Problems with 2006 Nissan Titan POWER TRAIN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan titan. the contact stated that the rear differential cracked while driving 55 mph and caused differential fluid to leak from the rear driver side tire. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that the rear differential needed to be replaced. the vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure but to no avail. the failure mileage was 64,000.

Within a period of 14-15 months both rear axle seal assemblies failed, one each on passenger and driver side of the rear axle. according to national tire & battery the entire axle assembly is required to repair or replace a seal that is leaking, at a cost of approximately $1000.00 each time. this seems quite unreasonable and excessive to replace an axle that is in perfect operating condition when the only issue is with a rubber boot (seal) that is leaking fluid. *tr

2006 nissan titan se rear left seal leaking fixed under warranty. now the same issue on the left rear seal is leaking again and also the right rear seal is starting to leak. based on all my research i have done this seems to be an ongoing issue and should be continued to be covered after the warranty has expired. what are my options. my truck is now at the dealer and i should not have to pay for repairs. my truck has only 88,000 miles. *tr

Right rear passenger side axle seal failure cost of repair $386.44. 2nd axle seal failure to right rear passenger side ocurred 08/26/14 cost of repair $402.92 3rd axle seal failure to right rear passenger side ocurred 02/16/15 repair not completed yet. *tr

The rear ale bearings in my 2006 4x4 nissan titan have failed. no parts manufacturer except nissan is offering the parts and only as a whole differential unit. *tt

The front differential carrier bearing has failed causing severe backlash in the drives shaft and a failure of the pinion. also the front left seal has failed causing a leak to progressively get bigger allowing more and more lubricant to escape.

Driver side rear axle seal leaking oil and faulty axle bearing at 50k miles. very common failure in early life of vehicle, many complaints. replace seal an bearing at cost over $700. the driver side rear axle failure is most common and is not the dominant drive wheel. *tr

Driver side rear axle seal leaking oil and faulty axle bearing at 50k miles. very common failure in early mileage life of vehicle, many owner complaints. replace seal an bearing at cost over $700. the driver side rear axle failure is most common and is not the dominant drive wheel. now the passenger side axle showing signs of leakage. vehicle does not tow anything and does not carry heavy loads. dealer advised not to drive it any further or catastrophic damage may occur to rear differential assembly especially at highway speeds. repairs have been done.

Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal 2006 nissan titan *kb

Tail pipe rusted at flange next to muffler and noticed liquid leaking from around the center of my right rear wheel. i took it to nissan, they confirmed rear seal leakage. scheduled to be fixed tomorrow.

I bought this titan at tri-state nissan in winchester, va. my brake rotor were completely rusted due to bad metal used - i had to replace them at 30,000 miles. my left rear wheel seal was defective and started started leaking fluid at 70,000. had to replace even though i had extended warranty. catalytic manifolds went bad and they knew it when it was under warranty - but they didn't replace them. paint problem when the truck is cold - big giant spots in the clear coat. the manifolds manifolds need to be recalled because the exhaust is entering the vehicle.

I have a 2006 nissan titan. i was on vacation with my wife and granddaughter this past week when i noticed the braking on my truck felt wrong. it took much further to stop than it should. it could have caused an accident. i pulled over to a rest area and noticed a burning smell coming from the rear of the vehicle. i checked the fluids and everything looked ok. i went to a garage to have it looked at. the mechanic showed me where the rear axle seals were leaking differential fluid into the brake drums on both rear wheels and spinning fluid into the wheels. they told me i need to get it over to the nissan dealer to have them look at it. i called nissan and they told me this is a common issue with titans. they consider it safe. but they tell me i need to get it fixed right away. the rear brakes have differential fluid leaking into them. which means i may even have to replace the rear brakes because they are being damaged! they also told me the rear axle could lock up causing more danger and damage. they admit this is a common issue but they will not let the owners know in writing. that is probably because they would rather the owner encure the huge expense of repairing this issue after their warranty has expired. they will not consider this a recall. i will have to spend $3000 to replace the rear axle. i am furious and disapointed that nissan will not issue a recall on this. while researching this online i see hundreds of post.why is this not being addressed? it hasn't even been five years yet since i purchased the vehicle. i am only at 85,000 miles. nissan should be ashamed of their pathetic response and refusal to fix this issue at their expense.this is a saftey issue nissan! i will never buy a nissan again if they don't resolve this issue at their expense. *tr

2006 nissan titan 4x4 currently with 80,200 miles. left and right rear axle oil leak. at approximately 65000 miles, during a transmission oil change at a nissan dealer, mechanic noticed the passenger rear axle was leaking. the service representative stated it would be about $500.00 to repair. he also stated that no recall had been issued. after having the engine oil changed on july 2012, i noticed my driver side rear axle leaking now. several similar issues have been posted online. nissan should push the manufacture to have this hazardous issue resolved very soon and nissan should replace the seal at no cost or at a low discounted price. *tr

2006 nissan titan axle seal failure. this will be the second axle seal replaced and the second time the pinion seal has been replaced on a truck with only 73000 miles. the cost is prohibitive and the failure causes grease to drip on the rear brakes. *tr

Rear axle is leaking oil from it. its getting the rear brakes wet, with the oil is making it harder to stop. i first noticed this the other day when i went through a red light because i could not stop. my nissan titan is a 2006 xe. 74500 miles. i have only towed a trailer with the truck a hand full of times and never exceeded 5000 lbs of trailer weight which includes the weight of the trailer. there is also a tow package installed in the truck. i am currently looking in to parts and prices of repairing this leak. if this could cause brakes to fail how come this isn't a recall? and if it does become a recall will they also cover any paint damage that may occur from the oils on the tail gate? *tr

Rear axle seals leaking fluid. safety issue due to fluid possibly leaking onto brake pads and lack of lubrication fluid could lead to axle locking while in motion. *tr

On my 2006 nissan titan truck, the rear pinion seal was replaced once under warranty and has failed again at 72250 miles. i am hearing some play in the rear differential, caused by lack of oil from the leaking seal. it took an excessive amount of fluid to refill the differential, telling me it had been leaking for a long time, the second time. failure of the differential would mean a roadside breakdown or a vehicle crash. many people have complained of this problem and nissan needs to address it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan titan. the contact stated while driving 70 mph and attempting to slow the vehicle down, the it began to make a rumbling noise. when the vehicle stopped moving, the drive shaft fell out. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the rear axle and differential were replaced. two years later the vehicle began to leak differential fluid. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

I noticed that my 2006 nissan titan with 54,000 miles was leaking oil from the right rear axle the other day. i called my nissan dealer and he told me my warranty ended in january and the rear axle seals would not be covered. the dealership knew all about the problem but would not fix the problem unless i paid 450 dollars. they called it normal wear and tear. they offered even to sell me a new titan. i declined. i had the problem fixed with a local mechanic for 300 dollars. after fixing my titan, i researched the problem on the internet and found that many people were having the same problem with the 2004-2008 nissan titans. i found that even after you replace the rear axle seal, the problem occurs over and over again. nissan should man up and take responsibility for their problem. i even found a service bulletin issued by nissan addressing the problem. so they know there is a problem but wont do anything about it. my local mechanic told me i was lucky that the leaking oil didn't get into the brake pads. *tr

Rear axel seals are leaking at 60k miles on titan 4x4 truck. this is a chronic problem per internet searches and should not be experienced with this many miles. *tr

I currently have a 2006 nissan titan and have never had a problem with it and have been completely happy with it up until now. long story short; i made an appointment with nissan dealership close to where i live (stanley nissan) to get a recall done on it as well as have it looked at for my abs and slip lights being on constantly as well as my service engine light which was on before. a few days before my appointment my truck started driving weird and disengaging itself out of 4wd and i would lose control at times or my truck would stop going forward and would start trying to go sideways, but the rpm's still went up, but truck would not accel forward. it also started making a banging noise in the rear, always sounded like it was the passenger side. dropped it off at dealership and heard from them the following day. service department told me that my rear brake shoes had broke and spun around in the brake housing and damaged my brake pads, calipers, rotors and then made it into my rear axle housing and damaged my entire rear housing and differential. i am a mechanic myself and there is no way that pieces from the brake assembly would be able to make it inside an enclosed rear housing assembly. they told me i need my entire rear axle and differential replaced along with other pieces for the brake assembly and rear shock absorbers. they tried to tell me that all of this was cause by brake shoes and my emergency brake, which i never use. they are quoting me $4,200 for the repairs and won't cover me under my powertrain warranty even though i am still under 60,000 miles and i can't be covered by my platinum package extended warranty as well which covers me up to 100,000 miles. i have been on numerous sites where there have been many nissan titan owners with this problem and the fact that the dealership is trying to work us all over and nissan north america won't do anything to help honor the warranty. this should be a recall with this many rear differential problems. *tr

1. noticed "4 wheel low" indicator light was on even though never engaged, abs indicator light on and a loud "clunk" emanating from the rear axle. truck began to pull to one side. 2. rear axle gears destroyed, rear ebrake "shoes" and all associated parts destroyed. 3. dealer wanting to replace entire braking assembly, rear axle assembly at customer expense. customer is below the man. warranty dictated miles/months. dealer does not want to cover it under the manufacturers warranty and a platinum warranty from "the mechanic" aka "the warranty group". *tr

Right rear axle seal leaking oil on to brake rotor replaced axle seal 2006 nissan titan 4x4 miles 54,000. *tr

Both sides of the rear axle have begun leaking badly and there are only 105,000 miles on the vehicle. the vehicle has not been altered in any way and is used for regular use, not a work truck. the leak is so bad that the oil has saturated the inside of the wheel well and the rear brake pads. when i called the dealership about the issue they tried to sell me the entire assembly(axles, seals, bearings, etc) claiming that mechanics haven't been pressing the bearings correctly. upon further research online, it looks like a lot of titan owners have been having problems with the rear ends leaking even at much earlier intervals. based on my conversation with the dealership it sounds like nissan is aware of this and trying to sell the fix when people come to the dealership. *tr

Truck has right rear axle leak. nissan dealer wants $470 for repair. *tr

Rear wheel axle seal nissan titan 2006 oil on brakes after leak started seals had to be replaced to fix issue. *tr

Right rear axle seal blew out and leaked differential fluid. differential fluid leaking on rear brake rotors which could cause brake failure. also, the rear differential oil will slowly leak and cause the rear differential to lose fluid and fail. as this seemed to be a very common problem with the nissan titan, nissan should address this issue and offer a permanent fix to this safety issue.

Rear axle leak - 2006 nissan titan cc 4wd with 39000. driver side rear axle seal starting leaking. concern due to the proximity to brake/brake caliper. *tr

Right rear axle seal leaking. *tr

Both rear axle seals are leaking on my 2006 nissan titan. the passenger side is so bad the gear oil has slung all over the wheel and the parking brake shoes are dripping wet. *tr

Noticed a small grinding noise underneath my 2006 nissan titan le. a friend tells to check the bearings. i bring it the dealer, dealer tells me i need to replace the rear bearings and seals - $900.00. they also tell me my brakes and emergency brakes shoes are shot due to bearing fluid leaking all over them, they wanted $1600.00. replaced all the brakes myself, which were totally fine....i then notice the same grinding noise plus another under my drivers side floor. bring it back to dealer asking them why. i come to find out the front differential is shot along with the transfer case. this truck has highway miles, only driven in 4x4 for snow. how can this happen? i then proceed to look for answers on the internet and find out that there are many other titan owners with the same problems. nissan has actually changed the part numbers for the axle due to the issues that are related. the new repairs will cost between $3600-$4000 which i cannot afford at the moment. drive safe titan owners... *tr

Rear axel seal leaks causes fluid to get on brakes and can cause abs feature to fail. presenting a hazaroundafe situation

I took my titan in to have the rotors turned and was informed that the rear axle seals were leaking. according to what i have read and been told this is very common to the titans and can ruin your brakes as well. some people have reported having to replace them 2 or 3 times. nissan now recommends changing out the entire axle at your expense unless it is still under warranty. the problem is mine have probably been leaking since it was under warranty, but is now too late because it is no longer under warranty and you can't tell that they are leaking until it has been leaking long enough to get gear oil to a visible spot. i haven't had it fixed yet as i am weighing out the best option for me as far as replacing the seals or the whole axle assembly. this is very dangerous due to the possible ramifications to he brake system. *tr

Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:r/passenger side seal leaks onto brake rotor dust shield , potential for brake failure which could result in vehicle crash causing possible injury or fatality. *tr

The hub seals on my 2006 nissan titan have failed.. and are leaking fluid. in my online research it appears to be a issue that returns due to a axle ventilation issue. i have contacted nissan usa and they have not provided a resolution or reply as the dealer says the entire axle now requires replacement. titantalk.com has several reports from other owners experiencing the same issue. please investigate. my truck presently has 70900 miles on it and was purchased in august of 2008 with 58000. the driver use is under 6k miles per year so this appears to be greater concern. *tr

2006 nissan titan rear axle seal leaking. the oil change guy said it was leaking on my rear brakes yesterday.googled it and found lots and lots of others said theirs went out as early as 22,000 miles. *tr

Right rear brake full of oil from defective axel seal. oil has leaked out of the right side of the rear axle and on to the disk brakes causing the right rear wheel to lock up when the brakes are applied. my family was forced to stop driving the truck as it will cause an accident and would cost $1200 to repair. *tr

06 nissan titan 4x4 rear end failure. there was a clicking from the driver side rear on my way home from a vacation, a few miles down the road i stopped at a stoplight. when i began to accelerate there was a pop and i lost all power to the rear end. my axle somehow snapped almost dislodging it from the vehicle and now the dealership tells me i need to pay for an entire new rear end. this truck was never abused and saw mild offroad usage. i am very concerned as i could have lost my rear wheel while traveling down the highway at high speeds. this is not the only incident of nissan titan owners that i have heard. i believe it is becoming a serious issue. *tr

2006 nissan titan. rear axle seal has gone out and is leaking diff fluid all over the right rear brake assembly. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan titan with 69k miles on it. the rear axel seals are leaking fluid which could cause the rear end to lock up during commute and cause and accident. it is leaking onto the brakes also. *tr

Front diff driver side axle pushing out. *tr

Rear axles leaking fluid on the 2006 nissan titan crew cab. dealer states that axle seals have failed. dealer also suggests new axles to be installed rather than replacing seals. vehicle has never been used to tow a load nor was it used offroad. no aftermarket parts have been installed. *tr

2006 nissan titan,,,axle seal failure...4th one, leaking oil all over the brakes. *tr

On saturday aug. 7 i noticed a puddle of what appeared to be oil at the right rear of my 2006 nissan titan.the entire wheel was covered in oil,after inspecting, i found i had a leak from the seal on the axle. while trying to find out how and why, i found out that this is a common problem with nissan . why is there not a recall. this could be an expensive repair to any owner. nissan needs to stand behind their product. *tr

06 nissan titan 4x4 se w/ off road package. the left rear axle seal failed at 65,000 miles. the dealer replaced the left seal and axel. *tr

2006 nissan titan le 4x4, rear axle seals failing causing oil to leak on rear disk brakes. seems to be pretty common on titans. *tr

I placed my truck on a lift to inspect the underbody and change my oil. during the process, i saw liquid streaks down the inside of my left rear wheel hub and rotor. i had determined the rear axle seal was the leaking culprit, enabling axle fluid to drain onto the wheel hub and brake assembly. although brake performance was noticeably degraded, the situation could have become far worse. the nissan dealership replaced the seal assembly, but i am not confident this will correct the issue. numerous incidents similar to this nature have been reported on nissan titan auto clubs, such as www.titantalk.com/forums. the dealership already had a technical service bulletin (with a third revision date over 3 years being out in service) - this tells me that nissan knows there is a problem with the axle, but will not recall the vehicles and fix them properly. *tr

2006 nissan titan rear axle seals leaking for the 3rd time, rear axle replaced once. *tr

Passenger rear axle seal leaking. no towing, no hard use. axle oil leaks on brake and could possibly cause fire or loss of brakes. stock vehicle, no modifications. second time this seal has failed. *tr

The pin going into the rear axle or differential had snapped in half. *tr