2006 Nissan Titan Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2006 Nissan Titan, 45% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,936 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear axle” (48% of reports).
- 194power train complaints
- 59,936median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear axle: mentioned in 93 of 194 complaints (48%)
- Seal leaking: mentioned in 24 of 194 complaints (12%)
- Differential fluid: mentioned in 20 of 194 complaints (10%)
- Gear oil: mentioned in 13 of 194 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2006 Nissan Titan at $1,200, and half of them between $880 and $1,750.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 179 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 194 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Nissan Titan power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Titan | 9 | 60% | 9,000 |
| 2023 Titan | 10 | 59% | — |
| 2022 Titan | 7 | 54% | 6,850 |
| 2021 Titan | 26 | 45% | — |
| 2020 Titan | 7 | 30% | 5,400 |
| 2019 Titan | 9 | 18% | 3,255 |
| 2018 Titan | 16 | 18% | 3,750 |
| 2017 Titan | 26 | 14% | 16,250 |
| 2015 Titan | 2 | 17% | 18,000 |
| 2014 Titan | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2013 Titan | 2 | 18% | 30,000 |
| 2011 Titan | 2 | 8% | 37,327 |
| 2010 Titan | 5 | 11% | 68,500 |
| 2009 Titan | 7 | 15% | 51,000 |
| 2008 Titan | 29 | 22% | 63,298 |
| 2007 Titan | 67 | 48% | 63,025 |
| 2006 Titan | 194 | 45% | 59,936 |
| 2005 Titan | 469 | 53% | 62,165 |
| 2004 Titan | 464 | 44% | 64,998 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2006 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.
So back in October 2023 ,I noticed a lot of things go wrong at once lime the radiator had to be replaced because it was leaking everywhere. The steering went bad and started leaking. The rear main seal started leaking. The clock spring went bad. there isntons of water always in the passenger…
The contact's son owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while his son was driving approximately 35-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unsure whether there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle and continued to drive…
I have had to replace my transfer case 2 times, my front drive side hub assembly 2 times in less than 2 years. I have replace front axle and and rear. Now my passenger side leaks out from under the glove box every time it rains into my floor keeping it wet. Just yesterday my transmission went itno…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Nissan Titans have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 194 owner complaints about power train for the 2006 Nissan Titan (45% of the 430 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 2006 Nissan Titan power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,936 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2006 Nissan Titan?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $880 and $1,750), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2006 Nissan Titan?
The most frequent phrase is “rear axle”, in 93 of 194 complaints, followed by “seal leaking” (24).
See all 2006 Nissan Titan problems or power train problems across all Titan years.