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2007 Nissan Titan Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 Nissan Titan has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “Rear axle and differential seal leaks onto brakes.” Nissan owner's manuals split service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1. The biggest preventable failure on Nissan vehicles is CVT transmission damage from extended fluid intervals — owners of Altima, Rogue, Sentra, Pathfinder, and Murano with CVT should not skip it.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 Nissan Titan.

Reported to NHTSA

Rear axle and differential seal leaks onto brakes

POWER TRAIN

61 NHTSA complaints · 2007-08 → 2023-03

“REAR AXLE SEALS LEAKING ON 2007 NISSAN TITAN 4WD PICKUP WITH 23,500 MILES. REAR AXLE GREASE WAS LEAKING ONTO WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE DISK... POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FAILURE OF THE BRAKES TO STOP ADEQUATELY, HAD I NOT FOUND THE LEAK AS QUICKLY AS I DID”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10289323
“2007 NISSAN TITAN LE, COMPLETE REAR END FAILURE IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WITH AN 18' BASS BOAT IN TOW. I HAD TO BE DRUG ABOUT 100 YARDS TO A SAFE AREA TO GET THE TRUCK AND BOAT DISCONNECTED, RUINED A NEW SET OF REAR TIRES AS THE REAR END WAS LOCKED UP”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10236340

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Exhaust manifold cracking

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

16 NHTSA complaints · 2012-08 → 2025-05

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND BECAME LOUDER WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10775374
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN TITAN. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, A LOUD RATTLING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. LATER, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10648309

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Brake judder and rotor vibration

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

8 NHTSA complaints · 2010-02 → 2011-07

“THE TRUCK HAS STARTED TO SHAKE VERY BADLY WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO STRUGGLE TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT WHEN BRAKING.VERY CONCERNED THAT I WILL BE IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS ISSUE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10351081
“NOTED VIBRATION AND SHUDDERING WHEN BRAKING ABOVE 50 MPH. KNOWN AS "BRAKE JUDDER" TO TITAN OWNERS. OCCURRED ANYTIME WHEN BRAKING ABOVE 50 MPH”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10336276

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Fuel gauge sender malfunction

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

6 NHTSA complaints · 2010-04 → 2014-05

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES, ALTHOUGH THE FUEL INDICATOR DISPLAYED THAT THERE WAS FUEL IN THE VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10438858
“WAITING OVER A MONTH FOR PARTS ON A RECALL OF GAS GAUGE SENDER UNIT. SINCE IT HAS FAILED WE HAVE BEEN STRANDED TWO TIMES. NOW WE TRY TO KEEP THE TANK HALF FULL BUT THIS IS A HASSLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10328274

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Brake line and caliper hardware failure

SERVICE BRAKES

4 NHTSA complaints · 2015-03 → 2023-11

“METAL BRAKE LINE RUPTURE AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. THE REAR METAL BRAKE LINE CROSSOVER FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE TO THE DRIVER SIDE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE REAR AXLE JUST ABOVE THE JACKPOT COVER RUPTURED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10919837
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CALIPER BOLT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CALIPER LOOSENED, WHICH DAMAGED THE TIRE AND LOCKED THE WHEEL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10896044

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Air bag non-deployment in frontal crash

AIR BAGS

5 NHTSA complaints · 2008-02 → 2021-09

“TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, EARLY MORNING, DRY CONDITIONS. I SET THE CRUISE CONTROL, BECAUSE I WAS HAVING SEVERE STOMACH PAIN. I LEANED MY HEAD BACK AND NEXT THING I MUST HAVE PASSED OUT. I AWOKE AFTER STRIKING A TELEPHONE POLE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10219105
“2007 NISSAN TITAN AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL CRASH, ESTIMATED $16K IN DAMAGE, IN SEPT OF 2007”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10310568

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Air bag recall parts unavailability

AIR BAGS

2 NHTSA complaints · 2023-05 → 2023-05

“The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11522851
“The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11521676

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Replace synthetic-blend or full-synthetic oil every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1. Schedule 2: 7,500 miles. VR30DDTT (3.0L twin-turbo): full synthetic only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate tires every 5,000 miles. Front-wheel-drive Nissans (Altima, Sentra, Versa) wear front tires fast — don't skip rotations.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

CVT Fluid (NS-3)

Every 60,000 mi

Nissan officially calls CVT fluid 'lifetime,' but independent technicians and Nissan TSBs recommend replacement every 60,000 miles to prevent CVT failure. Use Nissan NS-3 fluid only — substitutes destroy the belt-and-pulley system.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$360–$500

Shop

~$255–$355

DIY

~$80–$180

CVT fluid is manufacturer-specific and pricey — do NOT substitute conventional ATF.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Rogue and Pathfinder front pads typically last 35,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 2 years. Dark or amber fluid indicates moisture contamination.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner if driving on dusty unpaved roads.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium-tipped spark plugs are rated 105,000 miles on QR25, MR20, and VQ35 engines. VR30DDTT: 60,000 miles due to higher cylinder pressures.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 75,000 mi

Nissan Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue/green): first change at 105,000 miles, then every 75,000. Do not mix with other coolant chemistries.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Transfer Case / Rear Diff (AWD models)

Every 60,000 mi

On AWD and 4WD models, replace transfer case fluid and rear differential fluid every 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Located behind the glove box on Altima, Rogue, and Sentra.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

99 crashes 1990–2024

How the 99 occupant deaths break down

77

driver deaths

22

passenger deaths

99

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2006 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

4

complaints mentioning a crash

1

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 Nissan Titan reflects Nissan's published service intervals and the Maintenance Reminder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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