Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
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).
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
Right rear spring shackle broke at the welds while driving allowing the leaf spring to be thrust up against the under side of the bed. By luck or other I was to be towing our travel trailer later in the day for the holiday weekend.a cursory search found a high number of complaints of broken shackles in model year 04-07. Shackles appear to have been upgraded in model year 08. This failure could have easily caused a serious accident to self or others had the axle shifted resulting in loss of control.
The weld on the left rear shackle that holds the leaf spring in place rusted through and the leaf spring pushed up through the bottom of the truck bed causing a hole. In my opinion based on my inspection the weld failed due to rust. I purchased the vehicle brand new in 2006 and had corrosion protection applied. This type of wear and tear should not happen to a vehicle like this. I have taken photos to document the damage. I am going to take the vehicle to Nissan to review the issue.
2006 Nissan Titan le driverside leaf spring hanger cracked and broke sending leaf into bed floor, also making load on trailer shift and lost control. Trailer came unattached and flipped, total loss of trailer.
I have a 2006 Nissan Titan king cab 4x4. Last Thursday I heard a loud bang in the back end of my truck. I looked around and didn't really notice anything. Friday I heard more noise from the back end and made and appointment to have it looked at. Saturday was more noise, but getting much worse. Sunday I went to put something in the bed of my truck and saw a hole on the back passengers side corner with a part coming through the bed. I then got underneath my truck to find that the leaf spring had broken in half and fired a piece of my suspension through the bed of my truck. I brought it to be fixed today and the mechanic said that he had seen a lot of these with a bad weld and that I should contact Nissan because he heard they were possibly going to recall them for leaf spring. …
While driving, heard a bang, did not notice any damage at first. Later once the truck was parked at home seen the driver side rear leaf spring was pushed through the bed of the truck. (have pictures, if needed) the part pushed through the metal of the bed as well as the spray on bed liner. Took truck to the local garage, was afraid to drive any further than just a couple miles. The mechanic stated that he could not believe that this happened given the year of the truck. Upon further examination he recommended that the passenger side be replaced as well, before it broke also, he stated that it was very thin metal. The replacement part was purchased at the a dealer and I was told that they have had numerous incidents where this part has broken causing similar damage. Repairs to the truck will also require replacing the truck bed possible. …
1. I own a 2006 Nissan Titan crew cab se. After normal driving of the vehicle for 2 years and 2 months the vehicle requires an alignment. The vehicle has no way to adjust the camber. There was no camber kit installed on the vehicle from the factory. Every manufacturer knows that part of proper maintenance is realigning the vehicle. 2. I have searched the internet to find out if other Titan owners have had this problem and I have found numerous blogs of 2006 Nissan titans having the same problem. This is the only year I have found that Nissan failed to provide the ability to align the vehicle. 3. Nissan has done nothing to correct this problem. When Nissan is contacted they inform me that there is nothing they can do since my vehicle is out of warranty since I have exceeded the 36,000 miles. I am told that I have to purchase a camber kit from Nissan in order to align the vehicle.
On a recall for a faulty ECM (engine control module). The vehicle stalled and would not start again, had it towed to dealer. Nissan covered this ECM. During the repair the mechanic noted that the rear axle seals were leaking and recommended that they be repaired as soon as possible. The cost to repair was estimated at $750.00. While web surfing for the repair process for the seals I ran across many complaints concerning this problem with the Nissan Titan including models from 2004 to present (2012). Based on the feedback from other Titan owners, this is a common flaw with the vehicle and a costly one at that. Also this is the first time I have ever witnessed rear axle seals failing in a vehicle. Most seem to last the life time of the vehicle. I believe this is a manufacture's responsiblity due to a defective parts creating an unsafe and useless means of transportation.
The driver side rear leaf spring shackle came apart at the weld and the back of the leaf spring punched up through the bed of my truck. This happened while driving and was not accompanied by any loud noise or any indication that something had gone drastically wrong. This is a 4x4, off-road/work truck. These shackles should never break, let alone only after 3 winters. Upon further inspection, I also found that the passenger side rear leaf spring shackle is showing signs of stress and cracking. I had it towed to a Nissan dealer and was told they could not do anything for me. I called Nissan customer care and haven't heard any info from them either. I have had truck towed out of Nissan dealer and have obtained some heavy-duty aftermarket shackles which I plan to install.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Titan. The contact was driving 55 MPH when he noticed that the pick up bed was lopsided. Upon further inspection, the contact found that the shackle that was connected to the leaf spring was damaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was also notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61000. Updated 8/6/12 the consumer stated the driver side leaf spring shackle had broken into pieces and the leaf spring pushed the truck bed up and created a large bulge. Updated 08/14/12
Suspension complaints in other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2006 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Nissan Titan, 10% of the model year's 430 complaints. The component named most often is rear (20 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Nissan Titan suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension 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 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 2% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to suspension 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.