Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Nissan Titan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was jerking and lost proper braking functionality. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the braking system was reset. Additionally, the fuel gauge was inoperable causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The truck stalled out no power had to crash into shoulder of road and embankment. Glad we survived the bumpy crash, I just had suspension work done that saved us. We read the ipdm board or ECM relay is bad and causes this stalling to happen. Part number for ECM relay 284b7-cw29.
Rear axle seal leaks in this model it is a known problem yet Nissan still chooses to do nothing about it ,it is a huge safety issue it leaks fluid continuously on to the back breaking system so not only could it comprise your whole back end but also your ability to stop your vehicle safely,this has been reported thousands of times to your agency in the meantime the consumers continue to replace these every 30-40,000 miles just to maintain their safety and others on the road when I feel it is time Nissan address this and take the necessary steps to ensure the braking system in these vehicles is not creating a potential hazard top the driver or others on the road . …
I own a 2005 Nissan Titan pickup which I drive mainly in the winter due to my job requiring me to go into work in every snow storm. I have only 128,000 mi on my truck. The truck sits in the summer to save on gas. After the truck sat for three months this summer had to change a leaky oil pan from rust. Once that was fixed I took it out to ready it for inspection. While driving came to a stop sign brake pedal went to floor. Tried pumping pedal and had no brakes at all. Engaged the e brake and had very little yet next to no stopping from that. Ended up constantly pumping brakes with no secondary circuit engaging. I continued to go through 2 more stop signs before I was able to coast to a stop. Luckily it was later at night and there wasn't many cars on the road or I would have been in a bad accident. …
I am the original owner 2005 Titan le. I have experienced a braking issue 8-10 times. While driving in normal traffic conditions on the freeway traffic begins to slow, I applied the brakes. The entire truck began to violently shutter, the red brake icon on the dash came on, and the brake peddle went almost all the way to the floor. I had to pull to the right to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. The harder you push the more the brakes seem to fail and the truck shakes harder. The only thing that fixes the issue is to stop the truck and turn it off and restart it. Everything goes back to normal as if it didn't happen. This has happened to me 8-10 times since owning this truck as new. I have read many incidents online in blogs etc.that are almost exactly as I have described. The dealer said it was an isolated incident. I whole heartily disagree with them. …
The brakes failed due to a pin hole in the left front brake line. There are three fittings that are in the same location on the truck. All three showed signs of corrosion. The one that failed looks like it had been damaged on installation. This truck is over 11 years old and has spent most of the time outside. It has been located in south florida the entire time so has not seen any salt. All the other fittings and lines look fine. You can see from the picture the flat spot associated with the hole. There has been no work done on this line since the truck was new. (I am the original owner) I have the failed line. I repaired it myself with parts from the local Nissan dealer. The failure occurred with the truck on my property and there was no accident involved. See attached photo of the hole in the line. This line comes from the ABS unit to a fitting close to the front wheel.
I was driving on route "a" state blacktop coming into a sharp corner and when I applied the brakes the front wheels began to shimmy very hard. It caused the 2005 Nissan Titan pickup to lose contact with the highway causing it to leave the road and overturn. The truck was totaled and I received minor injuries. Air bag and seat belt saved me. Nissan knows they have a problem and I was not notified about a possible brake problem until it wrecked me. They should be responsible for recalling all their trucks with this problem. If I would have died in the crash, no one would know the cause. I do not have the money to buy back the truck from the insurance company for the proof of warped rotors causing the accident. It also appeared the rear brakes did not work because the ABS system was confused? I could use some help here.
Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop sign at 15-20mph, the brake pedal was depressed, the front wheels started shaking and the steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact does not recall how the brake pedal felt during braking. The brake pedal was released; the vehicle continued through the intersection and struck an oncoming vehicle. There were no warning indicators prior to the brake failure. The police filed a report at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer where it is currently being inspected. The manufacturer was alerted and will provide additional documentation in writing concerning the brakes. The contact received a knee injury.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brakes occasionally failed to engage with the brake pedal depressed. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving downhill 30mph on a wet road, brake pressure was applied and there was a front end vibration as though the ABS engaged. This was followed by the vehicle's rear end sling around and striking some brush and trees with minor damage. No injuries were sustained and the police were not contacted. The vehicle was seen by a dealer which replaced the rotors, but suggested the accident could be attributed to the wet road conditions.
Brake complaints in other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2005 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA has 85 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Nissan Titan, 10% of the model year's 891 complaints. The component named most often is foundation components › disc › rotor (18 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Nissan Titan brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2005 Nissan Titan, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2005 Nissan Titan brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles, and 49% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.