some problems starting the vehicle since the first 2 occurrences on the highway. replacing the ipdm as this is a known issue with the vehicle. this is a very unsafe problem that needs to be corrected immediately. *tr

2004 nissan titan rear axle differential seals leaking repeatedly. dealership had replaced entire rear axle at 25,000 miles. 116,000 miles seals leaking again. cost to repair estimated at $900.00 to $3000.00. unable to just replace leaking seal, must replace entire portion of axle assembly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the vehicle was being inspected by the dealer when the contact was informed that the rear axle seals were leaking. five years prior to the failure, the contact had the entire rear assembly replaced due to the same failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 116,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

2004 nissan titan se 4x4 has a known rear differential problem which leads to failure. rear differential is leaking onto brakes/rotor. my vehicle has never towed anything and only has 58,000 miles. nissan dealer says past warranty but admit known problem. i was told to contact nissan directly. differential fluid has metal in it. unsafe conditions on all early models of this truck and nissan is avoiding the issue they need to have an immediate recall before someone is killed. *tr

Pulling out of my apartment's parking lot when stopping at a stop sign by brake pedal went to the floor as if it had no pressure. as the pedal hit the floor a loud grinding sound came from the engine compartment. i put the truck in park, turned it off, started it back up and everything worked ok. went down the street a little more and bam happened again, this time in traffic. if an inexperienced driver has this issue this can and will cause damage to property or people. *tr

Sept 27 2010 traveling home from w.v from camping. we was on i - 77 s bound at mile maker 10 in fancy gap. we smelled something funny. i looked at my right mirror and saw white gray smoke coming out of the back of my 2004 nissan titan truck. i pulled over and when i put my foot on the brake i had none, due from the heat of the fire, i got out and saw my drivers side under the fender on fire. i had transmission fluid everywhere. transmission fluid had sprayed on the manifold and caught fire, then the gas line ruptured. i had a transmission fluid and gas fire. thank god i had a fire extinguisher as well as another man stop to help put it out, it took two fire extinguisher to put the fire out, one wasn't enough.we could have been killed but i was told that the reason why my truck didn't blow up was because i had a full tank of gas. well i took my truck into nissan and they told me that i had a rupture in my transmission line and that it was a defective, faulty line. i find out later that they had a technical bulletin out on the 2004-2005 armada and titan dated aug 1 2005.i had my truck in for a transmission flush 45 days before this happened and no one told me about the bulletin.no one asked me if i would like to replace my lines and clamps. i didn't know anything about this bulletin until wednesday night when i did research. if they had told me about this, this could have been prevented. nissan knows about this and i am trying to work with them. i hope they do the right thing about fixing my truck and paying my tow bills. the weird thing is i tried to get the va state troop to do a report and he said they don't do that anymore. *tr

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. *tr

Brakes minimally effective without prior brake light indicating a problem. brake pedal chattered. noise produced associated with chatter from engine compartment. brake light illuminated after problem started. *tr

The rear universal joint has failed. i took to the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection on or about 9/2/10 and i was told that the u-joint had 3 big pieces of metal laying in the bottom of the housing. i then had the vehicle towed to hubler nissan in indianapolis, in and the service department confirmed the previous findings. hubler stated that they would have to replace the complete rear axle. the approx. cost would be $2,500-$3,000. *tr

2004 nissan titan rear axle seal leaks left and right. *tr

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. *tr

Just driving down the road the brake light comes on in the dash and the brake pedal goes to floor. you have very little brakes and it makes a grinding noise. if you turn off the vehicle it goes away. it has happened three times in the last year or so. im taking it to a nissan dealer next week and they say its going to cost me 100 dollars to reprogram the computer. i have read hundreds of reports of other people having the same problem. if its that big of a problem shouldn't there be a recall on this and nissan have to pay for it? *tr

Rear wheel seal out on 2004 nissan titan 4wd. oil gettin on brake could cause fire. *tr

Rear axle seals are leaking on my 2004 nissan titan. rear diff fluid is getting on rear disc brakes, braking inhibited. this is the second time this has happened. first seals were replaced at 48,000 miles, now leaking again at 97,000 miles. *tr

I was driving in loose gravel and i felt an unusually feeling in my rear axel, so i drove the vehicle slowly home never felt it until i arrived to my home and then i parked it. i then called a transmission mechanic and had the vehicle towed to transmission repair shop. the repair shop called and tried to get replacement parts for my rear axle and where unable to. so they had to get a hole new rear axle not just new parts but a completely new rear axle. the new rear axle is completely different from the original, which makes me and the mechanic that owns the repair shop believe that the original rear axle was faulty. other wise why wouldn't the rear end be the same and be able to get replacement parts for the old rear axle like you can with most vehicles. *tr

While driving applied brakes , brake pedal went to floor and metal to metal sound heard in front end brakes, i stopped noticed brake warning light on . i turned vehicle off and restarted .the brake warning light went off and brake pedal went to working normal . this situation has happened at least 5 times in the last month. there have been numerous reports involving this same situation and it should be addressed by nissan before someone is injured are killed. i have made appointment with nissan dealer. vehicle mileage is 40,000. *tr

My nissan titan crews brakes were not performing well on a trip i took. after getting home i noticed oil on my garage floor at both rear brakes. the rear diff. was leaking all over the brake backing plate to the extent that oil was being slung throughout the wheel well the rear axle has failed the driver side rear seal required replacement due to excessive leakage when i parked the truck it had moved several inches back until another gear engaged the problem is not design itself it is the quality of the metal being used for the gears i feel nissan should be forced to recall this potentially dangerous manufacturer defect. *tr

The vehicle in question is a 2004 nissan titan with approx. 36,000 miles of use on the vehicle. on several uses i heard 'clunking' noises from under the vehicle. on the last time before taking the vehicle to the dealer, the abs warning light illuminated and the 'clunking' noise was like a grinding noise also. the dealer told me the differential had failed and needed to be replaced. this part is an extremely important part of the vehicles ability to operate safely. this part failed with only 36,000 miles on it. clearly it is a defective product and action to force the manufacturer to correct the problem to prevent serious injuries to others is required. the dealer also stated that the radiator had failed and replaced it without authorization. when questioned about this the dealer stated it was a crack in the seam. *tr

Rear differential went out on my nissan titan 2004. denied by nissan for any assistance. nissan denied any other complaints of rear differential problems. *tr

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. *tr

I was pulling out of parking lot at low speed and the brake pedal fell to the floor and i heard a grinding/clicking noise. the truck was almost unable to stop before oncoming traffic. i pulled back into the parking lot and inspected the brake assemblies and made sure there was fluid in the master cylinder reservoir. i cycled the ignition system a few times and started back up. the problem went away for the time being. *tr

I have a 2004 nissan titan truck. a rear axle seal leaked. this is the second time i've had it leak. differential gear oil leaks, which could get on the brakes. the first time, i had to replace the differential which also failed. i replaced the seal and bearings. this will be the second time i will be replacing them. if i had not checked it would have been a safety issue, as oil could get on the brakes. also, due to nissan's policy of not selling rear end parts (in the differential) i had to buy a whole new rear end the first time. i did not save the old parts. *tr

The events leading up to my front end axle failure was due to slight use of the 4wd in mild snow conditions the first time. i had it repaired by a factory nissan authorized dealer and had the same problem occur less than 30,000 miles later. nissan is saying its not their fault but i was not abusing the 4wd simply just using it. basically the front left axle breaks a clip and the axle shaft going into the differential slides down. over time unnoticed i'm sure this could be detrimental to the front end components until a catastrophic steering/wheel failure. i will be trying to contact nissan to get their story of why this keeps occurring. *tr

While loading truck for a vacation trip, i noticed a large bulge coming up through the truck bed in the left rear portion. upon further inspection, the left rear shackle holding holding the leaf spring to the frame snapped in half. the truck is a garage kept, 35,000 mile limited personal use vehicle. if i had not been going away, the spring would have pushed its way through the bed. *tr

Driving 70 mph on interstate with cruise control on, engine just stopped. coasted to side of road. nissan dealer diagnosed problem as failed ipdm (intergrated power distribution module). new part seems to have solved the problem. dealers mechanic said the factory told him they had experienced problems with these parts. it's very unnerving to have the engine shut off on a busy 6 lane highway. vehicle is a 2004 nissan titan. *tr

My 2004 nissan titan caught fire and burned to the ground on 7/29/10 at 4:30pm. it all started as i was backing up and i noticed an electrical burning smell. i looked down and saw smoke and inspected it closer and noticed that the smoke was blooming from an electrical component which appeared to be the computer. i took some video of it as proof of what was going on not knowing that my truck would be engulfed in flames minutes later. the video is clear that it was manufacturer defect. i tried to stop it by disconnecting the battery but that was not successful. later my fire inspector said it was nissans bcm that failed! he was very happy had the video otherwise he would have never been able to identify. he said the video is really clear and apparent what happened. nissan never recalled just sent service bulletins. my insurance may cover the remainder of the loan but that does not put me another vehicle. i have contacted nissan on this matter and they say there is nothing they can do to let my insurance deal with it, which i explained above how that does not work for me. i feel like this is nissans fault and they should help me but they are not. apparently i need to hire an attorney that deals with fire and i have been informed that this is very expensive, which i can not afford. i told nissan i had the video but they did not care. you would think after all the toyota incidents that they may help especially since i had the video of proof and they did not . i have sent the video and all pictures i have to my insurance company as well but all they will probably get is the money they paid for loan. so my insurance company is covered but i'm left out to dry. please read this part. the fire inspector for my insurance company and an outside independent fire inspector have concluded it was the bcm ( body control module). nissan knew of the problem but just sent out service letters and not recalls. my insurance will be pursuing nissan as well ! *tr

I have a nissan titan 2004 that i had for 3 years. the first couple of months everything was fine, but then my brakes would make this weird sound when i pressed the gas and the brake light would come on. i could not hit the brakes all the way because it would feel like if they were lock.. i had to stop in the middle of the road and turn off the truck and turn on again ,and the problem would fix it self. after a couple of times that it kept doing that , i decided to take to the dealer and they told me that the sensor light needed to be rested and that the problem should be solve. a couple amonths later it's started driving it again. it would maybe happens every other month . i used to always take the truck to get my oil change at the nissan dealer shop and since the dos courtesy check they told me that my cv axles needed some work done because something was wrong with them. of course they wanted to charge me a lot, so i had to say no. now i have a truck that needs to have work done and very expensive. now i can see oil leakage at the wheel bearing. my truck did not passed inspection this year because of that problem, so register my truck at another city and it passed cuz they were not checking those things. i have heard and read couple of the same issues that people are having with the back cv axle seals and bearings. why would i be spending money on something that i would least expected. i would like to see if this issue be investigated. i got 2 kids under the age of 3 and i'm very concern on their safety. if nissan is responsible for this , they need to take action immediately. *tr

2004 nissan titan 67000 miles, driving on regular road in good repair, rear differential starting making noise. next day, differential locked up. inspection showed broken teeth on ring and pinion gears. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated when the brakes were applied, the vehicle would violently shake. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the rotors were out of round. the brake pads were replaced and the rotors were resurfaced under warranty. the failure recurred a few more times and the manufacturer issued and unknown brake recall. the vehicle was repaired under the recall but the failure continued to recur. he stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately seven times for the brake failure where the rotors would be resurfaced. the failure continued to recur. the failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 49,000.

Rear axle seals began to leak at 75000 miles. vehicle has been driven on highway at all times. the nissan dealer notice the leak during an inspection. numerous forums have complaints of the axle seals failing due to improper venting. leakage of gear oil onto rear brakes presents a safety hazard to my family. request nissan replace axle seals and do a recall to reengineer a new venting system for axle seals. *tr

I have just had the rear differential fail on my 2004 nissan titan at 95k miles. the truck had been used for towing but only about 5 times a year. it has a tow package and most of the miles on it are highway miles. *tr

The rear axle seals (both) on my 2004 started leaking at 56,000 miles. the leak occurred at 5 years and 4 months so the dealer denied any warranty responsibility. this vehicle is used for mostly for local trips with occasional trailer towing that is well within the design limits as advertised by the manufacturer. in replacing the seals it was noted that they appear to spin in the axle housing thus wearing off the outer sealing surface. it appears that the only provision to prevent this is the clamping action of the bearing retainer that sandwiches the seal between it and the bearing which is then forced against a shoulder in the axle housing. previous designs of this axle, as used by other manufacturers, pressed the seal into the retainer and then sealed the retainer to the housing with a gasket. leaks such as i experienced were almost non-existent. while the leak is mostly annoying, it does have the potential to contaminate the brakes thus impairing the stopping ability of the vehicle. *tr

Nissan titan 2004 4x4se rear differential went bad and needs repair.was repaired for axle leak about 3 years ago by dealer and replaced differential cover and fluid but am now out of warranty. this is a well known problem in just about all year titans whether they are 2 or 4 wheel drive. *tr

Passenger rear axle seal fluid leak onto rear brakes. *tr

Driver and passenger side rear axel seals leaking causing fluid to get on to brake rotors. *tr

While pulling my boat to the lake yesterday at approximately 65 mph on the interstate with my 2004 titan 4x4 king cab (mileage approximately 78,000), the abs, slip, and vdc lights illuminated. before i could reach an exit to pull off, the engine shut down. this happened within a matter of less than 3 minutes. i was able to pull to the side of the interstate but the engine would not re-fire. upon inspection, i noticed smoke pouring from rear passenger wheel well. i got all occupants out of the truck and when i returned seconds later, i spotted a fire coming from the wiring harness just where it goes over the frame rail in the rear passenger wheel well. luckily i had a fire extinguisher on the boat and was able to put the fire out before causing major damage to the truck, my family or passers-by. i have had the vehicle towed to the dealership to be inspected and they "believe" a new wiring harness will fix the problem although they have "no idea" how a fire could have happened. a "belief" that the problem is fixed is not comforting. *tr

Failure of rear differential. 2004 titan purchased 8/04. in 8/05 while in washington state on vacation, noticed 3-4 mpg drop in gas mileage. crawled under truck looking for gas leak and found differential fluid had shot out of front seal and fluid was low. added fluid per owners manual and brought to a dealer. dealer said i used wrong fluid and should have used synthetic. at this point nissan realized they had a heat problem and switched to synthetic and installed finned differential covers (which i noticed were on the 2005 models in their lot). i told the dealer they were covering up a heat problem on the 2004 model and wanted an inspection. they refused since they didn't see a problem. installed mag-hytech cover myself. periodically had oil shoot out of vent on axle tube and all over tire. dealer said that was normal. 4/17/08 at 41000 miles right axle seal failure, dealer fixed. 10/13/09 at 52589 miles left axle seal failure, convinced nissan corporate to fix and they did. found fix on-line for bad axle vent design, added vent hose and filter but still had fluid coming out. 3/8/10 at 55900 lots of metal on dipstick, changed fluid and pieces of spider gear came out with fluid. 3/16/10 at 55919 brought to dealer for inspection hoping to get nissan to repair differential. nissan refused since "too expensive and there wasn't a recall anyway", one of the dumber comments i've ever heard. 3/22/10 at 55924 had 4x4 shop repair differential. shop showed me nissan had installed wrong bolts in differential. shoulder on bolts was too short and only hit one side of spider gear assembly flange, with other side riding on the threads. bolts eventually backed out causing spider gears to self-destruct. cost me $2100 to repair, existing ring and pinion were in good shape inspite of issues. replaced differential assy with detroit true trac. shop used bolts from another dana differential and cut length to fit. *tr

2004 nissan titan spider gears busted, working on getting it fixed now. *tr

2004 nissa titan le rear axle/ differential blew. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the right side rear spring hanger failed may 18, 2010 and the left side rear spring hanger failed june 6, 2010. the dealer replaced the hangers but not with a stronger one. the contact was afraid the hangers might fail again. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint; the manufacturer also advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealership but that they would not assist in repairs as the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the failure mileage was 28,462. the current mileage was 29,168.

Rear differential failure on 2004 nissan titan. warranty replaced by nissan 3 times prior to this failure. latest failure at 57,106 miles is not covered by warranty. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph he applied the brakes and the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the brakes started to pulsate. the contact drove onto the emergency lane and shut the vehicle off. after restarting the vehicle, the failure did not recur. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the diagnostic test indicated that the front brakes were worn out. the dealer replaced the front brakes and one week later the brakes started to pulsate while driving 30 mph. the dealer informed the contact to bring the vehicle back if the failure persist. the contact was concerned about the safety risk while driving when the brakes are pulsating. the contact called the manufacturer to file a complaint and the manufacturer refused to take the complaint. the contact stated that the sensor may have caused the brakes to malfunction. the failure mileage was 72,000. updated 11/11/10 *bf the consumer stated when he applied the brake pedal, it began to pulsate as if the anti-lock brake system engaged and then the brake light illuminated. updated 11/18/18*jb

Rear axle seal leaking again in less than 3 yrs. i have had two rear ends in my 2004 nissan titan and it is now leaking on the left rear. i have had the rear replaced last year and now it is just over the yr. warrenty for another replacement and nissan is saying i need to have the entire rear replaced and it is costly. *tr

Hello. i recently bought a 2004 nissan titan. when having the vehicle checked for safety, we noticed that one of the rear axle seals on the passengers side were leaking. the seal looked to have lead a fairly large amount of oil that was saturating the rim and also soaked the emergency break on the passenger side. after looking at the car fax in noticed that this same vehicle had a rear axle seal replace in january. i cannot be certain this seal was the same seal as the one in january. the vehicle has 68000 miles on it. after doing some research on titan talk.com i noticed that this is a common problem from this truck. i am not sure if anything can be done about it but i do feel like this could turn into a safety issue considering not only that this seems to be a common problem, but that when this problem does occur, it saturates the rims, tires and brakes with oil. *tr

While driving my 2004 nissain titan crew cab pickup , i notice that my dash brake light comes on and stays on. i apply the brakes and the pedal goes to the floor. i then pull over and turn the truck off and then back on and noticed the light off and a strong brake pedal again. i now notice that this problem is happening atleast 2 to 3 times a day. i have to turn off the truck and restart so i can have brakes again. i have not taken my truck to the shop nor replace any parts regarding this matter. *tr

I own a 2004 nissan titan, and i noticed oil on my rear wheels, and on the floor below both of my rear brakes. the oil was leaking from the rear differential at both ends of the axle. the oil was leaking all over the brake backing plate. i took it to the dealer and they replaced both rear wheel bearings and seals. i turned this into nissan,and they re-embersed me for the repair. i found that this problem is common on the 2004 nissan titan, and i feel this is a safety issue as the rear brakes do not operate well now that the oil was on the brakes. at the time, i had approximately 75000 miles on the truck, and don't tow or use for heavy use. i drive this as i would a car. anyhow, the passenger side wheel seal has started leaking again, and i have 90,000 miles on the truck now. i feel nissan should be forced to recall this potentially dangerous manufacturer defect. *tr

The rear differential of my 2004 nissan titan failed today while turning into traffic. i lost all acceleration and was nearly sideswiped due to this problem. i am aware of at least 75 other cases of this same failure. my dealer wants $3300 to fix it and i only have 49,000 miles on my truck. this is unacceptable and someone needs to do something about it. *tr

Dealer claims front differential c clip for passenger side front wheel axle is defective. axle moved outward approx. 1 inch and leaked oil at that location. *tr

The leaf spring bolt broke and caused the rear axel leaf spring to shoot through the bed of the truck. on inspection the other leaf spring was ready to also break. this was discovered while turning a corner on the road. passenger and driver side shackle, clips, spring assemble, bolts needed to be replaced. all parts on both sides of the truck needed to be replaced since the other one was found to be defective also. all parts were replaced with new parts at our expense. nissan stated it was normal wear and tear. however, several master mechanics stated they have never seen this happen. *tr

After filling the gas tank full with gas, the fuel gauge only indicated the tank is 3/4 full. this happens very time i fill up. a fuel gauge issue could lead to the vehicle running out of fuel and leaving my family and i stranded somewhere. this is a huge safety concern. *tr

The front passenger airbag lights shows the airbag is consistently off, which would indicate to me that the front passenger airbag is not activated or the sensor in the seat is defective. this occurs with every passenger, including a male weighing 250 lbs. *tr

Rear axle seal leaks; 2004 nissan titan. *tr

Gas gauge reads inaccurately. gas gauge will drop a 1/4 of a tank randomly. brought to dealer¿s attention on 5/16/06, nothing was ever done about it. now 2005-2009 model years are part of a recall but not model year 2004? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving at speeds of 40 mph with his seatbelt secured, both the passenger and drivers side air bags randomly deployed without warrant. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer where he was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. the dealer advised the manufacturer would be contacted and an investigator would come assess the failure of the vehicle. the vehicle had not yet been repaired. the failure and current mileage were 81,406.

Tl * the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a loud unusual noise. he then moved the vehicle from the road and upon further inspection, noticed that the leaf springs were fractured through the bed of the vehicle. the failure caused a defect in the suspension and was taken to the dealer. the dealer replaced the left and right shackles to correct the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 97,200.

I purchased my 2004 nissan titan in april 2010, i took the vehicle in for service on may 6, 2010 and was told my exhaust manifolds are leaking. the warranty is 8 yr/ 80k, i have 82k on my titan. the exhaust fumes leak into the cab causing nausea and dizziness. this is a safety issue. the dealer won't replace them, because they are out of warranty. the replacement cost is $2000.00. *tr

Brake light comes on and brakes make a grinding noise. it happened 8 times since owned. there is an extreme chance i will hit the car in front of me because of this. *tr

My rear axle seals on my 2004 nissan titan pick-up truck leaked and cause the rear brakes to fail. *tr

1. there were no specific events leading up to the failure. 2. the c-clip that held my driver's side axle in the front differential of my 2004 4x4 nissan titan broke, causing the front differential to fail. i noticed a large puddle under the truck one evening and upon inspection, found that the axle had shifted 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch outside of the differential housing. the leak was coming from the ruined side seal caused by the c clip breaking. 3. i filled the differential up with new oil to avoid burning up the ring and pinion (didn't know it was already bad at the time) so that i could get the truck to the dealership. once the problem was diagnosed, i was told the repair would be $1987. i checked around and no other automotive repair shop could fix this b/c they could not get the parts. apparently the front differential for my truck is "captivated" which means only the dealerships can get them. to my understanding, it seems kind of like a monopoly on the parts.

La marca del carro es nissan titan 2004 el problma es relasionado con las bolsas de aire y los sinturones de seguridad , tengo encendida la luz que indica que existe un problema con las bolsas de aire y respecto a los cinturones estos se atoran haciendo mucha precion. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that whenever he filled the gas tank, he noticed that the fuel gauge would not surpass the 3/4 full mark. there were no warnings before the failure. the vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealership at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 61,000.

When re-fueling 2004 nissan titan, the fuel spews back out the filler nozzle onto operators body. dealer has previously replaced charcoal canister and fuel tank on 10/ 2005, 12/2005, 1/2007, but problem continues to occur. *tr

2004 nissan titan - rear axle seals leaking. in shop- waiting for repairs. i understand that this is a commaon failure for this truck and that repairs most likely will not take care of the problem as it appears that it will probably occur again. need recall to correct this problem as brakes may fail. do we need what happened to toyota to happen to nissan to get results ? ? ?

Was in 4 wheel drive tried to make a left hand turn, truck basically stopped in middle of a busy road until i heard a poping then was able to turn but 4 wheel drive failed. now there are problems with my power train and front differential. went to a garage they say missing a clamp, but dealership says no clamp and nothing wrong that it works fine. it most certainly does not work fine

Front and rear drive train not properly vented leading to axle seal leaks onto brakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. he noticed that the brakes were not opearting properly. he took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance and he was informed that he needed new rotors. he stated that the rotors were replaced on june 28, 2005. he contacted the manufacturer however they did not offer him any assistance. the failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Axel seal leak on a long 2,500 vacation drive that could have caused a bad accident if all the gear oil would have been lost. luck it was discovered soon enough that i could fill the diff back up. seals have been replaced previously as well as the whole axel on a different occasion. these axel and axel seal problems may cause a deadly accident one day. my truck only has 54,000 miles on it. *tr

Upon start up parking brake light on dash illuminated and remained on, however the parking brake was not set. once the vehicle was in motion the brakes became ineffective. the pedal was soft and there was a pulsing sensation. if i had not been going less than 5mph i am unsure if i could have stopped, i was able to coast to a stop and place the vehicle in park. once the vehicle was turned off and restarted all lights and problems disappeared and brakes functioned ok. i took the vehicle to the local dealer and they located a problem with the brake booster and/or master cylinder. *tr

2004 nissan 4x4 titan rear differential. vehicle had 60,550 miles on it and was 500 miles out of warranty. nissan charged me $4000 to fix it. *tr

The issue i am having is with my 2004 nissan titan. when it gets cold out, all of the door handle freeze and won't open. if you are lucky after a few hours and you do get it open, you can't get them shut. several times i had to tie the seat belt around the interior door handle in addition to holding the door close so i could get home. i took my car to ricart nissan and they said it will $1000 to fix all 4 doors. so, i contacted nissan directly and they refused to fix it. this is a serious safety issue and someone is going to get injured and/or killed. *tr

On the afternoon of feb. 25th, 2010 my nissan titan rear differential made a loud boom noise. after wards, the whenever the vehicle rolled a loud whirling noise could be heard in the rear of the vehicle. i towed the vehicle to my mechanic where he said the rear differential is shot. as he was backing up from the tow truck the truck made a second loud pop noise. my vehicle has only 40k miles on it. i do not tow anything. i do not constantly lug heavy items on it. i don't push my truck to the limit at all. but this happens. and worst of all it happens when the warranty expires. this is ridiculous and unacceptable especially from nissan. this should be a recall and should be fixed. i have three options from my mechanic. used for a thousand dollar. rebuild it for 1,200.00 dollars, or over 2000 for new. and this does not guarantee if it would happen again. i am very upset at this situation. *tr

I own an '04 titan and an "05 titan. both trucks air bag warning lights started flashing at around 75k miles. when the light starts flashing the passenger side airbag indicator lights "off". the '05 was fixed under a manufacturers recall. the '04 has not been recalled according to the dealership and they are wanting $800 to fix it. *tr

Exhaust manifold warps after about 80k miles, creating an exhaust leak. if it develops before the 80k mile emissions warranty, it will be covered. most develop after the warranty. i own an '04 and an '05 nissan titan. the '05 exhaust leak was fixed at 78k miles with 1 new exhaust manifold and some crossover piping. the '04 started at 88k miles and the dealership has not helped with the problem with the exception of estimating $1300 to repair. *tr

About 3 months ago my wife was driving on a side road doing 25-35 mph and her 2004 nissan titan cc suddenly lost power and then engine shut off. she came to a stop and the truck restarted immediately. on feb 26th, 2010 my wife was at a friends house and the truck would not start. she had given me the wrong description of what happened to the truck i thought it was just a dead battery. so i jump started the truck and it fired right up so i replaced the battery. on feb 27th, 2010 my wife and i were sitting at a stoplight and the truck's engine just shut off without warning. the engine would not restart and this caused a major traffic jam and we were almost hit my multiple vehicles. luckily a couple bystanders helped direct traffic and helped push the truck off the road. the truck would not start and nothing else was visibly wrong such as battery or any other common items. after approximately 10 minutes the truck started right up with no problems. after much research online through multiple nissan titan forums it came top my attention that this was a common problem that has been known about by owners for some time. the intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) in the truck were faulting causing the ecm relay on the truck to stop working. the short term fix for this was to replace the relay. the long term fix for this is to replace the ipdm. so i replaced the ipdm and have not seen a problem since. when i went to the parts counter at korum nissan in puyallup to pick up my $178 part i asked how many people have ordered this part. i was told by there parts rep mike that he has sold a lot of these units for various reasons. he said it was a common known issue by the parts reps and the service reps. what i don't understand is how such a thing could be known so well but no safety recall has happened. my problems were relatively minor compared to others who have experienced such problems at high speeds where death or injury could occur. *tr

Front axle failed at 41,000 miles with attempting to switch into 4wd hi on snow and ice covered street driving approximately 10 miles per hour. truck was taken to dealer where it was determined that the driver's side axle shaft snapped at a machined point on the shaft and had pulled out of the differential housing allowing the gear fluid to leak out. dealer replaced the stub shaft and internal pinion gear. this was only the second time i've used the 4wd. thankfully i purchased an extended warranty as it was not covered by factory warranty. *tr

The rear axle seals and pinion seals were blown out with no warning at all. problem was caused by a faulty vent that nissan has used on there titan pick up trucks. *tr

Nissan titan 2004, 4 door, v8, 4 wheel drive. rear differential, also called universal joint, went out at 74,000 miles. nissan had a seal leak issue, which previous owner did the replacement and repair of the seal but it did not work or something else went wrong. repair cost $3,213.31. this is ridiculous. vehicles should easily go 100,000 miles without universal joint issues. *tr

2004 nissan titan suddenly and unexpectedly broke the front differential causing a lack of 4wd in a snow storm and the vehicle did not perform as expected. broken equipment cause 2000 dollars worth of damage to vehicle that was otherwise in perfect running condition. *tr

I have a 2004 nissan titan king cab. i have on a number of occasions had major brake related issues. you are probably well aware that the titan had some initial problems with their brakes in the early models that were solved. however, the dealer has failed to solve more serious problems i and many others have had. in random situations, applying the brakes lightly and normally, the brakes basically fail to operate normally and when the pedal is depressed it offers none of the normal resistance and instead easily goes straight to the floor, emmediately this locks the brakes and causes the truck to come to a rapid and immediate lurching and sliding stop. so far, most times, i have be able to feel a subtle change in the pedal in time to change how i apply the brakes, but a few times i have been slammed against the seat belt and nearly hit my face on the steering wheel. often the problem is immeduately preceded by a small sound that sounds like a spring coming undone.( i know this may sound a bit rediculous, but it sounds like the sound a spring would make in a cartoon..."boing"). every time this happens the breaks will remain in the same state, mushy and causing an immediate lock up until i stop and turn the engine off and back on again. the brake light comes on when this happens and goes off after turning off the ignition. everything will be normal after restarting and the problem often won't reseurface for weeks or months. it happens to me about every 45-60 days and i can not reproduce it. when this first happend i took it to my dealer and they said they fixed it, but they did not. i found numerous reports of this problem online so this is real and not an isolated case. here are a few sites were drivers/owners are reporting the same problem : http://forums.fightback.com/showthread.php?p=28582 http://www.titantalk.com/forums/titan-general-discussion/59241-sudden-total-brake-failure. http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/titan/4289-2004-titan-brake-light-brakes-surging.ht. *tr

Under normal driving conditions the rear axle seals began leaking and damaged the rear brakes. the axle seals and spacers need to be replaced along with parking brake and rear brake pads.*tr

I have a 2004 nissan titan that had an issue with the differential in the rear end. in my case the rear end did not lock up at highway speed but the potential for that happening is there. after my problem occurred i did some research online and determined that my case was not an isolated incident. my truck has not been abused, has a towing package which has been used to tow a trailer only a few times and had only 62,000 miles at the time of the failure. from what i could determine nissan redesigned the rear end i n the 2008 model and the problem has been reduced but that does not rectify the problem for the 2004-2007 models on the road. unfortunately the nissan solution is to replace the faulty rear end with the same type which in my case i chose not to do. from the information i could gather i was better off and safer going with an aftermarket differential which i decided to do to prevent potential problems in another 3-4 years or sooner. i realize there are not large numbers of nissan titans on the road but this does not make the situation any less dangerous for the drivers of them. *tr

Driver side rear axle seal leaking, fluid leaking onto brake assembly; left rear axle seal seeping. seals had been leaking for a while. on www.titantalk.com people have experienced numerous axle seal failures. nissan should recall all titans and pathfinders with this axle vent system and repair the vent with something better. until this is performed, axle seals will continue to fail and fluid will continue to potentially leak onto brake assemblies creating a safety hazard. *tr

Park - ignition interlock is defective and allows the key to be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. this potentially allows the vehicle to roll away and cause damage or injury. *tr

Parking brake does not provide sufficient braking power to hold vehicle in place or provide any noticeable braking. this is a design flaw. i have taken the vehicle in to have the brakes serviced. the rear brake pads, discs, and cables where replaced and no improvement in performance was observed. *tr

I have an '04 nissan titan crew cab truck. in earlier part of '09, while driving on the hwy, my engine stalled and went out. basically i was just rolling on the hwy unaware that the engine went out. i realized my engine went out when i couldn't accelerate or decelerate, and my steering was difficult to handle. the engine wouldn't start after that. it sounded like it would crank, but wouldn't turn, and as if it wasn't getting fuel. several mechanics couldn't figure out the issue until, i later learned by reading up on nissan forum online, of similar cases, that it was an ipdm failure. i replaced this part and it worked again. now, its jan. 2010, and it went out on me again. this time, luckily i was not driving on the hwy, i was parked and the engine wouldn't start. *tr

I drove my 2004 nissan titan for 65,000 miles to and from work and school only. one day the rear end just blew up on me in the middle of traffic, fortunately i or any other driver wasn't injured. the issue came up out of no where and is very dangerous. i tried to receive help from the dealer to resolve this issue however they are refusing to accept the responsibility. the failure was do to the leaking axle seals because of faulty parts. my warranty expired at 60,000 miles, and the failure began around 20000 miles ago, according to the service advisor at the local nissan dealership. *tr

Passenger seat back on 2004 nissan titan became very loose and wobbly. i had a nissan service look at it and determine it needed replacing. when the new frame arrived from nissan, it was exactly like the original frame. the service center had to reinforce the frame so it would be rigid and safe. i still have the original seat frame in my possession for inspection . i believe this seat frame does not meet safety standards. *tr

Front differential axle cir clip failure. *tr

Heard exhaust leak in engine at about 85,000 miles. manifold leak was confirmed at 101,000 when brought in for a transmission issue. not covered under warranty. reviewed many technical forums where the exhaust manifold is being reported as cracked on countless titans. this is a manufacturer's defect, and the cost should not be relayed to the consumer at a significant dollar amount. *tr

My 2004 nissan titan rear diff seals leak and has caused a brake failure. i pulled out of my driveway and was driving down the road when all of a sudden my rear end locks up. it took a few moments to get her going again in reverse. i jacked it up and removed the tires and removed the rotors. the pad on the emergency brake system fail off. it still had plenty of pad left on it. my father looked at it and noticed the fluid leaking from my rear end. he told me that probably caused the failure due to the contamination. replaced the pad and added some oiled to the rear end. i have researched this issue online and found numerous complaints about this and other brake failures also. there should be a recall for this issue. my exhaust manifold leaks also. i am replacing it too. this is a known issue with the titans. this may be of more concern with the epa. they have been know to crack. *tr

Driving down our snow-covered street we live on, i tried to engage 4hi. all i heard was a grinding noise. after stopping i tried the 4hi switch again and it seemed to engage. i didn't think anymore about it until the next day when i noticed a big puddle of oil on driveway. the driver's side front axle half-shaft is flopping around loose at the differential, and all the diff oil has leaked out. nissan says the whole diff needs to be replaced. apparently a c-clip inside the diff is easily broken and it lets the half-shaft pop out of position, and as it turns and flops around it destroys the seals and diff case. searching the internet on this failure shows that a lot of people have had the same failure, and if the c-clip gets stuck in the gears it can lead to diff breaking into chunks. no real fix except to replace the diff. pushing the half-shaft back into the diff won't work as the c-clip is needed to retain it, and the c-clip typically cannot be replaced because the diff case is damaged. *tr

Took 2004 nissan titan pickup with 53,479 miles to dealership for oil change and service under recall ntb 352 w93 service manual reference pb081. at completion of work service manager mentioned that rear axle seal service at a cost of approximately 500.00 should be considered. i did not know at the time that the service should have been covered under warranty. later on 10/14/2009 took vehicle in for oil change now with mileage over 60k service manager recommended the axle seal service at the cost mentioned above. at 66974 miles i took the truck in to the dealership and i scheduled the axle service on 12/14/09 when slip and abs warning lights turned on, the dealership ordered parts. further research by me found that this service should have been performed at no cost under 60k warranty period. i believe the dealerships service manager waited until my vehicle was over 60k and therefore out of warranty. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan with 54700 miles. the contact stated that the rear axle seals have failed. the contact had taken the vehicle to his local mechanic where he found that the rear axle seals had been leaking onto the brakes. the manufacturer confirmed that there were no related recalls. the failure mileage was 54700.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact was driving approximately between 35 and 40 mph on normal road conditions. suddenly, the four wheel drive failed to operate. the driver stated the failure was contributed to front differential. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired for the malfunctions. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. since purchase the door locks fail when the weather was cold. he was not able to lock or unlock the doors. while parked in warmer areas the door locks work normal. he contacted the dealer and was advised that they were not aware of the failure. the estimated cost to replace the cables and latch was $1,600.00. no repairs were made. he will contact the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 78,000.

1: just normal driving on the highway i noticed a slight vibration developing on the floorboard when driving home from work. the next day just went to go to the store, about 5 mins away, the slight vibration turned into a very loud knocking sound and you could feel it throughout the truck. i immediately pulled over and had the truck towed to nissan. 2: the failure was the rear differential, nissan told me that basically the whole inside of the rear dif came apart and the whole rear end axle to axle will have to be replaced to a tune of 3,000 dollars. luckily i was going slow (about 25 mph) so there wasn't any other major damage or injury. i've been researching this issue on titan talk forums and many many people have had this same issue and have reported it like i am now, some weren't so lucky and were on freeway which at those speeds they claim the drive-shaft broke off the rear diff and was dragging on the road, not good. 3: nissan is replacing the whole rear-end axle to axle to a tune of 3,000 dollars and they only warranty they are offering to me is 1 year unlimited miles and that is all they offer which in my opinion is horrible. nissan came out with a newer version of this rear-end which they will be installing so hopefully this one will not fail but i am still very upset about having to shell out 3,000 for something that should never fail like this. this is a dangerous hazard having these rear-ends fail like this, other trucks i've owned in the past i've put 200 plus thousand miles and never have had a problem with the read differential. *tr

I have 2004 nissan titan le and my rear differential just went on me this past wednesday. my mechanic found the drain pinion inside. *tr

I have a 2004 nissan titan and have had it for about 4 years. there is 51000 miles on it and around 22,000 miles i put a lift on it. everything was fine with the truck until i got around the 35,000 mile range. when i would drive the truck i would notice loud noises coming from the front end. i took it to my nissan dealership 2 or 3 times and they said that everything was fine and that it was just my suspension that was making the noise. now it has been about 15,000 miles later and i noticed a leak coming from around the front axle so i took it back and they told me that my front differential needed to be replaced. they told me that it would cost $2300 to fix it. they also told me that they see this problem alot with nissan titans. when i got home i did a little research and found close to 100 people that had the same problem. i feel that nissan should be the one to take care of the problem. *tr

2004 nissan titan 4x4. i had the front differential fail while driving on a snow packed road. when the front differential failed there was a second or two when the front wheels locked up and then released .it was like someone slamming on the brakes. my speed at the time was about 15 to 20 mph. the front had failed and was replaced at a nissan dealership. *tr

I own a 2004 titan with less than 50,000 miles. on 12/3/09 my front differential broke. i never towed anything with this truck. i never even hauled anything heavy in the bed. the dealership replaced the failed differential at my expense since my warranty ran out 2 weeks before my front diff breaking. *tr

Doors will not close in freezing temperatures. this has forced me to drive with my door open numerous times...how is this not a serious safety concern? when trying to close the doors they bounce back open and do not latch. *tr

Normal driving conditions and habits 2004 nissan titan crew cab pre-mature failure of rear axle seals both left hand & right hand rear axle seals are leaking @ 54,000 miles. rear differential oil on inboard sides of brake discs due to leak/s causing reduced braking action. seals will be replaced possibly dictating axle replacement because nissan has no tooling to remove the axle bearings. *tr

My 2004 nissan titan truck leaks on the floorboard when it rains this happens on the passenger side. electrical wiring is laying in a puddle of water. water also pours out of the doors. the entire interior of the vehicle is covered in mold and now rust has appeared. this includes carpet, seats, steering wheel and more. front right wheel is also rusted. due to the water problems there is condensation on the windshield which makes visibility poor. attempts made by the dealership to fix this problem has failed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact smelled a strong odor of exhaust fumes in the vehicle immediately after he started the vehicle. an authorized dealer stated that there was a leakage in both exhaust manifolds. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 104,500. updated12/11/09 *bf updated 12/14/09.*jb

While pulling away from a stop sign, i heard a loud bang and then a shake from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. they tell me that my rear differential gave out and now the whole rear needs to be replaced. it will cost me $3000 to fix. my mileage is 55,600 and my warranty just expired in july. nissan usa said they will not do anything for me, especially since i don't pay them to do my scheduled maintenance. *tr

Rear end seals leaking resulting in differential oil getting on rear brakes. *tr

My brakes appear to make a groan and the brake pedal will shove all the way to the floor before stopping. this happens about once every couple of weeks while driving. i have found that if i pull off the road and restart the truck it appears to reset everything and the brakes are just fine. my truck is a 2004 nissan titan that has ~55,000 miles on it. i have no advance warning that this failure is about to happen it just happens without any advance warning. *tr

Pulled slowly from a mcdonald's drive through into halted traffic (red light). as i pulled out of drive through, heard big bang and felt like i had been rear-ended. tried to accelerate, truck would not move, and i could hear an audible clicking noise at what would have been tire rotation speed. vehicle towed to dealer. charged $3,798.22 to replace rear differential. waiting to hear back form nissan to see if they will reimburse for at least cost of part(3223.00.) *tr

2004 nissan titan rear axle differential is out 108, 000 miles. water was found in case due to seals going out due to breather hose clogging and not working correctly. *tr

The most recent occurrence occurred yesterday 11/1/09 as i pulled out of a parking lot and put on my brakes and the brakes began to shudder and a spring like noise occurred. in addition the brakes were soft and scraping sound occurred when applied. this occurred each time i applied the brakes for the next 4miles until i arrived home. the brake light remained on the entire time until i arrived home. i called the dealer and made an appointment for today, monday. late saturday, i had to move my vehicle at home and noticed the brake light was off and the brakes worked normally without any sound or softness.the same thing happened about two years ago. at that time i drove the vehicle to the dealer and left the vehicle with the dealer overnight because it was late in the day near closing.. the next day the dealer said they took the vehicle for a test drive and it reacted normally and "it probably was some dirt/dust in and around the brakes causing the brakes to stick'.. there was no work done on the vehicle. today, the same dealer looked at my vehicle and ran some tests after i insisted this is the second time the same thing has occurred. this time the dealer found a defective/worn delta speed sensor and recommended to replace the brake booster. they said it is not covered under warranty as the warranty expired 1/1/09.

2004 nissan titan le 4wd. both rear axle seals leaking. need to be replaced. *tr

Left rear brakes wet from blown differential seal. *tr

I parked my truck sunday morning (9-27-09) at about 3:30am, no problems. that afternoon she took our son to the store and heard a clanking in the back end. she said it was heard best about 20 mph after letting off the gas. later found a puddle of gear fluid that was dripping from the front of the rear gear housing. i have 66,244 miles, just 6,000 out of warranty. my mechanic said a bolt had loosened up causing the pinion to slip to the rear. very close to having a complete lock up. *tr

2004 nissian titan: rear axle seal leak causing oil to get on rear brake pads. *tr

Turning steering wheel. steering rack pulled apart. total loss of power assisted steering and complete steering fluid loss. when fluid loss occurred it sprayed all the fluid to the left saturating inside brake pad and rotor. no action taken yet just occured. part still on truck. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that at 52,000 miles the right front tire differential seal failed. on september 16, 2009 he noticed a leak from the rear of the vehicle. upon further inspection he concluded that the left front differential failed. he took the vehicle to the dealer, and was in the process of having the vehicle repaired. the failure mileage was 52,000. the current mileage was 70,500. the vehicle identification number was not available. bl

2004 nissan titan - 50,000k miles. noticed a rear seal leaking onto by tires and on my brakes from the rear differential. there is a loud grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. unit has not failed as of date but service dept says any day it will. grenada nissan offered to replace because of known issues, but nissan headquarters has not honored warranty to date, b/c it is 6 months too late. will not honor warranty. concerned if it fails at intersection or going down road an accident with bodily injury can occur. the fluid on brakes may also cause slippage while braking. very dangerous. nissan quoted repair near 3500$. has been known issue with nissan and nhtsa. over 70 complaints filed, luckily no injury todate. this failure is a known issue with nissan na, and have yet to fix flaw on this vehicle. please beware that this is a safety issue to not only the vehicle's driver and passenger, but to others on the road as well. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions; proceeding to make a right turn, the "brake" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. pressure was applied to the brake pedal followed by a loud a clicking noise. the contact was forced to apply extreme pressure to the the brakes in order to slow the vehicle down. the contact was able to drive into a parking lot; however, the warning indicator light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the contact was able to continue driving normally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure was contributed to the "abs" and the computer code was reset. the driver side caliper also locked and a technician replaced the defective front caliper, front brake pads and resurfaced the front rotors. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 87,773.

I have a 2004 nissan titan se. two years ago my rear differential went. i paid $4000 to get it fixed at nissan of panama city cause they said it doesn't happen that often. i was just on titan talk and allot of guys are saying they had the same problem. if it was a problem could i get compensated from nissan. *tr

My 2004 nissan titan has been having periodic complete brake failure without warning during normal driving conditions. this has occurred 7-8 times. started about 25,000 mi, currently at 34,000 mi. took to dealer on 8-1-09, dealer reprogrammed the computer, said it had something to do with the abs and vdc controls and that this would fix it, yesterday on 8-22-09 it happened again after normal driving as i was exiting the freeway, very scary. when the problem occurs, if you shut off the vehicle and restart, the brakes are back and seem to be working fine, they can go for a while with no problem, then one day they will just not be there, pumping the brake gives little brake effect and a noise emits from under the hood, a strange sound i have never heard come from a vehicle before, brakes will go to floor and will not stop if held, have to pump like crazy and resort to emergency stopping methods such as e-brake, downshift and rubbing tires against curb or driving into soft sand to stop vehicle. i went online and found this is happening to many other people with titans and armadas (same exact vehicle mechanically). this is very dangerous, i am used to old cars that have problems, this really catches you off guard. i wish to file a complaint as this vehicle is not safe for road. *tr

Rear axle seal leak on 2004 nissan titan 4x4 crew cab with only 47,000 miles. rear axle fluid was leaking onto the left rear brake backing plate, it was starting to run onto the brake disc. *tr

Noticed fluid leaking around both rear tires , fluid coming from the vehicle. nissan titan does not even have 55k on it yet. this is the first time that i have noticed, but will it happen again i will follow up. *tr

Haven't repaired yet will not file under extended coverage, 2004 nissan titan crewcab 5.6 liter, rear end housing and axle seals leaking, noticed it about 2 months ago, had to add some fluid to rear differential, on my own. *tr

Rear axle seal failure on nissan 04 titan could cause brake failure by leaking on pad and rotor. *tr

2004 nissan titan; rear axle seal leaking: 1. in shop for tire rotation, mechanic saw fluid from rear axle on inside of my wheels. 2. not sure how longs its been leaking. appears to be an on going problem for other nissan titan owners (multiple seal replacements). consequences are fluid can leak onto brakes causing a braking failure which could result in a crash and possible death. 3. nothing done to correct the problem. contacting mechanic today. *nissan needs a recall on this* *tr

My 2004 nissan titan will not shift due to a faulty/ sheared wire in the column shifter. while towing it creates a hazardous condition due to the inability to shft gears. *tr

2004 nissan titan rear axle seal failure. first notice oil leaking from both axle seals when changing shocks at 41,000 miles. brought to dealer was told axle seals had failed and were going to be replaced under warranty, at 44,400 miles went to get inspection sticker and the parking brake failed, upon further investigating this was due to the fact that the seals had failed again and slung oil all over the rear brake system i would think this is a huge safety issue. this time they fixed the seals but i was told that they were failing due to the fact of a problem with the axle, now i am over the 5 year warranty and there telling me it my not be covered still waiting to hear. this seems to be a common problem and should be recalled to be fixed at nissans expense. one time this is going to happen and someone's brake are going to fail from the oil and cause a serious accident resulting in injury or death! something need to be done before its to late. *tr

2004 nissan titan crewcab sle -2 wheel drive. first time this has happened to me, coming to a stop sign i put on the brakes and all of a sudden i had no control of my brakes. heard loud noises like the abs was kicking in and out as i applied the brakes harder to get the truck to stop. this continued until i got the truck home. after further research on the internet with nissan titan web forums i found that other people have with titan's have experienced the same problems. from what i gather it sounds like it is the brake booster at fault. also i found out that once you turn off the ignition the system resets itself and everything seems to be back to normal. i think nissan needs to look into the brake booster problems that people are having and rectify the problem. nissan wants $850 or more to replace the brake booster (truck out of warranty). nissan needs to come clean and realize they have a problem with their titan's brake booster. *tr

I am a owner of a 2004 nissan titan who have had several problems in the past. however, i almost got into a serious accident yesterday, as i had no braking on my rear wheels. after inspecting the rear brakes and why they failed, i noticed that my seals on the rear axel is leaking oil onto my brakes pads. *tr

Rear axle seal leak. 3rd failure of same seal in 6 months. failure results in differential fluid leaking onto brakes resulting in braking limitations and failure, potential for fire. dealer is presumably going to replace seal... again. *tr

The side air bags of my 2004 nissan titan deployed as i was driving. there was no impact, i was driving approximately 30mph on a asphalt surfaced road when the air bags just deployed. luckily i was only going 30mph so i did not crash. nissan has been contacted but it seems that they're going out of their way to try an prove that this vehicle was in a wreck. the car has never been wrecked and has a clean carfax as well as an autocheck. *tr

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. *tr

Brakes go into in abs mode for no reason, truck becomes hard to stop; road conditions were dry- 80 degrees and sunny. i was coming home from the nissan dealer because of a brake, slip, vdc light (anytime) and brake light - abs coming on (only during braking), both are intermittent. the friday before i had nissan look at this very condition(s) they agreed i had a problem, and upgraded the software. 2 days later the light still came on and stayed on. the only difference was after shutting down the truck and restarting, the lights would stay on, something that did not use to happen. . . nissan has a brake issue, i've seen many of complaints that are the same as mine- loss of braking because the abs kicks on (brake light comes on when this happens) and will not correct/stop it-self until the engine is shut down and restarted. restarting the truck when the abs is hampering the stopping ability is not very practical, and very dangerous in most driving conditions. when this happened to me i came very close to hitting the car in front and swerved to the edge of the road. since the 2nd visit to nissan i had the master cylinder with stability control option replaced, that was the dealership recommendation after they downloaded the codes(x2), they stated the part had to be ordered. cost for repair was quoted at $650.00. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Rear axle is leaking on both rotors as of now. *tr

Rear shackle in 2004-2008 nissan titan is weak design, prone to failure. i have proof of several documented cases in which the rear shackle unfolds and the leaf spring slams through the bed of the truck, which can result in sudden loss of control. it has happened during normal driving conditions, as well as when towing, off-roading, etc. to correct the problem, before it happens, all that needs to happen is to replace the shackles before they fail and become a safety concern. if the shackle fails, it must be replaced, and the entire suspension system needs to be inspected for safety, and the bed must be replaced. *tr

2004 nissan titan brake failure. power booster sensor is going out and causes mushy and violant brake pedal -- unable to stop safely. sometimes it works, sometimes it does not. dealer flashed the brake computer...it did not work. said that the power boaster needs to be replaced at a cost of $900 plus...i think it should be recalled. xtreme safety issue. there seems to be a tsb out on it..but no recall. need a recall...people could be killed. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving 5 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. he drove to his residence and the rear of the vehicle continued to make a clanking noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the rear axle and the gears inside the axle failed. the contact paid approximately $3,300 to repair the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were less than 67,400.

I have a 2004 nissan titan and nissan has had me and many others in on several different occassions to repair the front brakes. the front wheel would shake when you apply the brakes. just before the warranty ran out they said they had a fix. they were going to replace the rotors because the were to small for the truck. when i took it in for the repair, the third repair, the had come up with another fix they said and it would fix the problem. i did notice that the brake pedal felt funny. i don't know how to describe it, but it almost felt like it was applying more pressure to the rear brakes to relieve the pressure on the front end. anyway, since that time i have a company vehicle and i have only put 16k miles on the truck and the front end is shaking again when i apply the brakes. the more the speed and the harder you apply the brakes the more it shakes. also, i noticed that when the brakes were shaking the front end to shake, something in the front end pops, like when you top a hill. it has gone away every time they have attempted to fix the brakes, but when the shaking starts back so does the popping. i'm not to concerned about the popping, but i am concerned about the shaking. the last thing, two of the three times they attempted to repair the brakes, they have also turned the rotors. rotors can only be turn a couple of times and have to be replaced. i feel they cheaped out on the repair by patching the problem instead of repairing the problem. i wish you guys would look into it. whether it's me or someone else, somebody is going to be driving this truck 10 years from now. i do know if you're going 65 or 70 miles per hour and you hit the brakes, it will get your attention. i don't know how safe it will be if nissan is not made to really fix the problem. *tr

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. *tr

Leaking rear axle seal on passenger side. *tr

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

Rear wheel seals continue to leak even after being replaced,differential and axle have too much play in the pumpkin area,causing the seals to break. the dealer had my truck for (14) days doing absolutely nothing after disassembling the differential due to a conflict between them and my extended warranty on who was going to pay for the ($3,000.00) rear. this has left me in limbo so i contacted the manufacturer to discuss the modified rear that the dealer told me that the manufacturer had to resolve the problem. i am currently waiting to hear back from the manufacturer. they know about the problem on these 2004 titans and have a modified replacement rear,then why is there not a recall?shouldn't the manufacturer be responsible and have decency to correct their problem free of charge to the consumer? *tr

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. *tr

Rear seal on 2004 nissan titan leaks. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v284000. she was upset that she would have to drive a total of 75 miles in order to have her vehicle repaired. she was informed that the manufacturer was not liable for the distance she had to travel to have the recall repair performed. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was less than 50,000. updated 07/01/09 *bf updated 07/06/09. *jb

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 $600.00 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 $75.00.... *tr

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! *tr

Problem started gradually as occasional noises, such as "clunking" and rattling, from the wheels while driving. took vehicle in to dealer who could not find the problem. one day later while driving, heard awful grating noise from wheels and abs/vdc light came on. took vehicle to dealer who stated that the emergency brake pad broke loose and destroyed the rotor, the abs sensor, etc. ($1,200 in damage). during the two weeks after service, the brake light has illuminated about 3 or 4 times. when the light is on, the brakes react as if in abs mode and grip and grind while stopping. turning off the vehicle usually makes the light go off and the brakes then operate normally. the vehicle is currently back at the dealer, who stated they do not know what is wrong as they have not been able to re-create the problem. *tr

Both rear axle seal leaks. *tr

Abs brake system, the warning light brake came out while driving when i press on brake pedal the brake froze and when i stopped engine and restart the problem is disappear but is happened quite often when i go to dealer they will charged for inspection for a lot off money. *tr

The rear end is making horrible clanking sound and took to a shop, they said it was going out. *tr

2004 nissan titan 4x4 broken spider gears in rearend and axle seals leaking. 66,000 miles on truck. *tr

Dvs system components are bad, system was reprogrammed, but went bad again. was told this is an issue in all 2004, 2005, and some 2006 titans and armadas. trying to fight payment of this repair with nissan north america, and am being put off. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while at a stop light, the contact heard a loud noise. afterwards, the vehicle accelerated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the rear differential failed and would cost $3,300 to repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 79,000.

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. *tr

I have a 2004 titan crew cab 4x4 with 61,000 miles. april of 2009 i checked my air conditioner and found it not to be cooling. i took it in the my local dealership who informed me i had a leak in the high pressure ac hose. charges for repair $450.00. ok no problem. in the following month of may after returning from a trip i found oil below the right axel. again i took it to my dealership. i was informed that the high pressure hose for the transmission and the high pressure hose for the power steering was both leaking. the mechanic informed me that the hose brackets on that model were bad and that along with new hoses he put on the new type of brackets. he didn't say why the hoses leaked other than "you know the truck is five years old." by the way the cost for that repair $859.00. so in the span of 30 days i have spent over $1300.00 to have all of the high pressure hoses replaced. i have never had to replace hoses like this on any vehicle i've ever owned and some i kept for up to ten years. is it the hoses that are sub-standard or is it the clamps that wore through the hoses? either way all the hoses should not have needed replacement in such a short time. it doesn't matter i was looking buying a new titan until this came up. no new titan for me. *tr

My girlfriend owns a 2004 nissan titan. about a year ago the braking system started failing, so i purchased new brakes and no change. the problem continued until i talked to a mechanic and he told me to try the master cylinder. purchased a new one, no change. nissan claims there is no problems but when we press the brake pedal it doesn't want to stop. we can pump them a couple of times then it'll start to stop. nissan won't even take a look at it and the only reply we get from them is "it needs new brakes, or the brake pads are on backwards." we where browsing on the internet and say an article where there was a lemon law and the braking system but nissan still claims there is no problems with them. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact heard a knocking sound when the air conditioning was activated. the dealer stated that one of the sensors inside the air conditioner needed to be replaced. the contact smelled anti-freeze and coolant from the interior of the vehicle. the dealer performed a radiator flush at the cost of $212, which was at the contact's expense. the contact arrived home and noticed that there was no coolant or anti-freeze in the vehicle. the radiator was bone dry. he took the vehicle back to the dealer and they found a crack in the radiator. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were less than 50,000.

Rear axle oil seal failure. leaked oil on to brake pads causing reduced brake performance. *tr

Rear axle fittings are leaking grease onto brakes. *tr

I have 27,000 miles on this truck, i was in 2 times for brake problems the last time they said it was fixed right due to the new brakes. i have the problem again at 27,000 miles and they say warranty is out!! this was under engineered and now its my problem. also the rear spring shackle broke sending the leaf spring into the bed of the truck denting it. i bought after market shackles and found the other side was cracked. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Right side rear axle seal leaking differential fluid on brake drum. nissan titan 04 le. *tr

The door handles lock either open or closed and can lock you out of your vehicle even if the doors are unlocked or lock the door open which makes it impossible to close your door. *tr

Rear axel failure in nissan titan. drivers side seal went out at 70k miles. *tr

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. *tr

Rear differential 2004 nissan titan failure never towed anything. brake warp and shake. these are obvious manufacture defect and nissan should fix them at no cost to owner. these are also critical safety issues. we are talking brake failure and possible rear end lock up. this is unheard of with a vehicle with this mileage. *tr

My 2004 nissan titan recently started leaking gear oil from both axles in the rear. concurrently my brake pads starting absorbing the oil which in turn ruined my rotors, brake pads, and now is costing me a pretty penny to get it fixed. my mechanic said the local auto parts stores do not carry these bearings and seals and therefore must contact the original dealer to order them. after reading and following up on the additional complaints by many other titan owners, i am curious to find out what steps in nissan taking to recall these bad seals and bearings? why should us the owners have to fix costly repairs when nissan knows their production efforts were not properly tested before fielding the dealerships? please inform me how to get it fixed free of cost to me. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving approximately 5 mph on normal road conditions, the exhaust tail pipe was damaged due to an unknown obstacle on the road surface. the vehicle resumed normal operation. in addition, whenever the driver's side door was opened, the parking light activated without assistance and the driver's side turn signal was nonfunctional. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the tail pipe disengagement contributed to the melting of the wiring harness. the vehicle is operable and has not been repaired. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure and current mileages were 65,000.

I have a 2004 nissan titan, i have had to replace the rear axle seals twice already.(once march 2009 and once about 1.5 years ago. warranty covered, but i am getting close to my warranty limit. i know that this is also a safety issue, because the fluid leaks down on your brakes, which is a big factory fault. i was just hoping that someone could help me, and other titan owners, for the safety and money, out of pocket when warranty is up. nissan should be held responsible for this and come up with sometype of permanent fix. any help would be appreciated. *tr thank you brian castle

Rear end seal started to leak. *tr

Front axle just fell out of the front differential, resulting in a $2300 repair apparently not covered by my extended warranty there was no reason for it to break. *tr

2004 nissan titan rearend failure just after extended warrenty!!no parts offered from dealer aftermarket parts are tring to pick up the slack . so far no luck!! *tr

The rear differential failure @ 70,000 miles... nissan is so under handed they are still holding the patent and will not release the parts to the aftermarket. when i first called for the rear approx. 9 months ago it was $1400.00... now the same dealer says the price has gone up to $1700... this is beyond highway robbery it is flat out a disregard for the consumer. it is because of this at every chance i get i stop at the busiest nissan dealership and continually make a "scene'. i know it will get me no where, but i still owe $17,000 on a pos that i cannot drive. *tr

Rear axle seals leak on driver side notice while getting an oil change. *tr

2004 nissan titan rear axle leaking on to rear brake, in 2005 and newer nissan put a different rear axle differential cover on to cool the axle fluid. *tr

4 wheel drive control unit bad, 4x4 won't engage the units is defective that nissan has it in backorder nationally. *tr

Rear axle seals leaking and spilling onto disc brakes. *tr

Spider gears in rear differential broke momentarily locking up differential resulting in the pinion shaft breaking off. the repair was to replace the rear differential assembly. *tr

My truck sounded slightly louder than normal on my short drive home. i was driving on a 35mph road and something didn't seem right. it sounded like my tires were out of alignment. i drove the half mile home on the 35mph road in 2wd. i pulled into my garage and looked at my tires and under my truck. everything looked normal. the next morning i noticed some oil on my garage floor. after further investigation i saw it was coming from my passenger side front axle seal. my axle was pulled loose from the differential because some weak clip that held the assembly together has broken. i researched the problem and found that several people have had the same exact problem. i contacted the local nissan dealer to get an estimate for repair. i was told that i had a one of a kind problem that they have never heard of. my local repair shop told me it would be several days to get parts and repair the damage. they estimated the cost would be between $350-$600 to replace the front right axle, axle seal, and clip. additional cost and parts would be necessary if any further damage was found in the differential. *tr

2004 nissan titan rear axle seal leak with 55k miles. potential failure of axle and or brakes. *tr

Front axle pops out of differential case. unknown damage inside case. *tr

I bought a 20004 nissan titan used and within months both the front and rear diff. have gone bad and had to be replaced. now when it gets cold my door handles freeze. the handles can not be opened ,then they will not close you need to hold them closed and lock the doors to keep them closed. this is unsafe. *tr

Rear axle seal leakage. rear axle fluid leaking onto rear brake assembly and brake rotors. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact has experienced several failures with the vehicle since the date it was purchased. while driving various speeds and applying pressure to the brakes, the vehicle vibrated and the braking power was lost. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the rotors failed. the vehicle was repaired. the entire braking system (rotors and brake pads) have been replaced three times since the original failure date. when adults use the rear seat safety belts, they become tighter as the vehicle is being operated. the seat belts cause a great amount of pressure to the neck and chest area and have to be released and reconnected for safety. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 38,000.

I bought a nissan titan new in may of 2004. problems with the brakes were immediate. the dealer has replaced the brakes, rotors, etc. a couple of times due to defects. they now say that the brakes are out of warranty so i am doing it on my own and often. this past weekend i almost hit another car because i could not get the truck to stop. i went and bought another set of brakes and rotors. while changing them, noticed that the brakes calipers were cracked and rusted. had truck towed to nissan dealer, waiting on a decision from them to see if they will fix them. truck is under warranty, and extended warranty that i purchased from nissan. these were suppose to have been replaced by the dealer before, but i don't think they did. i am paying a truck payment every month for a truck that basically sits in my driveway because we are afraid to drive it. we never know if the brakes will work. nissan doesn't seem to care, even though they have admitted that there is a problem with the braking system design. i fear that someone will be killed if nissan doesn't step up and put an end to the brake issue. *tr

Rear differential failure occurred suddenly while accelerating and changing lanes on ih-45 access road on the way to brother's college graduation. axle assembly replaced. repairs complete in 2 business days, rental provided. *tr

2004 nissan titan, 63,000 miles. loud "whining" noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. brought vehicle to dealership to have them investigate noise, found faulty rear differential. dealership replaced rear end. noise is gone. all covered under extended warranty plan. *tr

Automatic transmission failed in 2004 nissan titan se, crew cab, 4x4, 5.6l v8 at 76,000 miles. *tr

2004 nissan titan, last week i noticed while driving and turning corners there was banging coming from the rear of the truck. within 2 days the truck was undrivable...the driveshaft, while in gear would just spin inside the rear differential. the only way to drive vehicle was to place transmission into 4wd and use the front wheels to move the truck! *tr

I brought my 2004 nissan titan in for a routine oil change at 53,157 miles. the service tech informed me that my rear axel seal was leaking . dealer replaced seal, bearing, spacer & snap ring. this was covered under a 5 year extended warranty and took 6 hrs for the dealer to complete. parts: (1) seal-oil r # 43252-7s200 (1) bearing-re # 40210-7s210 (1) spacer axle # 43070-7s200 (1) ring-snap 01541-0001u. *tr

Rear axle seals leaking all over rear disc brakes. just found out due to lack of braking power. looks to have been leaking for a long time! *tr

Door handle freezes(cold weather) open. the door cannot be latched shut. *tr

The door handles on my 2004 nissan titan all freeze shut when it gets cold out. it seems to let water come in around handle and than it freezes. this prevent me from being able to gain entrance into vehicle. this occurs everytime it is cold out especially in winter. nissan refuses to pay for repairs as vehicle is out of warranty and it will cost roughly $175 for parts per door plus labor. i guess in later models they have redesigned them but refuses to fix vehicles with old old designed handles. *tr

Complete rear end failure at 28,000 miles. differential lock light kept coming on, dash until spider gears broke. loud clunking when making turns until vehicle was totally immobilized. dealer replaced entire assembly. however diff lock light coming on again, rear end is having problems at 63,000 miles. *tr

2004 nissan titan se 4x4 off road king cab anytime the weather is at or below 20 deg f both doors freeze shut. i cannot use the door handles on either side of the truck to open the doors. if i attempt to manually roll down the window to open the door from the inside the window is sometimes frozen as well and will not move. in weather around 20-25 def f the door handles will sometimes work to open the doors but the handles and internal door cables will not move back to their original position to allow the door to close and latch properly leaving the doors in an open state. this posses a safety risk to the occupants of the vehicle if it is driven in this state. this occurs anytime the ambient air temperature reaches around +20 deg f nissan has so far refused to repair the problem under warranty although a tsb ntb05-118a exists for this problem. i have replaced one external door handle that was broken as a result of excess force by trying to open a frozen door. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the rear axle was leaking on the driver and passenger wheels. currently, the rear differential is making noises. the dealer has not yet been notified, although the contact has found several complaints pertaining to the failure. the failure mileage was 56,000 and current mileage was 57,000.

Brakes on 2004 nissan titan failed while stopping at traffic light. just prior to failure, brake light lit up on dashboard. nissan dealer informed me that the brakes themselves were fine but that the computer that controls the brakes "lost its programming." i was also informed that i am the 3rd customer in 6 months to have this event occur to them. to fix the problem, the dealer must "reprogram the vdc system." dealer was unable to tell me why this happened or assure me that the brake failure will not reoccur. i was told that this is a known issue and nissan has issued a service bulletin regarding this problem. this problem could have led to a catastropic accident had the brakes failed during a critical time. i am concerned that nissan has a known brake problem, but there is no safety recall in place. *tr

Rear axle seals failed (both sides) part # 43252-7s200. *tr

Only 65,000 miles on my truck and no modifications. right rear seal leaking, pinion seal is shot and front left axle needs to be replaced. nothing covered under warranty. i am looking at a $3,000 repair bill on a 4 year old truck that has never been off road and doesn't have high miles. my exhaust manifold also cracked at about 60000 miles. this was able to be replaced under warranty. *tr

I have had an odd exhaust sound from my nissan titan for over 18 months. when i finally took it into the dealer both exhaust manifolds were cracked and repairs cost $1400.00. i was told a the dealer and at several muffler shops that this is a very common defect due the cast nature of the manifold and the excessive weight of the catalytic converter welded onto the manifold. the replacement part were a new design and the dealer said they will not crack. since my truck had 105,000 miles on it when the service was done there is no warranty coverage. i feel that this is a design flaw with the 2004 and 2005 nissan titan pickups and the cost of repairs should be borne by nissan and not by the consumer. i am hoping that there will be a class action suite filed on the consumer's behalf either by an individual, the state or the federal government. *tr