I have a 2004 nissan titan. Had truck in for tire rotation. Service person noticed rear axle seals were leaking. Explained this is a big safety issue because of fluid leaking on brakes. Nissan said they would need to inspect and probably replace brakes when fixing seals, thus admitting they are unsafe.
2004 Nissan Titan transmission complaints
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Right rear axle seal leaked differential fluid onto brake rotor.
76695 miles rear axle seal leaking differential fluid on passenger side.
Rear hub seals leaking.
Regular driving habits in a large metro are. I work about 25 miles from the house and commute mainly with occasional sales calls. The drivers side axle bearing failed causing the seal to go out. The dealership is taking care of the issue at hand.
(1) no known events preceding failure (2) both rh and lh axle seals malfunctioned causing loss of differential fluid. Close proximity to brake system. (3) required replacement buy the manufacture.
Noticed grease on rear axle near wheel while under truck appears to be leak from axle seal. I will take the vehicle to the dealership for review and repair if necessary. I do not know how long this condition has existed, but could expect the leak to affect the braking ability.
Rear seals on axel fail depositing fluid on rear brakes.
28,800 +/- miles total when differential blew on my 2004 titan se with big tow package. I was towing my weekend warrior fb2600 when the rear differential blew out under normal driving conditions. I have towed this trailer with that truck for about an average total of 3000 miles. Total trailer weight loaded approx. 9200-9600 lbs.
Left rear axle seal leaking at 10,769 miles - replaced - oil could have contaminated brake pads resulting in diminished braking efficiency left rear axle seal leaking again at 13,022 miles - replaced - differential oil could have contaminated brake pads resulting in diminished braking efficiency left rear axle seal leaking third time at 26,707 miles - entire rear axle assembly replaced. Once again differential oil could contaminate rear brake pads causing braking problems.
Axle seal leak. Right rear seal. Fluid caused parking brake to slip slightly. Occurred at 37,000 miles on 2004 nissan titan 4x4. Dealer repaired and replaced under nissan 60,000 mile power-train warranty. [forum members generally believe the rear axle breather element, (a one way check valve), creates a vacuum that sucks the seals, thereby creating the leak. Some even remove the element and install tubing into their tail light to alleviate the check valve and still prevent water intrusion into the differential/axle].
Rear seals leaking on nissan titan, fluid getting on brakes.
Multiple leaks with rear axle seals putting different fluid on rear brakes.
Rear axle seal leaking. Dealer replaced under "good will".
Rear axle seals leaking, with the possibility of the differential oil getting onto the rear brakes causing brake failure.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's transmission came out of the park position and began rolling while at the top of a driveway. A child in the front passenger seat attempted to exit the vehicle during the incident which resulted in the vehicle running over the child. The child was taken to the hospital and suffered contusions. The vehicle hit a tree and the incident was reported to the contact's insurance company who advised the contact there was a recall, the federal safety agency campaign id # 04v408000 regarding the power train:manual transmission:column shift assembly. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Rear axle replaced due to failed rear differential. Just over 20k miles.
Differential went out on my 2004 nissan titan. The dealership replaced the entire axle.
Rear axle leaks and differential pinion seal leaking. Took to dealer and they said I needed a completely new rear axle assembly including differential.
Rear end failure on a 2004 nissan titan. Turning a corner while under power. Dealer stated they ordered a new rear end and it is on its way to them, do not know if it covered under warranty yet.
Rear differental
Exited off of toll way, and came to a stop at the end of the exit. Accelerated to merge with traffic. Suddenly heard what sounded like an explosion felt bucking then the engine revved up but there was no response from the vehicle. Pulled over, stopped the vehicle and attempted to accelerate again with no response. Put vehicle into 4x4 mode and was able to drive the vehicle home. Had the vehicle towed to dealership, where they ordered and installed a new complete rear end.
Rear end failure. Replaced rear end.
Last april - leaking left rear axle seal. Replaced by dealer. Today (one year later) - discovered right rear axle seal leaking on same vehicle. Took to dealership -- new part on order.
Rear differential gears broken extreme grinding noise but was able to drive to dealership where rear axel was replaced.
Have been hearing loud "clunk" noise generating from rear differential getting worse. Have followed maintenance intervals, I will be taking it to the dealership later today.
Rear differential failure.
Drove from phoenix to colorado springs, upon arrival found leak from rear axle seals on both rear tires.
2004 nissan titan with 3 separate rear differential failures- each time was stopped at a light, stop sign, or something similar. When pulling away differential will break cause vehicle to be stranded in the middle of the intersection. Need to put in four wheel drive to get out the middle of the road.
No signs of any kind normal driving conditions. Rear differential started to leak for cover rear was drained and resealed.
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