2006 Nissan Titan Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 194about this part
- Share
- 45%of 430 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,936miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 194 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Nissan Titan, 45% of the 430 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,936 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11193232, filed 2019-04, 218,800 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10700631, filed 2015-03, 110,500 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10731032, filed 2015-06, 78,000 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”
NHTSA complaint #10726818, filed 2015-06, 24,000 miles“Noticed the drivers side rear axle seal is leaking fluid. Could potentially cause the axle to seize and/or brakes to fail. This is a major safety issue and should be recalled. Luckily I had a mechanic notice it before I got into an accident. This is a dangerous and expensive problem that should be covered by the manufacturer due to poor quality parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10461173, filed 2012-06, 91,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180986Sep 30, 2020VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN FRONT AXLE FLANGE BOLTS (4WD) Service Campaign ID # PB014 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no…
- 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.
- 10019287Feb 14, 2006Voluntary service campaign front axle flange bolts(4wd). There is the possibility that the bolts attaching the front drive shafts to the front final drive assembly may not have…
- 10019299Jan 30, 20062006 titan and armada 4wd front axle flange bolt service campaign/inspection/inspection update #2.
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 2006 Nissan Titan
46 complaintsSuspension
45 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsEngine cooling
36 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTires
11 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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.
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