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2005 Nissan Titan repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Nissan Titan repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Nissan Titan 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Titan in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2016 - May 2019
Sep 2016

48000 mi

US $250
shifter cable snapped after putting it in park. Had to be towed to dealership. Took 4 business days (not including the weekend), and multiple parts orders to get correct part for fix. Rare enough problem they ordered wrong part(s) 
Mar 2017

51000 mi

US $280
both transmission lines were leaking at the radiator, replaced both. took about 2hrs 
Nissan Titan in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

147000 mi

US $1500
Replaced front and rear shocks and struts and replaced all bushings. All due to normal wear. 
Nissan Titan in Arizona, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2015

133700 mi

US $300
Fuel pump acted up truck would die for a few seconds and no code. Pressure checking found fuel pump pressure problem. Found original equipment on amazon and replaced 
Aug 2015

138200 mi

US $145
IPDM module stranded my wife, found online swap the fog lamp relay with the engine relay. Started right up. Order new module (recommeded by everyone) is a recall. Now is fine 

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2005 Nissan Titan 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Titan in California, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

127000 mi
Overheated while towing my trailer up a mountain. I ended up with a cracked radiator - which I had replaced. 

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2005 Nissan Titan 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Titan in California, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

97000 mi

US $800
Replaced two front wheel bearings Replaced front rotors and pads 

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2005 Nissan Titan 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Titan in Virginia, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015

122000 mi

US $200
Rear axle seal failed on passenger side. Differential fluid began leaking onto inner wheel surface. 
Mar 2015

123000 mi

US $150
Driver door window motor failed with window in full open position. Motor was replaced, problem corrected. 
Nissan Titan in Missouri, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

143000 mi

US $1610
Cracked exhaust manifolds, a pervasive problem on this engine. Both replaced with after market parts and independent repair shop. These manifolds contained catalytic converter #1 each. Also replaced the upstream oxygen sensors. Came out great. Saved $800 less than the dealer quote. 
Aug 2018

114852 mi

US $1519
Underhood coolant leak. Dealer could not find the source. I requested replace radiator, serpentine belt and all hoses. No more leak. 
Apr 2021

148000 mi

US $250
Audible exhaust leak. A small crack at the muffler-tail pipe adapter, welded, fixed the leak. SLIP Warning light - faulty Pressure Sensor. Replaced, fixed. 
Nissan Titan in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

146000 mi

US $300
Rear backup sensors not working 
Jun 2017

188000 mi
Front rotors resurfaced 
Apr 2018

205000 mi
Tail pipe was replaced 

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