KnownCarProblems2007 Nissan Titan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Titan, most often about the transmission (48% of complaints, typically around 63,000 miles). It is 5th of 20 Titan model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Nissan Titan problems
Transmission
67 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, axle assembly, automatic transmission.
My passenger side rear axle seal is leaking. From what I have read, this is an extremely big problem on Nissan Titan's. The leak is affecting the following parts: - passenger side rear brake components - passenger side rear tire (sidewall) - entire rear axle assembly.
At around 60,000 miles both my rear seals and pinion seal blew due to a bad air valve or inferer seals, causeing the rear brakes to prematurly fail, due to the oil that had been spilling on to them, this should not have accured on a vehicle with minamal miles and no towing or hauling ...
Engine
24 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
Transmission cooling lines broke and sprayed transmission fluid all over. Engine would barely transfer power to transmission causing vehicle to barely be driveable. After being towed to dealership, not only the transmission cooling lines needed to be replaced but also the radiator hoses and the high pressure power…
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal ticking noise when the engine was running. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Brakes
23 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, pedals and linkages.
With the service brake applied, the transmission is shifted into neutral and the parking brake is fully applied. When the service brake is released, the vehicle rolls backward when parked on a slope, even with the parking brake fully applied.
Noted vibration and shuddering when braking above 50 MPH. Known as "brake judder" to Titan owners. Occurred anytime when braking above 50 MPH. Nissan dealership verified problem on 11/17/2009 and resurfaced front brake rotors.
Fuel system
11 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Nissan Titan. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle ran out of fuel although the fuel gauge indicated that there was more than tank of fuel left. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 63,000.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that a recall notice from Nissan stated that you should maintain the fuel gauge at the level until the vehicle was serviced. The contact stated that this did not work causing the vehicle to shut off due to the fuel tank being empty. The contact was concerned…
Suspension
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear, multiple axle.
I own a 2007 Nissan Titan. When I drive the vehicle, the steering wheel feels like it is slipping. It doesn't feel stable even when I am going straight. I'm sure its not the alignment but has to do with the suspension. I have had problems with the steering controls before because last spring during the raining season…
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the rear axle seals were leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Electrical
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles.
Column shifter causes damage to wiring harness of the manual mode transmission button. When shifting vehicle into drive, column hits wiring harness, and over time causes wiring to the transmission manual mode button to break. Once this breaks, there is no means to down shift vehicle, causing a hazard especially when…
Electrical issues, clock not keeping time when vehicle is turned off, heater/ A/C intermittently shuts off/ and /or does not work at all. Tire sensors on, windshield wiper sensor flashes on and off. All power to dash has shut off for a few seconds while driving, windows would not roll down when this happened. Smell…
Air bags
8 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: frontal.
I bought a 07 Nissan Titan in july of 07. Right away I found that the controls on the steering wheel were not working. Including the air bag. I had it fixed right away. Then it happened again in dec 08. I once again had the problem fixed. I was in a head on collision on jan, 23 at 8:30 pm. I was going 45 miles an hour…
Door lock actuators stopped working causing a safety concern cern when needing to quickly exit the vehicle. Cruise control buttons stopped working as well. Vehicle has been clipped and also been involved in a rear end collision where on both occasions, the air bags did not deploy. Very concerning!
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: hub, rim, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
While driving on the interstate, the tire pressure monitor light flashes continually then stays on. It then goes out after a while. Then it flashes for about 20 seconds and stays on. The cycle is repeated through out any long distance trip while driving at speed limit in any season, any time of day, month or year. The…
My passenger side rear axle seal is leaking. From what I have read, this is an extremely big problem on Nissan Titan's. The leak is affecting the following parts: - passenger side rear brake components - passenger side rear tire (sidewall) - entire rear axle assembly.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Nissan Titan recalls
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.
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.
Questions about the 2007 Nissan Titan
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Titan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (67 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); engine (24 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles); brakes (23 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Titan have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 3, 2010 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Nissan Titan?
- It is 5th of 20 Titan model years by number of complaints, with 139 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.