This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Noticed grease on rear axle near wheel while under truck appears to be leak from axle seal. I will take the vehicle to the dealership for review and repair if necessary. I do not know how long this condition has existed, but could expect the leak to affect the braking ability.
Left rear axle seal leaking at 10,769 miles - replaced - oil could have contaminated brake pads resulting in diminished braking efficiency left rear axle seal leaking again at 13,022 miles - replaced - differential oil could have contaminated brake pads resulting in diminished braking efficiency left rear axle seal leaking third time at 26,707 miles - entire rear axle assembly replaced. Once again differential oil could contaminate rear brake pads causing braking problems.
Axle seal leak. Right rear seal. Fluid caused parking brake to slip slightly. Occurred at 37,000 miles on 2004 Nissan Titan 4X4. Dealer repaired and replaced under Nissan 60,000 mile power-train warranty. [forum members generally believe the rear axle breather element, (a one way check valve), creates a vacuum that sucks the seals, thereby creating the leak. Some even remove the element and install tubing into their tail light to alleviate the check valve and still prevent water intrusion into the differential/axle].
Last April - leaking left rear axle seal. Replaced by dealer. Today (one year later) - discovered right rear axle seal leaking on same vehicle. Took to dealership -- new part on order.
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