2005 nissan titan rear end gears went out. I have to replace the ring and pinion gears along with the spider gear set up. Basically rebuild the entire rearend. I have read several people complained about the issue to this website. This is a major defect. I was driving at 45 MPH when it happened. The rearend locked up and I slid off the road. Luckily no one was behind me when I slid off the road or there would have been an accident.
2005 Nissan Titan transmission complaints
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On my 2005 nissan titan, both of my rear axle seals failed with only 48,000 miles on the vehicle. The fluid leaks axle lubricant by the rear wheels, which gets onto the rear disk brakes, which makes the rear brakes ineffective, especially when pulling a trailer. Nissan replaced the seals, however the popular belief of the cause of this is a 1-way valve vent that allows the pressure within the axle to escape, but doesn't let air back into the axle. This occurrence causes a vacuum inside the axle, which pulls on the axle seals and causes them to age prematurely.
Have had to replace rear axle seals twice already in my 2005 nissan titan. They leak so bad that I constantly have to add oil to my differentials. Both front and back.
While accelerating out of a turn, I heard a number of loud clunks and felt truck kick. Towed to dealership and was told that the differential had failed. Conveniently, this was at 66k miles, just 6 out of warranty. I was quoted nearly 4k to repair, because nissan does not sell the parts to rebuild, just the whole assembly, tire to tire.
Rear axles seals leaking profusely, power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal.
I recently purchased this vehicle used and when I looked under it, I saw fluid leaking down from the axle area onto the brake heat shield. I brought it in to the dealership and they said it was a leak in the rear right axle seal. Since the vehicle had 40,000 miles on it, it was replaced under the 60,000 mile warranty.
Basically I was slowing down to make a turn into the post office when I heard a loud, clanking-type of noise. I knew right away something was happening with the rear-end of my 05 titan 4x4, and before I could stop it made the horrific noise about 4 more times. I fully expected to look into my rear view mirror and see parts and fluid all over the highway, but fortunately nothing like that happened. I parked the truck and a mechanic, who informed me about this site and the problems nissan was having with rear-ends.
Binging/grinding noise coming from rear end. Axles feels like it is loose around corners.
4wd failure at 29,108 miles axle popped out of differential selling dealer would not warranty and had to take it to another dealer for repair (warranty).
At just over 60,000 miles, the rear differential failed!!! I have never hauled anything over 1100 lbs. I 'd purchased the truck new in 2005 and also have the tow package. I don't drive off road. My warranty was up @ 36,000 miles. The rear differential failed and the rpms went into the "red" when I had pulled away from a stop sign. I was going only 15mph. Then the truck free spun and grabbed at a higher RPM damaging the rear differential. As I drove down the street, knocking sounds occurred. The truck will be towed on monday to a mechanic to be repaired. This should not have happened and I could have been in a major wreck if there had not have been a shoulder to coast onto!
Right rear axel seal failed. Grease noted on rear disc brake.
2005 nissan titan rear axle seals leaking moderately 76000 miles when first noticed. Have looked around internet and appears to be a recurring problem rear end lube leaks onto rear brakes causing a reduced effectiveness of brakes.
The right side rear axle seal is leaking, a lift was put on it along with an exhaust and was informed when exhaust was installed.
The right rear axle seal is leaking really bad to where its going down the back of the brake rotor and dripping on the rim. It has cause my brake ,slip light to come one. From what I have been reading online this is happening to a lot of titan owners. I m afraid that it will get onto my brakes and cause them not to work. I have 76k miles on my truck and had to pay to have it fixed.
2005 nissan titan, suffering from rear axle seal leaks. Limiting the effects of rear braking. Appears to be common for this product though manufacturer continues to keep its head buried in the sand, ignoring the problem.
Rear end of truck gave out.
Bought used 2005 titan from car lot with 58k miles. Drove less than 2k miles and both seal are leaking and it is going to cost a fortune to repair. This should not happen at this mileage.
Rear axle seals on a 2005 nissan titan 4 x 4 leaking onto the rear brakes.
Axle seals are leaking causing grease to cover the rear brake assembly resulting in a safety concern due to reduced brake power. Brakes are warping again! Manufacturer has issued a tsb but a recall should be directed.
2005 nissan titan rear end seals leaking at 45k. Oil getting on brakes and causes a safety issue.
Rear differential axle seal failure, causing differential fluid to leak onto rear disc brakes making braking difficult and dangerous. Repair will cost ~$500.00. Common failure for this vehicle, manufacturer has publicly acknowledged there is an issue but will not cover the cost for repair. Vehicle recently out of warranty with 62,600 miles on odometer.
I observed a leaking rear seal on the driver's side of my trucks rear axle. The vehicle is currently at the dealer getting a new differential. The service technician stated it was differential fluid. The differential gets too hot and the pressure of the heated liquid forces the seal at the end of the axle to fail. The service technician stated that a new differential had been designed to fix this problem and would be installed on my truck when the new parts arrived. This slick fluid could have impacted braking on this truck due to the rear disc brake rotors being exposed. I caught the leak early and no fluid had contacted the rotors.
Rear axle seal leaking on my 2005 nissan titan with 70,000 miles. This is absurd this trucks rear axle shouldn't be leaking already. I don't even pull or haul anything heavy in this truck. Its only driving in town not off road. I was given a quote of $750 to fix the problem and the sels are only $25. Then an extra charge of $100 to replace the differential fluid. Fluid costs $7. This is an outrage and alot of people with titans are having the same problem. The bad thing is if the leaking fluid get on the brake rotors and pads your brakes could fail causing injuries to myself , my family and other people if they were to go out.
Rear axle seals leaking on a 2005 nissan titan.
Left rear axle seal leaks differential fluid on brake surface. Possible safety issue and a common problem with nissan titans. No modifications done to vehicle and service history unknown as it is a used purchase from dealership with 71,000 miles.
Rear axle seal leak.
Axle seals leaking premature.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. While the vehicle was parked, the contact found oil on the rim, brakes, and rear tires. He was informed by a mechanic that there was a leak on the differential from the seal. The current mileage is 55,000 and failure mileage was 54,700. Updated 7/3/08 *cn updated 07/24/08.
At 39,000 miles rear end seal and bearing were replaced for the second time. The first time was 11/06 at 18,000 miles. The parts were replaced under warranty. The warranty expires @ 60,000 miles. At that time I will be responsible for the $350 repair.
Rear differential failure.
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