Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
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).
Tl contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. While driving 55 MPH, the driver could not stop the vehicle after applying the brakes. The vehicle went over an embankment. As a result, the driver sustained fatal injuries. The contact was unsure if the airbags deployed. The vehicle is presently being held by the hwy patrol. The vehicle had been taken for brake repairs 7 times and was released to the contact saying that the brakes were fine. Prior to the crash the brakes had failed in October and the contact had the vehicle serviced and filed a complaint. The service manager told the contact that he believed that there was still something wrong with the vehicle and was fired from his position. During prior failures, the ABS warning light became illuminated. The contact has reported the failures to Nissan with no resolution. The current and failure mileages were 83,000. …
Since purchasing my truck in August of 2004 I have experienced several brake related issues. I've taken the truck to the same dealer for service on each failure/issue. The break issues experienced have been brake lights turning on, brakes shuddering, the truck not braking properly, brakes not working until the pedal was almost completely pressed. Recently the truck failed to stop resulting in a rear end collision. The dealer has replaced/resurfaced rotors, brake pads and replaced sensors during the past year and a half. However, I continue to experience issue after issue regarding the brakes. I have had other defects as well, but the brake issues have been the primary issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. While the vehicle was stationary, the driver and passenger side seat belts failed to retract when prompted. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning on numerous occasions while stationary and while driving various speeds. In addition, while driving 70 MPH, the control panel became inoperative and completely lost power. The contact stated that the failures were intermittent and became progressively worse since 2011. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
While driving 15 MPH consumer's vehicle crashed into a tree. Upon impact, rear middle seat belt unlatched on its own. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the seat belt needed to be replaced.
On 6/20/2008 I went to a Nissan dealership to resolve a recall item to replace rear door wiring harness, recall # r0616. The recall was performed and in the process the dealership also replaced lh-pretensioner, seatbelt and body harness, and reset airbag warning light. On 6/03/2013, the airbag warning light came on and I went to a nearby Nissan dealership and was advised that I would have to replace the lh-pretensioner, seatbelt and body harness, I informed the service advisor that this work was already accomplished once and that I had the documents if he needed them. The service advisor then stated that since the work was accomplished five years ago that even though the parts are a safety item that they were no longer under warranty, resulting in a 574.30 charge of which I paid. …
1) a child safety seat was installed in the center rear seating position, and secured with the vehicle seat belt. The belt was fully extended to engage the retractor lock. Upon removal of the child safety seat, the seat belt was allowed to retract. 2) the failure occurred when an attempt was made to extend the seat belt for it's next use. The seat belt was locked in the child seat safety mode and could not be extended, and therefore the rear center seating position could not be used. 3) Nissan dealer replaced the seat belt retractor, and the new part is exhibiting the same problem. The dealer explained that this appears to be occurring in all Titan's and the seat belt can be released by forcing (20-30 pounds of force) additional belt into the retractor to release it. The problem has not been corrected and the replaced part is not available.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact has experienced several failures with the vehicle since the date it was purchased. While driving various speeds and applying pressure to the brakes, the vehicle vibrated and the braking power was lost. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the rotors failed. The vehicle was repaired. The entire braking system (rotors and brake pads) have been replaced three times since the original failure date. When adults use the rear seat safety belts, they become tighter as the vehicle is being operated. The seat belts cause a great amount of pressure to the neck and chest area and have to be released and reconnected for safety. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 38,000.
All passenger seat belts intermittently go to the child restraint mode when being used by in the normal passenger mode. The passenger must remove the seat belt, return it to the retracted position, and reconnect the seat belt. It appears to happen most often on a bumpy surface. This is a dangerous practice. Some vehicle owners will surely disable the child safety function. Others will endanger their passengers by having them remove the seat belts while the vehicle is in operation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt webbing failed to automatically retract upon engaging. In 2006, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04V345000 (seat belts) even though there was not a defect. In 2013, the seat belt retractor malfunction occurred. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Dt*: the contact stated the shoulder straps on the rear seat belts lock up while in use. This is a constant problem and the passengers cannot move as a result. The dealership replaced the seatbelts, but the problem persists. Other vehicles on the dealership lot were inspected and they all have the same problem. The manufacturer states this is how the vehicle was manufactured. Updated 03/28/06.
Related recalls
Seat belts › Rear/other
On certain crew cab model trucks, the seat back shape May be such that there May not be sufficient webbing on the retractor spool for the rear center seat belt to release from the automatic locking mode (alr) after it is engaged and the seat belt is retracted.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear center seat belt with a new one free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2007. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." an area on the rear pillar where the rear seat belt upper anchor is attached May not be sufficiently energy absorbent.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the outboard rear seat belt assemblies with new ones. The recall began on September 27, 2004. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Seat Belt complaints in other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 2004 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the seat belts of the 2004 Nissan Titan, 2% of the model year's 1,046 complaints. The component named most often is rear/other (8 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2004 Nissan Titan seat belt problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 07V-150 (rear/other, Apr 3, 2007); NHTSA recall 04V-345 (anchorage, Jul 19, 2004). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Titan seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 28,000 miles, and 50% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury and 1 death to seat belts 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.