2004 Nissan Titan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,046 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Nissan Titan, 2% of the 1,046 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I noticed in may, 2016 that a paint spot about the size of a quarter on top of my right front fender was missing. I have noticed that my paint seems to be chipping along the edges. When I was loading up my truck this weekend, I noticed that the paint on my roof is chipping all along the rain gutters on both sides.”
NHTSA complaint #10882463, filed 2016-07, 106,928 miles“I've been having problems with a leak in the roof. I always noticed a damp musty smell after it rained but never found anything other than rear sliding window was damp until after a heavy rain I made a sharp left and caught out of the corner of my eye water flying out of the sliding window track. I've tried looking to see where it was coming from but can't find the exact location. Let me point out I never use the rear window. After months and yrs of frustration I siliconed the entire rear window and took off brake light and did that too but still getting water. …”
NHTSA complaint #10652951, filed 2014-11, 65,000 miles“Rear axle seals on my Nissan 2004 Titan have been replaced 4 times in the last 2 years, I just had them replaced and the new seals are leaking. This is due to a poorly designed axle by Nissan; of course they will not stand behind their poor design. The bulletin put out by the car manufacture is to replace the axle's being both sides in the rear at a cost of thousands should Nissan do the work. I find this very disturbing as do thousands of other 04, 05, 06 model year Titan owners. The real problem is if gone undetected by some, the rear can lose all of its oil causing the rear to lock up! …”
NHTSA complaint #10531959, filed 2013-07, 150,000 miles“The issue I am having is with my 2004 Nissan Titan. When it gets cold out, all of the door handle freeze and won't open. If you are lucky after a few hours and you do get it open, you can't get them shut. Several times I had to tie the seat belt around the interior door handle in addition to holding the door close so I could get home. I took my car to ricart Nissan and they said it will $1000 to fix all 4 doors. So, I contacted Nissan directly and they refused to fix it. This is a serious safety issue and someone is going to get injured and/or killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10314916, filed 2010-02, 62,000 miles“Door latch assembly freezes and no door can be opened. Truck was parked overnight outside. Doors cannot be opened from outside, if entry is gained doors can be opened from inside.”
NHTSA complaint #11057036, filed 2017-12, 93,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10123356Oct 17, 20172004 - 2015 TITAN; VIBRATION AT 40 ? 50 MPH IF YOU CONFIRM A low frequency vibration at 40 ? 50 MPH AND The vehicle is equipped with the correct tires as shown on the TIRE AND…
- 10017608Sep 21, 2005Spray-in bedliner repair (level 1).
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 18% |
| 2012 | 5 | 23% |
| 2011 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 2% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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