i have had brakes done twice. you just dont put small brakes on a full size truck and also had some smog related issues that they couldnt seem to fix. i meen when you half to take something in thats new and you need that vehicle for work it should be done right the first time. finally i just gave up and traded it in for an 08 model hoping they got all the quarks fixed.
the brakes are a lot bigger and so far everything seems to be working fine except for i have a bad seal or boot in the front axle or some type of fluid all in the inside of the fender well. and also this one dont have the puch that my previouse truck had. sometimes when i go to pass it does not kick down leaving me in a scary situation while passing another vehicle usually around 30 miles an hr it vearys. when you buy something new it pretty much has something wrong with it now matter what brand small or big. loss of money and now have higher paments.
Rick D Combs of Tacoma, WA March 22, 2009
Bought 2005 Nissan Titan in january of 2007 with approximately 9000 miles on it. In April 2007 I started experiencing brake shudder but only had 14000 miles on it and figured that since an after-market Elec. Trailer Brake had been installed that the prev. owner may have towed without trailer brakes for a while causing the early brake failure. Went to midas, 380 for turning front rotors, replacing front pads with performance porcelain pads and all was fine.
At about 27000 miles I started to feel shuddering again so went back to midas and they checked and since still within specs they shaved rotors to true them again and seemed fine. I now have 41000 mile and my brake shudder is so severe that it feels like I am riding the lane markers when applying light pressure. I now was getting the feeling that Nissan must know of the problem and maybe there was a recall that I was not notified of or prior owner didn't go in for.
Called dealer, gave vin#, was told that it was an '05 that warranty was replacing rotors, calipers, and I believe the control arm and that it was not showing it had been done to mine but the offer had expired in January 2008. When asked why tis was not caught before resale I was told that they assumed the previous owner did it.
They gave me a 685 quote and the sales department said that it was not there problem, but since I have bought 3 cars in 4 years from them they would pay half and that was all. They refused to reimburse me for the 380 I spent at miday and now another 340 for a defect Nissan knows and has since changed in the 2006 and newer. I was told the problem stems from excessive heat and the inability for the heat to dissipate properly. The shudder is so bad that I am sure there is underlying suspension problems because I am noticing a loud clunk front right front when going over speed bumps
Jen of Golden, CO February 20, 2009
We purchased a Nissan Titan off the showroom floor! Brand new with a 6 lift and the No Fear package. The dealership had the truck modified at their expense, months before we were ever prospect buyers. The truck was beautiful! However, there was a noise coming from the right front end shortly after purchase. During routine oil changes at the dealership, I was told it was due to the lift and is common when modifications are done and there may not be enough room for the lift and tires in regards tot he body of the truck. Well, the noise got louder and more frequent. I took it back tot he dealership for inspection under the warranty. I was then told that under the truck we have found evidence that you hit something. I asked what that evidence was. They replaied chipped paint.
They told me that since I hit something (which I did not) my warranty would not cover anything needed for th noise. They said it needed a new CV boot. They then implied that it had something to do with the lift and sent me to the facility that did the lift to begin with. I drove immediately to their facility. They heated and bent the sway bar to keep it from rubbing against the truck, thinking that it what was causing the noise. The dealership said that wasn't the issue, but would still not take another look at it and determine if there was an additional faulty part.
During this last snow storm, the 4-wheel drive just quit working. I took it in the following morning to the dealership. I was told that the CV axle had come apart. They did not hesitate to state it was due to the CV issue from before and that I had to pay out of pocket for the repair. They never even submitted it for warranty repair. So, I paid hundreds out of pocket for the repair. I was told that it was my fault for not having the issue properly fixed to begin with. Funny, I did as they told me too and went to the facilty they hired to do the lift on the truck that they sold. Frustrated, I spoke with their sales department about trading in the truck on a different vehicle. They offered me 18k for it, with the current issue. I declined, as I owe way more than that on this truck.
Well, to date the issue is still there. I still have a loud noise coming from the right front end. I paid money out of pocket to fix what they said wasn't covered under the warranty because of the evidence of chipped paint under the truck. I have contacted their Headquarters for warranty assistance. I was promised calls back for over two weeks. To date, no one had addressed my concern from their company. In their own warranty booklet, it states to contact the BBB AutoLine for assistance if you feel you aren't getting satisfaction. Well, I did that.
Now, Nissan will not speak to me and has black flagged my name and my vehicle. I tried to trade my truck in for a safer vehicle for my family, and the dealership that sold it told the dealership I was trying to trade it in to that they wouldn' even think of taking it back or buying it at auction becasue it has service issues. Said the most they would offer for it now is 12k. So, in 2 weeks, the price offered has dropped 6k? Makes me feel that the dealership knows more about a problem with my truck than they are telling me. I truly believe they are waiting to se what else fails with the truck and each time I take it to them, they will find another excuse as to why it isn't covered under warranty.
Broken front axel. Money out of pocket for a repair covered under MFG warranty on a 2 yr old truck with less than 30k miles on it.
Brian of La Porte, IN January 24, 2009
I purchased a used 05 titan with only 20k on it. in less than 2 years I have had to have all the electronics in the steering column replaced, 2 sensors and a shift solenoid in the transmission, 2 rear ends, several axle seals, transfer case seals, tire pressure moniters, and just within the last month my back up sensors aren't working or working whenever they feel convient, tire pressure sensors have gone out again and my rear pinon is leaking.
I quit going to the dealership because they are crazy with there prices. I can't keep paying 400 a month for something thats costing an average of 500 a month to maintain. I should of bought a beater truck and beach front property at that price.
Ronald of St.francisville, LA January 6, 2009
I have recently purchased a 2005 nissan titan fur wheel drive and the front driver's side CV axel fell out of the front differential. The truck is completely stock. I noticed the axel fell out after I tried to engage the four wheel drive and it would not engage.
Luckily it did not happen while the truck was moving at a high speed the front end could of locked up and caused the truck to stop suddenly or caused me to lose control. It would of probably caused major damage to the truck, myself and any passengers that were riding with me.
Paul of Louisa, KY January 5, 2009
My 2004 Nissan Titan has been nothing but trouble. I am constantly replacing brakes, rotors, and even brake calipers. I have had to replace the rear axles and transfer case on the 4WD also. My wife is afraid to even drive it because of the brakes going out on it so often. For the past year, I have only driven it on Saturdays to the gas station to get gas for my 4-wheeler. It just sits in the driveway, while I pay a 430.00 payment each month. When my wife's car was in the garage, we rented a car because she was too afraid to drive the Titan. My insurance keeps going up on it because of the horrible safety rating. I can't even give the thing away. I tell everyone I know, stay away from the Titan, and Nissan for that matter. This is the last Nissan I will own, and I have owned 5, but no more.
Clint of Denver, CO December 23, 2008
I have a 04 titan and i had the brakes fail on me. I had my 6 month old son in the truck with me when it happened. I took it back to the dealership and said to fix or they could pay for a funeral. Well they ended up replaceing the brakes. Now i just have a proplem that it won't go past 75mph or when i get on it, it wants to cut out. kinda like it's running out of gas. No idea what is wrong with it now.
Fred of Hebron, IN November 16, 2008
My 2004 Nissan Titan with 53K miles has already had its brakes replaced (fairy predictable there) and just either blew a rear differential or had the rear drive shaft U-joints go bad. Something to keep an eye on.
Scott of Vero Beach, FL September 3, 2008
I brought my 2005 Nissan Armada in to have a tsb done for the ABS (a known problem). When I started to get failure in my brakes, Nissan did not have a solution for it. I bought a big brake kit for Stillen because of the saftey issues. This is one of the following reasons why I am writing this. Another reason was because a put a hole in the glovebox, aftermarket wheels, had a telephone wire run in my truck, had a aftermarket radio, etc.. Randy (service advisor) call me and stated there were on tsb for my SUV and that I do not know what I am talking about. He told me I have couple of problems. First I needed to have a brake fluid flush. Second I need to have a transmission flush. Last something had chew up my washer fluid bottle. I knew that that happened and had already had it checkout by my local shop. That was not good enough for Randy. Then he gave me a price to do the 2 flushes around 700.00. I told him I could spend that much and said I bought the truck to you for just the tsb. Again Randy said there are no tsb or recalls on my SUV. I told him I would call him back. I talk to my local shop and he told me that the two flushes would be less then 300.00. At this part I decide to get my Armada and call Nissan. When my father went do to the dealership to get my SUV, Randy got an attitude because I wasn't going to have them do the work. My father told him I had already contacted Nissan. Randy's reply was that not to do that and if I did he would void my warranty. When my father drop the truck off he signed a paper giving permission to anything up to 100.00 and then saw it with a 155.40 hand writing in and told that is what we owed. Needless to say they told me since I didn't do the bgrake flush they (the dealership)were not going to do any of the tsb or recalls. I pay the 155.40 and got my truck the following day and nothing was done with a void warranty stating nissan was not going to do any of the tsb or recalls. I feel that if there is a problems with the ABS and A/C before the reasons there gave me for not doing it. What is the difference the samething is happening either none of my add on or no add ons.
Tony of Shelton, CT August 12, 2008
The Nissan Titan had underengineered brakes that would warp rather quickly. Nissan stepped up and redesigned the brake system and installed an entirely new brake system in my truck at no charge. This included new pads, rotors and calipers on all 4 wheels. Now, 9k miles later and the new brakes are warped. Dealer made note of the problem yet Nissan will not fix them. They say wear and consumable items are only warranteed for 12k/12 months. Well it's been less than that!
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