2004 Nissan Titan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Titan years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1,046 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Nissan Titan. That is the most of any Titan model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is power train (464 complaints, 44%), typically at around 64,998 miles. Complaints mention 28 crashes, 12 fires, 19 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1,046owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 28complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Nissan Titan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 464 | 44% | 64,998 | “rear axle” (36%) | $4,550 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 194 | 19% | 12,000 | “brake pads” (12%) | $1,250 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 87 | 8% | 76,000 | “exhaust manifold” (40%) | $2,150 |
| Service Brakes problems | 72 | 7% | 85,500 | “grinding noise” (15%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 56 | 5% | 60,000 | “rear axle” (45%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 51 | 5% | 78,000 | “wiring harness” (16%) | — |
| Engine | 48 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 38 | 4% | 55,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 23 | 2% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 2% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 21 | 2% | 24,520 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | 2% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 17 | 2% | 65,755 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 16 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 15 | 1% | 4,503 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 1% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 1% | 53,811 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 1% | 64,974 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1% | 4,425 | — | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 1% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 8 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 7 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 | 1% | 7,580 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 1% | 31,752 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | 35,218 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Nissan Titan recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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 that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ecm relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ecm relay contact due to arcing.
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: On certain crew cab model trucks, the seat back shape may be such that there may not be sufficient webbing on the retractor spool for the rear center seat belt to release from the automatic locking mode (alr) after it is engaged and the seat belt is retracted. If this occurs, there may be difficulty in pulling the seat belt out of the retractor thus preventing its usage.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear center seat belt with a new one free of charge. The recall began on june 11, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical system
Problem: 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 belt pretensioner and for the front passenger seat belt which is part of the occupant classification system. Wires for the rear audio speakers are also contained n the harness.
Risk: 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 possible to use the seat belt. If one of the wires on the right side harness for the seat belt tension sensor breaks, the passenger side front air bag will not deploy as designed in a frontal collision increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Power train:manual transmission:column shift assembly
Problem: On certain pickup trucks equipped with a column shifter, the shift lever assembly for the column shifter may have been damaged during assembly.
Risk: During its use this could eventually result in failure of the portion of the assembly that holds the lever in the park position. This could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the shifter. The recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." an area on the rear pillar where the rear seat belt upper anchor is attached may not be sufficiently energy absorbent.
Risk: This could result in an increased risk of injury if the area is struck in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the outboard rear seat belt assemblies with new ones. The recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brakes - sitting at the used car dealership since 8.8.2025. The truck will not stop when the brakes are applied. If the vehicle does not stop when brakes are applied. Lives are at risk if they are hit or ran over. Inspected by a Nissan dealership, invoices are available. The Brake Booster is no…
Vehicle was purchased and air bag light was on. Dealership did not disclose any safety issues. When brought to my mechanic found broken wiring in airbag harness and driver's side airbag was not functioning and risk of deployment at any time. Also open recall on driver's side airbag
Airbag warning light is blinking.
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and pulsated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no…
There have been many complaints about the rear end of this truck and it says they been waiting for a recall for 6 years over the rear end of this truck and mine went out wile on the high way at high speed I defnatly feel my life was in danger and many others also how do I get this handled I need my…
Other Nissan Titan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Titan | 15 | 2 |
| 2023 Titan | 17 | 2 |
| 2022 Titan | 13 | 4 |
| 2021 Titan | 58 | 5 |
| 2020 Titan | 23 | 5 |
| 2019 Titan | 49 | 4 |
| 2018 Titan | 90 | 4 |
| 2017 Titan | 187 | 3 |
| 2015 Titan | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 Titan | 10 | 2 |
| 2013 Titan | 11 | 3 |
| 2012 Titan | 22 | 2 |
| 2011 Titan | 26 | 1 |
| 2010 Titan | 46 | 3 |
| 2009 Titan | 47 | 3 |
| 2008 Titan | 133 | 5 |
| 2007 Titan | 139 | 1 |
| 2006 Titan | 430 | 5 |
| 2005 Titan | 891 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1,046 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Titan?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 464 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan Titan?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Nissan Titan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Titan model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.