08 Titan drives like paint shaker

pj202 · 01-06-2009, 12:53 PM

I have an 08 SE 4X4 lwb with less than 1000 miles on it that is the most annoying truck I have driven. This thing feels like it is having a seizure when you hit any little bump and shakes just cruising down the freeway. Tires have been rebalanced twice and I tried a different set of wheels on my own. I am seriously considering taking a huge loss and trading this thing in as there is no way I am going to deal with this truck on a daily basis. I have searched and found many other people with the same problem and no real solution. It feels more like a suspension issue than a tire issue. Any suggestions?

1/11 Had the tires Road Force balanced this morning. Two were just slightly out of balance, but no problems with the tires or wheels. On the freeway it feels like the truck is shaking up and down like the road is not flat. Coming home from work the shaking seemed to reduce a lot when going from a concrete section to a newer section of asphalt. It is not a consistent, even shake the whole time.

At about 50mph or less on the street I noticed the truck really quivers when the rear tires hit a bump. It does the same thing when the rear hits a speed bump going fast. I am pretty convinced at this point that it is a suspension/shock/frame issue. None of the research I did had any type of suspension solution.

Has anyone noticed a big difference in ride when changing shocks?

**vipzach** · 01-06-2009, 01:00 PM

Have you tried the dealer??

Dimkatitan · 01-06-2009, 01:01 PM

Thats weird! Maybe its just a stiff suspension? Yours is the offroad package right?

**Kronos1965** · 01-06-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pj202

I have an 08 SE 4X4 lwb with less than 1000 miles on it that is the most annoying truck I have driven. This thing feels like it is having a seizure when you hit any little bump and shakes just cruising down the freeway. Tires have been rebalanced twice and I tried a different set of wheels on my own. I am seriously considering taking a huge loss and trading this thing in as there is no way I am going to deal with this truck on a daily basis. I have searched and found many other people with the same problem and no real solution. It feels more like a suspension issue than a tire issue. Any suggestions?

Welcome to Titantalk.

Where did you search that you found many people with the same problem?

A competent mechanic can help you determine if there's excessive play in the front suspension. It can happen and can be fixed and should be under warranty if it has only 1000 miles. If it is as bad as you say, a drive with a tech could clearly tell them the problem.

You've changed out tires so that issue is negated with tires being out of round.

Be advised that coming on to the Forum as your first post and complaining about the truck will attract a lot of attention to the tune of being called a troll. Thought I would let you know that people are skeptical of helping someone who posts how much they dislike the truck and really doesn't seem to want help...

pj202 · 01-06-2009, 01:26 PM

No off road package.

I have searched the web and found topics on this site, two other Titan forums, Nissanhelp.com, and other car review sites. Many stories of people having a hard time getting shaking to stop.

I decided to post here since a search doesn't always find everything related to a particular subject. Was hoping maybe someone had some input.

Dealer is a PIA because they usually need you to leavethe vehicle. The truck does have to go back for another issue that parts have been ordered for. Will have them look at it then.

No troll here. Just needed to vent since my old beater work truck I just got rid of drove nicer than my brand new truck.

**walleeme** · 01-06-2009, 01:30 PM

From what I have read online, the shaking issue seems to be tire related.
I think the tire manufacturers might have dumped a loser batch on Nissan and those made it onto the 08 trucks.

**vipzach** · 01-06-2009, 01:32 PM

Dealer might be a PIA, but you need the problem documented, so you have a leg to stand on if it can't be fixed.

Here is a thread from awhile back, don't know if it was resolved, but might help you out. 08 with death wobble & vib

*adamdude04* · 01-06-2009, 01:41 PM

All I can say is sucks for you. Man up and get it fixed. That's what a warranty is for.. Nissan wouldn't be in business and selling tons of these trucks if EVERY, MOST, A LOT of these trucks have the problem you have. And lets not forget, YOU bought the truck. I'm sure you test drove it right? You liked it enough to sign the fine line. If this problem was present at the time of test drive, you would walk away or drive a different Titan. If problem after you walked off the lot, just be glad you have a warranty.

It's quite simple...

import2nr · 01-06-2009, 01:47 PM

have you had the tires ride matched. My second set of good years were horrible ... and i went through a set of 4 ( out of round but still balanced out to zero.. idk how but it did )before getting them balanced / ride matched right ... tires can balance out to zero but unless they are ride matched then you still might have issues( no im not a tire guy just telling my experince) ....they were within the load range but very high border line ... if i remember some were at 32lbs plus .. i forget the exact terms they used ... and the OKAY
tires were at like 18 ... but i had to keep going back and back and back to discount tire then someone finally mentioned getting them ride matched and that fixed the problem ...

i think they are ride matched from the factory but you never know ....

just my two cents

*militarydave* · 01-06-2009, 02:19 PM

how much you selling it for?

hahahaha

-dave

daptech · 01-06-2009, 05:48 PM

At first this thread seemed odd.........until I remembered
the death wobble thread from months past.
08 with death wobble & vib

pj202 · 01-06-2009, 06:07 PM

I read through all 29 pages of the death wobble thread. I can see the tires being the problem on the freeway, but it wobbles a little on surface streets also. It just doesn't feel right. Previous truck was an 03 F150 and it drove better with tires that were at the end of their useful life. Driving over a speed bump sends a good vibration through the truck also. Seems like it could be a problem with the shocks. None of the info I have found talked about changing the shocks. It is frustrating that I can't enjoy driving in my new truck.

**redneckpapa1996** · 01-06-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pj202

I read through all 29 pages of the death wobble thread. I can see the tires being the problem on the freeway, but it wobbles a little on surface streets also. It just doesn't feel right. Previous truck was an 03 F150 and it drove better with tires that were at the end of their useful life. Driving over a speed bump sends a good vibration through the truck also. Seems like it could be a problem with the shocks. None of the info I have found talked about changing the shocks. It is frustrating that I can't enjoy driving in my new truck.

Don't give up on a great truck!

Nissan will make it right...

I still love mine!!!

**Kronos1965** · 01-06-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pj202

I read through all 29 pages of the death wobble thread. I can see the tires being the problem on the freeway, but it wobbles a little on surface streets also. It just doesn't feel right. Previous truck was an 03 F150 and it drove better with tires that were at the end of their useful life. Driving over a speed bump sends a good vibration through the truck also. Seems like it could be a problem with the shocks. None of the info I have found talked about changing the shocks. It is frustrating that I can't enjoy driving in my new truck.

Take it to the dealer and have them ride along with you to see/feel/hear what you are noting.

If it's a bad driveshaft or suspension component, it will be noticeable.

daptech · 01-06-2009, 06:20 PM

Do you know if it shakes more, less, same with some weight
in the bed..........say at least 300 lbs.