2005 Nissan Titan: harsh or hard shifting

Filed May 25, 2017 · Transmission · 185,000 miles · SC

I was pulling out of a parking space at work when I heard the first clunk. Then later on that day I was turning to the left it clumped again now when going staight it clunk had and then I drained the oil and gas metal teeth from the spider gear was in the oil. It all started when I was moving at 10mph or les.

Filed Feb 23, 2013 · Transmission · CO

I have a 2005 nissan titan. On thanksgiving evening my family and I were driving home on a major highway when all of a sudden I heard a clunk and lost acceleration. I was in the middle of the highway and had to cross 3 lanes to try and get over to the shoulder. We nearly got hit by many passing cars due to the immediate loss of power and slowing of my truck. After finally towing the truck to the shop I found out that, for the second time, the rear differential went out. The first time was at 75000 miles and the second at 125000 miles. Both times I am stuck footing the bill. Needless to say my only mode of transportation is still sitting broken until I am able to pay the 3500 dollars to get it fixed.

Filed Feb 7, 2012 · Suspension · 3,400 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, a loud clunking noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road and then the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer replaced the rear assembly. Two years after the repair was performed, the identical failure recurred. The vehicle was again towed to an independent mechanic and the rear differential was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,400.

Filed Oct 3, 2011 · Transmission · 164,000 miles · NC

Backing into parking spot, heard loud clunk from rear end, drove throughout day and it got worse when turning or accelerating both forward and reverse. Various speeds it occurs, highway, driveway, it does not differ. Diagnosed, needs rear axle replacement. Garage approximately 2 grand, nissan about 4 grand.

Filed Sep 23, 2011 · Transmission · 97,171 miles · MI

Crew cab short bed. 5.6l. Se model. 4wd. 97,171 miles rear differential catastrophically failed in a matter of a couple of miles. Progressively louder low frequency growl. Clunk when shifting from reverse to drive and vice versa. Seeping differential gear oil and seal / bearing failure. Considerable metal suspended in differential fluid. All of this happened in a 24 hour period and a couple of miles at low to moderate city street speed. Driving history: minimal 4wd operation - primarily in snow and ice during winter. No mudding or off roading. No rock climbing. Have factory tow package and trans. Tows ultra light 24-foot travel trailer weighing approximately 6,000 lbs (rated to tow 9,500) four to five times a summer. Maybe 7,000 towing miles. Mainly freeway and city driving. Minimal cargo ever in bed. Normally empty.

Filed Apr 6, 2011 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · CA

I'm the original owner of a 2005 nissan titan 4x4 with 75k miles. I've taken it to the dealership for every recommended service and on 3/31/2011 I noticed a clunking in the rearend while making sharp turns. I took it into the dealer and he told me that it would cost over $2700 to replace the rear differential. He had found metal chunks in the differential fluid. I baby my truck, I don't tow and I don't 4x4. I cannot accept the fact that this should be my responsibility to pay for. This is quite clearly a factory defect. I've owned, chevy and dodge pickups and never once had a rearend problem. I contacted nissan USA was and explained my story. The dealership then told me they had spoken with nissan USA and they were leaving me with a $1500 bill to pay. I expressed my extreme disappointment with their decision. I then called consumer affairs at nissan to tell them why they'd be losing my business. She then called me back to tell me that there had been a misunderstanding and that I was to cover the dealership labor costs of $353. I accepted her offer. About an hour later, I received another call from that same lady's supervisor claiming that the first lady misinformed me and that I owed $1500. I was shocked and disgusted at the same time. I spoke with this "supervisor" for a while trying to reason with her, but it was futile. She wasn't interested in what I was saying. I asked to speak with her supervisor, but she insisted she was the top decision maker. She said she had no supervisor, so I asked her if she was the president of the company to which she replied no. Based on this interaction and lack of care for the customer. I will never place my trust or dollars in nissan again. I will also tell everyone I know to stay away from this company.

Filed Feb 26, 2011 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · MN

Rear axle seal on my 2005 nissan titan leaking dealership said rear axle seal was leaking replaced seal, bearing and spacer in june 2010 that was drivers side rear axle now experiencing noise and differential problems in the front end in february 2011, wheel bearing and hub replaced noise and vibration still present had the vehicle in under warranty for clunking the front end when beginning to drive and was told it was the anti-lock brakes going through the self check. Axle seal went bad at 52,000 miles was told by dealer I was lucky I noticed the problem prior to rear differential burning up. Problem noticed because check engine light was on and was problem with the control valve on my fuel system. Truck was out of warranty between the two it was 780 dollars to repair and now my problems are worse. After normal maintenance vehicle was spilling out fluid from overflow tube. Dealership said they overfilled front differential and there would be not problem. First problem at 52000 with rear differential seal now front is going bad..

Filed Feb 24, 2011 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CT

I was driving my 2005 nissan titan xe and while in a snow storm and pressed the button at 20 MPH to engage the 4 wheel drive and heard a clunk and continued to click, click, click and would not engage into 4 wheel. Brought to dealer and they told me it is the front differential case and would cost 1520 plus tax to replace and install, I then called nissan 800 # and asked to goodwill part because this seem to be a common problem. Nissan told me they could not help because I'm out of my warranty.

Filed Feb 22, 2011 · Transmission · 49,500 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, there was a sudden jolt and a clunking noise which caused the vehicle to stall and would not move. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the spider gear in the rear differential had broken. The contact called the dealer who referred him to the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 49,500.

Filed Nov 2, 2010 · Suspension · 86,000 miles · NY

Leaf spring shackle broke at weld, and rear passenger leaf spring pushed through the body of my pickup bed . It wasn't that distinguishable, it sounded like a clunk in the rear and that was it. I will contact nissan and see what they say. However, I will be purchasing aftermarket shackles today for install.

Filed Oct 19, 2010 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · DE

Continuing problems with 2005 nissan titan. Current issue is failing rear axle. I have complained numerous times about this problem I.e. Whinning, clunk but have been told that this is normal as vehicle ages. Indicated to local dealer problems reported with failing axles, and axle seals and axle breather problems. They indicated they were unaware of very many such problems. Noise and clunk became worse and I began to investigate via web and through my organization membership (club titan) and discovered a large number of customers with similar issues. Back to local dealership who finally admitted known issues with axles. Past warranty at this point, they recommended contacting nissan north america. Called and described issues, they assigned file # and asked me to obtain additional diagnosis (which I had to again pay for) and information about any previous nissan vehicles owned. Before I was able to obtain the requested information, nissan called back and denied any assistance citing age/mileage of vehicle. I indicated that this has been an ongoing problem, not just something that has occurred after the warranty. They called back several days later and indicated that there is no record anywhere of any complaints on my part regarding the axle problem. Seems strange that other history exists (brake problems, recalls, etc.) on my vehicle, but oddly "nothing" about axle problems. We are moving soon, and I cannot afford the out of pocket repairs, but I cannot put my family at risk of serious injury or death.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · NC

I'm the only owner of my 2005 nissan titan crew cab and I've been happy with the truck for 105,000 miles - until this past weekend when, at highway speed, I began to hear a whining noise. After stopping and verifying that nothing was visibly wrong underneath the truck body (no leaks, etc) I drove on. I stopped a few miles down the road to check again and while pulling into a parking lot heard a loud clunk. I coasted to a stop and found my drive shaft on the ground. Carriage nissan in gainesville georgia is quoting a price of several thousand dollars for repairs. I've been diligent about maintenance on this vehicle and there is no good reason why the truck's rear end should completely fail this way. Online, I've learned I'm not the only one with this issue. Any help out there available for those of us with this problem?