2004 Nissan Titan: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2004 Nissan Titan: 5 recalls, 1046 owner complaints and up to 14 mpg combined.
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Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 2 equipment/tire recalls that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #04V345000 · 2004 · 59,947 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #04V408000 · 2004 · 5,664 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain pickup trucks equipped with a column shifter, the shift lever assembly for the column shifter May have been damaged during assembly.
Why it matters: 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.
Electrical Vehicle recall #06V459000 · 2006 · 96,500 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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…
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.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #07V150000 · 2007 · 35,775 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #10V517000 · 2010 · 747,480 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
2 aftermarket equipment / tire recalls replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Equipment Equipment recall #07E046000 · 2007 · 3,500 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: 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.
Suspension Equipment recall #10E019000 · 2010 · 1,873 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 12 mention a fire, 19 injuries and 6 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (464): the most common themes are leaks (221), noise or vibration (77), hard / delayed shifting (39).
- Brakes (hydraulic) (194): the most common themes are noise or vibration (74), brake failure / soft pedal (53).
- Engine & cooling (87): the most common themes are leaks (28), noise or vibration (20), stalls / loses power (8).
- Brakes (72): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (31), warning light on (29), noise or vibration (27).
The 2004 Nissan Titan has 1046 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 20 Titan model years for complaints (6.4× the average Titan year). Complaints peaked in 2005 (125 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 60,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2005 (891 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.60 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 | Regular |
| 5.60 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 17 | 14 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2004 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2004 Nissan Titan, plus 2 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2004 Nissan Titan problems?
Owners have filed 1046 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (464), brakes (hydraulic) (194), engine & cooling (87).
What gas mileage does the 2004 Nissan Titan get?
EPA ratings run up to 14 mpg combined (5.60 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2004 Nissan Titan repair manual?
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