2004 Nissan Titan: harsh or hard shifting

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 Apr 1, 2014 · Transmission · 122,347 miles · KY

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.

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed Feb 4, 2013 · Steering, Transmission · 140,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Jul 22, 2012 · Transmission · 115,602 miles · WA

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.

Filed Nov 21, 2011 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · OR

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.

Filed Aug 13, 2011 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · AZ

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.

Filed Aug 28, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 36,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Brakes · 66,500 miles · VA

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.

Filed Dec 2, 2008 · Transmission · 28,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jun 30, 2008 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · CO

I hear a clunk from the rear end whenever I shift from reverse to drive, kind of like if a u-joint was going out. I also hear a low pitch whine at acceleration 50-60 MPH, but don't hear it upon deceleration. I also have a rear axel leak on passenger side, and noticed that my rear diffs paint is peeling which looks to be from excessive heat.

Filed Jun 13, 2008 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · CT

Rear axle differential has failed on my 2004 nis titan pkup, seals leak. Rearend clunks etc