KnownCarProblems2006 Nissan Titan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 430 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Nissan Titan, most often about the transmission (45% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Titan model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2006 Nissan Titan problems
Transmission
194 complaints · 45%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, axle assembly, automatic transmission, manual transmission.
2006 Nissan Titan rear axle seal leaked and need replacement after 60k mile. I know of 4 other titian owners that had the same problem. Nissan should have a recall to fix this problem based on how widespread the axle seal leak is.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact noticed oil leaking from the rear axle. The failure has been occurring for a couple of days. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact heard a banging noise once. Through online research, she found that several vehicles…
Engine
75 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
Poorly constructed exhaust manifold(s) equipped in 2004-2007 Nissan titans crack under normal driving conditions. Nearly all titans on the road (up until about 2008) are effected by this manufacturing defect. 2008+ titans are said to be equipped with stronger manifolds, but those crack as well. This crack, if not…
My 2006 Nissan Titan was taken in for recalls. Upon completion of the work, which was poorly performed, I was notified that both of my manifolds were cracked and would need to be replaced which would cost me over $2,000 but the dealer would cut me a deal for $1,700 if I wanted to do it right away and they also…
Electrical
46 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery.
Nhtsa campaign id number: 06v459000 I was told that this recall does not apply to my vehicle, but I do have this problem, and I do have the vehicle mentioned. I was told by Nissan and the dealership that my vehicle's VIN is not part of the campaign.
Truck stalls with no warning about once a day. The latest incident on the freeway. Lucky to be alive. Nissan replaced the ipdm at a cost of $600 .
Suspension
45 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an oil change. The contact was then informed that gear oil from the axle was leaking onto various components and compartments of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred approximately two…
I didn't hauled any heavy load in my Nissan Titan 2006 at the time it happened to the broken leaf spring shackle. As I driving I felt the truck have an odd moving motion on the road. I parked the truck and the truck bed seems like its lop-sided when you look straight to the truck bed. I look underneath the truck bed…
Brakes
44 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Noticed when braking truck started vibrating, thought it was rotors going bad until I looked under my vehicle and noticed both rear axle seals were wet and leaking. Heard through word of mouth of similar problems now I have mine.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. While driving at approximately 40 MPH he applied pressure to the brake pedal. The brake pedal began to pulsate very violently prior to depressing to the floor. A brake light illuminated on the dashboard so the contact pulled the vehicle over and shut it off. Upon restarting it…
Air bags
28 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 95,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side seat belt retentioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was also advised by the…
My 2006 Nissan Titan king cab has the air bag light flashing , I was advise by a mechanic that there's a recall on same vehicles just like mine, the recent dealer's diagnosis confirms that the wiring for the harness are broken and it's require to be replaced, this issue applies to the same description on the recall…
Fuel system
27 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 78,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
While my wife was driving our 2006 Nissan Titan, when she was arriving to an intersection and came to a stop the truck just shut off without a warning. There was no check engine light or any type of warning. My concern is for the safety of my family, we have a four month old baby that we transport on that vehicle. We…
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge was displaying inaccurate fuel levels and caused him to run out of fuel. The low fuel warning light did not illuminate alerting him to the low fuel. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA…
Wheels and tires
18 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, rim.
Was driving on the freeway home from work and in a split second the back end of the truck started bouncing and became hard to steer. I slowed down and was getting ready to pull over onto the shoulder when a big chunk of my tire separated and came flying off over my truck hitting the car beside me. I slowed down even…
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where repairs were performed and the light was no longer illuminated. After leaving the dealer, the light re-illuminated. The vehicle was taken back…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Nissan Titan recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
Fuel system: fuel gauge system
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
Equipment: air conditioner
Risk: This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 2, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: If the wires for the seat belts and speaker wires break and make contact, there is a possibility that the pretensioner may deploy. If this happens when the seat belt is retracted, it will not be possible to use the seat belt. If one of the wires on the right side harness for the seat belt tension sensor breaks, the passenger side front air bag will not deploy as designed in a frontal collision increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wire harness cover with a different type that prevents over bending of the harness and the harness will be rerouted free of charge. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
On certain king cab trucks, the wires in the harness were routed through the rear doors and into the body. These wires may break due to over bending of the harness as the door is opened and closed. The harness contains wires for the driver seat belt pretensioner and for the front passenger seat belt which is part of the occupant classification system. Wires for the rear audio speakers are also contained n the harness.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: This may result in the right side doors coming partially open increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the upper latch assembly free of charge. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
Certain light trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." an arc weld is missing on some right side rear door upper latch assemblies.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine compartment fire
Summary
On may 30, 2008, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation based on consumer complaints alleging that smoke and/or fire erupted in the engine compartment of model year (my) 2005-2006 nissan armada and titan vehicles.by letter dated june 24, 2008, nissan notified the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA #08v284) for my2005-2006 nissan titan, armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from march 17, 2005 to august 21, 2006 that are equipped with a 90-watt air conditioning condenser fan.the recall involves approximately 180,664 vehicles.this also includes approximately 5,689 subject condenser fans,
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Titan
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Titan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (194 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); engine (75 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles); electrical (46 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Titan have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 28, 2010 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Nissan Titan?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Titan model year since 2000, with 430 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.