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2004 Nissan Titan
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- Owner complaints
- 1,046
- Received Feb 2004 to Jan 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Front brake rotors warp and wear early63 complaints · 6.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Water leaks into cabin during rain53 complaints · 5.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Unintended acceleration despite braking32 complaints · 3.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #10V517000Nissan 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.
- Recall #07V150000On 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 28 crashes, 12 fires, 19 people injured, 6 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Exhaust manifold cracks and leaks fumes
- Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
- Water leaks into cabin during rain
- Glass shatters or cracks without impact
- Rear door latch fails to open or close
1 more problem
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 127 |
| 2006 | 84 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 91 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2010 | 122 |
| 2011 | 100 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 1,046 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 63 | 6.0% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 53 | 5.1% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 32 | 3.1% | – | |
| Exhaust manifold cracks and leaks fumes | 31 | 3.0% | – | |
| Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches | 29 | 2.8% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 27 | 2.6% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 26 | 2.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 26 | 2.5% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 25 | 2.4% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 24 | 2.3% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 22 | 2.1% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 20 | 1.9% | – | NHTSA recall #04V345000, #07V150000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 19 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 19 | 1.8% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 18 | 1.7% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 18 | 1.7% | – | |
| Transfer case shifts into 4-wheel drive unexpectedly | 17 | 1.6% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 17 | 1.6% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 17 | 1.6% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 14 | 1.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #10V517000October 28, 2010747,480 vehicles affected
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) 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.
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.
NHTSA recall #07V150000April 3, 200735,775 vehicles affected
seat belts: rear/other
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #06V459000November 30, 200696,500 vehicles affected
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. 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.
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.
NHTSA recall #04V408000August 19, 20045,664 vehicles affected
power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly
On certain pickup trucks equipped with a column shifter, the shift lever assembly for the column shifter may have been damaged during assembly.
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.
NHTSA recall #04V345000July 19, 200459,947 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: anchorage
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.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2004 Nissan Titan.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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