Does the 2004 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Nissan Frontier, the most recent reported on November 11, 2010 (Steering: column). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Frontier?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (13 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (7).

How many 2004 Nissan Frontier complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 66 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Nissan Frontier recalls and problems

1 recall and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan Frontier.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Nissan Frontier recalls

Steering: column

NHTSA campaign 10V554000 · reported November 11, 2010 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 500,552 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The steering column shaft and joint will be replaced with a shaft of a different design. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on december 13, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train13
Fuel system, gasoline7
Steering7
Structure7
Air bags6
Engine6
Tires6
Electrical system5
Equipment4
Suspension4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 13, 2023 · Steering
ROBBINS Nissan in Humble, KD service advisor - REFUSED RECALL SERVICE - saying he needs a customer phone number! No phone no service. Is there a law in this country requiring every citizen to have a phone, by force? Is this China already?

Feb 27, 2023 · Parking brake · 209,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while parked, the contact pulled the cable release for the parking brake and the bracket under the parking brake detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer stated that the manufacturer no longer manufactured the part for the…

Dec 15, 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline
This is the first major safety incident with a stuck and wide-open throttle. I just started from a left hand turned at a stop light. I noticed the 2004 Nissan Frontier pickup truck began to increase its speed without any extra pressure applied to the gas pedal. I applied the brakes to slow down the truck's speed while…

Sep 23, 2021 · Vehicle speed control
This vehicle suddenly starts to accelerate on its own like it's in cruise control only it's not and I'm not pressing the gas pedal. It would go well only a 100 if I let it and applying the brakes does nothing. The only way of stopping the vehicle is to put it in neutral and one time that didn't stop it and I had to…

Apr 6, 2021 · Structure · 78,900 miles
DEALER SOLD A VEHICLE AS A FLORIDA 2 OWNER VEHICLE. I DID ANOTHER CARFAX ON IT AFTER I MADE THE PURCHASE TO DISCOVER DEALER SOLD IT TO SOMEONE IN TN AND THEY TITLED IT. THEN THEY RETURNED IT. DEALER SOLD IT TO ME WITHOUT HAVING TITLE ON HAND. VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED AND DROPPED OFF AT MY HOUSE WITHOUT ME BEING THERE TO…

Frontier model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	3	134	11	8
2002	4	124	12	2
2003	4	77	9	2
2004	1	66	8	3
2005	3	532	9	8
2006	4	617	13	2
2007	1	520	6	0

Across all years, the 2006 Frontier has the most complaints (617). All Nissan Frontier years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Nissan Frontier, the most recent reported on November 11, 2010 (Steering: column). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Frontier?: Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (13 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (7).
How many 2004 Nissan Frontier complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 66 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 13, 2023.