2004 Nissan Titan problems
The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States for the North American market by Nissan. It was named after the Titans of Greek mythology.
First generation (A60; 2003)
Development of the Titan began in September 1999, with design work under Diane Allen. Giovanny Arroba's TA60 exterior was chosen in late 2000, with a final production freeze in July 2001. The design language of the future truck was previewed by the 2001 Alpha T concept shown at the 2001 North American International Auto Show, which had previously developed through November 2000.
Production began on September 21, 2003, and sales on December 1, 2003. The Titan used Nissan's new full-size F-Alpha platform. This new platform was shared with the Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 SUVs, with all three manufactured in Canton, Mississippi, United States. The first generation Titan continued without a major redesign through 2015.
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Common 2004 Nissan Titan problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2004 Nissan Titan, several common problems have been identified:
- Axle Seal Leaks: Owners have experienced constant leaks from the axle seals due to pressure build-up in the rear differential. This issue requires frequent replacement of the seals, as the pressure build-up is a common occurrence in the 2004 Titan.
- Catalytic Converter Damage: Complaints include damage to the catalytic converter, which can affect the vehicle's emissions and overall performance. This problem may lead to issues with passing emissions tests and reduced fuel efficiency .
- Interior Trim Issues: Cosmetic problems with the interior trim have been reported, such as chipped paint on dials, worn-out paint on controls, and broken handles. These issues affect the aesthetics and functionality of the interior components of the vehicle .
- Exhaust Manifold Cracks: Another common problem is the cracking of exhaust manifolds, which can impact the vehicle's exhaust system, emissions, and overall engine performance. This issue may lead to loud noises, decreased engine efficiency, and potential safety concerns.
These problems highlight some of the key issues faced by owners of the 2004 Nissan Titan. Addressing these issues promptly and with the necessary repairs can help maintain the performance and longevity of the vehicle.
What is the most common problems with the Nissan Titan?
And let's get. Started transmission delay when starting to move forward after coming to a stop many people have noticed a sizable delay. This has led to a number of close calls when overtaking.
Is a 2004 Nissan Titan a good truck?
Nissan's full-sized pickup competes well with most other models. The Titan is quick, handles relatively nimbly and rides reasonably well.
Are there any recalls on a 2004 Nissan Titan?
201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." AN AREA ON THE REAR PILLAR WHERE THE REAR SEAT BELT UPPER ANCHOR IS ATTACHED MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ENERGY ABSORBENT. What should you do: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTBOARD REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW ONES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004.
What problems did the 2005 Nissan Titan have?
Top 2005 Nissan TITAN Problems
- Overheating/Lack of Ventilation May Cause Rear Axle Seals to Leak. 142 people have reported this. ...
- Catalytic Converter Damage Due to Weak or Failing Fuel Pump. ...
- Corrosion due to water in connector between engine and wiring harness. ...
- Failing navigation unit may display disc error on screen.
2004 Nissan Titan car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Titan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2004 Nissan Titan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2004 Nissan Titan
The NHTSA has received 1042 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2004 Nissan Titan. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2004 Nissan Titan vehicles.
2024-04-21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-04
- VIN: 1N6AA07B24N
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: There have been many complaints about the rear end of this truck and it says they been waiting for a recall for 6 years over the rear end of this truck and mine went out wile on the high way at high speed I defnatly feel my life was in danger and many others also how do I get this handled I need my rear end fixed I can not go to work I am fixing to be homeless over this issue and it could have ended with me loiseing my life
2024-02-02
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-24
- VIN: 1N6AA07B24N
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle from the dealer following a recall repair, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 21,000.
2023-03-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-24
- VIN: 1N6AA06B34N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and descending a hill, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floor. The contact stated that she pumped the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond immediately. The contact then used the gear lever to shift to neutral(N) and then to park(P) and the vehicle stopped. The contact then turned the vehicle off. The contact stated that prior to the brake failure the instrument panel lights had started to flash on and off. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the brake functionality returned. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had gradually become more frequent. The contact stated that the brake failure and instrument panel lights malfunction occurred three times in one day. The contact had been unable to schedule an appointment with a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,290.
2023-02-09
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-29
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N6AA06BX4N
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the brakes seized, causing the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle. The B-LSD and ABS warning lights were illuminated. No air bags were deployed. The contact did not sustain any injury, and medical attention was not received. Two passengers in the other vehicle later sustained bodily injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicles involved in the collision were able to drive away from the scene. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the incorrect ABS module was installed and that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the delta stroke sensor malfunctioning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 226,000.
2022-12-22
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-17
- VIN: 1N6AA07B44N
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.
2022-09-05
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-20
- VIN: 1N6AA07B74N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I was driving down a main road by my office, accelerating when the car suddenly stalled. As the truck was independently decelerating, the steering wheel became hard to steer due to the truck being "off". I managed to force it to turn to a shoulder so as to not get rear ended by vehicles behind me. I could've been on the highway with traffic speeds up to 70mph and it would've been a different scenario. I later found out that the 1/4 fuel on the gauge was faulty and I was out of gas. I went to the NHTSA website to find out 2005 model Titans were included in the recall but not my 2004.
2022-08-19
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-27
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1N6AA07B54N
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 about the Truck when we bought it. Now I have seen reports on line that this has happened to other consumers. Something needs to be done to warn consumers. We could have died. We could of hit others and killed them as well. Dealership has completed repairs and seen the defect. We have the damaged part. There were no prior warnings. Vehicle was inspected before the road trip to insure it was safe.
2021-12-22
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-22
- VIN: 1n6aa07bx4n
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: When I drive my truck under rain or wet road I have several incidents if my truck tires slip the truck goes out of control if I keep pressing the pedal. Is scary feeling specially because losing control under rain is to unsafe. I know it that on my dashboard the airbags warning is blinking is that has something to do with my incidents ? Can you guys fix this problem thank you. Is raining season and I don't want to suffer injuries or death
2021-08-30
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-01
- VIN: 1N6AA07A94N
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact performed a diagnostic test and determined that the engine control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V517000 (Engine). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 255,000.
2021-08-12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-09
- VIN: 1N6AA06AX4N
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: My Titan is a 4 door not 2, also I am not sure if these recalls I saw are related to the problems I am having but my light indicator (as in the pictures I provided) has come on twice I immediately turn it off and I wait for the engine to cool it gets really hot but it doesn't indicate any over heating on the dash indicators (it might just be me but it seems hot enough to be overheating) and once cooled i check the fluids and refill the oil as needed (coolant level been fine) but this has happened to me now 2 times in a 3 day period so I believe there is a leak. Also about my shifter I'm not sure if this applies but I have the shifter you can switch to manual (I've never switch to manual bc I don't know how to drive manual) but I have an issue with it just in automatic sometimes when I shift from park to drive it doesn't seem to switch from park to drive and the vehicle stays in the parked position while the shift is in drive and I have to shift back to park wait a second and then shift back into drive a second time before I get the truck into driving mode. I added some pictures of recalls that are for my year make and model truck that seem like the same issues I'm dealing with and wasn't sure if they applied to my vehicle and just got missed with the amount of owners it's had
2021-08-02
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-01
- VIN: 1N6AA06AX4N
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal travel distance was extended, and the vehicle would not immediately stop. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. No service was performed. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
2021-06-20
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-06
- VIN: 1N6AA07B14N
- Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 noise before starting, the AC would work when it wanted to, and the transmission and engine started knocking. The next week I went running errands and when I pulled out of my yard the truck started jerking then pressed the gas and it revved really high before slamming into drive. Since then I haven't driven the truck. And today it looks like someone just smashed into the front driver light to the side and smashed it while being parked at the place I purchased the truck from. I've continuously asked for help with little to no help at all. The truck is no longer drivable and I'm still making payments on it. The lights on the dashboard has the Check enigine light on, snd the ABS
2021-04-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-23
- VIN: 1N6AA07A34N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING FOR 20 MINUTES AND I'D SAY 25 MILES PER HOUR, MY TRUCK JUST STALLS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORKING, BUT NO ENGINE POWER! THE TRUCK JUST STOP RUNNING. IN MY ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE ENGINE THE STARTER WILL TURN BUT NO START. I AM NOW STRANDED IN TRAFFIC AND IF IT WAS NOT FOR GOOD SAMARITANS WHO HELP ME PUSH THE TRUCK TO THE CURB. THIS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS. I'VE REPLACED MY BATTERY AND IT DIED FOR SECOND TIME! THANKFULLY I WAS ON THE CITY STREET BOTH TIMES. BOTH TIMES I WAITED AWHILE TRIED TO START UP WITH NO SUCCESS, BUT IT STARTED ONLY AFTERWARDS GETTING A JUMP START!? THE BATTERY IS BRAND NEW AND THE HOPE OF FINDING THE ANSWER IS WEBSITES AT LEASE IN THE HOPES OF SOME ANSWER AND DIRECTIONS. EVE SINCE REPLACED THE BATTERY I'
2021-04-09
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-08
- VIN: 1N6AA06B74N
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE VEHICLE BRAKES FREQUENTLY GO OUT AND START TO SHAKE AND MAKE A SPRINGY NOISE WHEN YOU PUSH DOWN ON THEM AND THE BRAKES LOSE POWER AND CANNOT BE APPLIED SAFELY. THIS MAY LEAD TO A CRASH AND NISSAN CANNOT DIAGNOSE THIS WITH CERTAINTY SO INTERVENTION FROM NHTSA IS NEEDED. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE FAULTY DELTA COMPUTER SENSOR AND/OR BRAKE BOOSTER THAT NISSAN CANNOT PROBLEM SOLVE VERY WELL. THIS PROBLEM COULD OR HAS LED TO CRASHES WHEN YOU CANNOT APPLY THE BRAKES AT SPEED. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AND THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. PLEASE PUT OUT A RECALL FOR THIS SO THAT WAY THERE ARE NO CRASHES THAT CAN INJURY MY FAMILY OR OTHERS.
2021-04-09
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-08
- VIN: 1N6AA06B74N
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY AIRBAG/SEATBELT AND IT SINCE HAS GONE OUT AFTER BEING FIXED, BUT THEY SAID THAT IT WAS PAST THE WARRANTY. I HAD THOUGHT THAT AIRBAGS ARE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE PARTS.
2020-11-01
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-27
- VIN: 1N6AA07B94N
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: SAME TIMES LOSING BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL VERY SPONGE SOFT AND HARDLY NO BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR AND THE SAME TIME MAKES FUN NOISE AND BRAKE LIGHT GO ON .WHEN THIS HAPPENS SUN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP I TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND I START IGNITION AGAIN AND IT GET BACK TO NORMAL I BEN HAVE THIS PROBLEM FOR A LIST 12 YEARS I THINK THIS HAPPENS A LIST ONCE A MONTH.
2020-09-02
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-24
- VIN: 1N6AA06B54N
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE CV AXLE LOCATED ON THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD YET TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 135,000.
2020-07-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-01
- VIN: 1N6AA06B84N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE SO I'M OFFICIALLY REPORTING. I'VE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 16 YEARS. IN THAT TIME, I'VE REPEATEDLY HAD ISSUES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM AT DIFFERENT TIMES STARTING IN 2006, BUT DEFINITELY IN 2009. I'VE BROUGHT IT UP WITH DEALERS IN BOTH SACO, ME & WAKE FOREST, NC. EACH TIME THEY CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM. FINALLY AFTER THE LAST TIME THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS A BULLETIN ABOUT THE COMPUTER NEEDING AN UPDATE. WHICH COST MULTIPLE HUNDREDS TO INSTALL. THIS INSTALL DEFINITELY DECREASED THE INCIDENTS OF MULTIPLE BRAKE FAILINGS WHILE DRIVING, BUT DIDN'T COMPLETELY FIX THE PROBLEM. I'M JUST NOW LEARNING THAT IT'S A FAULTY DELTA STROKE SENSOR IN THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO NISSAN FOR THE TITAN AND ARMADA MODELS. I NEVER GOT THE POSTCARD ABOUT THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, BUT IT WOULDN'T HAVE HELPED SINCE THEY NEVER IDENTIFIED THE ISSUE OR MAYBE EVEN HID IT FROM ME DURING MY VISITS. BECAUSE OF THIS I'M OUT OF THE WINDOW FOR THE LAWSUIT AND AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. MY '04 STILL ONLY HAS 78,000 MILES AND MULTIPLE OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE. NISSAN JUST HAD TO PAY 25 MILLION TO A FAMILY THAT WAS HIT BY ONE OF THESE AFFECTED VEHICLES, BUT STILL WILL NOT CLAIM THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE DELTA SENSOR AND BRAKE BOOSTER. PLEASE MAKE THEM FIX THIS ISSUE TO SAVE LIVES AND PAY FOR SOMETHING THEY KNOW HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR A VERY LONG TIME. THE BOOSTER CAN BE RESET AND THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY, BUT TO DO THIS YOU HAVE TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKES FLUTTERING AND NOT RESPONDING. THEN YOU SHUT OFF THE CAR FOR 10 SECONDS AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS USUALLY FIXES THE ISSUE, BUT IT CAN RETURN AT ANY TIME. USUALLY WHEN YOU'VE ALREADY BEEN DRIVING FOR AWHILE. STARTED BACK IN 2006, BUT GOT WORSE IN 2009. COMPUTER FIX LESSENED ISSUE, BUT STILL OCCURS AT RANDOM TIMES.
2020-06-27
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-05
- VIN: 1N6AA07B84N
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 1/ I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN TRUCK JUST SHUT DOWN . FUEL GAUGE READS THAT TRUCKHAS 1/4 TANK LEFT OF FUEL BUT GAS TANK EMPTY. 2/ WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR LIKE IT HAS NO BRAKES. I CHECK THE FLUIDS AND ITS FULL. TURN THE TRUCK OFF AND ON AND IT WORKS AGAIN . *TR
2020-05-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-03
- VIN: 1N6AA07B74N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS OR STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ECM RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS THEN REFERRED TO NAPLES NISSAN (3640 PINE RIDGE RD, NAPLES, FL 34109, 239-300-2765. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,500.
2020-04-21
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-16
- VIN: 1N6AA07B94N
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: ON APRIL 16/2020 @ 330 PM. UNKNOWN,THE CEILING AIRBAGS AND FRONT SEATS AIRBAGS, SUDDENLY EXPLODED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AS A RESULT OF THIS MALFUNCTION, NO BODY WAS ON THE VEHICLE AT THAT TIME. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE USED, SINCE IT COMPROMISES THE SAFETY OF THE PERSON AND PASSENGERS AND THE DRIVING AND HANDLING OF THIS VEHICLE.*DT*JB
2020-02-29
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-13
- VIN: 1N6AA06B74N
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS DIAGNOSING A METAL ON METAL SOUND COMING FROM MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE NISSAN TITAN AND FOUND THAT THE HALF SHAFT WAS COMING OUT OF THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL. I CALLED A NISSAN DEALERSHIP IN UTAH AND WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH EARLY MODEL TITANS. THE TECH SAID HE HAD REPAIRED MANY TITANS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE SAID IT WAS DUE TO A C CLIP THAT FAILS AND ALLOWS THE GEARS TO GET CHEWED UP IN THE DIFFERENTIAL. I LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY RECALLS ON THIS AND FOUND THERE HAD NOT BEEN. I THEN CALLED NISSAN TITAN AND THEY INFORMED ME OF THE SAME AND GUIDED ME TO THIS WEBSITE. THIS SEEM LIKE A HUGE ISSUE THAT EITHER NOT BEEN REPORTED. THIS SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD LEAVE PEOPLE WHO BOUGHT THIS FOR SNOWY AREAS OR OFFROADING IN AN UNSAFE SITUATION WHEN THEIR 4 WHEEL DRIVE FAILS OR LOCKS UP. IN CERTAIN AREAS IN UTAH, WE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CHAINS OR 4 WHEEL DRIVE IN CERTAIN AREAS. WITH THE FAILURE OF A C CLIP AND THE GEARS GETTING CHEWED TO PIECES THIS SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD CAUSE HUGE SAFETY ISSUES, NOT TO MENTION COSTS TO CONSUMERS OVER A UNSOUND DESIGN.
2020-01-30
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-28
- VIN: 1N6AA07B54N
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE REAR AXLE SEALS ON THE END LEAKED DIFFERENTIAL FLUID SATURATED THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000. *DT*JB CONSUMER STATED IT WAS FOUND LATER BEARING FAILED ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT INNER AXLE. AXLES WITH BEARINGS AND SEALS ARE FACTORY ASSEMBLY. EMERGENCY BRAKE PARTS AS WELL AS SENSORS WERE DAMAGED.*JB
2019-12-24
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-04
- VIN: 1N6AA07B64N
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS BROKEN MEAN TIMES AND LET'S IN CARBON MONOXIDE INTO CAB SAFETY ISSUE.
2019-12-11
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-22
- VIN: 1N6AA07B84N
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN TITAN. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER WAITING SEVERAL MINUTES, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THREE OF THE EIGHT COIL PACKS FOR THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,770.
2004 Nissan Titan recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2004 Nissan Titan.
2010-10-28
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 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.
2010-05-20
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
- Consequence: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 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.
2007-07-03
- Manufacturer: HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORP.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, AND 1290376035. A WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED IN AN INCORRECT POSITION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOUSING. THIS RESULTS IN AN INCORRECT ROUTING OF WIRES BETWEEN THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER AND THE TOWING VEHICLE WIRING SYSTEM.
- Consequence: THIS HARNESS WOULD RESULT IN POWER FROM THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER GOING TO THE TOWING VEHICLE DASH LIGHT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN THE TRAILER BRAKES. THIS RESULT WOULD BE THE LACK OF TRAILER BRAKING WHEN THE TOWING VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IT WOULD ALSO RESULT IN THE TOWING VEHICLES DASH LIGHTS BEING ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE FAILURE OF THE APPLICATION OF THE TRAILER BRAKE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED ABILITY TO STOP AND CONTRIBUTE TO A POSSIBLE CRASH.
- 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.
2007-04-03
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Summary: 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 MODE (ALR) AFTER IT IS ENGAGED AND THE SEAT BELT IS RETRACTED. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE MAY BE DIFFICULTY IN PULLING THE SEAT BELT OUT OF THE RETRACTOR THUS PREVENTING ITS USAGE.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
- 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.
2006-11-30
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. THE HARNESS CONTAINS WIRES FOR THE DRIVER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER AND FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WHICH IS PART OF THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. WIRES FOR THE REAR AUDIO SPEAKERS ARE ALSO CONTAINED N THE HARNESS.
- Consequence: IF THE WIRES FOR THE SEAT BELTS AND SPEAKER WIRES BREAK AND MAKE CONTACT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PRETENSIONER MAY DEPLOY. IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS RETRACTED, IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT. IF ONE OF THE WIRES ON THE RIGHT SIDE HARNESS FOR THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR BREAKS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
- 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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
2004-08-19
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER, THE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY FOR THE COLUMN SHIFTER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
2004-07-19
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Summary: 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 BELT UPPER ANCHOR IS ATTACHED MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ENERGY ABSORBENT.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IF THE AREA IS STRUCK IN A CRASH.
- 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.
Negative 2004 Nissan Titan car reviews
Positive 2004 Nissan Titan car reviews
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I'm delighted to share that my truck is almost 14 years old and I've been the proud owner for about 7 of those years (second owner). With 97,XXX and counting, I'm confident that this truck has a long future ahead. I plan to hold onto this truck for many years to come. Since I purchased the truck with about 38,000 miles, I've not had any major issues to speak of. Other than regular maintenance (fluid changes, tune-up, belts, tires, batteries, etc...), and some minor upgrades (heavy duty shocks, CIA, exhaust, etc...) this truck never see's the shop. It's extremely responsive, has plenty of torque, and makes a great tow vehicle. Although it's not the most comfortable truck I've owned, nor is the most agile, it's still a great truck and is probably the best vehicle purchase I've ever made (and I've owned a lot of vehicles), given the price I've paid, and the years of service I expect to get from it.
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I test drove a Ford F-150 XLT Triton, a Chevy Silverado 1500 and a 2500HD, and a Tundra. I test drove the Nissan Titan last, and that was my final test drive. I've had my Titan for less than a month, and I wouldn't buy any other truck. This truck has so much power and interior room. Overall, I give this truck a 10 out of 10.
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This is a great truck! Although I was hesitant to buy the first year production, it has worked out well for me with only one exception. The performance of this truck is fantastic - it's fast and drives like a car. Unfortunately, the driver's electric window recently broke and won't roll up, but other than that, I'm extremely happy with the vehicle. The pricing on the Titan is very competitive, and although I was attracted to the Dodge truck, it was quite a bit more expensive. Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase!
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I'm not an easy grader, but I have to say that I'm extremely satisfied with this truck. Despite a few quality control issues, it's been a great ride with 1200 miles on it. Nissan really put a lot of thought into engineering this truck, which is a far cry from the modular world of the domestics. Unlike the standard practice of picking and pulling parts from the shelves that don't work well together, this truck is a well-oiled machine. And let's talk about the engine - it's simply amazing! It's so powerful that it can turn 33 inch tires with ease, and it's a real thrill to hit the accelerator. The ride is relatively smooth for such a rigid frame, which is a testament to the truck's design. Overall, I give it an A+.
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I recently purchased a Nissan Titan SE King Cab with the Bench Popular Package and the Utility Bed Package for a total of $25,500. After tax, title, and license fees, the final cost was $26,996. One of the things I love about this truck is the ample space inside. I can comfortably fit three kids in the back with their child seats and still have plenty of room. Additionally, there is a lot of storage space, including an overhead console, door panel, and center console. I also appreciate the auxiliary plug integrated into the stereo for my MP3 player. While the stereo quality is not the best, it's still decent. The only downside is that the light from the stereo reflects onto the back window and rearview mirror while driving at night, which can be a bit annoying. Overall, I think this truck is fantastic.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2004 Nissan Titan problems:
any common problems with titans? | Nissan Titan Forum
https://www.titantalk.com/threads/any-common-problems-with-titans.125430/
Feb 6, 2011 ... Common issues seem to be: axle seal leaks, pinion seal leaks, some differential problems, brakes on early models if the recall wasn't done, ...
2004 Nissan Titan - Is it worth buying? Biggest problems? : r ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdvice/comments/n1hy4n/2004_nissan_titan_is_it_worth_buying_biggest/
Apr 30, 2021 ... 1A Auto did a video on the top five problems (rear differential/axle seal, catalytic converter blowing chunks into the engine, teanny cooler ...
2004 Nissan TITAN Problems and Complaints - 5 Issues
https://repairpal.com/2004-nissan-titan/problems
Problem with your 2004 Nissan TITAN? Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2004 Nissan TITAN.
04 Titan Reliability : r/NissanTitan
https://www.reddit.com/r/NissanTitan/comments/wps2al/04_titan_reliability/
Aug 16, 2022 ... How's the overall reliability for these early builds? Any major issues or can I expect to run this to 250k with regular maintenance?
Common Issues with 2004 Nissan Titan: Stalling, Engine Problems ...
https://www.justanswer.com/nissan/cfveb-2004-nissan-titan-stalls-when-driving-low-engine.html
May 27, 2019 ... okay that makes sense due to the fact that heat adds electrical resistance, its common for this to be related to either the crankshaft position ...
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Giovanny Welch 2024-10-26
This truck is powerful and fun to drive. Although it may not be the most fuel-efficient, it's just a pedal push away when you need the power. I really appreciate how spacious the cab is.
Damon Huels 2024-10-16
This truck has experienced several recalls, but I have taken care of each issue with confidence. I replaced the entire rear end with a newer model after Nissan was unable to fix the leaking rear axle seals. The cost was $2700, but it was worth it for the peace of mind. Additionally, I had to replace a faulty fuse box for $425, which was a minor inconvenience. Although I now have to press the gas pedal to start the truck, I am confident that Nissan will be able to diagnose and fix the issue. I have also experienced some minor issues with the interior lights, electric windows, and 4x4 sensor, but I am confident that these can be resolved with ease. Despite these challenges, I remain confident in the quality of my truck and my ability to maintain it.
Demond Haag 2024-04-19
When shopping for a new truck, I narrowed my choices down to the Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan. Unfortunately, after only 4 months of ownership, I've experienced some issues. The brakes started to shimmy after only 2 months and the interior is already starting to fall apart, with buttons on knobs falling off and the rubber around the door coming loose. While the truck is certainly refined, it may be a little too delicate for a full-size pick-up truck. In hindsight, I may have been better off considering more traditional U.S. makers such as Dodge, Ford, and GMC, or sticking with Toyota.
Delbert Weissnat 2024-03-25
Hi Nissan, I hope you're doing well. I wanted to bring to your attention an issue I've been experiencing with my brakes. I've had to deal with a shutter in the steering twice now due to warped rotors from overheating brakes. I've heard from others who have had similar issues and have had to bring their cars in multiple times. I'm hoping we can work together to find a solution to this problem. Thank you for your time.
Caleb Hickle 2024-03-19
I really like the truck, but I do have some concerns. It seems like they used tape and snap together parts instead of screws, which worries me. Additionally, my dash makes some noises that make me concerned it might fall out of the truck, and the mud flaps are held on with double sided tape. I paid $30,000 for this truck, and I expect it to be reliable. I'm taking it to the service department on Monday, and I hope they can fix it. If not, I might have to consider a Ford.