2004 Nissan Titan Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 464 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2004 Nissan Titan, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 64,998 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear axle” (36% of reports).
- 464power train complaints
- 64,998median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $4,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%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.
- Rear axle: mentioned in 166 of 464 complaints (36%)
- Seals leaking: mentioned in 50 of 464 complaints (11%)
- Front differential: mentioned in 33 of 464 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2004 Nissan Titan at $4,550, and half of them between $3,200 and $5,150.
Based on 45 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2017), 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 power train problems happen?
Based on 432 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 464 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Nissan Titan power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Titan | 9 | 60% | 9,000 |
| 2023 Titan | 10 | 59% | — |
| 2022 Titan | 7 | 54% | 6,850 |
| 2021 Titan | 26 | 45% | — |
| 2020 Titan | 7 | 30% | 5,400 |
| 2019 Titan | 9 | 18% | 3,255 |
| 2018 Titan | 16 | 18% | 3,750 |
| 2017 Titan | 26 | 14% | 16,250 |
| 2015 Titan | 2 | 17% | 18,000 |
| 2014 Titan | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2013 Titan | 2 | 18% | 30,000 |
| 2011 Titan | 2 | 8% | 37,327 |
| 2010 Titan | 5 | 11% | 68,500 |
| 2009 Titan | 7 | 15% | 51,000 |
| 2008 Titan | 29 | 22% | 63,298 |
| 2007 Titan | 67 | 48% | 63,025 |
| 2006 Titan | 194 | 45% | 59,936 |
| 2005 Titan | 469 | 53% | 62,165 |
| 2004 Titan | 464 | 44% | 64,998 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolled forward, causing the vehicle to roll into a rock, and damaging the transmission. Additionally, the air bag warning lights illuminated, and the seat beats locked. The vehicle was towed to…
Purchased a used 2004 Nissan titan truck with lower miles. Rear axel exploded and burst into flames when driving down the freeway. (Bowling Green, Kentucky) We managed to pull off to the side of the freeway without hitting anyone. Fire dept was able to put the flames out. Didn't find any recalls…
I purchased this truck on 04/05/18 from Harbor motors Lihue Kauai, and not even a week into having this truck it started acting up, overheating, the truck wouldn't turn over, suspensions, the four-wheel-drive wouldn't disengage, when you turn the key to start the vehicle it would make a clicking…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Nissan Titans have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 464 owner complaints about power train for the 2004 Nissan Titan (44% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 64,998 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2004 Nissan Titan?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,550 (half paid between $3,200 and $5,150), from 45 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2004 Nissan Titan?
The most frequent phrase is “rear axle”, in 166 of 464 complaints, followed by “seals leaking” (50).
Other 2004 Nissan Titan problems
See all 2004 Nissan Titan problems or power train problems across all Titan years.