2004 Nissan Titan Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2004 Nissan Titan, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 76,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “exhaust manifold” (40% of reports).
- 87engine and engine cooling complaints
- 76,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Exhaust manifold: mentioned in 35 of 87 complaints (40%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2004 Nissan Titan at $2,150, and half of them between $1,750 and $3,050.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 87 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Nissan Titan engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Titan | 1 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2017 Titan | 4 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Titan | 1 | 9% | 30,000 |
| 2012 Titan | 2 | 9% | 87,470 |
| 2011 Titan | 1 | 4% | 180,000 |
| 2010 Titan | 4 | 9% | 75,700 |
| 2009 Titan | 3 | 6% | 71,400 |
| 2008 Titan | 12 | 9% | 70,500 |
| 2007 Titan | 15 | 11% | 81,500 |
| 2006 Titan | 36 | 8% | 84,047 |
| 2005 Titan | 62 | 7% | 77,500 |
| 2004 Titan | 87 | 8% | 76,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ROUGHLY AND BURNED AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF FUEL. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. MATT BOWERS NISSAN EASTERN SHORE (29788 FREDERICK BLVD, DAPHNE, AL 36526, [redacted]) DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. While driving various speeds, a loud noise could be heard coming from the front of the vehicle. Also, the vehicle was sluggish when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the exhaust…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Nissan Titans have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 87 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2004 Nissan Titan (8% of the 1,046 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan Titan engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 76,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2004 Nissan Titan?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,150 (half paid between $1,750 and $3,050), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2004 Nissan Titan?
The most frequent phrase is “exhaust manifold”, in 35 of 87 complaints.
Other 2004 Nissan Titan problems
See all 2004 Nissan Titan problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Titan years.