2004 Nissan Frontier Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 164,387miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Nissan Frontier, 5% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 164,387 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“After driving my vehicle to work (around 15 miles), the lights began to dim and the radio turned on and off several times. I parked in the garage where I work, and went to my office to get in touch with a mechanic. About 1/2 hour later, a police officer called because my truck caught fire. It caused damage to the parking structure, and obviously to the vehicle, including melting many of the components under the hood, as well as smoke damage to the inside of the truck. It was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10560434, filed 2014-01, 115,000 miles“For the second time in less then three years my rear axel and wheel have come loose and very close to falling off. Both times the mechanics told me it was because of a broken washer. After doing some research I have found that other Frontier owners have had similar axel problems. Mechanics have told me that they are aware of Frontier rear axel problems. This is a major safety concern for myself and for other Frontier owners. This problem could cause serious and dangerous accidents that could injure or kill people. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473248, filed 2012-09, 164,387 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Frontier. While driving 70 MPH, the front passenger side tire deflated. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the valve stem was leaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side tire and all the valve stems needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10871183, filed 2016-05, 180,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Frontier
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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