I have taken my truck in twice now for the brakes and the carpet being soaking wet from the truck leaking somewhereand the passenger airbag light not turning off. They resurfaced my brakes and said the leak was from the A/C. They also told us about the brake problem with the 2004 titans and that they would put us on a waiting list for the replacement parts. We are now taking it in again for the same problems. The floor is soaking wet and we have not ran the A/C. The brakes are shaking violently again, and not to mention the new problem of the cargo light turning on by itself when it is parked. I only have about 8300 miles on my truck and I only drive 5 miles one way to work. These are major problems that are occuring in such short time of having the truck.
2004 Nissan Titan brakes complaints
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Dt: contact states she leased a vehicle from lia nissan with 17 miles on it in 9-04. She heard a squeaking noise in the brakes. Also , the brakes went all the way to the floor. She took vehicle to a nissan dealership in 1-05. They could not find anything wrong with the brakes. About 2 months later around april or may she noticed the steering wheel shaking when applying the brakes, and she would have to pump the brakes to get them to stop. This happens every time she applied the brakes regardless of the speed she was traveling. She has never had any warning lights to come on. Her husband told her that the shaking in the steering wheel was probably because the rotors on the brakes were bad. She called the dealership again , and they said there was a recall on the brakes, but they did not have the parts to fix it and they would mill the brakes down until the parts came in, to help eliminate the shaking. She never received any recall letters. A recall number was not available. In late may her husband took the car in to have the brakes milled down again. They put them on a waiting list for when the parts do come in. Today (7-15-05) when she went in, she was #18 on the waiting list; where in may she was #10 on the waiting list. The dealership will not relinquish any kind of receipts or documentation of the vehicle ever being there.
At 6000 miles, the front brakes vibrated and pulled to the right on application. This occurred again at 11,000 miles and again at 15,000 miles. On all occasions the dealer resurfaced the rotors. Nissan advises they are aware that the rotors are too small but doesn't consider it a safety issue so they are only repairing the trucks as parts become available.
The front brakes on the 2004 nissan titan truck began failing after 5000 miles. The dealer acknowledges that this is a design flaw, however, the dealer does not have the parts to fix the brakes. During heavy breaking, there is extreme vibration and shudder which could lead to a loss of control
Brake rotors became warped with only 5,000 miles on my 2004 titan se crew cab. Dealer says have to bring it in for 2 fixes, that they know don't work in the long run, before nissan will allow them to order the parts for the permanent fix of installing larger heavy duty rotors along with some other parts. This is a very dissappointing reponse from nissan for a very serious and very common problem. Also, I've spoken with approx. 5 titan owners and all have the same problem.
Front brakes causing heavy steering wheel shaking along with feeling of truck frontend bouncing and leaving road contact when brakes are applied have contacted local dealer who stated no mandated recall for this braking problem although they are aware of some other similar complaints about the brakes not working correctly and causing loss of steering ability due the wheel shudder
Purchased a new 2004 nissan titan le truck on 10/23/2004 and it has since had to have new brake pads and rotors 3 times in 7 months with only 19281 miles driven on the truck. The first replacement was at 4662 miles on 12/13/04, the 2nd replacement was at 8416 miles on 1/26/05, 3rd replacment was at 15755 miles on 4/26/05 and 4th replacement is needed now. When the pads and rotors start failing, very harsh steering vibrations occur when the brakes are applied. This has a great potential for causing serious accidents especially in inclimate weather. I have complined to the dealership where I have had it serviced all 3 times so far and I have also contacted nissan's customer service department and have yet to recieve any information that they have a fix for this problem except to continue to replace the pads and rotors every 2000-3000 miles, but what happens when the warranty runs out at 36000 miles. This problem should be addressed and not left to cause a serious accident or death. I know I am not the only person having problems with the brakes because if you google search nissan titan brake problems on the web you will find numerous forums of people discussing the same problems I am having with my brakes. Please help with this issue before it is to late and someone is killed.
The consumer is experiencing a problem with the brakes. The consumer had to replace the brakes and rotors every 5,000 mi. When applying the brakes, the suspension vibrated which caused the entire front of the vehicle to shake. The owner contacted the manufacturer but received no assistance. *jb the parking brake does not hold vehicle. Emergency brake found to be out of adjustment. Tailgate striker rod out of position and had to be replaced. Fuel door spring/clip deformed.
Steering/truck vibration when brakes are applyed.
1.) truck shakes when brake is applied. 2.) truck shakes violently when brake is applied -hard to maintain control. 3.) nissan turned the rotors. The nissan representative acknowledged that there is a problem with the braking system on these trucks and that several other nissan titan owners were having the same problem but they will not offer a permanent fix until the rotors have been turned twice by the nissan service center. At this point (the third appointment for brakes) they will install a new braking system. This should be rendered both unsafe and unacceptable. Since there is a noted problem, nissan should have offered a permanent fix at the first service appointment. Nissan should not be allowed to gamble with people's lives by deterring a permanent fix on a safety component such as brakes.
Severe shudder in front breaks due to warped front disks. Happened at 5-7k miles after each replacement of rotors or turning of rotors.
Nissan has acknowleged that the brakes on nissan titan are inadequate. This causes the rotors to warp under even the lightest use. They told me that the demand for the replacement parts is very high, therefore the remedy is to go the dealership, have the rotors turned twice before they will order parts. I asked to order the parts right away without turning the rotors first and they declined. Meantime, I am driving a brand new truck with 6000 miles on it with warped rotors. I do not feel that I am in imminent danger however this is a braking problem which in my opinion is of utmost importance.
Continued warping of factory front brake rotors. Rotors were replaced once and resurfaced twice. Vehicle only has 10,000 miles. Nissan has not corrected the problem yet.
Brakes on my 004 nissan titan started failing a few months after I bought it took it to the dealer and got it repaired and a few months after it started to have exactly the same problem, shaking badly when you try to stop. Took it back to the dealer got it fix and it starting to show the same problem again only a few weeks after I took it back the 2nd time.the thing that doesn't seem to be right to me is that at their garage repair scheduling is all about brakes . I would like to know if there's a problem with this kind of vehicle. Thanks for your time
Brake peoblems with our 2004 nissan titan. We have had many problems with the brakes and on one occation we had an accedent and we believe if the brakes worked properly it would have avoided damage to our truck.I contacted nissan about the brake problem and they stated that I took to long to report the problem to them and could not do anything about it.
When brakes are applied the steering wheel shakes, and the brake pulse. The problem first occured three months ago at 7000 miles. Then again at 10000mile. Both times the nissan dealer turned the rotors. May 27, 2005. Nissan titan 2004 se crew cab
The front brake rotors began warping at around 10,000 miles on my 2004 nissan titan.was told that dealer would only repair brakes up to 12,000 miles.now that I am replacing them myself!!!! Nissan is charging almost 100.00 for the pads......hummmmm!!!
Dt: nissan 2004 titan pickup and front brake problems. The brakes are vibrating when you come to a stop. The nissan dealership describe it as warped rotors on both front brakes. The nissan dealership said they would temporarily fix the problem until nissan came out with a permanent fix. As you apply the brakes the steering wheel will shake violently. The consumer has not had the temporary fix done, still waiting on nissan for the recall notice. The nissan dealer said that nissan is working on a permanent fix. *tt *eh consumer states that when brakes are applied steering is hard to control.
Dt: vibrations in front end due to bad rotors. Took to dealer and he said they would have to cut the rotors and replace pads because of overheating problem with the rotors. Manufacturer said that they were aware of the problem, waiting to get new rotors so they can replaced. Manufacturer will extend warranty for 3 years.
Dt: contact states consumer has two nissan vehicles and the rotors have been replaced on one vehicle. Also, the other vehicle is in need of replacement's the rotors. The nissan manufacturer stated that there was a problem within the brake system.
At 13,000 miles, my truck has been to the nissan dealer 3 times for brake roter problems. The rotors warp and cause violent shaking of the stering wheel when braking. The truck will also pull to the left when braking. This seems extremely dangerous and it is very dissapointing that nissan hasn't fixed this problem.
The front brakes on my 2004 nissan titan began shaking violently at 8100 miles in jan '05. I took it to the dealer where they only resurfaced the rotors and put on new pads. Again in apr '05 it started shaking causing me to almost lose control of the vehicle. I took it to the dealer and they informed me that they were aware of the problem, but they would have to order the new brakes from nissan since the manufacturer was not allowing dealers to stock the parts. They had to order them by VIN. Nearly two weeks later my parts are not in and I am forced to put this unsafe vehicle on the road every day caryying my 22 month old twins. The dealer and nissan don't seem to be concerned like it's no big deal. Does someone have to die before anything gets done with this?
Brakes and rotors needed turned at 4.000 miles and brake pedal going to the floor..drivers window not always working..antifreeze smell after driving
Like many other titan owners I am having constant problems with the front brakes getting soft and vibrating. Nissan keeps saying that they have a solution coming, but they keep pushing the date back. The last two times I've been in with this issue, their interim fix hasn't helped for more than a day. Brakes are something that both you and nissan should not be screwing around on. This should have been fixed months ago.
When brakes were applied vehicle did not stop properly. Took vehicle to dealer, and consumer was informed that rotors were warped, and undersized, making it hard to handle vehicle when applying the brakes. *ak contacted nissan customer service and they confirmed the vehicle had been manufactured with undersized rotors and brake pads. They would not replaced undersized rotor of pads. They would/and did turn the original rotors and replaced pads with identical undersized pads. While in stop and go traffic brakes became less and less affective possible from over heating.
Front rotors warping which causes poor drivability and difficulty controlling the vehicle under normal braking conditions. Nissan has issued a tsb and vehicle was serviced under this tsb at 4000 miles, problem recurred at 7500 miles. Nissan service states there has been many complaints with this vehicle and will again service at no cost. I am unaware at this time if this will fix the problem.
Purchased vehicle in august 2004, truck started to shake slightly when brakes were applied at around 7000 miles. Had brakes/rotors replaced at approximately 11000 miles when the shaking made the vehicle unsafe to drive. I am now at 17000 miles and the truck is doing the same thing. Starts off as a slight shutter, and progresses to the point where the steering wheel practically shakes out of driver's hands.
Brakes failed at 2600 miles while driving at 75 MPH. Brakes would fail at any time. Brakes has been changed four different times. Took vehicle to dealer, and was informed that they didn't know why the brakes were wearing out.
20'04 nissan titan on second repair for warped brake rotors. First repair at 5000 miles, and second repair at 7500 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. In addition, the following items have been noted with nissan: there is a clunking noise when shifting gears (possible drive shaft problem), truck runs very rough and loud (possible belt tension problem), the radio has bad reception and the dashboard rattles. In addition, it was noted to nissan that the driver's side mirror reflects the dashboard when driving at night, which is very distracting when looking into the driver's side mirror in order to change lanes.
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