2004 Nissan Titan reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Nissan Titan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,295
- 20 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 178 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 44 reported crashes · 26 injuries · 10 deaths · 19 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#240
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+1,073
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2002-2006
+1,026
median 269 complaints in 819 records
Top component share
29%
Power Train: 381 complaints
What owners report fails — 2004 Nissan Titan
- 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
1 recall on record for the 2004 Nissan Titan
- NHTSA 10V517000 · 2010 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2004 Nissan Titan 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Nissan Titan reliable?
NHTSA has 1,295 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Nissan Titan and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is power train (178 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Nissan Titan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Titan?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (178), power train:driveline (123), power train:driveline:differential unit (80), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor (79). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Nissan Titan?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.