Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2004 Nissan Titan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle from the dealer following a recall repair, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 21,000.
Vehicle was purchased and air bag light was on. Dealership did not disclose any safety issues. When brought to my mechanic found broken wiring in airbag harness and driver's side airbag was not functioning and risk of deployment at any time. Also open recall on driver's side airbag
My husband was involved in an accident August 17th 2016 resulting in his death. Investigators can not figure out what caused the accident but his vehicle caught fire. We're not even certain the airbags deployed. When I looked at the truck after the accident there was no proof the airbags had deployed and cause for fire is unknown. Updated 01/10/17 updated 09/19/2017
Updated information consumer was involved in crash on November 28, 2016 while in his 2004 Nissan Titan the collision caused both airbags to deploy. Updated 02/23/17. ..updated 06/06/17 updated 12/04/17 updated 12/11/2017
I was driving down the highway at normal speed around 55-65 in houston texas. A car pulled in front of me and I had to put the brakes on quickly. When I applied the brakes the pedal mushed completely to the floor making a grinding noise and the vehicle barley slowed down. I made my way to the side of the road as the brakes made an loud grinding noise, and lost brakes completely. When I finally stopped(with out getting hit my cars) I depressed the brake and there was no response. I had to turn the truck off and as I sat there I heard a noise under the dash, like something reset itself. I start the truck up and moved slowly forward to see if I had brakes and suddenly they were working again. This truck has done this a million times and it is just by luck that I have no been involved in an accident when the brakes go out. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the rear speakers were no longer operable. The vehicle was previously inspected per NHTSA campaign number: 06V459000 (electrical system) at timbrook Nissan (10345 mt savage rd nw, cumberland, md 21502, [phone]), but the failure recurred years later. The contact stated that a diagnostic appointment was scheduled with the dealer, but, upon arrival, the contact was informed that the internet service and diagnostic system were not working. The contact was waiting to reschedule the appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact was driving 60 MPH when another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side. The contact swerved and crashed into the median but the airbags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer denied to assist the contact unless an attorney was present. The failure and current mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the air bags and the seat belt warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06V459000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 156,300.
On April 16/2020 @ 330 pm. Unknown,the ceiling airbags and front seats airbags, suddenly exploded while the vehicle was parked as a result of this malfunction, no body was on the vehicle at that time. The vehicle cannot be used, since it compromises the safety of the person and passengers and the driving and handling of this vehicle.
The consumer stated he took the vehicle in to have the brakes inspected after discovering a bulletin on the internet. Two months later the brakes failed, which caused the vehicle to strike another vehicle and roll over. Consequently, the air bags did not deploy.
Airbag complaints in other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2004 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Nissan Titan, 4% of the model year's 1,046 complaints. The component named most often is frontal › sensor/control module (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2004 Nissan Titan airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2004 Nissan Titan, though it has 5 recalls 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 Titan airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 59,000 miles, and 36% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries and 2 deaths to air bags 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.