2004 Nissan Titan recalls and problems

5 recalls and 1,046 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan Titan.

5
recalls
1,046
owner complaints
28
complaints mentioning a crash
12
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 Titan recalls

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 10V517000 · reported October 28, 2010 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 747,480 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Seat belts: rear/other

NHTSA campaign 07V150000 · reported April 3, 2007 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 35,775 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
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.

Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 06V459000 · reported November 30, 2006 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 96,500 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.

Power train: manual transmission, column shift assembly

NHTSA campaign 04V408000 · reported August 19, 2004 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 5,664 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain pickup trucks equipped with a column shifter, the shift lever assembly for the column shifter may have been damaged during assembly.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the shifter. The recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Seat belts: front, anchorage

NHTSA campaign 04V345000 · reported July 19, 2004 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 59,947 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
This could result in an increased risk of injury if the area is struck in a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Jan 16, 2026 · Service brakes

Brakes - sitting at the used car dealership since 8.8.2025. The truck will not stop when the brakes are applied. If the vehicle does not stop when brakes are applied. Lives are at risk if they are hit or ran over. Inspected by a Nissan dealership, invoices are available. The Brake Booster is no longer manufactured by…

Aug 25, 2025 · Air bags

Vehicle was purchased and air bag light was on. Dealership did not disclose any safety issues. When brought to my mechanic found broken wiring in airbag harness and driver's side airbag was not functioning and risk of deployment at any time. Also open recall on driver's side airbag

Apr 9, 2025 · Air bags

Airbag warning light is blinking.

Jan 24, 2025 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 166,000 miles

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and pulsated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The…

Apr 21, 2024 · Unknown or other

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…

Titan model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 51,0462812
2005 4891117
2006 54301410
2007 113941

Across all years, the 2004 Titan has the most complaints (1,046). All Nissan Titan years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2004 Nissan Titan, the most recent reported on October 28, 2010 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Titan?
Owners have filed 1,046 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (464 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (194).
How many 2004 Nissan Titan complaints mention a crash or fire?
28 of 1,046 complaints report a crash and 12 a fire; 19 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 16, 2026.