2004 Nissan Titan: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jun 20, 2021 · Body, Engine · HI

I purchased this truck on 04/05/18 from Harbor motors Lihue Kauai, and not even a week into having this truck it started acting up, overheating, the truck wouldn't turn over, suspensions, the four-wheel-drive wouldn't disengage, when you turn the key to start the vehicle it would make a clicking noise before starting, the AC would work when it wanted to, and the transmission and engine started knocking. The next week I went running errands and when I pulled out of my yard the truck started jerking then pressed the gas and it revved really high before slamming into drive. Since then I haven't driven the truck. And today it looks like someone just smashed into the front driver light to the side and smashed it while being parked at the place I purchased the truck from. I've continuously asked for help with little to no help at all. The truck is no longer drivable and I'm still making payments on it. The lights on the dashboard has the Check enigine light on, snd the ABS

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Transmission · 168,945 miles · CO

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.

Filed Nov 19, 2012 · Engine · 50,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Sep 7, 2012 · Brakes, Suspension · 78,679 miles · MI

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.

Filed May 14, 2012 · Engine · 118,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Sep 21, 2011 · Engine · 104,000 miles · AL

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.

Filed Mar 29, 2011 · Engine · 30,000 miles · AZ

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.

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Engine · 87,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Dec 1, 2010 · Engine · 66,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jan 5, 2010 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jun 10, 2009 · Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Oct 4, 2007 · Body, Brakes · 73,799 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. While driving 5 MPH, the contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop. The contact almost struck two pedestrians. She had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that the ABS caused the failure. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 79,000. The consumer stated on 3/26/07 was in a car accident, the vehicle failed to stop at signal and she hit the rear of a pick up and pushed the vehicle in front to hit another vehicle. The consumer stated the other person sustained back injury. The dealer stated ticking noise coming from engine, rear door weather strip is hanging, exhaust leak sound when accelerating, and oil pressure gauge is pegging high. Updated 11/08/07