2004 Nissan Titan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,046 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,700miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Nissan Titan, 4% of the 1,046 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,700 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My husband was involved in an accident august 17th 2016 resulting in his death. Investigators can not figure out what caused the accident but his vehicle caught fire. We're not even certain the airbags deployed. When I looked at the truck after the accident there was no proof the airbags had deployed and cause for fire is unknown. Updated 01/10/17 updated 09/19/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10915444, filed 2016-10, 124,000 miles“I was driving west bound 55 MPH with right of way. Other driver pulled out in front of me heading north. I hit his passenger side. Totaled my Titan. No airbag deployment. I sustained upper body injuries due to no airbag support.”
NHTSA complaint #10496395, filed 2013-02, 155,000 miles“The side air bags of my 2004 Nissan Titan deployed as I was driving. There was no impact, I was driving approximately 30mph on a asphalt surfaced road when the air bags just deployed. Luckily I was only going 30mph so I did not crash. Nissan has been contacted but it seems that they're going out of their way to try an prove that this vehicle was in a wreck. The car has never been wrecked and has a clean carfax as well as an autocheck.”
NHTSA complaint #10279440, filed 2009-08, 52,400 miles“The air bag sensor went on I reset first time last about 2 months then came on again. I reset again and last 2 weeks and keep coming back on I keep resetting still on. I took to dealer, I was told due to the age of the vehicle I will have to replace the air bag. I don't understand this my corolla is 21 years old and has 191000 miles, have never had any air bag issue. I contacted Nissan north america, inc. And was receive Nissan carefully considered your request during a review of all of the available facts pertaining to your specific situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621595, filed 2014-08, 93,800 miles“I was driving down the highway at normal speed around 55-65 in houston texas. A car pulled in front of me and I had to put the brakes on quickly. When I applied the brakes the pedal mushed completely to the floor making a grinding noise and the vehicle barley slowed down. I made my way to the side of the road as the brakes made an loud grinding noise, and lost brakes completely. When I finally stopped(with out getting hit my cars) I depressed the brake and there was no response. I had to turn the truck off and as I sat there I heard a noise under the dash, like something reset itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712071, filed 2015-04, 48,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007000Sep 4, 2024VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC944, PC946, PC947, PC949 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004-2012 Armada…
- 10129119Jan 5, 2018Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE January 5, 2018 The announcement from October 6, 2017 has been revised: - Dealers may now use revised TSB…
- 10130684Jan 4, 2018VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT This bulletin has been amended. The reprogramming procedure has been…
- 10117404Aug 15, 2017Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign Temporary suspension of this campaign on all affected 2004-2006 model year vehicles. Nissan is aware of reprogramming…
- 10119206Jun 23, 2017Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is committed to customer satisfaction. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service…
- 10119201Jun 22, 2017VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on…
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10025522Jan 27, 2014Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by…
- 10192164Apr 9, 2013IF YOU CONFIRM The red Air Bag warning lamp is ON, and/or the driver or front passenger seat belt is not working correctly, and/or the rear audio speakers are not working…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 33% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 18% |
| 2012 | 7 | 32% |
| 2011 | 3 | 12% |
| 2010 | 7 | 15% |
| 2009 | 9 | 19% |
| 2008 | 14 | 11% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 7% |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% |
| 2004 | 38 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Titan
464 complaintsBrakes
290 complaintsEngine cooling
87 complaintsSuspension
56 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 complaintsEquipment
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Titan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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