Nissan Titan Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 312 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Nissan Titan across 10 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (194). The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (12% of reports).
- 312service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%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.
- Brake pads: mentioned in 37 of 312 complaints (12%)
- Rear axle: mentioned in 24 of 312 complaints (8%)
- Brakes applied: mentioned in 24 of 312 complaints (8%)
- Front rotors: mentioned in 17 of 312 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the Nissan Titan at $1,150, and half of them between $850 and $1,300.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2010), 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 service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 268 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 312 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Nissan Titan service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Titan | 1 | 1% | 127,000 |
| 2012 Titan | 1 | 5% | 130,000 |
| 2011 Titan | 1 | 4% | 9,400 |
| 2010 Titan | 6 | 13% | 9,000 |
| 2009 Titan | 5 | 11% | 12,750 |
| 2008 Titan | 5 | 4% | 18,382 |
| 2007 Titan | 11 | 8% | 21,780 |
| 2006 Titan | 28 | 7% | 28,950 |
| 2005 Titan | 60 | 7% | 10,536 |
| 2004 Titan | 194 | 19% | 12,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Model years: 2013
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
Risk: If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.
Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH over a ramp in the road, there was a loud banging sound coming from the front passengerâs side of the vehicle. Later, while depressing the brake pedal, there was a scraping sound coming from the front…
The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to release, and the rear passengerâs side wheel was locked. The contact stated that debris from…
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and pulsated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no…
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that after reversing out of a parking space, while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop by engaging the parking brake and shifting the vehicle into…
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the brakes seized, causing the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle. The B-LSD and ABS warning lights were illuminated. No air bags were deployed. The contact did not sustain any injury, and medical attention was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Titans have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 312 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Nissan Titan. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Titan service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Nissan Titan?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $850 and $1,300), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Nissan Titan?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 37 of 312 complaints, followed by “rear axle” (24).
Other Nissan Titan problems
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- Electrical System problems (270)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (228)
- Suspension problems (210)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (167)
- Service Brakes problems (160)
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