Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
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* the contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the cv axle located on the front differential detached from the vehicle while driving at various speeds, without warning. The contact had yet to take the vehicle to be serviced or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that there was no recall on the vehicle. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and no further assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
Dt: the contact stated while stopping the front end vibrated. Twice while pressing the brake pedal, nothing happened and causing the vehicle to slide off the road, and dented the vehicle. The vehicle has been to the dealership nine times for these problems. The dealership rotated the tires once, changed the brake pads, rotors, and discs, and replaced the tires. The vehicle was not vibrating as much, but the problem has not been fixed. Updated 12/7/2005.
I nearly rolled my truck yesterday at 75mph. The rearend locked up and I nearly lost control of the vehicle. I have since done some research only to find out that this is a huge issue with the 04 Nissan titans! This could have cost me or another innocent person their life! Now I am left to face a repair bill of $3500 for a new dana rearend, Nissan and dana corp need to be held accountable for these cheap, unreliable rearends!!! Please help!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. While the vehicle was parked, an oil leak was discovered at the rear of the vehicle. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.
Went in for a routine oil change and was informed of a rear axle seal leak. I did some research online and have seen that is a very common issue with Nissan titans and more specifically the 2004 Nissan titans.
Since the purchase of our 2004 Nissan Titan on 8/31/04, the front suspension has been out of alignment. Vehicle would immediately veer to the right when the steering wheel was released. After four attempts by the dealership to resolve the alignment problem,the Nissan district technical specialist (dts) removed the vehicle from an as manufactured configuration by grinding down the right caster eccertic adjustment bolts.this modification was a desperate attempt to adjust the alignment to near specifications while negating the need and cost involved to identify and repair the actual problem prohibiting the front suspension from being aligned properly while the vehicle was in the original as manufactured configuration. Subsequent to this modification, the front suspension is still not within the manufacturer's specifications and the vehicle vibrates and shakes at speeds above 50mph. …
This is the second time in over several months that my driver side drive axle for my 4x4 has pulled its self out. It was fixed once on my dime and is now going to be fixed on my dime again it is a dangerous failure that could cause my suspension to lock up an rip my wheel off then leading to a serious accident. It needs to be addressed and the NHTSA has done nothing to pursue this. Another problem that Nissan will not cover is the rear axle seals that blow out due to a faulty design which May also lead to a serious accident, they will not address any of these issues under a recall an there are thousands of people that are suffering from these issues from 04-010 for the axle seals and model years 04-08 for the axle shaft pulling out from the 4x4 causing serious damage to internal and external parts. This needs to be addressed an the NHTSA is doing nothing about it.
While replacing lifetime warrantied suspension which was not honored by Nissan or tenneco, I found the rear pinion seal to be leaking severely, and rear axle seal leaking in wheel assembly. Possible source of "ticking" noise from differential, which until then I thought were exhaust heat shields. This condition could cause catastrophic drivetrain failure while vehicle is in motion. The fluid leaking from axle seal can reduce effectiveness of braking components. Other owners have described inadequate engineering & possible use of substandard differential materials & components along with axle vent assemblies which could create internal pressure conditions that could cause seals to fail.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected at the dealer for an unrelated issue, the dealer noticed that both front lower control arms were damaged. The dealer stated to the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the damage of the front lower control arms and the possibility of a crash occurring. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the front lower control arms repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I.d. Number: 10e019000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the gears began driving in the rear end. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer. He discovered a recall for his vehicle. The dealer continues to repair the vehicle for free; however, when the warranty expires, the contact would have to pay $1,200 to $2,000. The spider gears failed and the rear end locked. The spider gears in the rear axle housing metal teeth were replaced on May 1, 2006 and in April of 2005. The failure has not occurred since 2006. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 35,500 and failure mileage was 23,616. Updated 02-14-08
Suspension complaints in other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2004 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA has 56 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Nissan Titan, 5% of the model year's 1,046 complaints. The component named most often is rear (23 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2004 Nissan Titan suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension 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 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to suspension 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.