In November of 2022 we heard a knocking noise from the engine and then the low oil warning came on. Vehicle would then not start. When we towed it to the dealership they found noise from the bottom end and low oil pressure code P0524 and verified engine will not start and does make a bad knocking noise during short crank period. Determined the engine came apart internally and had large rod and main bearing material in oil pan loose metal ran through engine and engine will need to be replaced. We had all necessary warranty work done at the certified dealership and all oil changes were done as recommended, all documentation sent to dealership. Nissan would not cover the damage, we were 12,370 miles over warranty and still owed $24,000 on the vehicle. On April 4/17/2023 we paid $17,977 for a new engine on the truck. Upon our research this is a "known" issue with this engine and the crank shaft failing.
Nissan Titan oil consumption problems
11 of the 3,268 owner complaints about the Nissan Titan describe excessive oil consumption, most of them for the 2004 model year.
- owner complaints
- 11
- worst model year
- 2004
- typical mileage
- 50,000
By model year
- 20181
- 20073
- 20062
- 20052
- 20043
Often reported together
Won't start 1Loss of power 1Fuel pump 1Fuel gauge 1Knocking 1Engine failure 1Check engine light 1Brake failure 1
Trouble codes mentioned
P0524 1
What owners say
On two separate occasions the left and right back axel seal started leaking oil on to the back brakes and wheels. The seals and back breaks had to be replaced booth times would not pass state inspection because oil soaked break pads breaks had reduced stopping power.
Both rear axel seals leaking causing oil to seep onto brakes. This is the second occurrence.
1) my truck brake down on the 91 freeway for lack of gas eventhough the gas gauge registered a quarter tank. Towing cost me over $ 400.00 2 ) the oil gauge register 1/2 full at all times.when the engine light is on indicating it needs oil or after an oil change, the gauge still registers 1/2 full. 3) my aircondition works well.the heater malfunctions all the time. Sometimes it heats up sometimes it does not. 4) my engine has oil leak..starting june of 2013, whenever I start my engine, I get a lot of blue smoke from the exhaust pipe it last for a several seconds. The more oil in my engine the greater the amount of smoke the less oil the less smoke. I put in a minimum of 2 to 3 quarts of oil weekly in my engine to keep up with the oil consumption.
In 2005 4 months after I purchased the titan, I was involved in a minor rear end accident that dented the rear bumper. 2 months after the accident and the bumper was replaced I noticed seepage coming from the rear axle. I thought it was due to the accident and did not have the seals replaced. It was not. The leak has entered into my emergency brake system and it has never performed properly. On january 13, 2012 a loud noise from the rear end prompted me to exit the interstate where I noticed smoke and a burning oil smell coming from the axle. The bearings were replaced and I drove the truck for 20 miles and the truck broke down again. I reseached the problem on the internet and found many complaints regarding seal leaks and replacement of the axle shaft. I also found a 2010 service bulletin from nissan instructing replacement of the axle shaft and associated components. I have 200,000 miles on my truck and it has performed relatively well, but I have an issue with nissan for not addressing the issue and risking my familys' safety for 5 years before issuing a safety bulletin.
Both rear end axle seals went bad causing oil to leak over rear brakes which lead to brake failure. Complete rear end had to be replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. While driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle lost power and dropped to a speed of approximately 40 MPH. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. Upon restarting the vehicle would it function normally. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued; therefore, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, approximately 1 year later the failure recurred. She also noticed that the vehicle was burning oil much faster than normal. The failure mileage was 19,000. The current mileage was 52,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2004 nissan titan rear axle seal leaking at 60,000 miles causing oil to get on brakes.
2006 nissan titan le 4x4, rear axle seals failing causing oil to leak on rear disk brakes. Seems to be pretty common on titans.
2004 nissian titan: rear axle seal leak causing oil to get on rear brake pads.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
- Risk
- This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 10V517000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2004 (3 complaints), 2007 (3 complaints) and 2005 (2 complaints).
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