Erratic shifting. As an example, while attempting to pass at highway speeds, the transmission will not downshift responsively (or downshift to low gears/high rpm) leading driver to abandon the pass due to time lag, lack of confidence and power gain loss/stress. Other examples, this 7speed transmission will rev spike at low gears like it was slipping or confused, then it corrects itself. If you have cruise control enabled, the transmission seems to downshift on minor hill climbs, which is not something a normal driver would do. Overall, this transmission and TCM have had issues and recalls in the year prior to this model and in my opinion the flaws continue to exist and need a recall.
Nissan Titan slipping problems
21 of the 3,268 owner complaints about the Nissan Titan describe transmission slipping, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 21
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical repair cost reported
- $3,800
- typical mileage
- 66,648
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20241
- 20211
- 20201
- 20182
- 20173
- 20141
- 20081
- 20073
- 20057
- 20041
Often reported together
Jerking 4Harsh shifting 3Grinding brakes 3Transmission failure 1Won't shift 1Knocking 1Adaptive cruise 1ABS 1
What owners say
After replacing the truck frame and one day after returning the truck to me the transmission slipped out of gear while driving 75mph on the freeway. While attempting to brake the transmission seemed to lock up. When I slowed the truck down enough I hit the brakes and shifted the transmission into park. By doing this I was able to stop before hitting other vehicles and a guard rail. Nissan replaced the transmission. After several test drives they replaced the second transmission because of shifting problems. The current transmission just recently would not shift into second gear. I’ll be taking it back Monday. In short my transmission has been replaced twice in a months time and is going back to the dealership for additional repairs.
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle jolted and jerked while shifting between 4th and 5th gears. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the transmission, with the vehicle jolting. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the TCM needed to be reprogrammed. The contact also stated that water was leaking through the sunroof. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.
We are having a transmission slipping issue caused by a Torque Converter which Nissan says will be $8000 to repair
The transmission lags, slips gears, shift’s harshly. When slowing down shifting from second to first gear around 15th, there is a very noticeable clunk in the transmission.
My Nissan has 35 thousand miles on it it use it as a pleasure vehicle. I was driving the other day and it started shifting really high motor racing loud and not really going anywhere. It was like the transmission was slipping. It had never done this before. I thought it was a isolated incident but the next few days going to get gas and groceries (17 miles one way) it did it again this time starting in low gear the tachometer raced up to 5 -6 thousand rpm before it shifted and when it hit 2gear it did it again and 3rd gear all the time acting like the transmission was slipping. I read on some sites that this model has this problem and nobody seems to want to take accountability for this problem. I paid 33thousand dollars for this truck and it isn’t even broken in but it is broken! So help me what should I do I ask you first so you can give me guidance! Thanks Dennis Nash
When accelerating from a stop getting on highway or traffic a few times now in light rain the truck went sideways on me or even after stopping at a traffic light it's as if there's ice on the road like the tires are bald rim and tires don't crab the road like they should especially the front right passenger side dealership said the tires were new but it's like the tire and rim don't spend at the same time and then a clunk like a slipped gear back tires don't have traction but the tires are new and have good tread. When going over speed bumps the trucks right passenger side has made a metal to metal loud noise dear said nothings wrong. Since about a month or less of driving the right front tire has caused the warning light on the dash to come on dealer told me just go put air in the tire now these are new tires why would this be happening any bumps I hit the truck hits hard going slow sounds horrible. I feel in the rain or even normal weather this truck shouldn't be slipping spinning out it's a hazard to me and others on the road
Loud rattle/grind/chatter from the transmission area that is clearly heard from inside the cabin during up and down shifts at random times. Most commonly occurs when the engine is being used at high RPM up to 40 MPH then the accelerator is released allowing the 4-5 and 5-6 shift to occur at light load. The grind is most noticeable on the 4-5 up-shift. This happens in all driving conditions, towing, or unloaded. Some facts: rattles in almost any gear. Heard from the front of the tranny area. Happens when going from a high RPM situation to a low RPM situation. Does it in both regular and tow modes. Seems to happen more when the transmission is hot. Only happens when driving (not revving in neutral). Happens both when I drive or my spouse drives. Seems to happen when the throttle is partial or less than half way. Some shifts are very hard and some shifts are very soft. The noise comes and goes and can be very loud or very quiet. It coincides exactly when the shift occurs. The transmission does not appear to be slipping. The noise is abnormal as I drove other identical vehicles on the dealer lot and could not duplicate the problem. Attached is the entire saga with nissan and at present nissan has decided to do nothing to resolve the issue. I have been dealing with this issue since the truck was new 500 miles.
Pro comp lift kit was installed by dealership. In january 29, 2018 while traveling at about 20 MPH on a flat, paved, residential city street, a "nut/bolt" came off, causing the suspension to collapse. This caused the vehicle to become incapacitated, when left rear tire was pushed into rear wheel well. There are also issues with front left tire rubbing against wheel well and "slipping" when turning to park.
Driving 55mph and transmission slips all of a sudden. No warning lights - nothing. Next smoke rolls out under hood - pull off road/stop. Look under vehicle and it's covered with transmission fluid. Towed to dealer for repair - said transmission is shot. $5000 to replace. Vehicle has 85,000 miles. Had transmission services last year by nissan dealer. Hearing problem may be because of radiator. Dealer and nissan headquarters offered no assistance whatsoever.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Risk
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669.
Recall number 22V671000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Risk
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
Recall number 22V457000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013, through February 20, 2013; and model year 2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2012, through February 20, 2013 and equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. Chemicals used in the manufacturing of the shift lever assembly may result in the malfunction of the brake shift interlock allowing the transmission shift lever to be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 13V094000 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with a column shifter, the shift lever assembly for the column shifter may have been damaged during assembly.
- Risk
- During its use this could eventually result in failure of the portion of the assembly that holds the lever in the park position. This could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the shifter. The recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 04V408000 · Recall details
Questions about the Nissan Titan slipping
Which Nissan Titan years have transmission slipping problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (7 complaints), 2007 (3 complaints) and 2017 (3 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix transmission slipping on the Nissan Titan?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $3,800 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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