Model year record

2004 Nissan Titan

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,299 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V517000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 747,480
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-10-28
Owners notified: 2010-12-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V150000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component: Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 35,775
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-04-03
Owners notified: 2007-06-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V459000

Electrical system

Component: Electrical system
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 96,500
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-11-30
Owners notified: 2007-02-19

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V408000

Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly

Component: Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 5,664
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-08-19
Owners notified: 2004-09-27

Defect description

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

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V345000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component: Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 59,947
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-07-19
Owners notified: 2004-09-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IF THE AREA IS STRUCK IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	178	79,600 mi
Power train: driveline	123	68,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	80	33,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	79	6,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	74	47,500 mi
Service brakes	73	85,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	49	44,037 mi
Electrical system	48	79,000 mi
Engine	48	100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	29	73,799 mi
Air bags	25	81,406 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	25	82,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	25	14,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	24	56,000 mi
Suspension	23	65,000 mi
Suspension: rear	23	59,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	22	76,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	21	7,200 mi
Unknown or other	20	73,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	18	31,600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	16	62,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	15	100,000 mi
Parking brake	15	66,500 mi
Seat belts	12	34,715 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	11	4,500 mi
Steering	11	60,600 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	10	63,370 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	9	1,900 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	9	51,000 mi
Structure: body	9	8,000 mi
Wheels	9	130,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	8	2,727 mi
Service brakes, electric	8	40,000 mi
Equipment	7	31,500 mi
Structure: body: door	7	55,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	6	100 mi
Structure	6	300 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	102,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	5	38,000 mi
Seats	5	30,091 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	5	8,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	5	4,500 mi
Tires	5	30,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	4	15,978 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	4	1,300 mi
Suspension: front	4	2,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	36,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	3	131,938 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	3	7,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	3	3,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	2	52,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	2	11,904 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	2	2,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	2	—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	2	25 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly	2	65,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	2	5,000 mi
Suspension: multiple axle	2	27,010 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle	2	20,500 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	2	18,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	3,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	4,503 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	5,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	1	3,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	1	90,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	1,850 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	83,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	1,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	1,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	24,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank	1	1,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	42,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	28,090 mi
Fuel system, other	1	9,436 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	61,000 mi
Interior lighting	1	—
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic	1	26,000 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: actuator	1	3,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	34,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	3,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	8,400 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	1	43,600 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	1	—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	1	500 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	100 mi
Service brakes, air	1	40,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	2,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc	1	8,159 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	1	7,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	21,615 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve	1	110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	40,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	44,901 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	5,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	150,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly	1	13,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle	1	97,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	1	—
Visibility	1	79,960 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	95,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior	1	4,503 mi

The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.