2004 Nissan Titan

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2004 Nissan Titan
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Titan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 1046 complaints 2004 2005: 891 complaints 2006: 430 complaints 2007: 139 complaints 2007 2008: 133 complaints 2009: 47 complaints 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 26 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 196 complaints 2016 2017: 187 complaints 2018: 90 complaints 2019: 46 complaints 2019 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 55 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 14 complaints 2024
2004: 1046 complaints
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YearComplaints
20041046
2005891
2006430
2007139
2008133
200947
201045
201126
201222
201311
201410
201512
2016196
2017187
201890
201946
202021
202155
202213
202317
202414

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 46%

46% of complaints: power train — 479 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveline and differential unit.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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THE PARKING PALM DOES NOT ENGAGE IF THE VEHICLE IS ROCKING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS.*MR A A RESULT THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20041221

VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK *MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20040122

SERVICE BRAKES 30%

30% of complaints: service brakes — 315 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 NISSAN TITAN FROM WORK WHEN COMING UP TO A STOP LEAVING THE LONG DRIVEWAY TO ENTER THE MAIN RD I PUSHED ON THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AND BEGAN VIBRATING AND MAKING A GRINDING NOISE LIKE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150122

ATTEMPTED TO STOP WHILE TRAVELING DOWN PARKING GARAGE RAMP. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE AUDIBLE SOUND OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PUMP CYCLING. AT THIS POINT THERE WAS NO BRAKING POWER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150118

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 87 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 56 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and front.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASH FIRE
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MY HUSBAND COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WE HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY RECALLS. TWO DAYS AGO MY HUSBAND WAS GETTING IN THE TRUCK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE DASH BOARD AND A FIRE WAS STARTING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180903

Also filed under ENGINE

SAFETY TIMELINE

2004 — complaint volume: 1046
R 20040927 — power train

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER, THE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY FOR THE COLUMN SHIFTER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 04V408000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040927 — seat belts

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

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 04V345000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070219 — electrical system

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.

Remedy: 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. OW

Campaign 06V459000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070611 — seat belts

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 MO

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 07V150000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070817 — equipment

CERTAIN HOPKINS AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE. THE INTERNAL PART NUMBERS WITHIN HOPKINS ARE: 1010476

Remedy: HOPKINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HARNESS WITH A REVISED HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HOPKINS AT 800-835-0129.

Campaign 07E046000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100712 — suspension

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 10E019000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101206 — engine and engine cooling

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) ASSEM

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 10V517000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Nissan Titan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (479 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (315 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (87 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V408000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V345000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V459000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V150000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E046000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E019000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V517000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Nissan Titan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Nissan Titan is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Titan?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Nissan Titan have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.