2004 Nissan Titan: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · CA

The vehicle brakes frequently go out and start to shake and make a springy noise when you push down on them and the brakes lose power and cannot be applied safely. This may lead to a crash and nissan cannot diagnose this with certainty so intervention from the federal safety agency is needed. I have learned that there is a possible faulty delta computer sensor and/or brake booster that nissan cannot problem solve very well. This problem could or has LED to crashes when you cannot apply the brakes at speed. It only happens when driving and the only way to stop it is for the vehicle to be pulled over to the side of the road and shut off and restarted. Please put out a recall for this so that way there are no crashes that can injury my family or others.

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Nov 5, 2017 · 129,200 miles · CO

Tail pipe broke off at flange cuseing wire harness to melt while driveing down highway. Truck lost power was inoperable

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Fuel system · 186,000 miles · MN

I was on my way home from work when my low fuel indicator light came on; my gauge showed approximately 1/8 remaining. This was normal, and the point where the low fuel light normally turned on. The next morning, on my way to work, the light turned off and the needle showed just over 1/8 tank. This was also normal for the light to switch on and off as the level teetered around the switch point. A few miles into my trip, the needle jumped to around 1/4 tank, which was not necessarily normal, but I had no reason to question the level based on the previous accuracy of my gauge. Halfway to work I lost power, and had to pull over on a busy highway. My truck would not start, although it still showed 1/4 tank remaining. I did an internet search on my phone for /2004 titan fuel gauge problem/ and immediately got rashes of hits for descriptions exactly like mine where their titans showed 1/4 tank remaining, but ran out of fuel. After walking a 4 mile round-trip to the nearest gas station and back, I put gas in the tank, and drove to work. After a quick internet search I found a recall the federal safety agency# 10v074000 for 2005-2009 titans (mine is a 2004) and nissan service bulletin el08-013a for 2004-2009 titans. I was told by the dealership and nissan america that my vehicle is not included in the recall, and will not be covered. I am fine with a fuel sensor failing after 186,000 miles and not being covered, but not if identical vehicles (2005-2009) with identical hardware are being recalled and recognized as having safety issues. The internet is full of people complaining about this issue on their 2004 titans, and they need to be included in the recall.

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Fuel system · 123,000 miles · TX

The federal safety agency recall 10v074000. (nissan). The recall should apply to 2004 model titans. Curiously it applies to the same make and model for years 2005-2009. In my case the fuel gauge never worked well (purchased new) but at least the low fuel warning gauge light came on. On october 21, 2014 the gauge completely malfunctioned. It stuck at approximately 1/3 of a tank and the vehicle ran out of gas (no light indicator) without warning. At 70 MPH on a tollway, the vehicle lost all power. Given the significant risk to driver health and safety posed by this type of malfunction (which was curiously addressed for 2005 and thereafter) and the extreme risk of crash that it causes, the recall should be extended and not exclude the first model year of this car. Without power steering and brake control at 70mph, I was lucky on this occasion. Others may well not be.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · MN

I was driving down the highway doing 75 in my 2004 titan. All of a sudden I lost all power and the truck went dead. My fuel gauge was at a 1/4 tank so I thought it was the fuel pump. Found out the next day that my tank was completely empty and the gauge was wrong. Very dangerous!!!

Filed Dec 3, 2012 · Electrical · 96,634 miles · TX

Driving vehicle on expressway at approximately 60 MPH and vehicle lost engine power and turned off. Dangerous experience.

Filed Feb 24, 2012 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · ME

2004 nissan titan the rear wiring harness is routed over the frame rail directly next to the tailpipe causing it to melt in the event of an exhaust leak. This happened to me and now I'm stuck splicing wires together as the local dealer in saint john nb want over $1000.00 to replace, this problem seem to be a common one among other owners I have talked to and poses a serious fire hazard / potential accident due to complete sudden loss of all power. Nissan canada should be made aware of this (I'm sure they already are) to avoid any legal problems that may arise due to them not recommending an inspection / notice or recall of the rear wiring harness.

Filed Apr 26, 2011 · Engine · 69,935 miles · IL

2004 titan. Connection failed at the flanges welded to the exhaust pipe and the muffler extension at the right rear wheel area. The exhaust pipe and the muffler extension are in good condition. The failure was confined to the flange attachments. Failure resulted in hot air/gases melting a critical wire harness that is attached along the frame beam to carry electrics to the rear of vehicle. The right rear wheel speed sensor was damaged. The wires shorted, causing the failure of underhood electrical components. Immediate consequence was the engine shut down with loss of power steering and power brakes and all other components relying on power from the alternator. The experienced driver was able to coast the vehicle to a stop along a busy interstate highway. Long range consequences were the replacement of the titan's wire bundles and electronic components at considerable cost. Nissan has not, to date, explained why this simple connection failed, why a wire harness was located close to this heat source, why the wire harness was not protected against heat damage, why the electrical damage was not limited by a fuse, why titan owners were not notified of this potential catastrophic problem and why nissan dealers did not inspect and notify titan owners of this issue during other routine maintenance at their facilities.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · WA

About 3 months ago my wife was driving on a side road doing 25-35 MPH and her 2004 nissan titan cc suddenly lost power and then engine shut off. She came to a stop and the truck restarted immediately. On feb 26th, 2010 my wife was at a friends house and the truck would not start. She had given me the wrong description of what happened to the truck I thought it was just a dead battery. So I jump started the truck and it fired right up so I replaced the battery. On feb 27th, 2010 my wife and I were sitting at a stoplight and the truck's engine just shut off without warning. The engine would not restart and this caused a major traffic jam and we were almost hit my multiple vehicles. Luckily a couple bystanders helped direct traffic and helped push the truck off the road. The truck would not start and nothing else was visibly wrong such as battery or any other common items. After approximately 10 minutes the truck started right up with no problems. After much research online through multiple nissan titan forums it came top my attention that this was a common problem that has been known about by owners for some time. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) in the truck were faulting causing the ECM relay on the truck to stop working. The short term fix for this was to replace the relay. The long term fix for this is to replace the ipdm. So I replaced the ipdm and have not seen a problem since. When I went to the parts counter at korum nissan in puyallup to pick up my $178 part I asked how many people have ordered this part. I was told by there parts rep mike that he has sold a lot of these units for various reasons. He said it was a common known issue by the parts reps and the service reps. What I don't understand is how such a thing could be known so well but no safety recall has happened. My problems were relatively minor compared to others who have experienced such problems at high speeds where death or injury could occur.

Filed Oct 3, 2009 · Steering · 47,021 miles · WY

Turning steering wheel. Steering rack pulled apart. Total loss of power assisted steering and complete steering fluid loss. When fluid loss occurred it sprayed all the fluid to the left saturating inside brake pad and rotor. No action taken yet just occured. Part still on truck.

Filed Sep 4, 2008 · Engine · 37,000 miles · PA · fire

The vehicle ( a 2004 nissan titan) has 30 thousand plus miles,carefully maintained (no salt) and was pulling a 7500 pound boat on pa I-79 when it lost all power,including all lights (including rear and hazard) .this resulted in a fire which totally disabled the entire vehicle. The tail pipe had fallen off and burned dozens of electrical wires. This manufacturing defect has been reported numerous times on the net and to dealers. It should strongly be noted that had the same incident occurred on ny I-90 where there is no safe place to pull off or at night anywhere, many lives would have been lost. This defect must receive immediate attention. Nissan has refused to acknowledge the defect or pay for repairs.