Here's # of Rear Diff Failures Reported - Page 14

rrtitan · 11-03-2006, 09:18 AM

I just filed a complaint with NHTSA for the rear Axle Shaft seal leakage. They just replaced seals and other hardware, not the whole rear end. This happened a couple of months ago. I'm not sure who is logging this stuff but if you PM me I can fill in the blanks.

meathead04 · 11-03-2006, 07:02 PM

I think it's a great idea to report this, I just purchased a 2006 and hopefully won't have to deal with the problem. But, any idea which rears are having the most trouble, in which trucks? 4x2, 4x4, tow package, locking rear, off road package? All those things cause different effects on the diff, tire size, ride stature etc. etc. just curious if it was any one certain type that was going?

whiteLE · 11-05-2006, 06:50 PM

meathead

The failures seem to be across the board. See attached.

white

meekert · 11-12-2006, 11:45 AM

Another one bites the dust, 48,010 miles on my 2004 , 4x4 with big tow . Rear end replaced last week. NHTSA complaint # 10173223

CHEIF · 11-12-2006, 12:25 PM

Summary of NHTSA complaints for Titan Diff failures as of 11/12/06;

'04 37
'05 33
'06 8
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total 78

whiteLE · 11-12-2006, 06:07 PM

thanks Cheif and meekert. Attached is the latest log.

Meekert--if you can reply with you new and/or old diff part number, that would be great. See photo.

white

PRJ · 11-13-2006, 08:38 PM

OK. So my truck now has 45,000 miles. I have an '04 with Big Tow, Off-Road and e-lock. I occasionally pull my pop up camper a few times a year. So far so good and no problems.

But... Can I expect that my diff will eventually blow?

whiteLE · 11-13-2006, 08:42 PM

PRJ--have you had your diff fluid changed? Also, if you want to help out, reply with your rear diff part number (white sticker in my previous reply) and we can see if it matches any of those that have blown.

thanks
white

PRJ · 11-13-2006, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiteLE

PRJ--have you had your diff fluid changed? Also, if you want to help out, reply with your rear diff part number (white sticker in my previous reply) and we can see if it matches any of those that have blown.

thanks
white

I have changed it twice already. Put the 75 w 140 synthetic in. The paint on my cover has peeled - from heat I assume. But everything still seems to be in working order.

I'll need to crawl under their and get the part number. It was an August '04 build.

Elias60 · 11-16-2006, 09:00 AM

Filled out the the form last night, after I was told by the dealer that the high pitch whine coming from the rear end was the differental. They took it apart and saw metal fragments in the housing. They have ordered a new diff, will be in around 3 to 5 days. I will wait and see. I had a gut feeling it was on its way out. The high pitch whine was really stating to annoy me to no end. Lets hope it will be fixed right .

phlydude · 11-19-2006, 06:56 PM

Just had mine replaced...
52,500 miles
2005 SE 4x4 w/ big tow
never towed anything, had brake issues and had them replaced twice (once on this service as well)
most I have done is pulled a holly bush out of the ground after I loosened it
I drive 95% highway

Reported problem to delaer @ 30k service and told all was OK. During this service requesting fluid change, metal bits were observed and differential was replaced no questions asked.

Initial reported problem was a felt jerk during deceleration and acceleration. As time went along I noticed a louder than normal noise coming from the rear during cruising, it went away when foot was off the accelorator so I wasn't sure if it was exhaust system breaking down (like muffler was loosing it's sound deadening ability) or the rear end.

Had the diff fluid replaced once before this requested service.

whiteLE · 11-19-2006, 09:14 PM

thanks phly--please reply with your NHSTA complaint number. Your new and/or old part number would be helpful info as well.

white

AtlTitanQ · 11-19-2006, 10:07 PM

hey im kind of lost I have the 04 le kc and I am having problems with losing acceleration when i start driving , what could this be the slip light comes on and keeps blinking then after awhile it works fine.
so what is the rear diff failures?

whiteLE · 11-20-2006, 08:29 PM

Do you have VDC? I really don't know but your symptoms sound like something other than the prelude to rear end failures others have experienced.

white

phlydude · 11-21-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by whiteLE

thanks phly--please reply with your NHSTA complaint number. Your new and/or old part number would be helpful info as well.

white

Your Complaint Information is successfully submitted.
Your Confirmation number (ODI Number) is: 10173945

and right now, I don't forsee myself climbing under the truck to check out the part number
the dealer had a few rear axles on some blocks behind and I wasn't sure which was mine