2005 Nissan Titan: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 14, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · 165,324 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, she heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the door locks. The contact opened the door and noticed smoke coming from the ignition switch. The contact was unsure if there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact's husband disconnected the battery. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start and the windows and lights became inoperable. The locks continued making the abnormal clicking noise. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 165,324.

Filed Feb 9, 2012 · Transmission · 130,762 miles · MS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. While driving 25 MPH, the contact smelled smoke coming from the vehicle when she drove to the side of the road. After inspection, she noticed that fluid was leaking from the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The current and the failure mileage was 130,762.

Filed Dec 15, 2010 · Locks · 57,582 miles · NC

Drivers door is difficult to open when outside temp is below 15 degrees, and when I get the door open and close it, it will not open again when I close it trapping me inside. I have to crawl over the passenger seat to get out. I think that this is a safety concern because if the vehicle caught on fire I would not be able to get out or if I got stuck on train tracks etc. Nissan is aware of the problem and even has a technical service bulletin on their website. The bulletin is ntb05-118a. I contacted nissan and the rep stated that it was not their problem.

Filed Oct 14, 2010 · Engine · 83,000 miles · MN

2005 nissan titan le had an exhaust tailpipe separation at a weld. The hanger than holds the tailpipe is designed wrong. The weight of the pipe causes the exhaust gases up into the passenger side rear fender melting wires, plastic, and potentially anything in the cargo box area (bed liner melted). The tailpipe was not damaged in any way prior to the incident. I have found many internet forums with the same problem occurring to other titan owners. I am confident if I would not have noticed the problem earlier and had combustibles in the cargo area, the vehicle would have caught fire. My right turn signal did not work and that is what made me look for the problem.

Filed Feb 4, 2007 · Engine · 7,500 miles · KS · fire

The 2005 nissan titan truck I owned was being driven and caught on fire. The vehicle was a total loss. The insurance paid off the loan. Nissan claimed no responsibility and did not offer me any compensation.

Filed Sep 7, 2006 · Transmission · 17,112 miles · TX

Loud "clunking" sound during shifting transmission starting at about 17,000 miles on brand new purchased nissan titan 4x4 le. Later noticed and smelled smoke coming from left rear wheel of vehicle. Noticed on further inspection underneath excessive fluid leak from rear axle onto wheel and tires causing smoke. Truck brought to local texas dealer who performed warranty repairs at direction of nissan na. The "entire rear axle and differential" had to be replaced. Truck was in shop for 7 days. Nissan provided rental vehicle.

Filed Mar 2, 2006 · Electrical · GA · fire

Clayton county fire department engine 8b responded to a possible vehicle fire. When engine 8b arrived and investigated the situation they discovered the fire was out. The fire was put out by occupant with a water hose. The occupant advised he was in his garage and looked out and saw smoke inside the vehicle in his driveway. The occupant advised the drivers seat was on fire and the fire started under the seat where the power seat controls are. The occupant also advised he had electrical problems prior to the fire. As a point of reference our incident report # is: 06-0001118.