Owners have filed 195 complaints
about the 2007 Nissan Titan with NHTSA between 2007 and 2025.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 12 of 20 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 47
Against the median year of the Nissan Titan. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 40
7.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 52
31% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Driveline
1645.7%
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
411.4%
Differential Unit
38.6%
Exhaust System
38.6%
Frontal
38.6%
Fuel Gauge System
25.7%
Axle Assembly
25.7%
Rotor
25.7%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
1811.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
138.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
3521.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
3722.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
2616.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
2414.7%
150,000+ miles
106.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 2007peak 12May 2025
Recalls on the 2007 Nissan Titan
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
10E019000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
10V074000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202305310,846 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash. Note: This recall is for certain vehicles that had the steering wheel airbag replaced. Safety Risk: Projectiles in the occupant compartment could increase the risk of an injury. Corrective Actions: Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering wheel airbag cover.
Recall 20100608,681 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the material used on fuel level sending unit contacts can wear and contaminate the sender. This causes the instrument panel fuel gauge to display that the vehicle still has some fuel left in the tank when the fuel tank is empty. An inaccurate fuel gauge can lead to engine stalling while driving, which may increase the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Letters will be sent to owners in two stages. The first letter will advise owners of fuel gauge inaccuracy and recommend maintaining a fuel level above the one half position. The second letter will follow, requesting owners bring their vehicles to a dealer for replacement of the fuel sender unit.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 123,000 milesLoganville, GACrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
The contact owned a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned in the rain, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped over the guard rail coming to a stop in the woods. The seat belt had come loose, and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was transported by ambulance to the hospital for injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvaged yard and evaluated by the insurance company to be determined if totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
NHTSA complaint #11432271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesLoganville, GACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned in the rain, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped over the guard rail coming to a stop in the woods. The seat belt had come loose, and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was transported by ambulance to the hospital for injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvaged yard and evaluated by the insurance company to be determined if totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
NHTSA complaint #11432271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Imperial, CAFire
AIR BAGS
MY 2007 NISSAN TITAN WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS , AT 5:30 AM AUGUST 12, 2014 I HEARD THE TRUCKS HORN SOUNDING OFF WITH JUST A CONSTANT BLAST . I WENT OUT TO INVESTIGATE AN NOTICE THE WIND SHIELD SHATTERED AND MY KEYLESS REMOTE WOULD NOT TURN OFF THE HORN . I OPENED DRIVE SIDE DOOR , BLACK DENSE SMOKE FILLED THE CAB AND THE CENTER OF THE DASH HAD A LARGE HOLE AND THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE CAB WAS INTENSE , BUT NO FLAMES .I SPRAYED DOWN THE AREA WITH MY EXTINGUISHER ,HORN STILL ENGAGED I DISCONNECTED BATTERY.ITEMS THAT WERE STORED IN A TOP COMPARTMENT OF THE DASH , ENDED UP ON THE DRIVERSIDE SEAT TELLS ME THAT SOME KIND OF EXPLOSION OCCURRED , NOT JUST ELECTRICAL AND THE ITEMS WERE NOT BURNT . ALL WIRING , BLOWERS , EVERYTHING IN AND AROUND THE DASH WAS DESTROYED ,AND STILL DO NOT KNOW THE CAUSE .I HAD TO HAVE ALL REPLACED .REMINDER TRUCK NOT USED FOR TWO DAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10637106 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Imperial, CAFire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
MY 2007 NISSAN TITAN WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS , AT 5:30 AM AUGUST 12, 2014 I HEARD THE TRUCKS HORN SOUNDING OFF WITH JUST A CONSTANT BLAST . I WENT OUT TO INVESTIGATE AN NOTICE THE WIND SHIELD SHATTERED AND MY KEYLESS REMOTE WOULD NOT TURN OFF THE HORN . I OPENED DRIVE SIDE DOOR , BLACK DENSE SMOKE FILLED THE CAB AND THE CENTER OF THE DASH HAD A LARGE HOLE AND THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE CAB WAS INTENSE , BUT NO FLAMES .I SPRAYED DOWN THE AREA WITH MY EXTINGUISHER ,HORN STILL ENGAGED I DISCONNECTED BATTERY.ITEMS THAT WERE STORED IN A TOP COMPARTMENT OF THE DASH , ENDED UP ON THE DRIVERSIDE SEAT TELLS ME THAT SOME KIND OF EXPLOSION OCCURRED , NOT JUST ELECTRICAL AND THE ITEMS WERE NOT BURNT . ALL WIRING , BLOWERS , EVERYTHING IN AND AROUND THE DASH WAS DESTROYED ,AND STILL DO NOT KNOW THE CAUSE .I HAD TO HAVE ALL REPLACED .REMINDER TRUCK NOT USED FOR TWO DAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10637106 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Imperial, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY 2007 NISSAN TITAN WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS , AT 5:30 AM AUGUST 12, 2014 I HEARD THE TRUCKS HORN SOUNDING OFF WITH JUST A CONSTANT BLAST . I WENT OUT TO INVESTIGATE AN NOTICE THE WIND SHIELD SHATTERED AND MY KEYLESS REMOTE WOULD NOT TURN OFF THE HORN . I OPENED DRIVE SIDE DOOR , BLACK DENSE SMOKE FILLED THE CAB AND THE CENTER OF THE DASH HAD A LARGE HOLE AND THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE CAB WAS INTENSE , BUT NO FLAMES .I SPRAYED DOWN THE AREA WITH MY EXTINGUISHER ,HORN STILL ENGAGED I DISCONNECTED BATTERY.ITEMS THAT WERE STORED IN A TOP COMPARTMENT OF THE DASH , ENDED UP ON THE DRIVERSIDE SEAT TELLS ME THAT SOME KIND OF EXPLOSION OCCURRED , NOT JUST ELECTRICAL AND THE ITEMS WERE NOT BURNT . ALL WIRING , BLOWERS , EVERYTHING IN AND AROUND THE DASH WAS DESTROYED ,AND STILL DO NOT KNOW THE CAUSE .I HAD TO HAVE ALL REPLACED .REMINDER TRUCK NOT USED FOR TWO DAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10637106 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Imperial, CAFire
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
MY 2007 NISSAN TITAN WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS , AT 5:30 AM AUGUST 12, 2014 I HEARD THE TRUCKS HORN SOUNDING OFF WITH JUST A CONSTANT BLAST . I WENT OUT TO INVESTIGATE AN NOTICE THE WIND SHIELD SHATTERED AND MY KEYLESS REMOTE WOULD NOT TURN OFF THE HORN . I OPENED DRIVE SIDE DOOR , BLACK DENSE SMOKE FILLED THE CAB AND THE CENTER OF THE DASH HAD A LARGE HOLE AND THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE CAB WAS INTENSE , BUT NO FLAMES .I SPRAYED DOWN THE AREA WITH MY EXTINGUISHER ,HORN STILL ENGAGED I DISCONNECTED BATTERY.ITEMS THAT WERE STORED IN A TOP COMPARTMENT OF THE DASH , ENDED UP ON THE DRIVERSIDE SEAT TELLS ME THAT SOME KIND OF EXPLOSION OCCURRED , NOT JUST ELECTRICAL AND THE ITEMS WERE NOT BURNT . ALL WIRING , BLOWERS , EVERYTHING IN AND AROUND THE DASH WAS DESTROYED ,AND STILL DO NOT KNOW THE CAUSE .I HAD TO HAVE ALL REPLACED .REMINDER TRUCK NOT USED FOR TWO DAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10637106 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Westminster, CO
POWER TRAIN
I have a defective exhaust manifold that’s letting gases in the cab
NHTSA complaint #11659878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 210,000 milesTulsa, OK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. In addition, the contact noticed an unusual odor coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a cracked exhaust manifold. The contact was informed that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.
NHTSA complaint #11588637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,000 milesMillcreek, UT
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact’s friend owns a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving and hauling a sailboat, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately and rolled to a stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer was able to duplicate the failure during a test drive. The dealer stated that the front-end of the vehicle was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was ongoing, and the vehicle failed to immediately stop while depressing the brake pedal. The manufacturer was contacted and informed him that the statute of limitation had expired and no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
NHTSA complaint #11557517 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, NC
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11522851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Phoenix, AZ
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11521676 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cuba, MO
POWER TRAIN
The rear differential and axle has an inevitable failure with no warning lights or much anything else besides some possible noises! The vent designs are terrible it causes overheating and internal turmoil over time seals start leaking, bearings and internal gears Get weak from over hot /cold repeated cycles allowing moisture to build and accumulate in the 3rd member where it’s supposed to be completely sealed and dry other then gear oil to lube and maintain proper function. My personal and current experience is I’m without my truck, missing work and very . Very thankful that it didn’t lock up on the highway/freeway that I drive too and from work about 85 miles daily! The best part is there’s no fast cost efficient resolution! the differential open carrier with spider gears held in place by a shaft pin and tiny 8 mm bolt that broke causing the pin to slide back and forth (pinball effect) into the ring /pinion, side gears, spider gears untill it either gets jammed in the gears and instantly locks up or slowly fractures away untill gears held by nothing, collide causing catastrophic failure! I Happened to notice the inside of rear wheel wet because when I was exiting the highway I heard a faint sound almost like a bolt or rock or something hit underneath the truck so I took a glance at everything and noticed that wheel grease soaked and a little fluid on the bottom of transfer case.. long story short I drove it approximately 1 mile to a shop there it still sits needing complete different axle and differential or a whole new carrier and all bearings/seals spacers possibly axle shaft don’t know yet and dealership can not get any parts for it!! The parts are obsolete! None! Don’t sell them, don’t make them….. they recommend and can only replace whole unit around 3-5k thousands of dollars I wish I had!! All of the research I’ve done tells me this is a HUGE problem! Theres hundreds of thousands of people that this has happened too! Asking why isn’t there a recall??!
NHTSA complaint #11513527 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesLoganville, GACrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
The contact owned a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned in the rain, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped over the guard rail coming to a stop in the woods. The seat belt had come loose, and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was transported by ambulance to the hospital for injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvaged yard and evaluated by the insurance company to be determined if totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
NHTSA complaint #11432271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesLoganville, GACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned in the rain, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped over the guard rail coming to a stop in the woods. The seat belt had come loose, and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was transported by ambulance to the hospital for injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvaged yard and evaluated by the insurance company to be determined if totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
NHTSA complaint #11432271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pearland, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING, HORN WONT WORK, CRUISE CONTROL ALL STOPPED WORKING
NHTSA complaint #11387125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pearland, TX
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING, HORN WONT WORK, CRUISE CONTROL ALL STOPPED WORKING
NHTSA complaint #11387125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 146,000 milesSacremento, CA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SEVERAL DAYS WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING STARTED, IT HESITATED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT STARTING FLUID WAS SPRAYED UNTO THE AIR FILTER AND THE VEHICLE STARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITH AN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES OR HIGHER, THE VEHICLE STARTED MORE READILY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF ELK GROVE LOCATED AT (8590 LAGUNA GROVE DR, ELK GROVE, CA 95757, 916-245-8767) FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE PARTS TO BE REPLACED WERE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11319831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 214,000 milesIGO, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 214,000.
NHTSA complaint #11319263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesEllis, KS
POWER TRAIN
MY REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK. APPARENTLY, THIS IS NOT A NEW ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS. I WAS DRIVING 50MPH WHEN THE REAR END MADE A POP AND I LOST THE ABILITY TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #11257666 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 260,000 milesWinter Haven, FL
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS DETACHING FROM ITS AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND THE AXLE WAS TAKEN TO HILL NISSAN (6401 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884, (866) 734-8595). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FRACTURED AXLE AND ORDERED A NEW AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260,000.
NHTSA complaint #11229654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesWentzville, MO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2007 TITAN LE 4WD, WITH 72,000 MILES. IN DEC 2018 MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR WOULD FLASH ONCE AND QUIT WHILE DRIVING BUT ISSUE IS REPLICATED DRIVING OR STATIONARY, ENGINE ON OR OFF. I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND HITTING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL TRIPPED IT OFF, AS IF I'D TAPPED THE BRAKES. A WEEK EARLIER, I STARTED HAVING INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH MY BACKUP SONAR WARNING SYSTEM THEN COMPLETE FAILURE. LATER TROUBLESHOOTING THE TURN SIGNAL ISSUE, I REALIZED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE, THE RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. I REALIZED IF I HELD OR RODE THE BRAKE PEDAL, THEN ENGAGED THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, THE RIGHT TURN LAMPS AND INDICATOR WORKED NORMAL, UNTIL I RELEASED THE BRAKE, THEN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS WOULD QUIT. ALSO NOTICED THAT ALL CLEARANCE LAMPS, TAIL AND STOP LAMPS FLUCTUATED A LITTLE IN SYNC WITH THE TURN SIGNAL OPERATION. I REALIZE I'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. CHECKED WHAT I COULD AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO MY CAR REPAIR GUYS. THIS MORNING, WHEN I STARTED IT FOR THE TRIP, I HAD WARNING LIGHTS ON FOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE (FLASHING, THEN STEADY, THEN FLASHING), ABS (STEADY) AND SLP (STEADY), AND SAID IT WAS IN 4WD WHEN THE DIAL WAS IN 2WD. NEVER HAD THAT HAPPEN BEFORE. AFTER 5 MILES THE 4WD INDICATOR WENT OFF AND THE 2/4WD GRAPHIC WAS BACK MY SHOP FOUND A MELTED WIRE BUNDLE ABOVE MY EXHAUST WHERE THE TAILPIPE EXITS THE MUFFLER. THEY SAY IT LOOKS LIKE A HEAT SHIELD IS EITHER MISSING OR THAT ONE SHOULD BE THERE. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC SAYS IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AS SEVERAL KEY SYSTEMS WIRES PASS IN THAT BUNDLE THAT HAS INDICATIONS OF EXCESS HEAT AND MAY HAVE PARTIALLY MELTED WHICH COULD CREATE SHORTS THAT COULD MAKE OTHER VITAL SYSTEMS FAIL, OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. I'VE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS OF SIMILAR ISSUES ONLINE. STILL IN THE PROCESS OF DIAGNOSING AND REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #11175750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesWentzville, MO
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2007 TITAN LE 4WD, WITH 72,000 MILES. IN DEC 2018 MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR WOULD FLASH ONCE AND QUIT WHILE DRIVING BUT ISSUE IS REPLICATED DRIVING OR STATIONARY, ENGINE ON OR OFF. I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND HITTING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL TRIPPED IT OFF, AS IF I'D TAPPED THE BRAKES. A WEEK EARLIER, I STARTED HAVING INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH MY BACKUP SONAR WARNING SYSTEM THEN COMPLETE FAILURE. LATER TROUBLESHOOTING THE TURN SIGNAL ISSUE, I REALIZED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE, THE RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. I REALIZED IF I HELD OR RODE THE BRAKE PEDAL, THEN ENGAGED THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, THE RIGHT TURN LAMPS AND INDICATOR WORKED NORMAL, UNTIL I RELEASED THE BRAKE, THEN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS WOULD QUIT. ALSO NOTICED THAT ALL CLEARANCE LAMPS, TAIL AND STOP LAMPS FLUCTUATED A LITTLE IN SYNC WITH THE TURN SIGNAL OPERATION. I REALIZE I'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. CHECKED WHAT I COULD AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO MY CAR REPAIR GUYS. THIS MORNING, WHEN I STARTED IT FOR THE TRIP, I HAD WARNING LIGHTS ON FOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE (FLASHING, THEN STEADY, THEN FLASHING), ABS (STEADY) AND SLP (STEADY), AND SAID IT WAS IN 4WD WHEN THE DIAL WAS IN 2WD. NEVER HAD THAT HAPPEN BEFORE. AFTER 5 MILES THE 4WD INDICATOR WENT OFF AND THE 2/4WD GRAPHIC WAS BACK MY SHOP FOUND A MELTED WIRE BUNDLE ABOVE MY EXHAUST WHERE THE TAILPIPE EXITS THE MUFFLER. THEY SAY IT LOOKS LIKE A HEAT SHIELD IS EITHER MISSING OR THAT ONE SHOULD BE THERE. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC SAYS IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AS SEVERAL KEY SYSTEMS WIRES PASS IN THAT BUNDLE THAT HAS INDICATIONS OF EXCESS HEAT AND MAY HAVE PARTIALLY MELTED WHICH COULD CREATE SHORTS THAT COULD MAKE OTHER VITAL SYSTEMS FAIL, OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. I'VE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS OF SIMILAR ISSUES ONLINE. STILL IN THE PROCESS OF DIAGNOSING AND REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #11175750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesWentzville, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007 TITAN LE 4WD, WITH 72,000 MILES. IN DEC 2018 MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR WOULD FLASH ONCE AND QUIT WHILE DRIVING BUT ISSUE IS REPLICATED DRIVING OR STATIONARY, ENGINE ON OR OFF. I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND HITTING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL TRIPPED IT OFF, AS IF I'D TAPPED THE BRAKES. A WEEK EARLIER, I STARTED HAVING INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH MY BACKUP SONAR WARNING SYSTEM THEN COMPLETE FAILURE. LATER TROUBLESHOOTING THE TURN SIGNAL ISSUE, I REALIZED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE, THE RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. I REALIZED IF I HELD OR RODE THE BRAKE PEDAL, THEN ENGAGED THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, THE RIGHT TURN LAMPS AND INDICATOR WORKED NORMAL, UNTIL I RELEASED THE BRAKE, THEN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS WOULD QUIT. ALSO NOTICED THAT ALL CLEARANCE LAMPS, TAIL AND STOP LAMPS FLUCTUATED A LITTLE IN SYNC WITH THE TURN SIGNAL OPERATION. I REALIZE I'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. CHECKED WHAT I COULD AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO MY CAR REPAIR GUYS. THIS MORNING, WHEN I STARTED IT FOR THE TRIP, I HAD WARNING LIGHTS ON FOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE (FLASHING, THEN STEADY, THEN FLASHING), ABS (STEADY) AND SLP (STEADY), AND SAID IT WAS IN 4WD WHEN THE DIAL WAS IN 2WD. NEVER HAD THAT HAPPEN BEFORE. AFTER 5 MILES THE 4WD INDICATOR WENT OFF AND THE 2/4WD GRAPHIC WAS BACK MY SHOP FOUND A MELTED WIRE BUNDLE ABOVE MY EXHAUST WHERE THE TAILPIPE EXITS THE MUFFLER. THEY SAY IT LOOKS LIKE A HEAT SHIELD IS EITHER MISSING OR THAT ONE SHOULD BE THERE. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC SAYS IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AS SEVERAL KEY SYSTEMS WIRES PASS IN THAT BUNDLE THAT HAS INDICATIONS OF EXCESS HEAT AND MAY HAVE PARTIALLY MELTED WHICH COULD CREATE SHORTS THAT COULD MAKE OTHER VITAL SYSTEMS FAIL, OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. I'VE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS OF SIMILAR ISSUES ONLINE. STILL IN THE PROCESS OF DIAGNOSING AND REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #11175750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 184,000 milesWorcester, MA
POWER TRAIN
THE REAR AXLE SEALS ON MY 2007 NISSAN TITAN CONTINUE TO LEAK GEAR OIL. I HAVE REPLACED THE SEALS THREE TIMES INCLUDING PURCHASING AND REPLACING THE ENTIRE AXLE SHAFT, SEAL AND SPACER ASSEMBLY ON THE THIRD TIME. THESE WERE 2 AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES WHICH COST ME OVER $1000. I HAVE ALSO INSTALLED A BREATHER TUBE ON THE REAR AXLE AND INSURED IT IS ALLOWING AIR TO GET IN AND VENT THE REAR AXLE. IT'S BEEN A FEW MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION AND THE SEALS ARE LEAKING AGAIN. MY REAR BRAKES AND PARKING BRAKE ARE SOAKED WITH OIL AND THE PARKING BRAKE NO LONGER HOLDS THE TRUCK IN PLACE WHEN PARKED ON A INCLINE/DECLINE.
NHTSA complaint #11156835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 184,000 milesWorcester, MA
SERVICE BRAKES
THE REAR AXLE SEALS ON MY 2007 NISSAN TITAN CONTINUE TO LEAK GEAR OIL. I HAVE REPLACED THE SEALS THREE TIMES INCLUDING PURCHASING AND REPLACING THE ENTIRE AXLE SHAFT, SEAL AND SPACER ASSEMBLY ON THE THIRD TIME. THESE WERE 2 AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES WHICH COST ME OVER $1000. I HAVE ALSO INSTALLED A BREATHER TUBE ON THE REAR AXLE AND INSURED IT IS ALLOWING AIR TO GET IN AND VENT THE REAR AXLE. IT'S BEEN A FEW MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION AND THE SEALS ARE LEAKING AGAIN. MY REAR BRAKES AND PARKING BRAKE ARE SOAKED WITH OIL AND THE PARKING BRAKE NO LONGER HOLDS THE TRUCK IN PLACE WHEN PARKED ON A INCLINE/DECLINE.
NHTSA complaint #11156835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesMiddleburg, FL
AIR BAGS
DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS STOPPED WORKING CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN CERN WHEN NEEDING TO QUICKLY EXIT THE VEHICLE. CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS STOPPED WORKING AS WELL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED AND ALSO BEEN INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION WHERE ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VERY CONCERNING!
NHTSA complaint #11022137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesMiddleburg, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS STOPPED WORKING CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN CERN WHEN NEEDING TO QUICKLY EXIT THE VEHICLE. CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS STOPPED WORKING AS WELL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED AND ALSO BEEN INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION WHERE ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VERY CONCERNING!
NHTSA complaint #11022137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesMiddleburg, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS STOPPED WORKING CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN CERN WHEN NEEDING TO QUICKLY EXIT THE VEHICLE. CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS STOPPED WORKING AS WELL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED AND ALSO BEEN INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION WHERE ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VERY CONCERNING!
NHTSA complaint #11022137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Zebulon, NC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE AIR CONDITIONING ACTUATORS FOR COLD/HOT AND VENT OR DEFROST BOTH CLICK NON STOP. THIS IS A PROBLEM IN A LOT OF NISSAN VEHICLES, PER BLOGS AND YOU TUBE ETC. NOT ONLY IN THE TITAN BUT IN MANY OTHER NISSAN VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #10992055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 165,264 milesBowling Green, KS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND DECREASED IN SPEED. EVENTUALLY, THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A MECHANIC PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ON THE VEHICLE WHO DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS EXHAUST FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM, BUT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,264.
NHTSA complaint #10966355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesFallston, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
METAL BRAKE LINE RUPTURE AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. THE REAR METAL BRAKE LINE CROSSOVER FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE TO THE DRIVER SIDE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE REAR AXLE JUST ABOVE THE JACKPOT COVER RUPTURED. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR EACH TIME IT WAS PRESSED WITHOUT HESITATION AND HAD NO BRAKING CONTROL AT ALL. BRAKE FLUID WAS EVERYWHERE UNDER THE TRUCK, ON THE DRIVE WHEELS, AND ON THE PAVEMENT CAUSING ITS OWN HAZARDOUS CONDITION ALONG WITH NO BRAKES. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND NOT WHILE I TOW MY 10,000LB TRAILER DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THAT WOULD NOT HAVE ENDED PRETTY.
NHTSA complaint #10919837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.