Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated that the vehicle exhausts manifold cracked due to defective material and caused the fumes to penetrate the vehicle interior. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal ticking sound. The contact stated that the ticking sound would cease after the engine became warm. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for the failure. The dealer advised that the exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced. The dealer did not state what caused the manifold to crack. The contact replaced the exhaust manifold. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Prior to leaving for a trip I stoped by the dealership that I bought the truck from informed me that the exhaust was broken due to rust I was also told that there was no issue with driving it to nc from ct on the way back from nc the trailer lights failed and I started receiving slip ABS brake and 4wd lights on my dash. I return the truck to the dealership and was told that the exhaust had melted the wiring harness where it had broke/rusted. I spoke to another dealership and was told this was a common issue where the wiring harness would melt when the exhaust brakes/rusts... I was also told that they had seen some where the whole tail lamp had melted.
Got in my truck to go to work today and while turning right out of my driveway the engine revved up and I was going no where. I let off the gas and as the motor RPM came down there was a loud bang and the vehicle jumped forward. Continued down the road about 200ft and turned around. Parked the truck. Checked the fluid. Metal shavings and chunks inside with plenty of fluid. Also noticed a leaking rear wheel seal on the drivers side. This truck only has 78000 miles on it. Absolutely unacceptable nissan.
On 7/12/07 nissan had to replace both exhaust manifolds on the truck with 41,795 miles on it. These were covered under warranty and now again at 106,000 miles both exhaust manifolds are again cracked. I was told by the dealer that these manifolds only last 50-60,000 miles before they fail and that they are replacing th *ttem on all the trucks. I called nissan and they are telling me they are not going to do anything about it. If I go to titan talk website there are several people complaining about the same issue. Seems like a faulty part that they should have to take care of.
I looked outside and had a puddle of oil under the front of my truck. Got the truck to a mechanic and he informed me that the front axle popped out of place. This truck is stock, no lifts and never goes off road. So this happened under normal driving conditions. A front axle should not just pop out of place. I just got it back from replacing the rear axle and seals as both were leaking. Also the rear shackles on the vehicle rotted out. This vehicle has way too many problems for nissan not to be recalling and fixing these issues.
Both exhaust manifolds on my truck have cracked. The service writer at the dealership could hear it before I even said anything. This is a known issue for nissan titans. This could possibly allow exhaust gases into the passenger compartment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated there was a leak coming from the exhaust manifold, causing the odor to enter through the air conditioning unit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the service engine warning indicator was continuously illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic who both informed the contact that the exhaust manifold was cracked and would require replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 03/26/12 *bf consumer had talked to nissan representative and was advised to write to nissan corporation about the reimbursement of the cost for the replacement of the exhaust manifolds on the consumers vehicle. Consumer read that the manifolds was faulty and may pose a safety issue due to the exhaust fumes leaking into the car cabin. Consumer reported to nets for an investigation of the faulty component. Consumer would like to be informed of any recall action from nissan corporation. Updated 6/7/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance. The dealer found that the intake manifold was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.
Both exhaust manifolds have gone bad due to cracks and thus have exhaust leaks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated that a ticking sound was heard from the vehicle during startup. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the right and left manifold was cracked. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated the vehicle was being serviced by an authorized dealer for routine maintenance, when he was informed that the exhaust manifold was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
2005 nissan titan with a known poor exhaust and emission control device leads to premature failure and requires replacement prior to or soon after warranty expires. Exhaust manifolds include catalytic convertors and are mounted under stress which causes fracture and emission leaks at the maniflold, into the passenger compartment and not out of the exhaust. Severely cracked manifolds can actually allow the engine to run with the tailpipe closed.
Driverside exhaust manifold cracked approx two weeks after passenger side exhaust manifold replaced due to crack.
Cracked exhaust manifolds on both sides of v8 engine as diagnosed by nissan dealer. Result -- will leak raw exhaust gases into passenger compartment and into atmosphere. Investigation reveals cracked manifolds to be a huge problem for nissan titans and large numbers of titans are affected. Nissan emission warranty only covers 8yrs/80,000 miles. But since these exhaust manifolds are clearly defective due to improper design and pose a serious safety threat and emissions problem they should be replaced at nissan's expense regardless of vehicle age or mileage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, a noise was heard coming from under the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder of the road and the contact noticed exhaust fumes were leaking from the engine manifold instead of the tail pipe. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 66,000. The VIN was unknown.
I was having an issue with my engine stalling with around 97,900 miles on my 2005 nissan titan. At this time, my check engine light also came on. I took it to the dealership to get the problem code read and they said I had faulty bank 1 and bank 2 catalytic converters. The dealer said the stalling was due to a recall, the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v517000. My complaint is that I had no problem with my catalytic converters until this recall issue. Since my catalytic converters and exhaust manifold are one piece, it cost $2,827.28 to have them replaced and I do not feel I should have to pay this, since this problem stemmed from their recall issue.
Tl* the contact owns 2005 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 vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the manifold was replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but did not assist with the repairs. The failure mileage was 100,000 and 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated that she could hear a loud noise coming from the engine while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that there was a leak in the exhaust system. As a result, the exhaust system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
About two years ago I started hearing a ticking noise on my 2005 nissan titan pu at start up. Couldn't for the life of me figure out what it was until nissan sent me an owner notification card about cracks in the exhaust manifolds. Then it dawned on me what that ticking noise was when cold start up took place. I had the vehicle recently in the shop for 2 other recalls and mentioned this along with the notice I received about this problem from nissan. The service manager said they would look into it but was concerned because I had 83,400 miles on the truck and warranty issues only would fix this up to 80,000 miles. I haven't ever had a exhaust crack on any vehicle that I have owned since 1972 and had some of these vehicle to upward of 250,000 miles. Why won't nissan do something about this to fix this issue because it looks like it is all of them that crack. Seems to me for safety issues and exhaust fumes that should be routed to the rear of the vehicle are now being pushed into the engine compartment and not even getting to the catalytic converter. I'm very disappointed in nissan for the absence of help in this issue and a serious one at that. This should be a recall and of all the watchdog areas of our life where is the epa on this one.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated that both exhaust manifolds cracked and the contact noticed that the vehicle had become very loud. There was also a fuel odor inside which alerted her to a potential failure. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the manifolds were cracked and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at a later date. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 100,000. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 20o5 nissan titan. While driving approximately 25 MPH and accelerating from a complete stop, the engine stalled without warning. After waiting a few moments the engine was restarted. The failure recurred on a different occasion and the engine failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and they replaced the relay switch at the owner's expense. A recall notification was received two years later after the repair. The recall was associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact planned to notify the manufacturer to verify whether the vehicle was included in the recall. The failure mileage was unavailable.
2/3/10: 2005 nissan titan breaks down on hwy 71 at the light right before the entrance to the airport. My 120 lbs fianc has to work to push the truck out of the lane with cars racing by at 60 MPH with our 8 month old daughter. 2/4/10: engaged terry wisdom with maxwell nissan in round rock and he worked to have my ECM relay switched out and charges $340.06 for the repair.12/29/10: received recall notice advises to contact nissan dealer. 12/30/10: - engaged service advisor at maxwell nissan in rr about the recall and their recent work in february. She advised I have to call into nissans 800 numbers in order to move forward with the recall. She offers minimal assistance with bridging that gap. I asked her to have her supervisor engage. Supervisors calls back and advises that I have call into nissans 800. Provides documents, I ask for assistance? And states his dealerships can not get involved. I should have "consider toyota or ford with my purchase" but my issues are with a nissan. Contact nissan north america kala advises to go back to the dealership to have the part re-replaced due to the service took place in feb and this recall states anything before november has to also be replaced. File # 7042010 engage gm for maxwell nissan and I inform him of the history with this issue and customer service experience ive received with his service department. Have I considered going to back to the dealership where I purchased the truck from compares my experience to his dell hard drive crashing. I advised that my check for service if february was cut to his dealership and for assistance with the engagement, he would not. I advised that I was going to post my experience on youtube or facebook, if you do, do not come back to this dealership! Service advisor manager it is sad to see our society come to the point of having to use social media
My exhaust manifold/ cat has failed. There is a crack in my exhaust manifold and over warranty 15k. I have notice mpg loss and gases entering my cabin when I'm at a stop light and my window is down. I'm a father of 3 and worried for my children safety. Passenger is cracked and worried that the drivers is going to go soon. The dealership will not cover under warranty. This will cost me 600 per side + 600 for labor which brings the total to 1800+tax. I'm apart of a nissan club/forum and this is a problem numerous people are having, 50+ in california. Some people have to go aftermarket or even pass it illegally through black market channels. Nissan is well aware of this problem and released a revised version which still have the same problem. Nissan is robbing their customers and need to be brought to justice. They should be responsible under the emissions law and for putting out a known faulty part. I don't know what to do I have many friends in other states that are on their 2nd set or going on their 3rd set. This should be addressed for the safety of people and the earth [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Exhaust manifold leaking for the second time. Bank 1 side was bad before the 80 emissions warranty was up, however dealership wouldn't do it, so we purchased another oem manifold/cat and had another shop replace it. Now 2 years later that side has failed and is leaking again. The catalytic converter has failed on that side also. Nissan has not offered a recall. Exhaust manifold leaking allows exhaust fumes to not be vented correctly and the fumes can come into the cabin of the vehicle. I have spoken with the dealership and it should be noted I'm out of the 80 k emissions warranty. The oem equipment is not up to par.
Emissions problem leading to catalytic converter failure due to cracking exhaust manifold of my 2005 nissan titan.
Crack exhaust manifold/catalytic converter is one piece.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. When the contact turned on the ignition, the engine began trembling and turned off. The contact was unable to turn it back on. The vehicle was towed to an authorize dealer where it was stationed. The technician stated that the battery and ipdm assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that his vehicle was not included in recall 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Exhaust manifold leaking for the second time. Both sides were replaced under warranty and then 1 year and 8 days later I was told they were leaking again. Nissan refuses to cover under warranty. Exhaust manifold leaking allows exhaust fumes to not be vented correctly and the fumes can come into the cabin of the vehicle. I have spoken with the dealership and also filed a request with the main nissan corporation.
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