2005 Nissan Titan Suspension Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 11, 2026 · 65 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2005 Nissan Titan, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear axle” (22% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Rear axle: mentioned in 14 of 65 complaints (22%)
  • Leaf spring: mentioned in 13 of 65 complaints (20%)
  • Bed truck: mentioned in 6 of 65 complaints (9%)

At what mileage do suspension problems happen?

Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles3 · 5%
10k–25k miles5 · 8%
25k–50k miles15 · 25%
50k–75k miles19 · 31%
75k–100k miles11 · 18%
100k–150k miles7 · 11%
150k+ miles1 · 2%

How serious are the reports?

Of 65 complaints, 1 an injury.

Nissan Titan suspension complaints by model year

Peak: 2005, with 65 complaints
2004: 562004562005: 652005652006: 452006452007: 9200792008: 132008132009: 2200922010: 3201032011: 2201122014: 2201422017: 3201732019: 3201932020: 1202012021: 3202132023: 320233

n = 210 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearSuspension complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2023 Titan318%44,000
2021 Titan35%3,100
2020 Titan14%—
2019 Titan36%10,000
2017 Titan32%1,500
2014 Titan220%44,271
2011 Titan28%46,043
2010 Titan37%3,000
2009 Titan24%500
2008 Titan1310%36,000
2007 Titan96%90,117
2006 Titan4510%60,000
2005 Titan657%62,000
2004 Titan565%60,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2011, with 14 complaints
2005: 1200512006: 5200652007: 5200752008: 6200862009: 5200952010: 7201072011: 142011142012: 8201282013: 6201362014: 4201442015: 1201512016: 2201622020: 120201

n = 65 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists suspension for the 2005 Nissan Titan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated parked on the side of the roadway. The contact stated he and 3 other bystanders pushed…

Received Oct 19, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11365221

Rear axle seal leaks in this model it is a known problem yet nissan still chooses to do nothing about it ,it is a huge safety issue it leaks fluid continuously on to the back breaking system so not only could it comprise your whole back end but also your ability to stop your vehicle safely,this has…

Received Oct 4, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10913738

Front control arm lower.

Received Jul 2, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10882322
Nissan Titan
A 2021 Nissan Titan Pro-4X photographed in Flushing, Queens , New York, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2005 Nissan Titans have suspension problems?

No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about suspension for the 2005 Nissan Titan (7% of the 891 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Nissan Titan suspension?

No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.

At what mileage do suspension problems start?

The median reported mileage is 62,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2005 Nissan Titan?

The most frequent phrase is “rear axle”, in 14 of 65 complaints, followed by “leaf spring” (13).

Other 2005 Nissan Titan problems

See all 2005 Nissan Titan problems or suspension problems across all Titan years.