Nissan Titan premature wear problems

Filed Mar 25, 2010 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · TX

I have owned my 2006 titan crew cab since 2008 and have had multiple brake service requests performed for "brake judder". Previous solution was to turn the rotors back to true until rotors can no longer be turned and new oem rotors are acquired that will start the whole process over again. This is a temporary fix for the larger problem. Brake rotor size and material selected for the 2006 nissan titan model is inadequate to provide enough surface area and venting for proper heat dissipation to prevent warpage of the oem brake rotors. This brake rotor turning service was performed 10,000 miles ago, 5,000 miles ago and the vehicle is currently in need of the same service. A vehicle with less than 50,000 miles that is driven less than 12,000 miles per year should not have had 3 brake service issues for the same manufacturers defect. My personal solution (because nissan has failed to recognize this as a defect in need of a recall) is to upgrade the oem brake hardware with aftermarket performance slotted and dimpled rotors and ceramic brake pads to provide for adequate heat dissipation and prevent rotor warpage.

Filed Oct 27, 2008 · Brakes · 31,000 miles · WA

My vehicle is experiencing violent shaking of the steering wheel under braking. Nissan has identified that 2004 and early 2005 titans were built with brake rotors that are too small, resulting in the rotors warping due to overheating. Nissan calls this issue brake juddering and has issued three technical service bulletins regarding fixing the problem by installing an upgraded (bigger rotors) brake kit. Nissan extended the brake warranty for this issue to 36 months/36,000miles. I am under the mileage limit (31,000) but have exceeded the time limit by one month. This is a serious safety issue and I feel they need to be willing to replace the rotors for any vehicle originally equipped with the undersized rotors. I have taken the vehicle to my local nissan service department and they have confirmed that my rotors are warped and recommend replacement.

Filed Sep 26, 2007 · Brakes · 12,000 miles · TX

2004 nissan titan brake system problems. Customer states the brakes are prematurely wearing, which causes steering problems and vibration. *kb the consumer began experiencing problems with the brakes at 12,000 miles. The dealer replaced the rotors due to them being warped. When trying to stop the vehicle, the pedal went all the way to the floor. Yet, the brake system did not slow or stop the vehicle. Nissan has attempted to fix the problem a number of times. The mechanic did notice the brake pedal going to the floor and the booster simultaneously making a noise.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Brakes · 3,000 miles · CA

Warped rotors , 4 attempts to repair with less than 17000 mi. The problem has just started for 5th time, less than 1000 miles after 4th attempt. The truck is only used for a family car not for heavy duty use.

Filed Sep 18, 2005 · Brakes · 4,600 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

I was driving on route "a" state blacktop coming into a sharp corner and when I applied the brakes the front wheels began to shimmy very hard. It caused the 2005 nissan titan pickup to lose contact with the highway causing it to leave the road and overturn. The truck was totaled and I received minor injuries. Air bag and seat belt saved me. Nissan knows they have a problem and I was not notified about a possible brake problem until it wrecked me. They should be responsible for recalling all their trucks with this problem. If I would have died in the crash, no one would know the cause. I do not have the money to buy back the truck from the insurance company for the proof of warped rotors causing the accident. It also appeared the rear brakes did not work because the ABS system was confused? I could use some help here.

Filed Jun 6, 2005 · Brakes · 2,000 miles · OR

Nissan has acknowleged that the brakes on nissan titan are inadequate. This causes the rotors to warp under even the lightest use. They told me that the demand for the replacement parts is very high, therefore the remedy is to go the dealership, have the rotors turned twice before they will order parts. I asked to order the parts right away without turning the rotors first and they declined. Meantime, I am driving a brand new truck with 6000 miles on it with warped rotors. I do not feel that I am in imminent danger however this is a braking problem which in my opinion is of utmost importance.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · OK

Dt: nissan 2004 titan pickup and front brake problems. The brakes are vibrating when you come to a stop. The nissan dealership describe it as warped rotors on both front brakes. The nissan dealership said they would temporarily fix the problem until nissan came out with a permanent fix. As you apply the brakes the steering wheel will shake violently. The consumer has not had the temporary fix done, still waiting on nissan for the recall notice. The nissan dealer said that nissan is working on a permanent fix. *tt *eh consumer states that when brakes are applied steering is hard to control.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Brakes · UT

At 13,000 miles, my truck has been to the nissan dealer 3 times for brake roter problems. The rotors warp and cause violent shaking of the stering wheel when braking. The truck will also pull to the left when braking. This seems extremely dangerous and it is very dissapointing that nissan hasn't fixed this problem.

Filed Apr 21, 2005 · Brakes · 4,000 miles · WV

Front rotors warping which causes poor drivability and difficulty controlling the vehicle under normal braking conditions. Nissan has issued a tsb and vehicle was serviced under this tsb at 4000 miles, problem recurred at 7500 miles. Nissan service states there has been many complaints with this vehicle and will again service at no cost. I am unaware at this time if this will fix the problem.

Filed Mar 9, 2005 · Brakes · 8,000 miles · CA

Front brake failures, front rotors warped, effecting braking ability. There had been four attemptd to fix the front brake problem by the dealership with no success" no permanent fix. Need to do something to correct the faulty brakes.