2009 Nissan Titan Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 15%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Nissan Titan, 15% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Weather conditions rapidly changed from dry pavement to snow covered roads. Doing about 20 MPH I tried to engage my 4wd hi. All I heard was a slight grinding noise coming from under the rear cab of my truck. The 4wd system would not engage. So I pulled over then tried to turn on the 4wd. No noises and the 4wd indicator light turned on as usual. Go to drive off thinking the problem was fixed and realized that not all wheels were engaged.(rear of truck spun out) pulled over once again and looked under the truck to see if there was anything loose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562227, filed 2014-01, 65,400 miles“I noticed that there was a serious vibration coming from the rear end of my 2007 Nissan Titan. I though that it might be an out of balance tire. I took my truck to firestone where they noticed my passenger side rear axle output seal was leaking. I went a couple of weeks and decoded to check the fluid level of my rear differential and had to add 1 quart(out of 2 quarts). The drain plug is magnetic and I noticed that there was alot of metal attached to it. About a month later the noise was getting more pronounced and started to shake the whole truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10293126, filed 2009-11, 51,000 miles“Multiple front differential leaks on pro-4x model, resulting in front differential failure. First differential leak occurred at 40,000. Second leak occurred within a after the first was replaced. Both replacement seals are/were genuine Nissan parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10876510, filed 2016-06, 40,000 miles“I don't need to press the brake to put in or out of gear. Actually I don't even need the key turned on. Manual shift/ tow haul button doesn't work .front end makes all sorts of clunking noise.altough every thing seems tight eats a evap sensors and brakes. 105k miles still driving daily”
NHTSA complaint #11062900, filed 2018-01Related 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…
- 10192615Aug 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be…
- 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.
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 2009 Nissan Titan
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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