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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2004 Nissan Titan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 1,046 total for the year
Median mileage
31,752miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Nissan Titan, 1% of the 1,046 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,752 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.

“I live in the cold northeast and have to warm my vehicle before I drive to work. My truck is a 2004 Nissan Titan se with 79k miles on it. I brushed the vehicle off and started it turning the defroster to high and turning on the side mirror defrosters as well. I went back inside to grab the rest of my stuff for work and was inside for approximately 5 minutes. When I came back outside I was surprised to see the drivers side of my truck on fire. Fire engulfed the drivers side mirror and the dripping plastic was burning up the side of the truck. …”

NHTSA complaint #10378198, filed 2011-01, 79,960 miles

“On may 3, 2012, I saw my side mirror lights were not turning off, even while driving. I scheduled work for my truck for may 5, 2012. My truck was parked at my place of employment from around 6 am to 2 pm on may 3, 2012. When trying to leave work I tried to start my truck and it would not turn over, tried to jump start with no success and even had a tow truck company attempt to start the truck. After the truck was towed to local shop the truck started up with no problem and the mechanic said since its not showing any issues that it did before there was nothing they could do. …”

NHTSA complaint #10481121, filed 2012-10, 95,000 miles

“Horrible fm radio reception. Static,treble fades the automatic feature on the power windows does not function properly. When windows are all the way down and you hit the auto up button, the window tries to go up and then goes back down. It then will not work for several seconds. Low tire pressure light comes on after extended driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10073294, filed 2004-05, 78 miles

“Truck vibrates very roughly and brakes push down low to the floor when brakes are applied. Brakes were first serviced at 4,503 miles on september 24, 2004. Again truck started to vibrate when brakes were applied, and had to be pushed hard and low to floor. Brakes were again serviced at 8,795 miles on january 18, 2005. Truck currently has 12,565 miles and truck again vibrates when brakes are applied, and brakes need to be pressed hard and go low to the floor. Nissan has been notified and waiting for contact for service of truck. …”

NHTSA complaint #10116817, filed 2005-04, 4,503 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202417%
201711%
201114%
201024%
200875%
200743%
200672%
200571%
200461%

Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Titan

Transmission and drivetrain
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.

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