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2004 Nissan Titan vs 2005 Nissan Titan

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
Complaints
1,295
rank #240 of 4,194
Recalls
1
campaigns on record
Top component
Power Train
381 complaints (29%)
Reported harm
44 crashes / 26 injuries
10 deaths; 19 fires
Complaints
1,104
rank #328 of 4,194
Recalls
2
campaigns on record
Top component
Power Train
409 complaints (37%)
Reported harm
15 crashes / 12 injuries
0 deaths; 7 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

191

2005 Nissan Titan has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

1

2004 Nissan Titan vs 2005 Nissan Titan

Top component overlap

Same family

Power Train vs Power Train

2004 Nissan Titan problem mix

  • POWER TRAIN 178
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE 123
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 80
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR 79
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 73

2005 Nissan Titan problem mix

  • POWER TRAIN 193
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE 134
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 82
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 68
  • ENGINE 61

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2004 Nissan Titan or 2005 Nissan Titan?

2005 Nissan Titan has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,104 vs 1,295). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2005 Nissan Titan is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).