2004 Nissan Titan Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Nissan Titan.

< older2005
Complaints
1,295
Crashes
44
Fires
19
Injuries
26
Fatalities
10
Recalls
1

Worst 2004 Nissan Titan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1178 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:87,080 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#2123 complaints

Driveline

Avg mileage:75,510 mi
#380 complaints

Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

Avg mileage:39,608 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Nissan Titan.

Transmission / Drivetrain
178
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
87,080
Driveline
123
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,510
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
80
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,608
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
79
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,710
Hydraulic Brakes
73
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
50,354
Brakes
72
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,826
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
49
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,108
Electrical Faults
48
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
6
Avg Miles
122,913
Engine Problems
48
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
148,260
Engine & Cooling
29
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
71,211
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,261
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
25
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
28,031
Automatic Transmission
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,584
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,391
Suspension Failures
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
83,002
Suspension:Rear
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,598
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
90,182
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12,238
Power Train:Axle Assembly
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,016
Gasoline Fuel System
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,389
Fuel System
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
101,719
Parking-Brake Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,658
Seat Belt Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
43,732
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,614
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,238
Electronic Stability Control
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,879
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,902
Latches / Locks
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,500
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,279

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Recalls for 2004 Nissan Titan

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~747,480 vehicles.

10V517000Engine & Cooling
~747,480 affected

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.

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2004 Nissan Titan — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Nissan Titan reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2004 Nissan Titan has 1,295 NHTSA complaints, 44 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 178 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Nissan Titan?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (178 complaints, avg 87,080 mi); Driveline (123 complaints, avg 75,510 mi); Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit (80 complaints, avg 39,608 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Nissan Titan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,401 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Nissan Titan include 44 crash-related reports, 19 fire reports, 26 injuries, and 10 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 747,480 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2004 Nissan Titan?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2004 Nissan Titan shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Titan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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