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#BS-2004-NISTIT-12DE

2004 Nissan Titan

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
34
Fires
10
Recalls
7
TSBs
112
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 34 crashes, 10 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.0x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

rear differential failed

6 complaints • Severity 9.7/10

$X,XXX
2

exhaust manifolds cracked

5 complaints • Severity 5.2/10

$X,XXX
3

front differential failed

4 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:drivelineHIGH

123 owners reported power train:driveline issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

309
0–30K
213
30–60K
225
60–90K
84
90–120K
28
120–150K
27
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (309 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:driveline (123 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:driveline123 (12%)
Brakes103 (10%)
Drivetrain99 (10%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor79 (8%)
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit78 (8%)
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal49 (5%)
Electrical28 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip25 (3%)

2004 Nissan Titan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:driveline Issues

Power Train:driveline complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2004 Nissan Titan, with 123 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2004 Nissan Titan, with 103 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2004 Nissan Titan, with 99 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Nissan Titan, with 79 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

81
04
174
05
100
06
96
07
109
08
116
09
139
10
90
11
23
12
18
13
7
14
15
15
10
16
1
17
6
18
6
19
3
20
3
21
1
22
1
24
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Nissan Titan. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

04V345000Sep 2004

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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.

04V408000Sep 2004

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER, THE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY FOR THE COLUMN SHIFTER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY.

06V459000Feb 2007

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

07E046000Aug 2007

EQUIPMENT

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 IN AN INCORRECT ROUTING OF WIRES BETWEEN THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER AND THE TOWING VEHICLE WIRING SYSTEM.

07V150000Jun 2007

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

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.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Titan is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is drivetrain.

2004 Nissan Titan vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

510

2.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Nissan Titan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Nissan Titan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Nissan Titan is related to the power train:driveline, with 123 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Nissan Titan reliable?
The 2004 Nissan Titan has 1,000 complaints, 34 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Nissan Titan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Nissan Titan has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Titan problems start?
Based on 886 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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