Problems according to date of Manufacture

EWA Titan · Jun 30, 2004

I have been keeping tabs on the diferent problems that have arrisen with the Titan and I am noticing trends. What I would like to do is compare problems to build dates and see if there are any similarities.
Example: Bed liner problems
If everybody who is having a bedliner problem had a truck that was made in February, then it would be safe to say that there is a relationship between these vehicles. If I was in the market for a Titan and it was made in February, then...
My truck was manufactured in May and is one of the first with the E-lockers. I am having none of the common problems that anyone is reporting so far. My truck is later production, Im wondering if they have been quietly fixing problems or if QA is getting beter. I have heard some simaler ideas stated and I want to see if it is really true.
This should be simple, build date and problem. If you dont know were your build date is, look at your drivers door sill.

titanfan · Jun 30, 2004

This is a great idea, I have experience with recalls and alike and the manufactures use the Vin number to identify the affected units, i.e. my 2WD SE KC has a Vin of 4N537202 the last 8 digits of the Vin. I this will correlate to the build date. I did not purchase a certain truck because it has a Vin in the 4N52xxxx and it is still in stock it is old!!, one of the first ones built. To much of a gamble for me. I took a chance with 5300 Vin but so far so good.

jimcav · Jun 30, 2004

where will this list be

bestatchess · Jun 30, 2004

replaced bed storage box lock cylinder & installed latch cover (missing on delivery)

right front splash guard loose - ordered new part & replaced

right rear window moulding loose - ordered new part & replaced

4LO light flashing intermittently in 2WD - ordered part & replaced per TSB

tailgate plastic surrounding handle loose - ordered & replaced new tailgate trim

bed liner peeling - will need to sub out for repair

fake "RF" radio - waiting until Nissan releases fix for HU

Bam · Jun 30, 2004

My KC Se 4X4 was made in May and so far (fingers crossed) no probs after 1000 miles)

Texas_Titan · Jun 30, 2004

-born on 12/5/03

-crack in overhead console
-RF "fade" issue
-rear door latches occasionally don't work

fish_head · Jun 30, 2004

Build Date 02/04

- 6 CD in dash: volume mismatch with FM Stereo, some FM fade
- No other problems to date

greasy · Jun 30, 2004

Built date 12/01/03. No problems.

Jvodka · Jun 30, 2004

Pardon my ignorance but , what is an E-locker ?

Also, I read where they are going to have A power rear window coming out later in the year for the Titan. Is this fact or fiction ?

PS: commerce ins. sucks

homer · Jun 30, 2004

Build date 02/16/04

Faulty front pressure sensor which tripped VDC OFF, SLIP, and BRAKE dash lights. Replaced and problem solved.

Differential fluid down about 8 ozs front and rear.

RF radio issues.

No other problems, major or minor. :thumbsup:

4THE1 · Jun 30, 2004

Build date 04/07/04

Diff fluid low, zero AM reception in RF radio, and AC water in cab.

No other problems.

EWA Titan · Jun 30, 2004

Excelent,(not the problems) this is what I was talking about. As people start plugging in the information, we will begin to see some interesting trends.

So far, two trucks built in May with no problems.

(E-Locker is the electronic locking diferential)

04ArmadaGalaxySE4x2 · Jun 30, 2004

04 Armada SE 4x2
Build Date - March 2004

Problem - Sqeak from rear of interior.

The thing that I hate the most from Nissan is their dealers are brain-dead when it comes to repairing these defects. With new vehicles like ours, I expect them to phone or mail owners notices to have their vehicles serviced by the dealers for defects. I kinda wish they had built these vehicles in Japan. My '03 Pathfinder LE is much better built vehicle!

My Armada is much better than the competition, it's just that Nissan lowered their standards when they built these vehicles. They could have done this better.

I still love my Armada! I get compliments everywhere I go!

amati5 · Jul 1, 2004

build date 1/04

squeak from gauges' panel, fixed
Rattle on pass' dash, fixed
4LO flashing, fixed
mushy brakes, fixed
warped rotors, fixed
rear middle seatbelts stuck, fixed
uneven wear on front tires, dealer checked alignment, no problem found.
plastic parts falling off in cabin

NissanTech · Jul 1, 2004

Build date 1-0

Cracked overhead (ordered)
Slight vibration 20 - 25 mph
not yet got with dealer on it

bigmd10 · Jul 1, 2004

Build Date: 12/03

Squeaky Instrument panel: Fixed
Hinge Cover fell off rear seat adjuster: Parts Ordered in April
Pass Seat Squeaky when someone sits in it: Part Ordered in May
Pass Seat Fold Down Assembly on top of the seat is loose: Parts Ordered in May
Rattling Dash on drivers side: Unable to duplicate at dealer, will try again next time.

IMADOGMAN · Jul 1, 2004

Jvodka said:
Pardon my ignorance but , what is an E-locker ?

Also, I read where they are going to have A power rear window coming out later in the year for the Titan. Is this fact or fiction ?

PS: commerce ins. sucks

Jvodka, An E-locker is an electronic locking differential. Flip the switch, and the differential locks the right and left axles together as if they were one solid axle. On the Titan, this will only work in low range on the 4x4. You gain the advantage of having both tires working for you at all times, but when you give up the differential action, it is easier to slide sideways (if both tires are slipping). Not for use on the street. Also best not to use it while on any high-traction surface while turning. The outside tire has to travel farther when turning, and it will cause the inside one to spin, and this also puts a lot of strain on the components.
Clear as mud?

BigRedTitan · Jul 1, 2004

Build date 03/2004

Only problem is RF reception/ volume difference issue

rrumaner · Jul 1, 2004

Build date 01/13/04

Nothing wrong so far (fingers crossed) except Rear sonar. Even my radio works as expected.

I did have them replace the rotors according to the TSB at 8,500 miles.

smlatino · Jul 1, 2004

Build date: 02/04

Right Rear Door Sash on window too short, allowing water to enter cabin through door panel on to speaker, then on to floor which flowed to the front of the cabin. Replaced door sash and speaker. Problem seems resolved.

Problems according to date of Manufacture

EWA Titan

titanfan

jimcav

bestatchess

Bam

Texas_Titan

fish_head

greasy

Jvodka

homer

4THE1

EWA Titan

04ArmadaGalaxySE4x2

amati5

NissanTech

bigmd10

IMADOGMAN

BigRedTitan

rrumaner

smlatino

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