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Failure mileage
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
When does it fail?
Of the 14 brakes complaints filed for the 2007 Nissan Titan, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 7 model years of Nissan Titan in our records for brakes problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Data" (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) condition - Sensor leaks - Moving TPMS/LTPWS wheel assemblies from one vehicle to another and TPMS/LTPWS sensor registration - Air pressure changes with altitude and ambient temperatures - Aftermarket tire sealers - Aftermarket wheels - Inflating/deflating tires with TPMS/LTPWS sensors See this bulletin for further detail.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when improperly dismounting and mounting tires. - TPMS sensors becoming damaged during mounting or dismounting tires are not covered under warranty. - To avoid such damage, ensure that the tire changer being used and the operator of the tire changer is capable of servicing run flat and low profile tires. - Operator?s manuals for such tire changers must be followed. See this bulletin for further detail.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the vehicle, steering wheel or brake pedal when the brakes are applied. c. Pedal Feel: The effort needed to operate the brakes is too high or too low. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based
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The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2007 Nissan Titans describe a truck with widespread brake system problems across multiple failure modes. The most common complaint is premature wear: brake pads and rotors require replacement as early as 6,000 to 20,000 miles. Many report front-end shaking, vibration, or chattering when braking—especially at highway speeds above 50 mph—a condition owners call "brake judder." Several owners had rotors resurfaced or replaced multiple times within 32,000 miles.
More serious are reports of complete brake failure or severe loss of stopping power, with brake pedals going to the floor without effect. One owner described hauling a sailboat when brakes failed at 128,000 miles; the dealer duplicated the failure but could not repair it and offered no help. Another reported the brake pedal going to floor at a stop sign with his wife and children in the vehicle.
Additional structural failures include rear axle seals leaking grease onto brake discs (reported as a widespread problem with over 350 forum reports since 2008), a rear brake line rupture that caused complete fluid loss, and a front caliper bolt that detached at 40 mph, locking the wheel. One mechanic told an owner the brake system was undersized for the truck's weight, yet Nissan issued no service bulletins. Warranty coverage has been inconsistent, and most failures occurring after a few years were denied.
Same Nissan Titan brakes reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006 · 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Front-end shaking and brake chatter under braking
Owners report significant shaking, vibration, shuddering, or chattering at the front end when braking, described as feeling like rumble strips or brake judder. Multiple owners state this occurs at highway speeds (50+ mph) and persists even after dealer service.
When: Early mileage (7,000 miles noted), recurring throughout vehicle life up to 128,000 miles; vibration at 15,000 miles, shaking at lower mileage, judder verified at dealership in 2009
Symptoms owners cite: Front-end shaking when brakes applied; Chatter sensation during braking; Vibration/shuddering when braking above 50 mph; Bouncing while braking at 70 mph; Wobble during braking from highway speeds
Repairs/costs cited: Rotors resurfaced by dealership; some owners report rotors replaced at 20k miles (all four rotors); front brake pads and rotors replaced at 14,525 miles; warped rotors identified at 15,000 miles
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan stated front-end was defective but dealer unable to determine cause and unable to repair. One owner reported mechanic stated brake setup too small for truck size but Nissan had not issued service orders.
Complete brake failure—loss of stopping power
Owners experienced sudden complete brake failure or severe loss of braking power, with brake pedal going to floor without resistance or with minimal stopping ability. One incident involved hauling a sailboat; another at a stop sign with family in vehicle. ABS warning light illuminated in one case.
When: 128,000 miles (hauling sailboat); 25,000 miles (pedal position complaint); unknown mileage for stop sign incident; at 40 mph during another incident
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal went to floor without stopping power; Vehicle rolled to stop instead of stopping immediately; ABS warning light illuminated; Grinding noise similar to ABS activation; Spongy, very low brake pedal near floor
Repairs/costs cited: Brake pads and rotors replaced at 14,525 miles for spongy pedal; dealer unable to repair failure at 128,000 miles
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer told owner at 128,000 miles statute of limitations had expired and offered no assistance. Dealer duplicated failure but could not identify or repair it.
Rear axle seal leaks contaminating brake discs
Rear axle seals leak grease onto wheels and rear brake discs, potentially degrading braking performance. Multiple owners report this as a frequent failure pattern and reference a tracking forum with over 350 reported instances since August 2008.
When: 23,500 miles; specific timing not stated in second report
Symptoms owners cite: Rear axle grease leaking onto wheel; Grease contaminating rear brake disc; Potential brake stopping failure if not caught
Repairs/costs cited: Nissan replaced seals under warranty with identical seals (same part); second owner did not provide repair details
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Warranty replacement of seals performed; however, identical seals replaced, suggesting ongoing design issue not addressed
Rear metal brake line rupture
Rear metal brake line crossover from passenger to driver side, attached to rear axle, ruptured causing complete brake fluid loss and total brake failure. Fluid scattered throughout undercarriage and on drive wheels.
When: Unknown; discovered in driveway before highway towing incident
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal went to floor without hesitation; Complete loss of braking control; Brake fluid leaking everywhere under truck; Fluid on drive wheels and pavement
Brake caliper bolt detachment
Front passenger side brake caliper bolt detached while driving at 40 mph, causing caliper to loosen. This locked the wheel, damaged the tire, and caused it to rupture.
When: 64,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Caliper bolt detached; Caliper loosened; Wheel locked up; Tire damaged and ruptured
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not taken to dealer; not repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer made aware but no action indicated
Premature brake pad and rotor wear
Brake pads and rotors wear out prematurely, requiring replacement sets at very low mileages. One owner replaced all four rotors at 20,000 miles; another replaced pads and rotors at 6,000 miles on prior Titan.
When: 6,000 miles (previous 2005 model), 14,525 miles, 20,000 miles (current vehicle)
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pad wear at low mileage; Rotor wear requiring replacement; Metal-on-metal grinding sounds even when not braking; Multiple full tire and brake replacements needed
Repairs/costs cited: Pads and rotors replaced multiple times; three full brake replacements in 32,000 miles on another vehicle; all four rotors replaced at 20k miles
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan initially charged for replacements; after owner threatened TV station involvement, dealership relented and replaced under warranty. Dealer stated no service orders issued despite mechanic noting brake setup appears undersized.
Warped brake rotors at low mileage
Brake rotors warp prematurely, causing vibration and uneven braking. One owner reported warped rotors at 15,000 miles.
When: 15,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Bouncing while braking at 70 mph; Vibration during braking
Repairs/costs cited: Manufacturer stated would replace rotors if beyond repair; vehicle was not repaired per complaint
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer stated would replace rotors if beyond repair
Pedal position hazard—brake and accelerator too close
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal positioned too close together, making it difficult to stop vehicle and creating risk of accidental pedal overlap during emergency braking, particularly at speed.
When: 25,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle difficult to stop at 30 mph due to pedal spacing; Risk of accidentally hitting accelerator while braking hard
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer stated nothing could be done. Owner requested brake override system be added.
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
The contact’s friend owns a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving and hauling a sailboat, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately and rolled to a stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer was able to duplicate the failure during a test drive.…
Rear axle seals leaking on 2007 Nissan titan pickup. Rear axle grease was leaking onto wheel and rear brake disk... Potentially causing a failure of the brakes to stop adequately, had I not found the leak as quickly as I did. I understand that this is a frequent failure on the Nissan titan. Here is one link to a forum that is tracking axle seal failures among its members:…
Had brakes trouble with your 2007 Nissan Titan?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 Nissan Titan?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 14 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 13 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 15,000 and 70,000 miles, with the median around 25,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 15,000; a quarter make it past 70,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Nissan/Titan.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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