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 2006 Nissan Titan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The part that failed was the delta stroke sensor i was coming home from the store and suddenly I noticed the brake light came on and when I pressed the brakes it made a grinding noise like it was trying to lock the brakes so it was almost impossible to stop
Tl contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, when the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle which caused the contact to crash into a side wall. A police report was filed. The contact had sustained injuries to the arms and neck which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The VIN was unavailable. A preliminary investigation suggests the lower control link assembly May have separated casing the consumer to lose steering ability. Recall 10e019000 was referenced in the complaint. Updated 04/20/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. While driving various speeds, the ABS seized without warning and there was an abnormal noise occasionally coming from both front wheels. On several occasions, the brakes independently activated while the vehicle was being driven. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but they were unable to produce a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the brakes failed to engage immediately. The contact was able to stop the vehicle after a ten second wait. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also noticed an abnormal noise and leak from the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the exhaust manifold failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
I bought this Titan at tri-state Nissan in winchester, va. My brake rotor were completely rusted due to bad metal used - I had to replace them at 30,000 miles. My left rear wheel seal was defective and started started leaking fluid at 70,000. Had to replace even though I had extended warranty. Catalytic manifolds went bad and they knew it when it was under warranty - but they didn't replace them. Paint problem when the truck is cold - big giant spots in the clear coat. The manifolds manifolds need to be recalled because the exhaust is entering the vehicle.
When in motion, vehicle brakes occasionally fail. Dynamic control off light, brake light, and slip light turn on at same time that brake pedal loses all resistance and is easily pushed all the way to the floor. Brake power significantly reduced and need to be actively pumped to slow down and come to a stop. At a stop, vehicle can be turned off and back on then warning all lights will go off and brakes operate as normal. Dangerous situation when attempting to slow down, especially at higher speeds. Occurs 6-7 times per year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that a tire detached from the vehicle ahead of his. The contact depressed the brakes but the vehicle would not come to a complete stop and the contact crashed into the vehicle preceding his. The brake warning light was also illuminated. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 83,000.
Rear end axle seals are leaking, after looking into this and several hours I found I could be caused from the axle vent not working properly, this causes the rear seals to be pushed out and fluid to leak onto the brakes, seems to be a huge problem and safety concern, I was pulling a small trailer at the time and nearly avoided a car that pulled out in front of me.
"Takata recall" rear axels and differental leaking after being replaced 3 times when first discovered in 2016. Vehicle is very shakey and breaks are not responsive and oil smell is horrific
Brakes - replaced 3 times within 16000 miles. Would have been more or sooner if I had known how to identify the problem earlier. There are no specific events that lead to the these warranty replacements. I was reassured that my normal driving did not contribute to the problems. Rear axle replacement - 15800 miles. This was also not due to my normal driving, as reassured by the Nissan service station. I was literally shaken off the road. The truck had to be towed back to the service station, after they told me that the vibration I felt was probably due to some tire cupping when I had brought it in the day before. The automatic transmission was jerking and running at higher than normal RPM in idle and reverse. New transmission valve body replaced under warranty at 15800 miles also. All the brakes were replaced merely 1 week after my new transmission valve body and rear end were replaced. …
Brake complaints in other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2006 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Nissan Titan, 10% of the model year's 430 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Nissan Titan brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2006 Nissan Titan, though it has 5 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 2006 Nissan Titan brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 23% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury 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.