2005 Nissan Titan problems
The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States for the North American market by Nissan. It was named after the Titans of Greek mythology.
First generation (A60; 2003)
Development of the Titan began in September 1999, with design work under Diane Allen. Giovanny Arroba's TA60 exterior was chosen in late 2000, with a final production freeze in July 2001. The design language of the future truck was previewed by the 2001 Alpha T concept shown at the 2001 North American International Auto Show, which had previously developed through November 2000.
Production began on September 21, 2003, and sales on December 1, 2003. The Titan used Nissan's new full-size F-Alpha platform. This new platform was shared with the Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 SUVs, with all three manufactured in Canton, Mississippi, United States. The first generation Titan continued without a major redesign through 2015.
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Common 2005 Nissan Titan problems
The Nissan Titan, a full-size pickup truck introduced in 2004, has been praised for its powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine and solid transmission. However, the first generation of the Titan, covering model years 2004 to 2015, has had its fair share of issues, as reported by owners
. Here are some of the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Titan, based on owner complaints:
- Coolant mixing with transmission fluid: The radiator, which contains a transmission cooler, can crack internally, causing coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. This can lead to a lack of power, poor shifting, and overheating. The only solution for this issue on the first generation Titan is to replace the seals repeatedly .
- Rear axle seal leaks: The rear differential can build up pressure, causing axle seals to leak. This problem is common in the 2006 Titan, with owners reporting constant seal replacements. The root cause of this issue is the lack of a vent or pressure release mechanism in the differential .
- Differential failures: The rear differential can fail, leading to expensive repairs. This issue has been reported in the 2004 and 2005 Titan models.
- Exhaust manifold cracks: The exhaust manifolds can crack, leading to potential exhaust leaks and reduced performance. This issue has been reported in the 2004 Titan.
- Interior trim issues: The interior of the Titan can suffer from various cosmetic issues, such as chipped paint on dials, worn-out paint on hand controls, broken handles, and exterior toolboxes that can become damaged due to road salt and sand .
- Antifreeze and transmission fluid mixing: In some cases, antifreeze can mix with transmission fluid, causing problems with the transmission. This issue has been reported in the 2005 Titan.
These common problems with the 2005 Nissan Titan are based on owner complaints and should be considered when purchasing a used Titan from this generation. Regular maintenance and inspections can help identify and address these issues before they become major problems.
What problems did the 2005 Nissan Titan have?
Top 2005 Nissan TITAN Problems
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- Failing navigation unit may display disc error on screen.
What is the most common problems with the Nissan Titan?
And let's get. Started transmission delay when starting to move forward after coming to a stop many people have noticed a sizable delay. This has led to a number of close calls when overtaking.
Is a 2005 Nissan Titan a good truck?
While you could complain about interior quality, you can't complain about the drivetrain. There's only one engine offered in the Titan, and it's a good one: an all-aluminum 5.6-liter V8 good for 305 horsepower. Maximum towing capacity is an excellent 9,500 pounds for the King Cab and 9,400 pounds for the Crew Cab.
Do Nissan Titans have transmission problems?
These are two common Nissan Titan transmission problems, and they're caused by two separate issues. 1: Slipping on the 4-5 shift is typically caused by a failed solenoid, worn transmission bands, or using the wrong type of ATF. 2: Harsh 2-3 shifts are usually the result of a worn clutch pack.
2005 Nissan Titan car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Titan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Suspension problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Nissan Titan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Nissan Titan
The NHTSA has received 889 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Nissan Titan. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Nissan Titan vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-01
- VIN: 1N6AA06A75N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to open the rear doors and the air bags warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring, and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer several years ago however, no failure was found. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V459000 (Electrical System); however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-06
- VIN: 1N6AA07BX5
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a right turn, there was a pop in the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was not able to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-01
- VIN: 1N6AA07A85N
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Hello my truck exhaust manifold had a crack and was leaking exhaust fumes, the good thing there was a recall and Nissan dealership replaced it but now the other manifold is leaking carbon monoxide into my cabin making it on save to drive. I call the dealership but the recall is over and my truck dose not have warranty.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-07
- VIN: 1N6AA06AX5N
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Clock spring in steering column is faulty. Air bags do not work. This is very common among Nissan titan owners.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-09
- VIN: 1N6BA06A05N
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-05
- VIN: 1N6AA07A95N
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the instrument panel fuel gauge indicated that there was fuel in the vehicle but there was no fuel detected in the tank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-30
- VIN: 1N6AA07B75N
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: Within 50 miles and less than 30 Days of purchase date tire 1 out of 4 blew passenger rear on highway with no cause or warning tire was replaced . 17,000 miles later tire 2 of 4 ,size 265/70/17 blew unexpectedly and with out reason or warning manufacturer and seller were contacted and made aware of incident on 1/31/2023 incident happened 1/30/2023 and 5/09/2021.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-26
- VIN: 1n6ba07b65n
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Engine stalled while driving then would crank but not start
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-27
- VIN: 1N6AA07B85N
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, she heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the door locks. The contact opened the door and noticed smoke coming from the ignition switch. The contact was unsure if there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact's husband disconnected the battery. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start and the windows and lights became inoperable. The locks continued making the abnormal clicking noise. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 165,324.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-01
- VIN: 1N6BA06A05N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side front air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V459000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-05
- VIN: 1n6bA07b05n
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Ran out of fuel on the highway with still a 1/4 full tank reading. Filled it up and tank still reads 1/4 full.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-08
- VIN: 1N6AA06A35N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was empty. The contact refueled the vehicle and the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving even though the fuel gauge displayed that there was a quarter tank of fuel remaining. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-01
- VIN: 1N6BA07A45N
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was jerking and lost proper braking functionality. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the braking system was reset. Additionally, the fuel gauge was inoperable causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-24
- VIN: 1N6AA06A65N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: My truck just stopped in the middle of the road while driving. I could not move the steering wheel and the engine would not turn over. The gas hand was registering a quarter of a tank of fuel so I did not think that I had run out of gas. After being towed to the shop the mechanic checked the vehicle and said that it was just out of gas but the gas gauge was still registering 1/4 of a tank of gas. Gas was put in the truck and it started right up. The mechanic informed me of a recall on the 2005 nissan titans that matched what was happening to my truck. When I informed nissan they told me there is a recall but that my vin number is not included in the recall. I have had the same incident where the truck just shut off 2 more times now and this should be covered by the nissan recall since this is the exact problem that is happening to my truck that is stated in the recall and my truck is the exact year. Can someone please help me to get nissan to honor this recall for my truck? Recall ID#68290
STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-14
- VIN: 1n6aa06bx5n
- Components: STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making turns, the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle made abnormal sounds. Additionally, the speedometer was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with wheel speed sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-30
- VIN: 1N6BA07A75N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE INACCURATELY DISPLAYS THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, AT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS ACTUALLY EMPTY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS BUT WAS TOLD THAT MY TRUCK WAS NOT AFFECTED EVEN THOUGH IT IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-12
- VIN: 1N6BA07B45N
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES OCCASIONALLY FAILED TO ENGAGE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 230,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-22
- VIN: 1N6BA07A55N
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION WONT DOWN SHIFT, STUCK IN HIGH GEAR, TURN IT OFF AND BACK ON AND IT WILL SHIFT FINE TILL I STOP AGAIN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-01
- VIN: 1N6BA07A85N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE FEEL GAUGE DOES NOT SHOW ACCURATE GASOLINE LEVELS. IT DOES THIS REGARDLESS OF SPEED OR WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AS IF YOU WERE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS AND RAN OUT OF GAS YOU COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE FUEL GAUGE CAN SHOW YOU HAVE HALF A TANK BUT YOU ONLY ACTUALLY HAVE A QUARTER OF A TANK. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS FOR ANOTHER MODEL BUT NOT FOR MINE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-04
- VIN: 1N6AA06B85N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAVE A NISSAN NORTH AMERICA RECALL LETTER ADDRESSED TO ME FOR RECAL 06V-459, WHICH IS A AIRBAG LIGHT AND WIRING HARNESS RECALL ON MY DRIVERS SIDE. I WAS CHARGED FULL PRICE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AT RIVERHEAD NISAAN IN NEW YORK AND LATER FOUND MY RECALL NOTICE AND HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND NISSAN NORTH AMERICA AND NO QUALITY ASSISTANCE. MY RECALL LETTER SAYS I AM ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENTS AND TO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. I AM DOING SO BECAUSE NISSAN IS NOT HELPING ME. RIVERHEAD NISSAN HAS MY REPAIR IN THEIR SYSTEM. ATTACHED ARE PHOTOS OF THE RECALL OF IMPORTANCE. FILED WAS CLAIMED JAN 2021 WITH NISSAN NORTH AMERICA. REPAIR HAPPENED COUPLE YEARS AGO.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-04
- VIN: 1N6AA07A15N
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: RANDOMLY, WHILE DRIVING ANYWHERE I HIT THE BRAKES. THE WHEELS ALMOST LOCK UP AND I CAN HEAR THE ABS KICK IN. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON THE DASH. I SHUT THE TRUCK OFF AND WHEN RESTARTS EVERYTHING IS BACK TO NORMAL.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-02
- VIN: 1N6AA07A15N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE NOT PROPERLY READING AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE CITY STREET, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-30
- VIN: 1N6BA06A55N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND ITS GETTING WORSE FUEL TANK IS HARD TO FILL AND MAKES A WHISTLING SOUND.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-10
- VIN: 1N6AA07B65N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL GAGE CONSISTENTLY STOPS WORKING WHEN IT REACHES 1/2 OF GAS BURNED.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-22
- VIN: 1N6AA06AX5N
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
2005 Nissan Titan recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2005 Nissan Titan.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING 180,664 MY 2005-2006 TITAN, ARMADA AND INFINITY QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AFTER MARCH 17, 2005, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A VISTEON AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED ALLOWING EXCESSIVE WATER INTRUSION AND INADEQUATE DRAINAGE OF MOISTURE.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 'THERMAL PROTECTOR KIT' AND TEST THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
- Manufacturer: HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORP.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CERTAIN HOPKINS AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE. THE INTERNAL PART NUMBERS WITHIN HOPKINS ARE: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, AND 1290376035. A WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED IN AN INCORRECT POSITION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOUSING. THIS RESULTS IN AN INCORRECT ROUTING OF WIRES BETWEEN THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER AND THE TOWING VEHICLE WIRING SYSTEM.
- Consequence: THIS HARNESS WOULD RESULT IN POWER FROM THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER GOING TO THE TOWING VEHICLE DASH LIGHT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN THE TRAILER BRAKES. THIS RESULT WOULD BE THE LACK OF TRAILER BRAKING WHEN THE TOWING VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IT WOULD ALSO RESULT IN THE TOWING VEHICLES DASH LIGHTS BEING ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE FAILURE OF THE APPLICATION OF THE TRAILER BRAKE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED ABILITY TO STOP AND CONTRIBUTE TO A POSSIBLE CRASH.
- Remedy: HOPKINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HARNESS WITH A REVISED HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HOPKINS AT 800-835-0129.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ON CERTAIN KING CAB TRUCKS, THE WIRES IN THE HARNESS WERE ROUTED THROUGH THE REAR DOORS AND INTO THE BODY. THESE WIRES MAY BREAK DUE TO OVER BENDING OF THE HARNESS AS THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. THE HARNESS CONTAINS WIRES FOR THE DRIVER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER AND FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WHICH IS PART OF THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. WIRES FOR THE REAR AUDIO SPEAKERS ARE ALSO CONTAINED N THE HARNESS.
- Consequence: IF THE WIRES FOR THE SEAT BELTS AND SPEAKER WIRES BREAK AND MAKE CONTACT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PRETENSIONER MAY DEPLOY. IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS RETRACTED, IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT. IF ONE OF THE WIRES ON THE RIGHT SIDE HARNESS FOR THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR BREAKS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS COVER WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE THAT PREVENTS OVER BENDING OF THE HARNESS AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REROUTED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Negative 2005 Nissan Titan car reviews
Positive 2005 Nissan Titan car reviews
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I've owned Chevy, Ford, Dodge, and Jeep pickups, and I tried them all again before buying my Titan. I'm getting older, so I appreciate the comfort, and this pickup is very comfortable. My wife feels safe in it, too. After a really bad accident in a half-size pickup, I decided once again for a full-size. I knew it wouldn't have good mileage, but this truck is terrific. It has no mechanical issues, looks great, runs fantastic, and Nissan maintenance is great. Brakes and tires wear out, so no issues for me there. It tows like a dream. The only drawback is the front columns on either side of the windshield take some getting used to looking around it. I have no complaints, and I wish I had enough miles on it to justify buying another. :)
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I recently traded in my 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 with a Hemi engine. I loved that truck and thought no other truck could replace it. However, I have found that the Nissan Titan has more low end power than the Dodge Hemi.
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Your Nissan 4x4 Titan sounds like an amazing truck! It's great to hear that you've had such a positive experience with it. The compliments you receive on it must make you feel proud. It's impressive that the Titan performs well both on and off the road, and that switching to 4 wheel drive is easy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your truck!
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I purchased my Titan in 04 and have put about 1500 miles on it. I wanted to share a few comments that a potential buyer might find helpful. The performance of this truck is fantastic! It's very quick and handles well. While the steering does require a bit more power to turn than my previous Ford or Chevy trucks, it's still very manageable. The brakes do tend to dirty up the front wheels with black dust, but that's to be expected. Unfortunately, I do have a rattle in the dash. As for gas mileage, it's about what I expected - around 12 in town and 15-16 on the highway. The exhaust noise is barely noticeable on the highway. While the radio quality on FM is poor, the CD player sounds great. One minor issue is that the radio light reflects on the rear glass through the rearview mirror. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend the Titan to anyone in the market for a new truck.
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I'm so glad I purchased this truck at a year-end clearance price! This is actually my fourth Nissan, and I have to say, it's my favorite so far. I've owned an 89 Pathfinder, 02 Frontier, and 03 Pathfinder, but the Titan really stands out. Even though I was a little intimidated at first, as soon as I test drove it, I fell in love. The power-adjustable pedals, backup assist warning, utility track in the bed, and storage compartments everywhere make it so convenient. Plus, there's plenty of interior room, and it handles like a luxury SUV! The only downside is that the gas mileage isn't great, but I love driving this truck so much that I'm willing to put up with it. It would be nice if step rails were standard, though.
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Feb 6, 2011 ... Common issues seem to be: axle seal leaks, pinion seal leaks, some differential problems, brakes on early models if the recall wasn't done, ...
2005 Nissan TITAN Problems and Complaints - 4 Issues
Top 2005 Nissan TITAN Problems · Overheating/Lack of Ventilation May Cause Rear Axle Seals to Leak. 142 people have reported this · Catalytic Converter Damage ...
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Q&A: 2005 Nissan Titan Starter, Engine, Common Problems & More
Feb 27, 2011 ... Most common problem is the Ecm Relay in the IPDM. That will cause running issues, stalling and no or hard start issues with out setting any ...
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Aug 10, 2013 ... Gents, I purchased that 2005 Nissan Titan I had mentioned earlier, however, after giving it to the stealership for a full major service ...
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Rodolfo Klocko 2024-11-06
Although I found the design of the vehicle to be well thought out, I experienced some issues with the build quality of my truck. Despite having a few fancy features such as navigation, DVD, and a sunroof, it had to be taken to the dealership six times and was out of service for almost 60 days due to minor issues such as the stereo, tire pressure monitoring system, and auto up/down window controls. While the base models are priced competitively, Nissan still has room for improvement in their truck manufacturing. Perhaps in a few years, they will have caught up to the likes of Toyota and Ford.
Harry Will 2024-09-27
I have owned several trucks since 1972, but unfortunately, this particular truck has been quite problematic. In the 42,000 miles that I have driven it, I have had to deal with a number of expensive issues. The doors froze shut, which required a $650.00 kit to fix both doors, and there was no warranty. The rear seals leaked at 18,000 miles, but thankfully, it was covered by the warranty. The power steering lines needed to be replaced at 25,000 miles, but there was no warranty. At 36,000 miles, both the rear seals and rear axle needed to be replaced, and only the cost of the axle was covered, which was $900.00. The soaked brakes were shot and needed to be replaced, which cost $600, and there was no warranty. The front brakes were replaced at 40,000 miles, which cost $700, and there was no warranty. Whenever I go for an oil change, I know that it will cost me a minimum of $500, as they always seem to find something else that needs fixing. Despite these issues, I remain confident in my ability to handle any challenges that may arise with this truck.
George Kassulke 2024-08-18
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my experience with my truck, which has been a reliable vehicle for me until last summer when it reached about 70,000 miles. Unfortunately, I encountered some issues with the rear differential seals leaking oil onto the brake rotors, which affected the braking performance. Additionally, the fan motor and front differential drive shaft broke, and there is some rusting on the vehicle. I am currently addressing some slipping issues with the transmission, but I think it may be time for me to consider purchasing a new vehicle that will last me for at least 150,000 miles. Thank you for your time and attention.
Darrell Herzog 2024-06-11
I've owned the truck for a year now. I really enjoyed it for the first 3000 miles, but then I started having brake problems. I had to replace the rotors and pads three times in total - once at 3000 miles, then again at 5000 miles, and then again at 3000 miles. It seems like there might be a pattern here. After doing some research, I found out that the 04 and 05 models have smaller brakes than their competitors. I'm not sure if getting new vented rotors and redesigned pads will solve the problem. What do you think?
Hank Tremblay 2024-04-29
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my experience with my Nissan Titan. While I have enjoyed driving it, I have had some concerns with the brakes. Unfortunately, the rotors on my Titan had to be resurfaced twice, once at 4500 miles and again at 10,000 miles. Despite my efforts to address this issue with Nissan, I have not received a satisfactory response. As you can imagine, this is a serious safety concern that I hope Nissan will take seriously and address soon.