2004 Nissan Titan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 290about this part
- Share
- 28%of 1,046 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,908miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 290 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Nissan Titan, 28% of the 1,046 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,908 miles. 15 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.
“Same times losing brakes brake pedal very sponge soft and hardly no brakes to stop the car and the same time makes fun noise and brake light go on .when this happens sun I come to a complete stop I turn off the ignition and I start ignition again and it get back to normal I ben have this problem for a list 12 years I think this happens a list once a month.”
NHTSA complaint #11372524, filed 2020-11, 15,000 miles“Emergency brake and rear brakes got covered in gear oil because the rear differential seal leaking. It started spewing all over the place and when I tried to come to a stop it took way longer than normal forcing me to swerve to miss a pedestrian and hitting the curb and a bush. This should be a safety recall because the differential leaking on the brakes is definitely a safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10724405, filed 2015-06, 122,000 miles“This seems to be an issue for a lot of people so I'm officially reporting. I've owned this car for 16 years. In that time, I've repeatedly had issues with the braking system at different times starting in 2006, but definitely in 2009. I've brought it up with dealers in both saco, me & wake forest, nc. Each time they cannot find a problem. Finally after the last time the dealer said there was a bulletin about the computer needing an update. Which cost multiple hundreds to install. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337122, filed 2020-07, 40,000 miles“3'rd brake line rupture. All the connectors under or around bottom of frame appear rusted. I'm getting afraid to drive it. It seems these lines should have been made from a component that would not rust. I can't be the only one with this issue”
NHTSA complaint #11001865, filed 2017-06, 58,000 miles“I was driving my 2004 Nissan Titan from work when coming up to a stop leaving the long driveway to enter the main rd I pushed on the brakes and the pedal dropped to the floor and began vibrating and making a grinding noise like when you step on the pedal very hard and the ABS comes on, except the brakes did not engage. The truck did not stop. I flew through the stop sign in front of other coworkers leaving a building to the north. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678431, filed 2015-01, 80,507 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10119249Aug 21, 2017NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No…
- 10192638Sep 15, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS…
- 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…
- 10020026May 12, 2006Abs and/or brake warning light on with dtc c1179.
- 10019412Mar 2, 2006Groan noise from front brakes. Nissan.
- 10015990Jun 3, 2005BRAKE JUDDER.
- 10015838Mar 23, 2005BRAKE JUDDER.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2021 | 4 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 17% |
| 2014 | 3 | 30% |
| 2012 | 4 | 18% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 13 | 28% |
| 2009 | 9 | 19% |
| 2008 | 13 | 10% |
| 2007 | 23 | 17% |
| 2006 | 44 | 10% |
| 2005 | 85 | 10% |
| 2004 | 290 | 28% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Titan
464 complaintsEngine cooling
87 complaintsSuspension
56 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsAir bags
38 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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