2004 Nissan Titan problems
Owners have filed 1,295 complaints about the 2004 Nissan Titan with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 37% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 17.6%.
Complaints1,295
Crashes44
Fires19
Injuries26
Deaths10
What owners report breaking
Power train 37.0% · 479
Service brakes, hydraulic 17.6% · 228
Engine and engine cooling 6.7% · 87
Service brakes 5.6% · 72
Suspension 4.3% · 56
Electrical system 3.9% · 51
Engine 3.7% · 48
Air bags 2.9% · 38
Severity
Of those complaints, 44 describe a crash, 19 describe a fire, 26 report an injury and 10 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Nissan Titan in this data, 2004 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 18 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 60,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contacted that while driving 50 mph, he noticed that the exhaust manifold was cracked and exhaust fumes were leaking. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised that the exhaust headers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000. Power train · reported at 43,000 miles
Rear axle seals began to leak at 75000 miles. Vehicle has been driven on highway at all times. The Nissan dealer notice the leak during an inspection. Numerous forums have complaints of the axle seals failing due to improper venting. Leakage of gear oil onto rear brakes presents a safety hazard to my family. Request Nissan replace axle seals and do a recall to reengineer a new venting system for axle seals. Power train · reported at 75,000 miles
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. Power train · reported at 180,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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