2004 Nissan Crew problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (18) · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit (9) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (7)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
65 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2014-01-27 · NTB-08-055-A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs systems. *pe updated 2/21/14. *pe
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 2013-11-27 · NTB-03-074-C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for expansion and contraction of air from temperature variations
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2010-09-30 · NTB-09-101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011. *kb
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2010-09-13 · NTB-09-129 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2009-04-06 · NTB-09-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no model years listed. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2008-04-28 · NTB08-049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan; special automatic transmission fluid requirement. 2004 to current nissan vehicles. *nj
What owners report
2011-06-04 · Power Train“the rear axle seals on my 2004 nissan titan are leaking and allowing differential oil to coat my rear brakes causing unsafe braking conditions. *tr…”
2007-12-13 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 62,900 mi“2004 le 4x4 offroad-big tow package with 62,900. miles. i was leaving my apt. made a right turn, started to increase speed to 25-35 mph when a clunk noise came from my rear end. i stop to check it out and did not notice anything out of place. started back up and it continued. so i went straight to the dealership. after they looked at it, they show…”
2007-11-09 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 70,745 mi“i purchased a 2004 nissan maxima on december 2nd of 2006,from a used cars dealership on belair road. the following saturday i had to take it back to the to the dealership to be fixed with the first problem/ ended up taking it back to the dealership for this same problem 4 times.at the time i purchased this car, it had a factory warranty of 30 day…”
2007-11-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 30 mi“while driving at approx. speed of 30 mph and applying brakes there was a scraping noise and light braking. i traveled approx. 1 mile further and applied brakes with little braking action and scraping noise heard again. turned engine off and checked vehicle. re-started engine and all function appeared normal. a week later same action accrued again. …”
2007-10-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 60,576 mi“on 10/12/07 i was driving my 2004 nissan titan on the interstate. my brakes totally failed and i had to coast and use the transmission to stop. their was minimal braking when i had the pedal in the floor and the truck shook violently. upon restarting the car the brakes seemed to work. i contacted nissan and was told after telling the person wh…”
2007-08-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip“third brake failure! brake lights come on and brakes are grating/grinding. not the same issue as before- no shaking. i was not able to brake. if i turn off the car and wait 15 min.- the issue is resolved. the dealership has looked at it and noted "no problem". unless it occurs when they have it, they cannot solve it. the last failure occurre…”
2007-08-21 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 59,425 mi“1. no warning 2. loud ticking, then thumping under truck 3. nissan replacing rear differential and axle assembly. *tr…”
2007-07-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:shoes/Linings · 35,000 mi“the steering wheel shakes violently when you depress the brakes. i had the front aligned and the brakes checked. the autoshop can't remove the bolts holding the pads on both front wheels. now i hear a loot of tapping noise plus the continued shaking of the steering wheel when i depress the brakes. *jb…”
2007-06-25 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 50,000 mi“truck now has 50,000 miles on it. first noticed the rear differential leaking about a year ago. had nissan dealer seal it again along with the 3rd brake kit replacement. noticed a high pitched whine when accelerating and at high speeds. took it back to nissan dealer who checked out rear differential and said it needed to be replaced. truck cam…”
2007-06-09 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 5,200 mi“ high speed braking caused the vehicle to have a hard to control braking of brake pads from the vibration from the rotors. the vehicle shook when braking and hard to control, the brake pedal pulsated, and the steering wheel shook violently. rotors have warped, makeing it hard to turn in the rain without sliding. police officer gave me a ticket f…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.