Worst 2004 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 68,719 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | 1 | 71,225 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 2 | 69,975 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 92,200 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 15,676 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Nissan Frontier
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~500,552 vehicles.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 FRONTIER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001 THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2004, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2004, XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001, THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2005. OVER TIME CORROSION MAY FORM IN THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN JOINT AND LIMIT MOVEMENT OF THE JOINT. THE LIMITED MOVEMENT OF THIS JOINT MAY CREATE EXCESSIVE LOAD ON THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, IT MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE SHAFT DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS THAT REQUIRE LARGE STEERING INPUTS.
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2004 Nissan Frontier — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Nissan Frontier reliable?
What are common problems with the 2004 Nissan Frontier?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Nissan Frontier?
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Does the 2004 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 Nissan Frontier?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Frontier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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