2008 Nissan Titan: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 12, 2025 · Engine · NE

The exhaust manifolds on the driver and passenger side are cracked. Ticking sounds are made while car is cold and goes away after they have heated up enough, typically after 5 minutes. This results in letting in exhaust fumes inside the cabin, regardless of the air conditioner/heater is on, which leads to being lightheaded and nearly passing out and crashing. The fumes are stronger when stationary but happens no matter what, even after the ticking is gone and driving down the highway.

Filed Sep 16, 2022 · Engine · 95,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle emitted abnormal ticking sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an exhaust specialist where it was diagnosed that the weld joint between the tube and the common mounting plate of the manifold was cracked, allowing the exhaust gas to escape and expand underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2020 · Engine · 1,500 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan titan. The contact stated that there was a ticking sound coming from the engine when the vehicle was started. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. The contact spoke to carlock nissan of tupelo (3969 n gloster st, tupelo, ms 38804) where he was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Engine · 83,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan titan. While driving at unknown speeds, the contact heard an abnormal ticking noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (laurel nissan, 1880 bedford street, johnstown, pa 15902) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2010 · Suspension · 1,000 miles · PA

2008 nissan titan has a large knock in the front suspension when going over bumps and or hills when driving the posted speed limit. The truck was taken to the nissan dealership many times until nissan finally decided to post a tsb. The tsb states to replace the front springs on 2008-2010 titans with springs from 2007 titans which will lower the front of the truck by 1.5 inches. My truck is now an eye sore by having an unbalanced rake when looking at the truck from front to back and still knocks heavily when going over bumps and or hills. Nissan admits the issue is present but state they do not have a fix.

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · TN

2008 nissan titan le 4x4 long wheel base...knocking sound began while my husband was driving on the interstate 55-70 MPH. Next day a whine developed on acceleration / deceleration. Noted leaks at front and rear seals on differentials. Took to dealer; without removing inspection covers diagnosed failed rear assembly. Stated fairly common - told to pursue my complaint for assistance from nissan north america customer service. Fluids added -- when my husband left the dealership the whining deteriorated into a constant banging consistent with speed. Husband was close to home and drove the vehicle at 30 MPH to our driveway. At this point the vehicle has developed a hard shudder. Ii was fortunate that the failure did not occur at highway speed as he drives 50k per year on the interstate and given the gryo type shudder now noticeable at 30 MPH one can imagine what a fragmented differential and loose drive shaft might have done. Will tow it to the dealership for repair when the rear assembly comes in. I will also ask the dealer to save my old parts for me.