2007 Nissan Titan problems

“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…”

“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.”

“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.”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CALIPER BOLT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CALIPER LOOSENED, WHICH DAMAGED THE TIRE AND LOCKED THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. UPDATED 10/19/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND THEN RUPTURED CAUSING AIR TO ESCAPE. UPDATED 11/03/16.*JB”

“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.”

“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.”