2005 Nissan TITAN Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2005 Nissan TITAN is built around the specific engine, trim and model year combination on your truck, so the torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostic steps you get are the ones Nissan wrote for this exact powertrain, including the 5.6L V8 (VK56DE), rather than generic full-size pickup guidance.
Engines covered
- 5.6L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline or flex-fuel
Body styles covered
- 4-door extended cab pickup
- 4-door crew cab pickup
Trims covered
- LE
- SE
- XE
Known issues on the 2005 TITAN. Six recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the front and rear lower control link collars, where an improper weld can separate and degrade vehicle handling, possibly resulting in a crash. The second covers the IPDM engine control module relay, where silicon vapor buildup on the relay contact can cause engine stalling and increase crash risk. The third covers the air conditioning condenser fan motor, which can allow water intrusion that corrodes the motor and potentially leads to overheating and fire. The fourth covers the instrument panel fuel gauge, which can inaccurately show fuel remaining and cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway. The fifth covers an aftermarket Hopkins trailer brake control harness with a misrouted wire, which can send power to the dash light circuit instead of the trailer brakes and reduce stopping ability while towing. The sixth covers the King Cab door wiring harness, where repeated door flexing can break wires for the seat belt pretensioner and occupant classification system, risking unintended pretensioner deployment or a front air bag that fails to deploy. Owners have filed 891 complaints for the year and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From a front suspension inspection to chasing an ECM relay stall or a towing wiring check, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2005 TITAN.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT
IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY
THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING 180,664 MY 2005-2006 TITAN, ARMADA AND INFINITY QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AFTER MARCH 17, 2005, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A VISTEON AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED ALLOWING EXCESSIVE WA
THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 'THERMAL PROTECTOR KIT' AND TEST THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-6
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY
CERTAIN HOPKINS AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE. THE INTERNAL PART NUMBERS WITHIN HOPKINS ARE: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 129037602
THIS HARNESS WOULD RESULT IN POWER FROM THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER GOING TO THE TOWING VEHICLE DASH LIGHT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN THE TRAILER BRAKES. THIS RESULT WOULD BE THE LACK OF TRAILER BRAKING WH
HOPKINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HARNESS WITH A REVISED HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HOPKINS AT 800-835-0129.
ON CERTAIN KING CAB TRUCKS, THE WIRES IN THE HARNESS WERE ROUTED THROUGH THE REAR DOORS AND INTO THE BODY. THESE WIRES MAY BREAK DUE TO OVER BENDING OF THE HARNESS AS THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. THE HARNESS CONTAINS WIRES FOR THE DRIVER SEAT BEL
IF THE WIRES FOR THE SEAT BELTS AND SPEAKER WIRES BREAK AND MAKE CONTACT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PRETENSIONER MAY DEPLOY. IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS RETRACTED, IT WILL NOT BE POSS
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS COVER WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE THAT PREVENTS OVER BENDING OF THE HARNESS AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REROUTED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OW
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehi
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehi
2004 - 2015 TITAN; VIBRATION AT 40 50 MPH This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB17-110.
VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC944, PC946, PC947, PC949 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004-2012 Armada (TA60) 2004-2009 Quest (V42) 2004-2012 Titan (A60) Check Servic
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
CAN COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 8 most recent of 106 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
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 WI
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS RANGING 50 TO 55 MPH, A CRASH OCCURRED WITH A VEHICLE THAT PROCEEDED THROUGH A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVE
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
VEHICLE STEERING WENT OUT AND WOULDN'T LET ME TURN. CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND RUN OFF THE ROAD AND CAUSED ME TO SLINGSHOT BACK ACROSS TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD RUNNING INTO A G
MY HUSBAND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS ON OUR 2005 NISSAN TITAN () DID NOT DEPLOY IN SPITE ON THE WHOLE FRONT OF THE TRUCK BEING SMASHED IN. I HAVE CONTACTED NISSAN SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY WILL
DT: 2005 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONSUMER STATES ON AUGUST 28, 2005 WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE MO
MY 2005 NISSAN TORNADOES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AND INTERSTATE I-44 CAUSING ONE OF THE LANES TO BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED. AFTER WARRINGTON A TOW TRUCK AND BEING TOWED TO THE NEAREST NISS
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 I
Showing the 8 most serious of 891 complaints filed with NHTSA.
