2004 Nissan Titan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,046 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,810miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Nissan Titan, 1% of the 1,046 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,810 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.
“This is the second time in over several months that my driver side drive axle for my 4x4 has pulled its self out. It was fixed once on my dime and is now going to be fixed on my dime again it is a dangerous failure that could cause my suspension to lock up an rip my wheel off then leading to a serious accident. It needs to be addressed and the NHTSA has done nothing to pursue this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532757, filed 2013-07, 126,000 miles“My husband could have been killed. We had no knowledge of any recalls. Two days ago my husband was getting in the truck and all of a sudden smoke started coming from the dash board and a fire was starting. He immediately ran in the truck stop store and was able to get a fire extinguisher. Another customer unhooked the battery as my husband distinguished the fire. The truck will not start and when trying to test it out by re-attaching the battery the smoke began again. We are now without a vehicle and had to get the truck towed home.”
NHTSA complaint #11124165, filed 2018-09, 335,000 miles“Failure of front control arms, according to Nissan website (many other vehicles were recalled for same, not mine) this could result in collision. Mechanic stated the wheel would come off with failure. Nissan dealership discovered the weld was failing and told me they had to be replaced, but that while 1800+ vehicles were shown to be affected by this issue, my VIN number was not on list. Nissan needs to expand their recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10440406, filed 2011-12, 60,600 miles“I was using my four wheel drive when I noticed a loud clunk and found that my axle had popped out of the front differential. I am among over 1000s of Titan owners with this same issue that Nissan knows about and has caused multiple failures in our trucks. It also caused a failure in mine. The have known about this issue for years now and changed there part in 07 from the original number 38500-8s102 to the new product number 38500-8s11b truck is a Nissan Titan 2004 se king cab 4wd.”
NHTSA complaint #10496387, filed 2013-02, 140,000 miles“Power steering fluid leak under right (passenger-side) axle-to-wheel area. Also, a front-end alignment problem. I have had to take my 2004 Nissan Titan le 4x4 crew cab into the dealer service shop on at least 3 occasions to try and get the power steering fluid leak repaired/stopped. The last time it was in the their shop they had my truck for over a month waiting on a new power steering hose part that apparently was in short supply. The leak has now started again and I'm going to have to take the truck in again... …”
NHTSA complaint #10114287, filed 2005-03, 5,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10192524Feb 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when…
- 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…
- 10043772Mar 22, 2012Nissan: power steering hose service part change. The hose now comes without the pressure sensor. Do not damage pressure sensor upon removal. If only pressure sensor needs…
- 10033267Dec 4, 2009Nissan: vibration at low speed. A vibration is felt in the steering wheel (other than shimmy) and/or floor and/or seats when driving at a speed between approximately 25mph and…
- 10017964Nov 21, 2005Vibration in steering wheel at 29 or 58 mph.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 14 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Titan
464 complaintsBrakes
290 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Titan
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology