2005 Nissan Titan: transmission slipping

Filed Jan 17, 2012 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · PA

Was driving our 2005 nissan titan approximately 15 MPH when the rear differential failed. We were 30 seconds from getting on a major interstate. There was a loud "pop" sound and the truck jerked and seemed to slip out of gear and locked up. The truck was barely drivable. Our mechanic determined that it was the rear differential. When he called nissan to order the parts to rebuild it, he was told by the nissan parts distributor that because of "previous problems" with the differential, they only sell the entire differential part, not the individual components, the part alone was $2900. Our entire bill was $3800, and ofcourse we are out of warranty. We conducted research on this issue and found 80 complaints on this the federal safety agency website, countless consumer complaints on various websites, and even some court cases. Nissan clearly knows about this potentially life-threatening issue in the 2004 and 2005 models and has done nothing about it to protect consumers. We will be pursuing this with nissan and will be taking legal action if necessary. Not sure why nothing has been done about this especially given all the complaints out there. The federal safety agency should look into this issue as this defect is very dangerous and could cause a fatal accident (if it hasn't already). Shame on you nissan.

Filed Dec 27, 2010 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · MT

I was turning into a gas station and I heard a loud popping noise coming from the drivetrain and it felt like my truck slipped out of gear. I had to engage 4wd just to make it to the dealership. Diagnosis was a failed rear differential. Parts are being ordered for a full assembly repair.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CA

There was a noise from the rear of the truck and an odd odor. It almost felt like a transmission slip once in a while driving. I drove it home as the noise was getting worse and had it towed to the dealer. Their tech drove it off the lot to "check it out" after I told them about the problem and that it was getting worse. The rear end blew out and sprayed fluid all over the undercarriage, the back of the tailgate, everywhere. The dealer just said it had to be replaced. Period. This truck is well maintained by the same dealership and I am told that the rear end/differential is sealed at the factory and is not a part of a maintenance item. It is not used for towing, off roading or anything else like that. I am the only one who drives the truck. I think it would have been very dangerous had it gone out while I was driving it. The dealership had to have it towed back to the shop. It is my understanding that this is a rather common problem based on the complaints that have been filed. It is also an expensive problem at $2300.00 in my estimation. I requested that they keep the part for further evaluation.

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · 70,000 miles · OH

Rear axle seal leaking, it is leaking so bad that it is all over my rear passenger side brakes. I noticed the brakes slipping yesterday when I trying to stop on the highway. 05 nissan titan.

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Transmission · 66,000 miles · MO

I noticed a knock when I was taking hard left turns. Tried driving it to work a few days later and on my way in to work (another left turn) I heard a loud pop almost like I hit a pot hole or something, but there was nothing on the road. That night on my way home(approx. 1 mile) took my final left turn - loud cracking noise and tires squealed-also slipped out of gear completely for a few seconds. Mechanic said the spyder gears in the rear diff. Have lost their teeth. Nissan will only sell the whole diff. Which costs $2000 plus tax and labor. Not cool. There were no accidents or property damage only because I was in my condos driveway and there were no cars in the parking lot.

Filed Mar 28, 2009 · Transmission · 66,648 miles · MD

2005 nissan titan 66,000 miles (90% highway). Problem began 03/27/09 while making right hand turn truck began slipping and bucking on the left rear came close to accident, drove to nissan dealer and was told by a mechanic that there have been multiple issues with the rear end differentials. After looking at the truck the whole rear end needs to be replaced (4500.00) and the front end is leaking (350.00). I have never towed anything nor been off road. This is unacceptable for any vehicle especially when you see all of the complaints. This should be a re-call.

Filed May 1, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · 4,000 miles · TX

We purchased a truck from nissan in october of 2004. It has been in the shop many times and in december of 2004, it was there over 30 days. The transmission and the rear end have both gone out, windows don't roll up and down correctly, rattling in the cab where the visor and garage door openers are held. The brake, vdc, tow, and ABS switch stay on all the time. The brakes are going out and the whole truck shimmies. Now in addition to the transmission being replaced once, it's slipping again. Nissan stated they would pay for the rental on the 30 days, but that was a lie. They socked me with an $283.00 bill. $181.00 was to fill up the tank with gas!!!!!!! There are also missing valves on the tires they themsleves took off and didn't replace and the alarm goes off by itself when no one is around. Give me a break...nissan states this does not qualify for the lemon law. I need help in this situation.