2004 Nissan Frontier Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Nissan Frontier, 11% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dealer sold a vehicle as a florida 2 owner vehicle. I did another carfax on it after I made the purchase to discover dealer sold it to someone in tn and they titled it. Then they returned it. Dealer sold it to me without having title on hand. Vehicle was shipped and dropped off at my house without me being there to look it over. They never told me when it would be shipped. When my mechanic inspected it he seen many issues. One was there were parts on the trucks steering that did not belong. It had the wrong sway bar links installed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406666, filed 2021-04, 78,900 miles“This vehicle has a steering column recall that I was not notified about until I purchased it in 2012. I contacted Nissan to schedule the repair but they informed me that I would have to take the vehicle 250 miles to the nearest dealership. I explained that would not be able to do that since I live on an island in a remote part of alaska. I asked if a local certified mechanic would be able to make the repairs and they told me no, it only can be done by a certified Nissan dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551397, filed 2013-11, 105,000 miles“Powering steering box failure on a 2004 Nissan Frontier. My vehicle has only 49,000 miles on it and was purchased new. Two mechanics, one Nissan and one an independent mechanic, identified the steering box as the culprit for the difficult steering in the vehicle. Both said it should not fail. The Nissan mechanic went on to say that he had only seen one fail in his ten years as a mechanic, and that involved a vehicle that was in a severe accident. The failure prevents me from steering and at times takes two hands to steer. The mechanics state that the only repair is to replace the part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10302372, filed 2010-01, 49,000 miles“There was no accident. I had my vehicle repaired by a dealer (power steering). Now I have a leak in the power steering. They say they did not cause the leak. I say they did.”
NHTSA complaint #10488684, filed 2012-12“The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Frontier. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel jerked violently and the vehicle began to wander out of its lane. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a safe location and the contact noticed that the front driver side wheel was positioned inwardly. In addition, the inner and outer wheel bearings and related parts were fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641681, filed 2014-10, 45,694 milesRelated recalls
- 10V554000Nov 11, 2010Nissan is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 frontier vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001 through october 20, 2004, and model year 2002-2004, xterra…Covers: Nissan Frontier 2002–2004, Xterra 2002–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 34 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 | 9 | 12% |
| 2002 | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Frontier
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology