2008 NISSAN TITAN LE 4X4 LONG WHEEL BASE...KNOCKING SOUND BEGAN WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE 55-70 MPH. NEXT DAY A WHINE DEVELOPED ON ACCELERATION / DECELERATION. NOTED LEAKS AT FRONT AND REAR SEALS ON DIFFERENTIALS. TOOK TO DEALER; WITHOUT REMOVING INSPECTION COVERS DIAGNOSED FAILED REAR ASSEMBLY. STATED FAIRLY COMMON - TOLD TO PURSUE MY COMPLAINT FOR ASSISTANCE FROM NISSAN NORT…
2008 Nissan Titan powertrain problems
moderate 26 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
26
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TAKATA INFLATORS WHEN TURNING THE KEY IT MAKES A FAINT CLICK IT DOES NOT START BUT WHEN I TRY IT AGAIN THEN IT WILL START THE TRUCK IS STATIONARY.
DRIVING 55MPH AND TRANSMISSION SLIPS ALL OF A SUDDEN. NO WARNING LIGHTS - NOTHING. NEXT SMOKE ROLLS OUT UNDER HOOD - PULL OFF ROAD/STOP. LOOK UNDER VEHICLE AND IT'S COVERED WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID. TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIR - SAID TRANSMISSION IS SHOT. $5000 TO REPLACE. VEHICLE HAS 85,000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICES LAST YEAR BY NISSAN DEALER. HEARING PROBLEM MAY BE BECAUSE OF RADIATOR.…
HOSE CAME LOOSE FROM TRANSMISSION DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND LEFT ME SIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAD NO WARNING AND I LOST ALL TRANSMISSION FLUID.. I REATTATCHED THE HOSE ADDED THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FLUID. DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 4 DAY EVERYTHING WAS FINE TRY TO GO RO WORK THERE IS NO 4TH GEAR.. TAKE IT TO SHOPS RO FIND OUT ITS GONNA COST ME 4500.00 FOR NEW TRANSMISSION CAPACITOR AND NEW RADIATOR.. …
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2008 Nissan Titan?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 26 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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