10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
76,228 miles

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2006 Nissan Titan drivetrain problems

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2006 Nissan Titan Owner Comments (Page 1 of 6)

problem #105

Oct 032023

Titan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

So back in October 2023, I noticed a lot of things go wrong at once lime the radiator had to be replaced because it was leaking everywhere. The steering went bad and started leaking. The rear main seal started leaking. The clock spring went bad. there isntons of water always in the passenger floorboard and passenger door. The fuel gauge is all over the place and never reads right. The oil pressure gauge always has been on high. The engine light, air bag light slip light, and abs light have always been on. The right rear window stopped going up and the controls on the drivers door sometimes work and sometimes don't. The Manuel shifter has never worked and I cannot put the transmission in 2,3, or 4th gear from a stand still. Always been weird knocking sound in the suspension

- Powhatan, VA, USA

problem #104

Feb 282022

Titan

  • 153,000 miles
The contact's son owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while his son was driving approximately 35-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unsure whether there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle and continued to drive; however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to Pep Boys and diagnosed the failure as a vehicle dynamic control switch, acceleration, and power train systems failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the instrument cluster had failed. The dealer was not notified of the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.

- Santa Rosa, NM, USA

problem #103

Apr 222021

Titan

  • 235,483 miles
I have had to replace my transfer case 2 times, my front drive side hub assembly 2 times in less than 2 years. I have replace front axle and and rear. Now my passenger side leaks out from under the glove box every time it rains into my floor keeping it wet. Just yesterday my transmission went itno limp mode and I know it can be a number of things. I look at the 04 thru 07 Titans and they have a lot of issues like have but haven't listed them all, but the issues iam having are not on recall list for my 2006, but are for the other years"?" this is my only vehicle and I can't afford to keep dropping $ into it. Back driver window motor stopped and window fell and broke, manifold ticking is a recall for the 2005, but not my 2006. I could keep going but I am getting so frustrated. I was going down the road at about 45 mhp when it just went into limp mode, so I pulled over turned it off and back on then it would work for about 3 min. Stop do it again to get home. It will go into gear, and the RPM's rev and go up, but I am not getting very far at all. My trans fluid is good. I have also replaced the throttle position sensor. All fuses are good and codes reset and it still goes limp mode.

- Bardstown, KY, USA

problem #102

Aug 112011

Titan

  • 63,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rear axle seal fails and causes differential oil to leak out causing a major safety issue while driving.

- Beckville, TX, USA

problem #101

Jul 092019

Titan

  • 120,000 miles
Overheated, engine would not start, transmission would not shift to go mostly sluggish. This is my 3rd time Titan overheated, had to be towed.

- Poplarville, MS, USA

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problem #100

Mar 222019

Titan

  • 218,800 miles
My truck has been showing P0335 code issues, which is crankshaft sensor, which has been replaced, my RPM's jump/sputter but the truck stars & runs but feels like its running rough, also I forgot to mention that my dashboards "slip" light remains on... and the biggest problem with it is that, no "professionals" seem to know what it is, nor have they been able to fogure it out as of yet.

- Sherman, TX, USA

problem #99

Nov 292018

Titan

  • 228,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Radiator fluid mixing with transmission fluid via internal cooler in radiator causing vehicle to stop moving although motor functioning properly.

- Fallston, NC, USA

problem #98

Jun 022014

Titan

  • 250,000 miles
Rear end locked up and had to be replaced. Over the years, the rear seals would constantly leak and were replaced multiple times and was usually brought to my attention during oil changes/inspections. I guess they didnt catch it leaking and caused my rear end to lock up which was very dangerous and could have caused a major accident. I was heading to work around 4-5 am in the morning and all my lights on my truck came on kind of felt like I blew a tire and started pulling very hard. I was able to get off the road rather quickly and had it towed. I know plenty of people that have had this issues with the early model Nissan Titans. Besides that though I have been pleased with my Titan. I have over 500K miles on it currently. Fyi this happened years back but I was reading a forum that we should try to get this recalled and it did cost me alot to have the rear end fixed.

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

problem #97

Oct 102010

Titan

  • 87,000 miles
Rear axel seal leaks causes fluid to get on brakes and can cause ABS feature to fail. Presenting a hazaroundafe situation

- Moriches, NY, USA

problem #96

Jan 242019

Titan

  • 140,000 miles
Transmission has been stuck in 4th gear while in drive. It. will switch into park, reverse and neutral. When the truck is put on the computer there are no error codes showing that would require repair therefore Nissan refuses to submit any documentation higher to address this issue with this standard transmission in all of their vehicles. On a side note, I've had 2 other Nissan with a central variable transmission that have all done this as well. I've since been able to get rid of those vehicles, but I am stuck with this one.

- Ringgold, GA, USA

problem #95

Jul 022011

Titan

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Charles Town, WV, USA

problem #94

Jun 152017

Titan

  • miles
Rear differential is leaking gear oil out of both ends of my rwd truck. Contacted Nissan dealer and they referred me to Nissan Consumer Affairs. Filed a claim and was told that the vehicle is out of manufacturers warranty so they would not assist with repair even though this is a known issue with Nissan Titan trucks, particularly between models years 2004-2006. I have never towed with this truck and have changed the gear oil frequently. Also, I have replaced the breather periodically as well. Now the fluid is flowing out when vehicle is stationary.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #93

Jan 032016

Titan

  • 104,000 miles
I drove my 2006 Nissan Titan le to mcdonald's on elk street which is like 5 miles away from my house when you got food came back to my house which is 1700 swanson drive space 43 when inside came back out radiator blew out the bottom replaced radiator and then transmission started going out electrical units relays going out replaced but still truck is acting up really bad I have replaced the radiator transmission bracket tons and tons of fluids a bunch of electrical fuses really tired of working on my truck transmission is going out and I don't feel like I should have to pay for this problem when it all occurred at one time I have this trucks financed I still owe $17,000 on it and it barely runs I would like to proceed on maybe figuring out a way to help me get a new transmission or getting a different vehicle.

- Rock Springs, WY, USA

problem #92

Jan 012016

Titan

  • 20,000 miles
After many, many hours of research online to find a recall on the notorious rear end axle problem with the 2004, 2005, and some 2006 Nissan Titan's there is literally thousands of people with the same problem I am having and Nissan has yet to put a recall out due to the poor design of their rear ends in these pick-ups. The problem is the rear axle seals going bad. The problem starts at the top of the rear end with the ventilation system. The ventilation system allows moisture and water to enter the rear end assembly which causes the axle seals to leak which then in turns gear oil leaking all over the rear brakes, which in turn leaks on to the highway. The first set of seals cost me almost $1,200 I am on my 3rd set of seals, and they are leaking again. I have owned the truck for 3 years and the vehicle has 136, xxx on it. The first set of seals went at under 20,000 miles. This is a serious problem due to the fact of the rear end gear oil leaking onto the rear brakes and our highways. There needs to be something done about a recall on these rear ends of these vehicles, before someone's life is taken unexpectedly.

- Fryburg, PA, USA

problem #91

Oct 042014

Titan

  • 105,000 miles
Rear axel passenger and driver leaking oil, discovered during routine differential oil change.

- Ontario, CA, USA

problem #90

Jun 252015

Titan

  • 78,000 miles
I was alerted that my 2006 Nissan Titan needed to have the front differential replaced as there was "looseness" and fluid leaking. I was told that this was not repairable and needed to be replaced. Failure to do so could cause the front differential to lock up, causing possible sudden stopping and possible loss of control.

- Longmont, CO, USA

problem #89

Oct 082008

Titan 8-cyl

  • 24,000 miles
Steering gear shifter is stuck on "D" drive and does not shift to lower gears. I bought the truck at the end of 2006 brand new. About two years later, the shifter did not work anymore. I was told that they would have to replace the whole shifter part which is very expensive to fix. Thanks....updated 01/04/2016

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #88

May 222015

Titan 6-cyl

  • 147,676 miles
On 05/22/2015, traveling on interstate highway at or near posted speed in mild sunny weather. The truck just shut off in lane of traffic. There was no hesitation, noise, alarm, warning lights just shut down. There was no power steering or power brakes. Pulled vehicle over to rh shoulder and tried to restart it with out success.on 05/18/2015, I had the truck serviced and inspected at a Nissan dealership in anticipation of this road trip. The truck passed dealer inspection. I had the truck towed to a Nissan dealer service center and after several days the dealer told me the ECM had failed and shorted out the ignition switch. The repair bill was a little over $1400. I am not objecting to the cost of repair....I am concerned about the truck just stopping on the highway without warning. If this breakdown would have happened in the middle or driving lanes of a nearby freeway, or on a steep incline with turns the results may have been very bad. The dealership said the short and failure of the ECM were a result of a leak in the exhaust system (same one that passed inspection) and heat shorted the wiring harness. I feel the wiring harness may be too close to the heat of the exhaust system and could have been isolated as not to cause failure. Updated 8/31/15 updated 10/23/2017

- Kansas City , MO, USA

problem #87

Apr 162015

Titan

  • 174,000 miles
While traveling at 80 mph I felt an odd shake on my Titan. I exited the freeway and got out of the vehicle. The rear driver side was smoking. I noticed gear oil leaking out all over the brakes and tire. I ended up needing to replace the axle, seal, bearing, backing plate and ABS sensor. $1300 and 3 days later it is back in the shop. Leaking gear oil from the same place. Waiting to hear from mechanic what I need to do next.

- Orem, UT, USA

problem #86

Mar 112015

Titan 4WD 8-cyl

  • 110,500 miles
Rear end axle seals are leaking, after looking into this and several hours I found I could be caused from the axle vent not working properly, this causes the rear seals to be pushed out and fluid to leak onto the brakes, seems to be a huge problem and safety concern, I was pulling a small trailer at the time and nearly avoided a car that pulled out in front of me.

- Otterville, MO, USA

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