Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2004 Nissan Crew owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I'm leasing a 2005 armada. I leased the vehicle in October of 2004. Since then I've had to take it back 3 times to have the rotors resurfaced, this week will make number 4. Nissan has indicated that they are aware the problem and that I need to bring it in every time this happens and that they are working on a recall. The car shakes uncontrollably and is difficult to stop. At times it bounces as you are applying the brakes which has caused me to go into other lanes of traffic. When starting the vehicle and applying the brakes the car still goes forward even though the brakes are applied. I have to put all my weight down on the brake peddle in order to stop this from happening. At times this has caused me to almost hit vehicles in front of me when I'm in a parking lot. Last week I was making a 3 point turn and backed up. The car didn't stop and I hit a pole. …
I was driving a Nissan 2004 armada going to north ca and in va had an accident and hit a guard rail brakes where shudder and the steering wheel was shaking hard I took it to Nissan dealer ship and a special tech came to see it and ruled out that the accident was not caused by the brakes so I lost out on 2000 then while I was taken my SUV to dealer for oil change they changed brakes now if there was nothing wrong with the brakes why did they change them it is not fare what these people did and doing to me now im having problems with my steering but I think it has something to do with the brakes damage think of it brake shudders and it affects the steering who's there to say that it wont take out the rack and tie rods inner and outer so I took it to the dealer and they told me that Nissan cant cover because I had the accident how do they know it was not there before the accident.
The ABS brake system on the 2004 Nissan titan se 4wd pickups have all failed in every vehicle I have been able to track- at least 3 times. I am now in for a 3rd replacement of the rotars on the back brakes. My pads on the front have worn 3 times with only 18000 miles on the truck. I believe if you do a survey of the dealers' service deopartments, you will find that the titans have all been brought back for these reasons. This should be reported and a recall sent out as this is a safety hazard at best. I have had two accidents related to not being able to stop my truck. Please assure me that this will be delt with before someone is actually killed. Thank you for your time. Kayla jones
I purchased a 2004 Nissan armada on June 18,2004. This is my third Nissan vehicle. In August, I started feeling that, when braking, my car violently pulls to one side, and steering wheel shakes. I couldn't believe that my brakes were bad after only 2000 miles. Also, my front windows squeak and do not go up smoothly. After bringing the car in for service, they told me that my rotors were warped. The rotors were cut and new brake pads installed. (bay ridge Nissan invoice #174068 sept. 17,2004). They also replaced 2 window regulators. On nov 8, 2004 at 3750 miles my brakes failed completely. I was stopped at the light when all of a sudden my pedal went down to the floor. When I pulled up and tried to stop, all I heard was metal on metal noise and the car won't stop. When I brought the car to the dealer, I was told that this is a ongoing problem. …
Safety concern regarding the front end. I've had to take my truck in for vibration of steering wheel and front end when slowing down at stop signs, lights, or parking. The vibration is only when slowing down and it feels like it radiates towards the rear end right before the complete stop. I've had to take my truck in for 4 times due to the front end. Three, because of the vibration and once in dec. For red fluid dripping and getting all over the bottom and side of truck while coming back from a christmas trip about 7hrs away. I was told it had something to do with the rack and pinion. That was not good news to hear especially since we had driven back a few nights ago in the snow. Now, April 2005 I still have the same problem for the fourth time with the extreme vibration of the front end while braking or slowing down. …
I would be driving and all of a sudden, the truck would shake while applying the brakes. The first time I went in to have them check out the problem at Nissan of elk grove I was chewed out on how bad of a driver I am. He got so loud he was considered yelling by other customers of Nissan. He told me how I must have been power braking the truck to generate the kind of heat necessary to warp the rotors like that. The problem was that I bought the truck on December 12, 2003 and this was happening approximately on January 15, 2004. It happened about a month after I bought the truck. I bought a truck that cost me $42,000 I have no reason to run it into the ground right off the bat. I want this truck to last me as long as last truck over 300,000 miles. I even use full synthetic oil to help protect the engine. …
I bought my Nissan titan brand new December 2003, matter of fact I was the first one to buy one in my county. We've had all sorts of interior problems with this vehicle since we bought it. Front door bolts coming lose, weather striping kept coming off, headliner attachment keeps coming off, plastic knobs coming off. June 2004 - 6 months ( 6,548 miles) after I had my titan, I had my brakes checked and all the fluids topped off. February 2005 - 8 months (16, 025 miles), vehicle started to judder in the steering wheel when braking and making noise, front brakes warped. April 2005 - 2 months later (17, 836 miles) my steering wheel started juddering when braking, front rotors were warped and my front brake pads were to thin. They replaced my brakes at that time. June 2005 - 2 months later (20,000 miles) I lost all brakes in the pouring down rain. …
I have a 2004 Nissan quest which has given me problems since I bought the car. The numerous recalls and the constant changing of brakes. We have had to change the brakes more than six times. The back brakes are constantly going out. They have a burning smell and I have taken it to the dealership on several occasions with no assistance. Since I could not get an answer as to why my brakes were getting hot. I then took the car to aaa for a motor vehicle diagnostic inspection. They stated that the motor vehicle had two cracked motor mounts, both of lower control arms were defective, which wore out two sets of tires,and I had other repairs that were necessary to make. Aaa also stated that there was something going on with the brake calipers, which could be the reason that I was having to change my brakes every six months. …
On 10/12/07 I was driving my 2004 Nissan titan on the interstate. My brakes totally failed and I had to coast and use the transmission to stop. Their was minimal braking when I had the pedal in the floor and the truck shook violently. Upon restarting the car the brakes seemed to work. I contacted Nissan and was told after telling the person what happened that my computer had a glitch. It took her like two seconds to come up with how to fix it over the phone. I thought it was really funny that what they called a glitch could have killed me and others. They supposedly fixed it when I took it in. From research this sounds pretty common with this truck. I have been told that resetting of the computer would fix it. If it is that simple then Nissan should do a recall and reset them all before someone dies or is seriously injured.
Mar 2004 I purchased a 2004 Nissan titan. At 7000 miles I began having violent vibrations with braking. I retirned to the dealership and they replaced them and stated the calipers needed reinforncing with a special kit. Two months later, I experienced the same problem and the dealership did another front brake replacement. Every three months I have had the brakes replaced, and last month they replaced the rotors and the brakes. I am concerned that in the past 14 months I have replaced my brakes 4 times. This is quite extreme. The point of my complaint is to not have to complain after someone in my family dies. I love the truck, but I am worried the truck is unsafe and I have asked my family not to ride in it until this matter can be resolved in some way other than simply replacing the front pads.
Brake complaints in other Crew years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2004 Nissan Crew?
NHTSA has 46 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Nissan Crew, 53% of the model year's 87 complaints. The component named most often is foundation components › disc › rotor (21 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2004 Nissan Crew brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2004 Nissan Crew, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Crew brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 5,000 miles, and 91% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.