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2004 Nissan Titan: check engine light

9 of the 1,046 complaints about the 2004 Nissan Titan describe check engine light.

owner complaints
9
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
145,693
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

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Filed Aug 30, 2021 · Engine · 255,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact performed a diagnostic test and determined that the engine control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V517000 (Engine). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 255,000.

Filed May 22, 2019 · Engine · 230,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving roughly and burned an extreme amount of fuel. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the exhaust manifold was cracked. The vehicle was taken to royal nissan (9325 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70815, (225) 924-0400), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 230,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 17, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · AZ

I went in to get a truck on july 11th... They had to get the truck started by jumping the battery that they said would be replaced. While rushing us without offering a test drive insurring the truck was sound and mechanically stable. We then drove off in the 2004 nissan titan and all the lights on the dash came on shortly after. Vrd ABS and brake as well as check engine light. The brakes then went out on us as we reached out home. The next day we informed them of what happened, they said it was just water on the brakes to give it a day and see what it does. It happened again and when we took it back they said the mechanic was gone to come back. Thats when we noticed the cara registration was for another vehicle and started to wonder if they had taken the car to emmisions at all. Check engine light was om since we left the lot. Before our first payment I spent $900 on parts had roadside called 4 times and replaced the battery. The truck didnt last to the first payment. Completely lost all braking power. This truck was taken to a mechanic that told us it would not have passed emissions when we got it because the history on the check engine light showed it was only cleared and not addressed.

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · LA

Cannot put gas in vehicle without blow back. "check engine soon" light came on about a week ago and when I went to fill with gas...had blow back. Code was p1446...vent valve closed. Replaced vent valve solenoid, cleared code. Light stayed off for 2 days and then I tried to fill tank...got blow back again and "check engine soon" light came back on just 2 miles down the road after filling on a city street now what ???

Filed Sep 13, 2015 · Engine · 178,160 miles · CT

This is a finance vehicle saw the 2004 nissan titan really like it for the work that I do and my husband agreed to partially financed it. The first driving off the car lot the service engine light came on when we got home I called back the dealer to let him what had happened, he said to bring it back the following thursday to see what was going on, during the same week the two front windows fell down into the slot couldn't come back up so we had drive in the dead of winter with the windows done. Finally we drop the pickup off at the dealer, it was there for 2 full weeks before we got it back, thinking everything was fixed .a few days after the engine light came back on we called them again they in replied telling us they can't do anything about the problem because the vehicle is a used vehicle.oh my god. Now I have put over a $1000 in parts and now the mechanics are telling me it needs a new engine. Please I need help because I have to be paying the finance company for something I cant use.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Engine · 87,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2012 · Engine · 110,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact could smell fumes inside vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for service maintenance where it was inspected and determined that there was a crack on the exhaust manifold as well as a failure with the catalytic converter. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 113,000. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 73,000 miles · SD

While traveling to go on a 13 hour drive, all of our engine lights came on and the truck became sluggish. We had truck towed and got a call from dealership saying what happen was muffler/exhaust unit fell off during travel and the unit remaining got so hot it burned out entire part of truck including, ecu, rear right harness, and 3 other things. Cost to fix over $3,000. After paying hefty bill shop manager said this was the 5th titan in our small town he had same issue with and that he agrees this is the worst place for a unit on a truck and manufacturer should of put other location. I then filed a complaint with nissan consumer affairs. They acted like they cared and then 3 weeks later they denied helping me at all saying it was out of warranty. I did research on line and lots of people are having same issue. This is a huge safety concern and I think needs to be recalled and I need to be reimbursed for my repairs. I find it odd that the exhaust manifold also cracked on the truck on the right and left side and nissan covers that until 80,000 miles.

Filed Apr 13, 2011 · Electrical · 145,693 miles · MA

I received a factory recall notice for an engine control module relay that can cause engine performance issues. I made an appointment for the recall for today 04/13/2011. When I got to the dealer ( north dartmouth, ma nissan dealership) I was told the recall could not be done because the check engine light was on and that in order to correct that there would be a $127 charge. So much for free recall!!

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Related recalls

Engine and engine coolingReported October 28, 2010 · 747,480 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
Risk
This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 10V517000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2004 Nissan Titan check engine light

Is check engine light a common problem on the 2004 Nissan Titan?

9 of 1,046 owner complaints about the 2004 Nissan Titan (1%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2017.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Nissan Titan?

There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2004 Nissan Titan

Brake failure 74Grinding brakes 57ABS 44Shudder 31Harsh shifting 25Fuel smell 23Airbag light 18Door locks 17Stalling 17Whining noise 17Fuel gauge 16Loss of power 16Knocking 14Jerking 11Overheating 11Premature wear 11Headlights 10Fire or smoke 9Seat belt 8Won't start 8Engine failure 7Warning lights 7Power steering loss 6

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