2004 Nissan Titan: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 1, 2015 · Fuel system · 147,500 miles · IL

The vehicle showed 1/4 tank of gas, was running fine and suddenly shut off while a young girl 18 years old was driving home from dropping off siblings at school. At 55 MPH there was no power brakes, no power steering while driving on a two lane road heavily traveled by 80 ton gravel trucks. Nissan knows this is a common problem and has had a number of titans experience this issue caused by a faulty fuel level sensor. They did a tsb on all but 2004s even though they have the same part. Nissan required me to take it to a dealership for nissan diagnostic ($93) even though the dealership already told me this was an issue and nissan would probably cover it. The nissan regional rep ([xxx]) reimbursed the repair but refused the diagnostic fee she required me to get. Nissan denies responsibility for recalling these vehicles which they know can just shut off while driving. This is a very serious safety issue and needs to be recalled immediately!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 Jan 16, 2010 · Engine · 74,527 miles · HI

I have an '04 nissan titan crew cab truck. In earlier part of '09, while driving on the hwy, my engine stalled and went out. Basically I was just rolling on the hwy unaware that the engine went out. I realized my engine went out when I couldn't accelerate or decelerate, and my steering was difficult to handle. The engine wouldn't start after that. It sounded like it would crank, but wouldn't turn, and as if it wasn't getting fuel. Several mechanics couldn't figure out the issue until, I later learned by reading up on nissan forum online, of similar cases, that it was an ipdm failure. I replaced this part and it worked again. Now, its jan. 2010, and it went out on me again. This time, luckily I was not driving on the hwy, I was parked and the engine wouldn't start.

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 12,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. The contact stated that the rotors on his vehicle have been replaced three times. The first time was in october of 2005 due to a safety recall. The second and third times were due to so much corrosion that the brake pads detached from the brakes. The power steering line has been replaced three times in two months. He also stated that the power steering failed intermittently while driving. The VIN, purchase date, speed, and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 23,000 and failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2005 · Brakes · 8,000 miles · WA

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

Filed May 16, 2005 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · OK

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.