| Issue ID | 1310319 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10897060 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | TITAN |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/08/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear axle seal leaks are a recurring problem on this vehicle. I have had mine replaced 4 times at various points over the past 12 years and they are leaking again. It has been 12 months since the last repair, at which time i also replaced the rear axle shafts in an attempt to resolve the issue once and for all. Fluid leaking from the rear axles directly onto the wheel hub, tires, brake pads and discs and all surrounding areas, saturating them completely, is a significant safety concern, in my opinion, and i believe is grounds for a safety recall. I believe both braking ability compromise and fire hazard are potential results of this issue. As leaks develop, they become both static and dynamic, which is to say that fluid leaks while driving and while parked. Large puddles of diff fluid form under rear wheels after being parked for any significant amount of time. Nearly all of my driving is done on-road so i don't see this issue being related to off-road driving damage possibility. Regardless, this safety issue needs to be addressed and rectified by nissan. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 176400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOLLYWOOD, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AA07A84NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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