2005 Nissan Titan Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 469about this part
- Share
- 53%of 891 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,129miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 469 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Nissan Titan, 53% of the 891 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,129 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my truck on a main road and stopped at a stop sign and when I went to accelerate my truck was barely moving, unless I put the pedal to the ground. The truck went into limp mode and after looking into it, the codes p1757 and p1759 came up for the front break solenoid valve and after examining the TCM, I noticed the pin snapped for the front break solenoid, hence making the truck go into limp mode. …”
NHTSA complaint #11166678, filed 2019-01, 188,000 miles“My front differential half shaft has broken inside my differential case and ruined the diff I understand this is an ongoing issue with Nissan Titan trucks. I like everything about the truck but I can't believe this is an ongoing isssue and no recall has been done.”
NHTSA complaint #11322621, filed 2020-04, 30 miles“I was pulling out of a parking space at work when I heard the first clunk. Then later on that day I was turning to the left it clumped again now when going staight it clunk had and then I drained the oil and gas metal teeth from the spider gear was in the oil. It all started when I was moving at 10mph or les.”
NHTSA complaint #10991726, filed 2017-05, 185,000 miles“I started to feel a thud in the rear axle as I turned the vehicle. If felt like the axle was binding up. Ultimately, I took it to Nissan who said they could replace the axle for $3000. Since this was way to expensive for a know defect, I had the locker replaced at four wheel parts. It cost nearly $2500 when all said and done.”
NHTSA complaint #10574662, filed 2014-03, 55,000 miles“I back out of my driveway, stopped the truck completely, shifted from reverse to drive and as soon as I touched the accelerator pedal I herd a loud pop and then violent grinding. I shifted my truck to 4x4 to pull it off the road where it is still just setting waiting to be repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10714893, filed 2015-05, 151,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192821May 10, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission…
- 10192524Feb 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when…
- 10192474Nov 20, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the…
- 10043950Apr 10, 2012Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
- 10033345Mar 19, 2010Nissan: oil leaking from transfer case. Oil is leaking from one or a combination of three bolts at the rear of the transfer case. If bolts are not missing, do not replace…
- 10024689Apr 28, 2008Nissan; special automatic transmission fluid requirement. 2004 to current nissan vehicles.
- 10019623Mar 24, 2006Rear final drive breather.
- 10012865Mar 16, 2005Atf leaking from air cooler line. *eh update
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 60% |
| 2023 | 10 | 59% |
| 2022 | 7 | 50% |
| 2021 | 26 | 45% |
| 2020 | 7 | 30% |
| 2019 | 9 | 18% |
| 2018 | 16 | 18% |
| 2017 | 26 | 14% |
| 2015 | 2 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 18% |
| 2011 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 7 | 15% |
| 2008 | 29 | 22% |
| 2007 | 67 | 48% |
| 2006 | 194 | 45% |
| 2005 | 469 | 53% |
| 2004 | 464 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Titan
104 complaintsBrakes
85 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsEquipment
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Titan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology