Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
0601603/02/200610019412Groan noise from front brakes. nissan. *tt03/14/2006
04066D06/03/200510015990Brake judder. *sc08/18/2005
04066C03/23/20050406610015838Brake judder. *sc08/15/2005
04066B06/03/200504066C10007548Brake judder from front brakes.*mr07/01/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
02120A11/02/200502120D10002224Antilock braking system (abs) light on and / or diagnostic trouble code for abs wheel speed sensor. *tt08/15/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
0604005/12/200610020026Abs and/or brake warning light on with dtc c1179. *tt06/15/2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
0410403/09/200504104A10009759Brake pedal feels mushy, soft, or pedal stroke feels too long. pedal height adjustment. *tt updated *eh10/20/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES
01/14/201360000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 nissan titian. the contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle would not stop. the contact would shut off the engine and once restarted, the vehicle would resume normally. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who performed a diagnostic but was unable to generate a failure code. the dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed before any repairs would be performed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000. kmj
01/14/201360000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 nissan titian. the contact stated that the warning brake light illuminates when the brake was depress and the vehicle would not stop. if the vehicle engine was turned off and on the failure would resets itself. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic shop who ran a diagnostic test but there was no codes showing any failure. the dealer was notified who stated to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test but the contact stated she would not pay for a diagnostic test. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000. mw
12/06/201030000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the abs braking system failed without warning. the abs warning light was illuminated when the failure occurred. the contact stated that the vehicle had to be turned on and off in order for the brakes to work properly. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the vdc unit needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 85,000. kmj
11/06/2012564501
 While attempting to stop the vehicle at an intersection the brakes failed. the brake light came on, it made a grinding noise and i had no brakes. i took the vehicle to my mechanic and after checking the computer for embedded codes he found two code failures (c1104 & c1179). i have googled these problems and it seems that many other nissan armada and titan owners have had the same problems. this is a serious problem and nissan needs to issue a recall before someone is killed. *tr
11/06/201256450
 While attempting to stop the vehicle at an intersection the brakes failed. the brake light came on, it made a grinding noise and i had no brakes. i took the vehicle to my mechanic and after checking the computer for imbedded codes he found two code failures (c1104 & c1179). i have googled these problems and it seems that many other nissan armada and titan owners have had the same problems. this is a serious problem and nissan needs to issue a recall before someone is killed.
04/15/201193000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, he depressed the brake pedal which was hesitant to respond. the contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. also, the emergency brake engaged on its own intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an axle failure. the contact mentioned that there was a manufacture recall for a brake failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
04/15/201193000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, he depressed the brake pedal which was hesitant to respond. the contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. also, the emergency brake engaged on its own intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an axle failure. the contact mentioned that there was a manufacture recall for a brake failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000. pmb
08/22/2012786791
 While replacing lifetime warrantied suspension which was not honored by nissan or tenneco, i found the rear pinion seal to be leaking severely, and rear axle seal leaking in wheel assembly. possible source of ticking noise from differential, which until then i thought were exhaust heat shields. this condition could cause catastrophic drivetrain failure while vehicle is in motion. the fluid leaking from axle seal can reduce effectiveness of braking components. other owners have described inadequate engineering & possible use of substandard differential materials & components along with axle vent assemblies which could create internal pressure conditions that could cause seals to fail. *tr
04/15/201193000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, he depressed the brake pedal which was hesitant to respond. the contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. also, the emergency brake engaged on its own intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an axle failure. the contact mentioned that there was a manufacture recall for a brake failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000. pmb
08/22/2012786791
 While replacing lifetime warrantied suspension which was not honored by nissan or tenneco, i found the rear pinion seal to be leaking severely, and rear axle seal leaking in wheel assembly. possible source of ticking noise from differential, which until then i thought were exhaust heat shields. this condition could cause catastrophic drivetrain failure while vehicle is in motion. the fluid leaking from axle seal can reduce effectiveness of braking components. other owners have described inadequate engineering & possible use of substandard differential materials & components along with axle vent assemblies which could create internal pressure conditions that could cause seals to fail. *tr
04/15/201193000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving approximately 50 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal and noticed they were hesitant to respond. the contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. the emergency brake also activates on its own intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated there was an axle failure. the contact stated there was a manufacture recall for a brake failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000. da
08/22/201278679
 While replacing lifetime warrantied suspension which was not honored by nissan or tenneco, i found the rear pinion seal to be leaking severely, and rear axle seal leaking in wheel assembly. possible source of ticking noise from differential, which until then i thought were exhaust heat shields. this condition could cause catastrophic drivetrain failure while vehicle is in motion. the fluid leaking from axle seal can reduce effectiveness of braking components. other owners have described inadequate engineering & possible use of substandard differential materials & components along with axle vent assemblies which could create internal pressure conditions that could cause seals to fail.
08/23/20121
 When driving down a residential road, the brake light illuminated for no apparent reason. then, when slowing to turn, brakes shuddered violently and did not feel as if they would succeed in stopping the vehicle. i slowed enough to turn, then proceeded slowly to make 2 more immediate turns before reaching my house. the brakes shuddered and were not 100% effective each time the pedal was pressed. fluid levels are normal, brake components look good. after turning truck off and back on, problem was not able to be replicated. however, after doing online research, this appears to be a known issue that the manufacturer has as yet refused to address, even though it could lead to collisions and fatalities. *tr
08/23/2012910001
 The rear axle oil seal leaks onto the rear brakes causing them to not work. *tr
08/23/20121
 When driving down a residential road, the brake light illuminated for no apparent reason. then, when slowing to turn, brakes shuddered violently and did not feel as if they would succeed in stopping the vehicle. i slowed enough to turn, then proceeded slowly to make 2 more immediate turns before reaching my house. the brakes shuddered and were not 100% effective each time the pedal was pressed. fluid levels are normal, brake components look good. after turning truck off and back on, problem was not able to be replicated. however, after doing online research, this appears to be a known issue that the manufacturer has as yet refused to address, even though it could lead to collisions and fatalities. *tr
08/23/2012910001
 The rear axle oil seal leaks onto the rear brakes causing them to not work. *tr
08/23/20121
 When driving down a residential road, the brake light illuminated for no apparent reason. then, when slowing to turn, brakes shuddered violently and did not feel as if they would succeed in stopping the vehicle. i slowed enough to turn, then proceeded slowly to make 2 more immediate turns before reaching my house. the brakes shuddered and were not 100% effective each time the pedal was pressed. fluid levels are normal, brake components look good. after turning truck off and back on, problem was not able to be replicated. however, after doing online research, this appears to be a known issue that the manufacturer has as yet refused to address, even though it could lead to collisions and fatalities. *tr
08/23/2012910001
 The rear axle oil seal leaks onto the rear brakes causing them to not work. *tr
08/23/2012
 When driving down a residential road, the brake light illuminated for no apparent reason. then, when slowing to turn, brakes shuddered violently and did not feel as if they would succeed in stopping the vehicle. i slowed enough to turn, then proceeded slowly to make 2 more immediate turns before reaching my house. the brakes shuddered and were not 100% effective each time the pedal was pressed. fluid levels are normal, brake components look good. after turning truck off and back on, problem was not able to be replicated. however, after doing online research, this appears to be a known issue that the manufacturer has as yet refused to address, even though it could lead to collisions and fatalities.
08/23/201291000
 The rear axle oil seal leaks onto the rear breaks causing them to not work
07/18/2012106771
 Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact was driving 45 mph when the brake warning light illuminated. the contact abnormally depressed the brake pedal into the floorboard but the vehicle failed to respond. the anti-lock braking system also activated erroneously but was the only functioning brake system on the vehicle at the time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the computer needed to be reset. the computer was reset however failure recurred three weeks later. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and offered to assistance with the contact with the cost of the computer reset. the current and the failure mileage was 106,771.
07/18/2012106771
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact was driving 45 mph when the brake warning light illuminated. the contact abnormally depressed the brake pedal into the floorboard but the vehicle failed to respond. the anti-lock braking system also activated erroneously but was the only functioning brake system on the vehicle at the time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the computer needed to be reset. the computer was reset however failure recurred three weeks later. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and offered to assistance with the contact with the cost of the computer reset. the current and the failure mileage was 106,771. kmj
07/18/2012106771
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the brake warning light illuminated. the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle failed to respond. the pedal went all the way to the bottom, and then the anti-lock braking system came into function. the contact had lost braking capability, and only the anti- lock braking system worked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated the computer needed to be reset. the computer was reset; however failure recurred three weeks later. the manufacturer was made aware, and offered financial assistance with the cost for computer reset. the current and the failure mileage was 106,771.yn
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
06/29/201050000
 The brakes on my 2004 nissan titan have been replaced 3 times in the last 1.5 years. nissan admits there is a problem, and provided an upgrade kit the consumers have to pay for. i have the upgrade kit the last 3 times the brakes were changed, and they still go bad. this morning without warning the caliper dove in the rotor, and i nearl went' thru an intersection. something needs to be done about these vehicle now. there are thoussands of complaints about the brakes on these trucks. when will the dot make nissan do something about this?
07/07/200740000512/20/2003
 2004 nissan titan - brake locks up with a grinding noise for no apparent reason occurs so far at only low speeds. has re-occured not less than 5 times in two years. re-prorgamming breaks by nissan did not fix the problem
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
02/01/20052000009/01/2004
 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
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC
01/28/20058159209/15/2004
 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?
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS
06/07/20047000212/28/2003
 Front brake pads, and rotors, are being redone again, at 11700 miles. this was done before at around 7000-800 miles. i am worried, that they will go out again, and that i will have to replace them again in another 10000 miles, and i will then have to pay for them, especially if this is a known problem. refered to this by chip chidester (sci).*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
07/18/20053500610/01/2004
 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.
05/27/200510000207/30/2004
 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
06/07/20047000212/28/2003
 Front brake pads, and rotors, are being redone again, at 11700 miles. this was done before at around 7000-800 miles. i am worried, that they will go out again, and that i will have to replace them again in another 10000 miles, and i will then have to pay for them, especially if this is a known problem. refered to this by chip chidester (sci).*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
01/11/201190182
 The break light on my dash comes on and when i press on the break i hear a grinding noise on my 2004 nissan titan. it has done this about 15 times since i have owned this truck. it recently did it on the date stated below.
09/01/201040000
 Just driving down the road the brake light comes on in the dash and the brake pedal goes to floor. you have very little brakes and it makes a grinding noise. if you turn off the vehicle it goes away. it has happened three times in the last year or so. im taking it to a nissan dealer next week and they say its going to cost me 100 dollars to reprogram the computer. i have read hundreds of reports of other people having the same problem. if its that big of a problem shouldn't there be a recall on this and nissan have to pay for it?
06/29/201050000
 The brakes on my 2004 nissan titan have been replaced 3 times in the last 1.5 years. nissan admits there is a problem, and provided an upgrade kit the consumers have to pay for. i have the upgrade kit the last 3 times the brakes were changed, and they still go bad. this morning without warning the caliper dove in the rotor, and i nearl went' thru an intersection. something needs to be done about these vehicle now. there are thoussands of complaints about the brakes on these trucks. when will the dot make nissan do something about this?
11/25/200630000
 Brake light comes on and brakes make a grinding noise. it happened 8 times since owned. there is an extreme chance i will hit the car in front of me because of this.
08/05/2009244481
 Brakes go into in abs mode for no reason, truck becomes hard to stop; road conditions were dry- 80 degrees and sunny. i was coming home from the nissan dealer because of a brake, slip, vdc light (anytime) and brake light - abs coming on (only during braking), both are intermittent. the friday before i had nissan look at this very condition(s) they agreed i had a problem, and upgraded the software. 2 days later the light still came on and stayed on. the only difference was after shutting down the truck and restarting, the lights would stay on, something that did not use to happen. . . nissan has a brake issue, i've seen many of complaints that are the same as mine- loss of braking because the abs kicks on (brake light comes on when this happens) and will not correct/stop it-self until the engine is shut down and restarted. restarting the truck when the abs is hampering the stopping ability is not very practical, and very dangerous in most driving conditions. when this happened to me i came very close to hitting the car in front and swerved to the edge of the road. since the 2nd visit to nissan i had the master cylinder with stability control option replaced, that was the dealership recommendation after they downloaded the codes(x2), they stated the part had to be ordered. cost for repair was quoted at $650.00. *tr
06/19/2005200001
 I have a 2004 nissan titan and nissan has had me and many others in on several different occassions to repair the front brakes. the front wheel would shake when you apply the brakes. just before the warranty ran out they said they had a fix. they were going to replace the rotors because the were to small for the truck. when i took it in for the repair, the third repair, the had come up with another fix they said and it would fix the problem. i did notice that the brake pedal felt funny. i don't know how to describe it, but it almost felt like it was applying more pressure to the rear brakes to relieve the pressure on the front end. anyway, since that time i have a company vehicle and i have only put 16k miles on the truck and the front end is shaking again when i apply the brakes. the more the speed and the harder you apply the brakes the more it shakes. also, i noticed that when the brakes were shaking the front end to shake, something in the front end pops, like when you top a hill. it has gone away every time they have attempted to fix the brakes, but when the shaking starts back so does the popping. i'm not to concerned about the popping, but i am concerned about the shaking. the last thing, two of the three times they attempted to repair the brakes, they have also turned the rotors. rotors can only be turn a couple of times and have to be replaced. i feel they cheaped out on the repair by patching the problem instead of repairing the problem. i wish you guys would look into it. whether it's me or someone else, somebody is going to be driving this truck 10 years from now. i do know if you're going 65 or 70 miles per hour and you hit the brakes, it will get your attention. i don't know how safe it will be if nissan is not made to really fix the problem. *tr
06/08/2009600001
 Abs brake system, the warning light brake came out while driving when i press on brake pedal the brake froze and when i stopped engine and restart the problem is disappear but is happened quite often when i go to dealer they will charged for inspection for a lot off money. *tr
05/12/2009806001
 Dvs system components are bad, system was reprogrammed, but went bad again. was told this is an issue in all 2004, 2005, and some 2006 titans and armadas. trying to fight payment of this repair with nissan north america, and am being put off. *tr
11/12/2008750001
 Brakes on 2004 nissan titan failed while stopping at traffic light. just prior to failure, brake light lit up on dashboard. nissan dealer informed me that the brakes themselves were fine but that the computer that controls the brakes lost its programming. i was also informed that i am the 3rd customer in 6 months to have this event occur to them. to fix the problem, the dealer must reprogram the vdc system. dealer was unable to tell me why this happened or assure me that the brake failure will not reoccur. i was told that this is a known issue and nissan has issued a service bulletin regarding this problem. this problem could have led to a catastropic accident had the brakes failed during a critical time. i am concerned that nissan has a known brake problem, but there is no safety recall in place. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
09/29/2011100080
 Within a 5 mile range the vehicle started to whine, then clank, then lock-up. emergency brakes failed and rear differential failed... vehicle was undriveable. this vehicle just hit 100,000 miles. repair is > 1/5th of vehicle value. this is a very common failure in 2004 nissan titans. very dangerous - especially if towing a trailer (which is what this vehicle is advertised to do)
08/25/2011147490
 Brake failed while driving on freeway while braking due to traffic conjestion. dealer confirmed brake failure due to computer malfunction.
08/16/201153067
 Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brakes were applied, but the pedal depressed to the floor and the vehicle coasted to a stop. the contact also stated that the brake, slip, and vdc lights were intermittently illuminating on the instrument panel prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was inspected and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a software update. the manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,067 and the current mileage was 54,000.
08/16/201153067
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brakes were applied, but the pedal depressed to the floor and the vehicle coasted to a stop. the contact also stated that the brake, slip, and vdc lights were intermittently illuminating on the instrument panel prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was inspected and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a software update. the manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,067 and the current mileage was 54,000. sm.
08/16/201153067
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving 25 mph, the contact stated he applied pressure to the brakes, when the pedal went to the floor and did not stop the vehicle. also the brake, slip, and vdc lights illuminated on the instrument panel on an intermittent basis prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was inspected and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a software update. the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 54,000. the approximate failure mileage was 53,067. bw
08/18/201147500
 Leaving work at 5:00 pm. started truck and got to stop sign everything was fine. turned left onto major street and when approaching first stop light brake peddle went almost to floor. it felt really spongy and made a grinding noise. had to run up on curb to avoid going into intersection. car did come to a stop and i noticed brake light was on. i turned truck off and started again. brakes were back. did a search for this description of failure and found several threads with tons of trucks having the same issue. it seems to be a bad delta sensor. nissan knows about this but does nothing. hopefully it doesn't take a serious accident for them to do something about it. just search for nissan titan delta sensor and you will see all the vehicles with problems. i was referred to this site by nissan. they said they couldn't do anything until they were told to by nhtsa.
07/26/201155685
 Brakes feel like the abs has engaged and the following warning light on the dash come on; brake, vdc off, slip, and service engine. this started happening soon after i purchased the truck new. dealer ran diagnostics but couldn't find anything. this problem has happened well over 20 times while backing out of my driveway and driving at high and low speeds. once this happens the brakes feel mushy and make a loud grinding noise. the only fix is to stop the truck, put it in park and stop and restart the engine. this is dangerous when it happens on the freeway. the occurrence of this problem is very intermittent. last occurrence was on july 25th and before that july 18th. it may go a month or so before happening again. two other employees at my company also have 2004 titans and have the same problem. my local nissan dealer suggest that the next time it happens to bring it to them so that their mechanic can see the issue first hand.
04/01/201110000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that when she applied pressure to the brakes the entire vehicle would shake excessively. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that she needed to replace the rotors as well as the brakes. the dealer advised the contact to upgrade to the more expensive brake pads. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 11,289. the failure mileage was 10,000. bw
02/03/200830000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving over a rough patch of road at low speeds and trying to decelerate the brakes had failed. the vehicle was able to stop by him using the emergency brake. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they informed him that they were unable to diagnose the failure due to the vehicle resetting it self once shutting it off. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000. the current mileages were approximately 60,000. tb
11/27/2010121000
 I drove about 20 feet when i heard a loud noise and realized i had fogot the parking brake on. i took it off and drove away. the next day i heard more noise and one of my rear brakes seemed to be dragging. i decided to take it to the dealer. on the highway, all hell broke loose with crazy noise and grinding, then it went away. this happened several times on the way to dealer. with my 4 year old daughter in the back seat i limped the car into the dealer with no emergency brakes working. thankfully we were all okay and i did not loose control of the vehicle. the dealer said it would be at least $1,700 to fix it as the whole rear axle needed to be replaced due to the seals blowing out and leaking out all over the pads. i have not had any problem with this vehicle except for brakes, brakes and more brake issues. i think the e brake being on may have caused the seal to blow out then the axle and brakes just melted. something is wrong with this vehicles brake design. if these seals are know to be bad by nissan they should at least recommend replacing them so owners can protect themselves and avoid accidents,
08/01/2010
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while the vehicle was parked he engaged the emergency brake and the vehicle made a grinding noise .and the vehicle moved a foot. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised him that both rear axles seals had blown and were saturated with oil. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was unknown the current mileage was 83,167. vwb
10/04/2010100300
 Pulling out of my apartment's parking lot when stopping at a stop sign by brake pedal went to the floor as if it had no pressure. as the pedal hit the floor a loud grinding sound came from the engine compartment. i put the truck in park, turned it off, started it back up and everything worked ok. went down the street a little more and bam happened again, this time in traffic. if an unexperienced driver has this issue this can and will cause damage to property or people.
09/17/201096000
 Brakes minimally effective without prior brake light indicating a problem. brake pedel chattered. noise produced associated with chatter from engine compartment. brake light illuminated after problem started
08/24/201079214
 I was pulling out of parking lot at low speed and the brake pedal fell to the floor and i heard a grinding/clicking noise. the truck was almost unable to stop before oncoming traffic. i pulled back into the parking lot and inspected the brake assemblies and made sure there was fluid in the master cylinder resevoir. i cycled the ignition system a few times and started back up. the problem went away for the time being.
08/01/201040000
 While driving applied brakes , brake pedal went to floor and metal to metal sound heard in front end brakes, i stopped noticed brake warning light on . i turned vehicle off and restarted .the brake warning light went off and brake pedal went to working normal . this situation has happened at least 5 times in the last month. there have been numerous reports involving this same situation and it should be addressed by nissan before someone is injured are killed. i have made appointment with nissan dealer. vehicle mileage is 40,000
08/24/201079214
 I was pulling out of parking lot at low speed and the brake pedal fell to the floor and i heard a grinding/clicking noise. the truck was almost unable to stop before oncoming traffic. i pulled back into the parking lot and inspected the brake assemblies and made sure there was fluid in the master cylinder resevoir. i cycled the ignition system a few times and started back up. the problem went away for the time being.
08/01/201040000
 While driving applied brakes , brake pedal went to floor and metal to metal sound heard in front end brakes, i stopped noticed brake warning light on . i turned vehicle off and restarted .the brake warning light went off and brake pedal went to working normal . this situation has happened at least 5 times in the last month. there have been numerous reports involving this same situation and it should be addressed by nissan before someone is injured are killed. i have made appointment with nissan dealer. vehicle mileage is 40,000
08/24/201079214
 I was pulling out of parking lot at low speed and the brake pedal fell to the floor and i heard a grinding/clicking noise. the truck was almost unable to stop before oncoming traffic. i pulled back into the parking lot and inspected the brake assemblies and made sure there was fluid in the master cylinder resevoir. i cycled the ignition system a few times and started back up. the problem went away for the time being.
08/01/201040000
 While driving applied brakes , brake pedal went to floor and metal to metal sound heard in front end brakes, i stopped noticed brake warning light on . i turned vehicle off and restarted .the brake warning light went off and brake pedal went to working normal . this situation has happened at least 5 times in the last month. there have been numerous reports involving this same situation and it should be addressed by nissan before someone is injured are killed. i have made appointment with nissan dealer. vehicle mileage is 40,000
08/24/201079214
 I was pulling out of parking lot at low speed and the brake pedal fell to the floor and i heard a grinding/clicking noise. the truck was almost unable to stop before oncoming traffic. i pulled back into the parking lot and inspected the brake assemblies and made sure there was fluid in the master cylinder resevoir. i cycled the ignition system a few times and started back up. the problem went away for the time being.
08/01/201040000
 While driving applied brakes , brake pedal went to floor and metal to metal sound heard in front end brakes, i stopped noticed brake warning light on . i turned vehicle off and restarted .the brake warning light went off and brake pedal went to working normal . this situation has happened at least 5 times in the last month. there have been numerous reports involving this same situation and it should be addressed by nissan before someone is injured are killed. i have made appointment with nissan dealer. vehicle mileage is 40,000
06/29/201050000
 The brakes on my 2004 nissan titan have been replaced 3 times in the last 1.5 years. nissan admits there is a problem, and provided an upgrade kit the consumers have to pay for. i have the upgrade kit the last 3 times the brakes were changed, and they still go bad. this morning without warning the caliper dove in the rotor, and i nearl went' thru an intersection. something needs to be done about these vehicle now. there are thoussands of complaints about the brakes on these trucks. when will the dot make nissan do something about this?
10/07/2009100000
 2004 nissa titan le rear axle/ differential blew.
07/11/200772000
 Tl. the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated while driving at 10 mph the contact applied the brakes and the brake light flashed on the dash board. the brakes started to pulsate so the contact pulled over and shut the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle and the problem went away. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the diagnostic showed the front brakes had worn. the dealer replaced the front brakes and week later the brakes started to pulsate while driving at 30 mph. the contact shut the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle and the problem went away. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer informed the contact to bring the vehicle back when the problem occurs. the contact stated it's not safe to drive the vehicle while the brakes are pulsating. the contact called the manufacturer to file a complaint and the manufacturer denied the complaint against the brakes on the vehicle. the contact feels it's a sensor causing the brakes to malfunction. the failure mileage was 72,000. jo
02/06/2006
 While driving my 2004 nissain titan crew cab pickup , i notice that my dash brake light comes on and stays on. i apply the brakes and the pedal goes to the floor. i then pull over and turn the truck off and then back on and noticed the light off and a strong break pedal again. i now notice that this problem is happening atleast 2 to 3 times a day. i have to turn off the truck and restart so i can have brakes again. i have not taken my truck to the shop nor replace any parts regarding this matter.
03/05/2010750001
 Upon start up parking brake light on dash illuminated and remained on, however the parking brake was not set. once the vehicle was in motion the brakes became ineffective. the pedal was soft and there was a pulsing sensation. if i had not been going less than 5mph i am unsure if i could have stopped, i was able to coast to a stop and place the vehicle in park. once the vehicle was turned off and restarted all lights and problems disappeared and brakes functioned ok. i took the vehicle to the local dealer and they located a problem with the brake booster and/or master cylinder. *tr
02/14/2010950001
 I have a 2004 nissan titan king cab. i have on a number of occasions had major brake related issues. you are probably well aware that the titan had some initial problems with their brakes in the early models that were solved. however, the dealer has failed to solve more serious problems i and many others have had. in random situations, applying the brakes lightly and normally, the brakes basically fail to operate normally and when the pedal is depressed it offers none of the normal resistance and instead easily goes straight to the floor, emmediately this locks the brakes and causes the truck to come to a rapid and immediate lurching and sliding stop. so far, most times, i have be able to feel a subtle change in the pedal in time to change how i apply the brakes, but a few times i have been slammed against the seat belt and nearly hit my face on the steering wheel. often the problem is immeduately preceded by a small sound that sounds like a spring coming undone.( i know this may sound a bit rediculous, but it sounds like the sound a spring would make in a cartoon...boing). every time this happens the breaks will remain in the same state, mushy and causing an immediate lock up until i stop and turn the engine off and back on again. the brake light comes on when this happens and goes off after turning off the ignition. everything will be normal after restarting and the problem often won't reseurface for weeks or months. it happens to me about every 45-60 days and i can not reproduce it. when this first happend i took it to my dealer and they said they fixed it, but they did not. i found numerous reports of this problem online so this is real and not an isolated case. here are a few sites were drivers/owners are reporting the same problem : http://forums.fightback.com/showthread.php?p=28582 http://www.titantalk.com/forums/titan-general-discussion/59241-sudden-total-brake-failure. http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/titan/4289-2004-titan-brake-light-brakes-surging.ht. *tr
10/10/2009550001
 Under normal driving conditions the rear axle seals began leaking and damaged the rear brakes. the axle seals and spacers need to be replaced along with parking brake and rear brake pads.*tr
11/02/2009354921
 The most recent occurrence occurred yesterday 11/1/09 as i pulled out of a parking lot and put on my brakes and the brakes began to shudder and a spring like noise occurred. in addition the brakes were soft and scraping sound occurred when applied. this occurred each time i applied the brakes for the next 4miles until i arrived home. the brake light remained on the entire time until i arrived home. i called the dealer and made an appointment for today, monday. late saturday, i had to move my vehicle at home and noticed the brake light was off and the brakes worked normally without any sound or softness.the same thing happened about two years ago. at that time i drove the vehicle to the dealer and left the vehicle with the dealer overnight because it was late in the day near closing.. the next day the dealer said they took the vehicle for a test drive and it reacted normally and it probably was some dirt/dust in and around the brakes causing the brakes to stick'.. there was no work done on the vehicle. today, the same dealer looked at my vehicle and ran some tests after i insisted this is the second time the same thing has occurred. this time the dealer found a defective/worn delta speed sensor and recommended to replace the brake booster. they said it is not covered under warranty as the warranty expired 1/1/09.
10/21/2009550001
 My brakes appear to make a groan and the brake pedal will shove all the way to the floor before stopping. this happens about once every couple of weeks while driving. i have found that if i pull off the road and restart the truck it appears to reset everything and the brakes are just fine. my truck is a 2004 nissan titan that has ~55,000 miles on it. i have no advance warning that this failure is about to happen it just happens without any advance warning. *tr
09/23/2009700001
 2004 nissian titan: rear axle seal leak causing oil to get on rear brake pads. *tr
09/22/2009340001
 My 2004 nissan titan has been having periodic complete brake failure without warning during normal driving conditions. this has occurred 7-8 times. started about 25,000 mi, currently at 34,000 mi. took to dealer on 8-1-09, dealer reprogrammed the computer, said it had something to do with the abs and vdc controls and that this would fix it, yesterday on 8-22-09 it happened again after normal driving as i was exiting the freeway, very scary. when the problem occurs, if you shut off the vehicle and restart, the brakes are back and seem to be working fine, they can go for a while with no problem, then one day they will just not be there, pumping the brake gives little brake effect and a noise emits from under the hood, a strange sound i have never heard come from a vehicle before, brakes will go to floor and will not stop if held, have to pump like crazy and resort to emergency stopping methods such as e-brake, downshift and rubbing tires against curb or driving into soft sand to stop vehicle. i went online and found this is happening to many other people with titans and armadas (same exact vehicle mechanically). this is very dangerous, i am used to old cars that have problems, this really catches you off guard. i wish to file a complaint as this vehicle is not safe for road. *tr
09/07/2009792001
 2004 nissan titan crewcab sle -2 wheel drive. first time this has happened to me, coming to a stop sign i put on the brakes and all of a sudden i had no control of my brakes. heard loud noises like the abs was kicking in and out as i applied the brakes harder to get the truck to stop. this continued until i got the truck home. after further research on the internet with nissan titan web forums i found that other people have with titan's have experienced the same problems. from what i gather it sounds like it is the brake booster at fault. also i found out that once you turn off the ignition the system resets itself and everything seems to be back to normal. i think nissan needs to look into the brake booster problems that people are having and rectify the problem. nissan wants $850 or more to replace the brake booster (truck out of warranty). nissan needs to come clean and realize they have a problem with their titan's brake booster. *tr
09/07/2009767431
 I am a owner of a 2004 nissan titan who have had several problems in the past. however, i almost got into a serious accident yesterday, as i had no braking on my rear wheels. after inspecting the rear brakes and why they failed, i noticed that my seals on the rear axel is leaking oil onto my brakes pads. *tr
06/18/2009920001
 2004 nissan titan brake failure. power booster sensor is going out and causes mushy and violant brake pedal -- unable to stop safely. sometimes it works, sometimes it does not. dealer flashed the brake computer...it did not work. said that the power boaster needs to be replaced at a cost of $900 plus...i think it should be recalled. xtreme safety issue. there seems to be a tsb out on it..but no recall. need a recall...people could be killed. *tr
07/24/2009450001
 Rear axle seals leak causing differential fluid to seep out onto the brake rotors. both front and rear brakes have had problems. *tr
06/01/2009665001
 Problem started gradually as occasional noises, such as clunking and rattling, from the wheels while driving. took vehicle in to dealer who could not find the problem. one day later while driving, heard awful grating noise from wheels and abs/vdc light came on. took vehicle to dealer who stated that the emergency brake pad broke loose and destroyed the rotor, the abs sensor, etc. ($1,200 in damage). during the two weeks after service, the brake light has illuminated about 3 or 4 times. when the light is on, the brakes react as if in abs mode and grip and grind while stopping. turning off the vehicle usually makes the light go off and the brakes then operate normally. the vehicle is currently back at the dealer, who stated they do not know what is wrong as they have not been able to re-create the problem. *tr
03/05/2008400001
 My girlfriend owns a 2004 nissan titan. about a year ago the braking system started failing, so i purchased new brakes and no change. the problem continued until i talked to a mechanic and he told me to try the master cylinder. purchased a new one, no change. nissan claims there is no problems but when we press the brake pedal it doesn't want to stop. we can pump them a couple of times then it'll start to stop. nissan won't even take a look at it and the only reply we get from them is it needs new brakes, or the brake pads are on backwards. we where browsing on the internet and say an article where there was a lemon law and the braking system but nissan still claims there is no problems with them. *tr
03/28/2009260001
 I have 27,000 miles on this truck, i was in 2 times for brake problems the last time they said it was fixed right due to the new brakes. i have the problem again at 27,000 miles and they say warranty is out!! this was under engineered and now its my problem. also the rear spring shackle broke sending the leaf spring into the bed of the truck denting it. i bought after market shackles and found the other side was cracked. *tr
03/11/2009740001
 My 2004 nissan titan recently started leaking gear oil from both axles in the rear. concurrently my brake pads starting absorbing the oil which in turn ruined my rotors, brake pads, and now is costing me a pretty penny to get it fixed. my mechanic said the local auto parts stores do not carry these bearings and seals and therefore must contact the original dealer to order them. after reading and following up on the additional complaints by many other titan owners, i am curious to find out what steps in nissan taking to recall these bad seals and bearings? why should us the owners have to fix costly repairs when nissan knows their production efforts were not properly tested before fielding the dealerships? please inform me how to get it fixed free of cost to me. *tr
02/16/20058000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact has experienced several failures with the vehicle since the date it was purchased. while driving various speeds and applying pressure to the brakes, the vehicle vibrated and the braking power was lost. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the rotors failed. the vehicle was repaired. the entire braking system (rotors and brake pads) have been replaced three times since the original failure date. when adults use the rear seat safety belts, they become tighter as the vehicle is being operated. the seat belts cause a great amount of pressure to the neck and chest area and have to be released and reconnected for safety. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 38,000.
01/03/2008926501
 I bought a nissan titan new in may of 2004. problems with the brakes were immediate. the dealer has replaced the brakes, rotors, etc. a couple of times due to defects. they now say that the brakes are out of warranty so i am doing it on my own and often. this past weekend i almost hit another car because i could not get the truck to stop. i went and bought another set of brakes and rotors. while changing them, noticed that the brakes calipers were cracked and rusted. had truck towed to nissan dealer, waiting on a decision from them to see if they will fix them. truck is under warranty, and extended warranty that i purchased from nissan. these were suppose to have been replaced by the dealer before, but i don't think they did. i am paying a truck payment every month for a truck that basically sits in my driveway because we are afraid to drive it. we never know if the brakes will work. nissan doesn't seem to care, even though they have admitted that there is a problem with the braking system design. i fear that someone will be killed if nissan doesn't step up and put an end to the brake issue. *tr
10/26/2008500001
 2004 nissan titan - repeated problems with front brakes. rotors, calipers replaced or resurfaced 5 times. abs wheel sensors. currently no emergency brake - nissan states no adjustments to fix - on occassion front brakes fail to the point the truck will not stop. this happens with out warning. when it happens the brake peddle goes to the floor and you can hear and feel the front brakes vibrating. i have to turn off the truck, wait a few minutes and it will then work fine. there is no warning when this occurs. brake issues has been a major issue with the truck since the day i purchased. *tr
08/22/2008445001
 In july of '08, my wife called to tell me she was having a problem with our truck. she was afraid to drive it, as she reported a brake failure that and was nearly in an accident. she was exiting a parking lot to a busy road. as she approached the end of the parking lot, she braked to wait for a clearing in traffic. she said the brake pedal went to the floor, the truck made a loud rumbling noise, and the truck rolled out to the edge of the busy street until she pumped the brake pedal and stopped the truck. she left it there and waited for me, afraid to move it. i inspected the truck and found no mechanical problems. i figured that there was a fault with the abs system, which went away after the truck was turned off and the system was rebooted/self tested. on august 22, 2008, the fault returned. my wife backed the truck out of our driveway, and the truck displayed the same symptoms when she tried to stop at the bottom of the driveway. she avoided hitting a parked vehicle on the other side of the street. she left the engine running so as to not reset the abs computer, and called me out to check the truck. i could find no mechanical fault, and found the abs fully engaging when pressing the brakes, resulting in very little stopping power. pumping the brakes cause near full application of braking force, even at light pedal pressure. i determined that it was an abs issue. both times the fault occurred, the brake light illuminated. turning off the truck and restarting resolved the problem, confirming my suspicion of a software fault. i searched on line and found a nissan tsb that addressed the issue. i brought the truck to dirito brothers nissan in concord, ca to have the tsb applied, which involved a abs software update. i was surprised and upset to learn that the repair was not covered under warranty, as the software update was considered an adjustment. i was charged $150 for this service. the service writer stated he saw a number of trucks with the problem. *tr
10/15/200872001
 My 2004 nissan titan leaks profusely onto by emergency brakes. my emergency brakes do not work at all on a hill. the nissan mechanic has pointed this out to me while the truck was up on the rack. he stated that the left rear axle seal was and still leaking. i would have to replace the seal spacer and bearing, for a grand total of $171.00 for parts, and almost $200.00 for labor. this has happen repeatedly on all nissan titan trucks. there should be a recall on this item. owners should be compensated for their expenses on such a defective part. *tr
05/22/200811
 2004 nissan titan brake failure/judder nissan is aware of this issue and has yet to issue a recall. nissan has several tsb on this issue. the government needs to demand nissan recall and repair the brake system of these vehicles. *tr
09/19/200871000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact noticed lubrication on his driveway. the dealer stated that the transfer case, rear axle seals, and brake shoes were faulty and needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 71,000.
07/24/2008590101
 Abs fails when braking over rough terrain/potholes causing loss of braking power/locking up of brakes. *tr
06/02/20081254871
 I had total brake failure on my truck. the pedal goes completely to the floor intermittently during driving. dealer reports they cannot find any problems even after showing them that the pedal does go to the floor. i believe it is a faulty master cylinder or brake booster, and can cause injury or death if it happens on the freeway or at any significant speed. i believe there should be a tech bulletin and a recall notice sent out asap, and the repairs to be made under warranty by nissan. *tr
01/01/1901120005
 2004 nissan titan brake system problems. customer states the brakes are prematurely wearing, which causes steering problems and vibration. *kb the consumer began experiencing problems with the brakes at 12,000 miles. the dealer replaced the rotors due to them being warped. when trying to stop the vehicle, the pedal went all the way to the floor. yet, the brake system did not slow or stop the vehicle. nissan has attempted to fix the problem a number of times. the mechanic did notice the brake pedal going to the floor and the booster simultaneously making a noise. *jb
07/01/20047000703/01/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving 20-50 mph, the brakes failed and the pedal extended to the floor when depressed. he continued to depress the brake pedal as much as possible and the vehicle eventually came to a complete stop. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that nothing was wrong. the brakes failed again and were replaced, however, the failure still persists. the failure mileage was approximately 7,000 and current mileage was 89,000. the consumer stated there are times will the brakes will not perform correctly at low speeds. the pedal will go all the way to the floor and a second later the brakes lock up increasing stopping distance. updated 10/24/07. *jb
09/01/200763000210/03/2003
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel vibrated and the brakes failed to instantly engage. the contact pulled over and looked under the hood, but could not locate the cause of failure. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic and he stated that the brakes needed to be changed. the vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 63,000.
04/04/2007104/20/2006
 Brakes on 2004 nissan titan chatter and make steering wheel shake when applied!*ak
02/25/200751000101/25/2004
 Post that i submitted to nissan: my nissan 2004 titan crew cab had a very scary brake problem today. i lost most or all of the braking capability in the truck. it had a clunking noise when trying to apply brakes. the brake light was on. i stopped the car. ck'ed fluids (all ok) and restarted. problem went away after restart. pretty certain the dealer will not find a problem, they rarely do until it is completely broken. i have 51k miles and several brake problems. first: is this covered by my 60k mile power train wrnty and is there a fix? i have left it at the dealer today but i need to know where the manufacturer stands (in writing or a reply to this email). second, since this is such a severe safety issue we will assume that no reply to this email within 24hrs means the car is ok from the manufacturer point of view and no issues known to the manufacturer exists that deal with brakes or brake failure. the d&t of this submission is 3:30 pm feb 25th 2007. cc of this submission has bee sent to the cpsc and the nhtsa. tks for your prompt attention. joe. *nm
12/13/200665000509/07/2004
 I bought a nissan titan crew cab, new, in 2004. in june of 2006 the brakes had a complete failure and went all the way to the floor without stopping the truck. this happened several time on my way to the dealership. the nissan dealership stated the problem was that the software needed upgrading. the saleman also noted that they have had problems with the breaks in the nissan titans and armadas. they upgraded the software. the process was called misc reprogram vdc with update which i had to pay for. they fixed the issue for that occurence. the breaks worked until yesterday, dec 13, 2006 when the breaks did the same thing, causing me to run off the road to avoid rear ending into another car. i did not read in the owners manual anywhere , where it stated i must bring the truck in for a computer software upgrade to make the brakes work appropriately. the truck is at the nissan dealership now to figure out the problem. *nm
09/10/200627620101/24/2004
 While pulling out of a parking lot truck brake lights came on suddenly then brake pedal went to the floor when pressed. brakes had a grabbing effect not a smooth stop. after truck was parked and ignition turned off brakes were normal when restarted truck. its a good thing there wasn't any traffic and road was not level with minimal traffic at that time. *nm
09/11/200630000108/03/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the brake pedal went to the floor intermittently. other times, when the brake was applied, the pedal would not go to the floor, but when the pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not stop. the computerized brake assist system activated unexpectedly and randomly causing the contact to be thrown forward in the vehicle. the dealership was aware of the problem.
08/15/200655272605/04/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on a freeway a vibration was observed in the front of the vehicle and there was squealing when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle had only 3000 miles when it was taken to the dealership who determined the front brakes were too old. the two front rotors were replaced however the brake problems continued. the vehicle was taken to replace the front rotors 5 times. the sixth time the vehicle was taken to the dealership all four rotors were replaced. the contact expressed concern because the vehicle continued with the brakes problem and it has represented a serious safety risk. updated 9/13/2006 - when the brake pedal was depressed there was a popping sound, the pedal vibrated and the pedal fell to the floor. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service and the consumer was told that the brakes on the right side were cracked and the ones on the left side were about to crack. the last technician who worked on the vehicle told the consumer she was having problems because she didn't know how to drive the car. *nm
07/19/2006210/29/2004
 Brakes go to floor, have little braking and brake light illuminates during decent down hills. that is a bad time to lose the brakes. *nm
06/04/20064008/24/2004
 I have a 2004 nissan truck vin # 1n6aa06b94n505387 brake pedal goes to the floor the dealership has put 2 master cylinders on it but has not fixed the problem they tell me this is normal. i have a 16 year old son who is learning to drive. this problem comes and goes but it did it to him and scared him because he thought he had no brakes. the brakes are real spongy and go all the way to the floor if pressed firmly. in a hard braking situation such as on a steep hill at low speeds the brakes goes to the floor. this has been going 2 years. *jb
05/15/200612751503/24/2005
 Brake and rear end failure. *nm
05/10/2006180006002/18/2006
 I recently purchased a used 2004 nissan titan with 15,000 miles. soon after purchase the vehicle began to shake when braking. now it has progressed to a violent shaking of the entire vehicle when braking, making it unsafe to drive. i am planning to replace the rotors, but from what i have read this is only a temporary fix. nissan should recall and replace the braking system because lives depend on an effective braking system. *nm
03/15/2006280901308/14/2004
 Since purchasing my truck in august of 2004 i have experienced several brake related issues. i've taken the truck to the same dealer for service on each failure/issue. the break issues experienced have been brake lights turning on, brakes shuddering, the truck not braking properly, brakes not working until the pedal was almost completely pressed. recently the truck failed to stop resulting in a rear end collision. the dealer has replaced/resurfaced rotors, brake pads and replaced sensors during the past year and a half. however, i continue to experience issue after issue regarding the brakes. i have had other defects as well, but the brake issues have been the primary issue. *nm
01/08/200622635110/20/2004
 Problem with nissan titan 2004-traveling on 01/08/06 in nissan pickup truck w/approx. 28,000 miles on it, attempted to brake, vehicle began swaying violently out of control, brake pedal went to the floor and spun vehicle 180 degrees facing north on the shoulder of the southbound lane of nys thruway. towing jayco 23' travel trailer; the trailer jack-knifed and hit vehicle. nys police called a tow truck because vehicle's brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle was not driveable. in the fall nissan sent a letter to truck owners regarding a brake judder condition extending the warranty period.upon receipt of letter, requested that our local dealer address the issue; were informed until we experienced the judder problem, repairs could not commence. since that time, tires have been rotated, oil changed, and nys inspection in december. contacted nissan corp headquarters and were informed factory rep would inspect vehicle on 02/02/06 - approx 25-days after incident. local dealership cannot inspect vehicle. no assistance by nissan until inspection by factory representative determining fault, even though the braking system completely failed! after further investigation of this problem on several auto forum sites, it is evident that nissan titan's have a serious brake problem! there is no recall . we fear that someone will get maimed or killed! *nm
10/15/20044000609/15/2004
 Dt: the contact stated while stopping the front end vibrated. twice while pressing the brake pedal, nothing happened and causing the vehicle to slide off the road, and dented the vehicle. the vehicle has been to the dealership nine times for these problems. the dealership rotated the tires once, changed the brake pads, rotors, and discs, and replaced the tires. the vehicle was not vibrating as much, but the problem has not been fixed. *ak updated 12/7/2005. *nm
09/17/200516000303/14/2004
 2004 titan se with big tow package. asd of 26000 miles have had brakes replaced four times, the last time by a nissan engineer. also a replaced brake booster. have already had the recall brakes, those were put on the second time, at 21000 and were problems shortly after, so the recalled brake parts do not work!!! nissan corporation told us that they felt no responsibility or obligation to replace our vehicle. i feel a class action law suit coming up. and by the way, truck struggles towing 6500lbs, even though it is suppose to tow 9500. *jb
07/01/20055000110/15/2004
 Brake judder ,lack of formal recall , denial of safety issues , lack of repair/replacement parts. *nm
07/18/20058000301/10/2004
 Nissan titan purchased jan 04, it has been back to the dealer 3 times now to fix the front brakes. after about 7-9k miles a severe vibration occurs from the front brakes mainly at highway speeds. this in my opinion presents a serious safety issues as the whole truck vibrates violently. *jb
01/01/2005500015
 Gas tank spews gas at you when filling. the tank has been replaced and still does this. the brakes judder and cause the vehicle to shake. they have been repaired three times and are still not correct. nissan refuses to admit this is a significant safety issue. there are technical service bulletins on the brakes. *nm
07/05/20055000112/24/2004
 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
03/06/20054000211/19/2004
 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. *tt
11/03/20047000409/28/2004
 Brake keep having problems, shake violently enough to be on the edge of loosing control in wet conditions. *nm
11/28/20042500209/25/2004
 Multiple brake and steering shudder problems with 2004 titan nissan se crew cab truck, dealer makes mfg suggested repairs but shudder returns creating safety worries and fear of losing control of vehicle. moreover, transmission coolant line replaced wherein dealer informs me that blowout could lead to failure. front tires excessive wear, vibration and shudder with or without brake application. headlight switch design flawed, easily turned off when turn stalk activated or lights are dimmed from high to low beam. all the above problems occured and still are occuring within first 3500 miles!! *ak
05/18/200414173512/29/2003
 The consumer had the brakes serviced five times during the past year. when taken to get serviced, they could not determine the cause of this problem. *ak the first time the brakes were replaced because of warping. *sc
12/18/200415978103/06/2004
 The consumer stated he took the vehicle in to have the brakes inspected after discovering a bulletin on the internet. two months later the brakes failed, which caused the vehicle to strike another vehicle and roll over. consequently, the air bags did not deploy. *jb *bf
09/07/2004100204/22/2004
 2004 new nissan titan. 1) brakes failing...started shortly after purchase. 2) dealer knows what is causing problems but does not have parts to fix. 3) were told we would be put on the long list of titan owners waiting for the parts to arrive and to continue driving the truck. *ak
06/18/200419001
 While driving at 65 mph, the brake booster failed without warning. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide additional information. *la
07/04/20044195104/20/2004
 While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that brake rotors and pads needed to be replaced. *ak the dealer indicated that the rotors were a wear item although the vehicle only had 4100 miles on it. *nm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/12/200887000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions; proceeding to make a right turn, the brake warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. pressure was applied to the brake pedal followed by a loud a clicking noise. the contact was forced to apply extreme pressure to the the brakes in order to slow the vehicle down. the contact was able to drive into a parking lot; however, the warning indicator light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the contact was able to continue driving normally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure was contributed to the abs and the computer code was reset. the driver side caliper also locked and a technician replaced the defective front caliper, front brake pads and resurfaced the front rotors. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 87,773.
03/11/200845598111/14/2007
 Bought the nissan titan used in november of 2007. i recently found a wet spot on the driver's side wheel (inside) under the brake rotor. i took the truck to the dealership and they said it seems to be a pretty common problem with the titan. it's a leaking axle seal. this leak was causing brake fluid to leak around and possible onto the brake rotor, calipers, and pads. this is a very dangerous problem due to possible fire and or brake failure. *tr
02/15/200840000302/15/2004
 When trying to stop, at any speed, the brake pedal goes to the floor and there is a vibration from under the hood; can also smell brake fluid in the cab. took the truck in once for the vibration recall and they replaced the calipers, rotors and pads. then started having the above problem again and took it back to the dealership. was told that the computer needed reprogrammed and some switches on the power brake booster needed replacing ($550). have had it back 1 month now and doing it again. luckily this time was close to dealership and took it in and now they are saying i need a new power brake booster ($700). have owned 5 other nissan vehicles and never had this much of a problem, and wonder does someone have to die before a recall is issued for these problems that we are having with the brakes. *tr
12/20/200783000412/01/2003
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving 55 mph, the driver could not stop the vehicle after applying the brakes. the vehicle went over an embankment. as a result, the driver sustained fatal injuries. the contact was unsure if the airbags deployed. the vehicle is presently being held by the hwy patrol. the vehicle had been taken for brake repairs 7 times and was released to the contact saying that the brakes were fine. prior to the crash the brakes had failed in october and the contact had the vehicle serviced and filed a complaint. the service manager told the contact that he believed that there was still something wrong with the vehicle and was fired from his position. during prior failures, the abs warning light became illuminated. the contact has reported the failures to nissan with no resolution. the current and failure mileages were 83,000. this is the second complain that the contact has filed. the prior incident reported was 10/07 updated 01/24/08 *bf the dealer stated performed recall dealing with seat belt, heating and a/c is intermittent, vehicle is overheating and rear taillights inoperable. updated 01/24/08 *tr
06/19/200773799301/13/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving 5 mph, the contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop. the contact almost struck two pedestrians. she had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. the dealer stated that the abs caused the failure. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 79,000. the consumer stated on 3/26/07 was in a car accident, the vehicle failed to stop at signal and she hit the rear of a pick up and pushed the vehicle in front to hit another vehicle. the consumer stated the other person sustained back injury. the dealer stated ticking noise coming from engine, rear door weather strip is hanging, exhaust leak sound when accelerating, and oil pressure gauge is pegging high. updated 11/08/07 *tr
06/15/200754165806/01/2004
 I own a 2004 nissan titan. i have had this vehicle in the shop for brake failure numerous times. i recently had a car accident in the vehicle because of brake failure. this vehicle was damaged , and the vehicle i hit was also damaged, and sustained injuries. this vehicle was now out of warranty, and the dealer will not repair it, i have stacks of service records , where the truck has been in the shop for brake failure since 2004 when i bought it new. now i am looking at repairing the vehicle and the person i hit and the insurance company was giving me problems because they didn't believe that this vehicle was known for its brake failure. *ak
05/01/200732998401/05/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal automatically touches the floor and a grinding noise is audible. the failure occurs at any speed. the brake warning light illuminates and the vehicle comes to a jerky stop. the dealer duplicated the failure, but could not determine the cause. the current and failure mileages were 32,998.
12/14/200442443110/10/2004
 2004 nissan titan, driving through super market shopping center, the brakes failed to stop the truck. my wife had to pump the brakes repeatedly in order for the truck to come to a stop. she was going less than 10 mph when this occurred. it continued to the dealership, which was 1/2 mile down the same street. the dealership could not find the problem or replicate it. she refuses to drive the truck and wants it gone. my daughter who was also in the truck will not go back into it. my brakes have been replaced twice in first at 11000 miles and again at 38000 now this at 42000 miles. with all the brake problems these trucks have had, someone is going to get killed. *jb
04/10/200634000110/01/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, the brake pedal went down to the floorboard. the vehicle was seen by the dealer. the rotors were turned, however the problem persisted. the dealer replaced the rotors and extended the warranty on the brakes. additionally, the traction, abs, and differential lock light illuminated without incident. the dealer could not determine the cause of the illumination.
02/28/200628400111/24/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph attempting to apply brake pressure the brakes failed resulting in a crash. the vehicle sustained left frontal damage and it was towed to an independent repair shop. the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the accident and is repairing the left front of the vehicle. although the problem with the brakes still exists, no other inspections have been made. a police report was filed at the scene.
01/23/2006240002
 2004 nissan titan crew cab pickup. i am residing in residential construction new subdivision which occasionally has mud on the streets. when the titan goes through even a small amount of mud it loses brakes. i went through a stop sign and stopped, going down the opposite side shoulder. luckily, no other vehicles were involved. but, after rolling again and pumping the brakes, they returned. went through the muddy street again to test. same result appeared, no brakes or very limited brakes. in addition, an awful noise was made when applying the brakes after going through the mud of a paved road. this is a potential accident/injury/death awaiting to happen. *ak
11/01/200513000308/05/2005
 Nissan titan 2004 brake pedal goes to the floor with a loud noise like air escaping a balloon. *ts *jb
12/18/200412000106/03/2004
 Dt: while driving to work the owner noticed a shaking feeling when the brakes were applied for a stop light. there was extended stopping distance. the problem became progressively worse. vehicle was taken to dealer for service in june, and the brakes were replaced at owner's expense. the first brake repair was at 20,000 miles and cost $1,000.00. two months after the repairs dealership acted as if this was an isolated incident. shaking at stop lights occurred again. . owner called and made an appointment with dealership to have this problem repaired. the owner asked the service manager what the company knew about the problem. the owner will refuse to pay for the repairs if it needs to be repaired. he will contact the national number for nissan today. the vehicle was regularly serviced with records available. *ak
07/15/200540001
 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. *ak
04/15/20057000208/12/2004
 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.
04/25/200510000103/29/2004
 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.
03/28/20052600104/29/2004
 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.*ak
03/15/2005140002
 With 7000 on the odometer the vehicle developed a terrible case of squealing brakes, where nissan replaced brakes and rotors. now, with 14000 on the odometer the vehicle has developed terrible shudder of steering wheel when brakes are applied, worse at higher speeds. dealer has ordered new brakes and rotors for me, waiting for them to come in.*ak
02/02/20057000402/08/2004
 Consumer complained about a front brake problem. owner had the rotors and pads replaced after 7,000 miles. when driving, the vehicle shook violently when braking. owner contacted the manufacturer, and was told that they were aware that the brakes were defective because of a design flaw. *ak the consumer took the vehicle in for service several times but the problem was not fixed. *tc
11/27/20046000108/18/2004
 My 2004 nissan titan has under 6,000 miles on it when it, like many others, started experienced brake judder/failure, especially when braking from highway speeds. reported to the dealer, confirmed judder, and was added to nissan's list for replacement parts as they become available (1 set/2 weeks nation-wide, i'm told). returning home from work on a wet highway, under moderate braking for an accident ahead, the brakes locked, sending the titan sideways into a barrier. i've driven accident-free for nearly 20 years and never experienced total loss of control as in the titan...it simply would not stop and i was travelling well under the posted speed limit in moderate traffic. i have no doubt had the dealer replaced the brakes at the first complaint or nissan installed adequate front brakes from the factory, the accident would have been avoided.*ak
12/08/20041
 While driving 35 mph driver applied the brake pedal and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. *ak
07/15/200450003
 The steering wheel vibrated when the brakes were applied. the brakes have been replaced twice and they are defective again. *jb
09/02/200472006
 When the brakes were applied, there was a squealing and grinding noise. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have the brakes replaced. *jb the front rotors were out of round and the vehicle would shimmy. *sc
09/07/20041
 While applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. the consumer noticed that the brake light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the abs braking modular needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *jb
05/17/2004115001
 Rear axle leaked. as a result, the brake pedal slammed to the floor. consumer had to pump the brake pedal several times in order for the brakes to work. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
12/14/200721615601/23/2004
 Applied the brakes, and the pedal went to the floor with a vibrating, grinding sound. the vehicle slowly came to a stop. this occurred several more times, so i drove the vehicle directly to the dealer. the dealer repaired the problem by reprogram vdc per tsb ntb06-040. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
10/20/200631500111/28/2004
 My entire rear axle had to be replaced at 31,500 miles on my nissan titan. it started howling and smoking when driving to moab. the dealer replaced the entire rear axle. thankfully i was not at highway speeds when the rear end failed. in addition, the vehicle has had 4 sets of brakes/rotors/calipers on the vehicle and is starting to exhibit signs of needing the fix again. *jb
06/26/20058000105/19/2004
 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
06/21/20054662410/23/2004
 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.
03/05/20054000205/27/2004
 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. *nm
01/10/20059000207/02/2004
 Steering shakes violently when brakes are applied. very hard to control at freeway speeds. had it repaired at dealership at 9k miles, its back again at 13k. i cant believe nissan has not recalled this yet - its a lawsuit waiting to happen, and even worse a real safety hazard for everyone on the road.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
11/30/200742000206/06/2004
 Rear axle seals leaking onto rear brakes and wheels. first noticed on 11/30/2007; however, the extent of the leak and oily residue indicate that the problem has existed for sometime. *tr
05/01/20055400402/10/2004
 Severe shudder in front breaks due to warped front disks. happened at 5-7k miles after each replacement of rotors or turning of rotors.
05/03/20043
 While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors, disc, and brake pads needed to be replaced, and replaced them twice. however, the problem recurred. *ak
07/15/20044500406/23/2004
 Purchased 2004 nissan titan se four door may 23rd for work. i average approximately 3,500 miles per month. the steering wheel started rocking back and forth violently every time i stepped on the brakes after about 4,500 miles. i took it in to the dealer and had the brake disks turned and the pads, bolts, miscellaneous items replaced under warranty. the truck started doing the same thing at 12,000 miles, around september, 2004. this time they replaced the discs, calipers, pads, bolts, everything and made all new again. i drove it and it happened again at 18,000 miles. at this point i was becoming very frustrated and angry at the situation. the nissan dealer promised me that they had just received the most up to date repair kit from the nissan factory and that they were being told that this should take care of the problem. the truck was braking fine until i reached 23,000 miles at the end of december, 2004. i spoke to the customer service department at the dealership and lodged a formal complaint. i was asked when was the last time that i had my brakes done and was told that they had a new repair kit since then. i told him that i was told this the last time and yet here i am again with the same problem. i had my brakes done again on thursday december 30th, 2004. this means that my brakes have been done four times in the past six months since i purchased the vehicle. *jb
07/01/20044000105/02/2004
 Brakes have warped after only 4000 miles. experiencing severe vibrations when braking at any speed, especially at highway speeds. severe vibration affects handling of vehicle and performance of the brake system. *ak - nissan has issued a tsb, but it merely fixes the symptoms by turning the rotors, and doesn't fix the cause of the warping.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
08/12/200887000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. while driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions; proceeding to make a right turn, the brake warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. pressure was applied to the brake pedal followed by a loud a clicking noise. the contact was forced to apply extreme pressure to the the brakes in order to slow the vehicle down. the contact was able to drive into a parking lot; however, the warning indicator light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the contact was able to continue driving normally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure was contributed to the abs and the computer code was reset. the driver side caliper also locked and a technician replaced the defective front caliper, front brake pads and resurfaced the front rotors. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 87,773.
02/20/200833000110/26/2004
 Nissan north america has incorrectly defined the condition brake judder as steering wheel shake, body vibration or brake pedal pulsation while braking (emphasis mine), especially at highway speeds. my problem manifested itself at highway speeds while no braking was being accomplished, and was extreme after the purchase of new premium tires (toyo open country h/t). while a fix has been offered for brake judder as nissan defines it, i was told at two different nissan dealers that it would not remedy my problem. my problem surfaced before the 36 month/ unlimited mileage limitation, but i did not utilize the warranty coverage because my situation did not fit the definition. an independent tire dealer mechanic (who used to work for nissan) indicated that defective rotors were indeed the problem, and internet forums and lemon law websites supported his claim. since i had exceeded the 36 month limit by 90 days, i elected to let the local independent tire dealer install the nissan parts. he was correct! problem solved (at least for now). i called nissans consumer affairs line to complain, and to let them know that i felt that a safety recall should have been implemented because of the extreme safety implications involved--and not the company cost saving measures of a couple of tsbs and a feebly modified basic auto warranty. nissan is acutely aware that they have a problem. she asked me what nissan na could do for me? i replied, pay for the parts and labor that it cost me to fix my truck, which total $747.65. she asked if i had the receipts for the repairs and i answered in the affirmative. when i disclosed that and independent tire dealer had installed the nissan parts (done by a former nissan technician), reimbursement for parts and labor were resolutely denied because a nissan dealer didn't do the job (the same folks who told me i no longer had warranty coverage, and that the fix would not remedy my particular problem). *tr updated 03/17/08
06/06/20055000211/25/2004
 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.
03/19/200502/08/2004
 Took my vehicle to the dealer for service on the front brakes because of shuddering and excessive wear. was told by service rep that there was a service campaign on the brakes because they were undersized for the vehicle. the repair kit would be ordered to replace the rotors, calipers, and pads. i was never notified by nissan of any defect in the brakes. it took 2 months to get the parts in but not the parts they had discussed. they turned the rotors because they were warped replaced a control arm and replaced the pads. making the rotor thinner and replacing the pads is not going to resolve the problem. they indicated another repair kit would be available in april or may. meanwhile i continue to drive with the brakes being admittedly undersized for this vehicle.
03/01/2005102/28/2004
 To whom it concerns, i own a 2004 nissan titan truck that has a major flaw in the braking system. i seriously think that i will be causing an accident if this problem is not fixed. i've been back to the dealership 3 times to have this problem fixed. they admitt to the faulty brakes sytem, but do not have a permanent fix. i am very concerned for the safety of my family. please contact nissan and force them to recall all the titans and fix this well known problem. i can't believe in the year 2005 it is ok to have thousands of trucks roaming our highways with faulty brakes? *ak
02/25/20054100108/30/2004
 4000 miles on the truck and the brake rotors are warped causing the steering wheel to vibrate. the brake peddle also pulsates when brakes applied. *jb
02/21/20054600210/26/2004
 Defective brakes on all nissan titan trucks manufactured to date. i have to replace the front brakes every 4000-4500 miles. they shake violently and could easily cause a traffic accident. nissan does not have a fix for this problem and should recall all nissan titans at this time for a permanent replacement of the faulty system. i now have 9300 miles on my new 2004 titan and am currently on my third set of front brakes.
07/15/20044500406/23/2004
 Purchased 2004 nissan titan se four door may 23rd for work. i average approximately 3,500 miles per month. the steering wheel started rocking back and forth violently every time i stepped on the brakes after about 4,500 miles. i took it in to the dealer and had the brake disks turned and the pads, bolts, miscellaneous items replaced under warranty. the truck started doing the same thing at 12,000 miles, around september, 2004. this time they replaced the discs, calipers, pads, bolts, everything and made all new again. i drove it and it happened again at 18,000 miles. at this point i was becoming very frustrated and angry at the situation. the nissan dealer promised me that they had just received the most up to date repair kit from the nissan factory and that they were being told that this should take care of the problem. the truck was braking fine until i reached 23,000 miles at the end of december, 2004. i spoke to the customer service department at the dealership and lodged a formal complaint. i was asked when was the last time that i had my brakes done and was told that they had a new repair kit since then. i told him that i was told this the last time and yet here i am again with the same problem. i had my brakes done again on thursday december 30th, 2004. this means that my brakes have been done four times in the past six months since i purchased the vehicle. *jb
08/14/20044325106/02/2004
 At 4345 miles, brake rotors overheating due to non-full-release of calipers causing rotor warp, jerking in steering wheel, damage and overheating of tires, loss of control on wet pavement even at slow speeds, damage to steering components due to shaking caused by warped rotors, blue overheating marks on rotors. i returned the titan to the dealer at 6:30am., called back at 2:15pm and was told that i would either have to leave the truck at the dealership or pick it up due to non-availability of parts. this was over 2 months back. still no parts, shake is still consistent when using the brakes at any pressure and speed.*ak
07/01/20043000104/04/2004
 Steering wheel vibration when applying the brakes. the faster the traveling speed and the harder the braking action the more severe the vibration was.*ak
06/09/200440001
 2004 nissan titan developed brake judder at approximately 4000 miles. dealer replaced pads and resurfaced rotors - problem remains. *jb nissan design was faulty - need new calipers and/or rotors.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
02/20/200833000110/26/2004
 Nissan north america has incorrectly defined the condition brake judder as steering wheel shake, body vibration or brake pedal pulsation while braking (emphasis mine), especially at highway speeds. my problem manifested itself at highway speeds while no braking was being accomplished, and was extreme after the purchase of new premium tires (toyo open country h/t). while a fix has been offered for brake judder as nissan defines it, i was told at two different nissan dealers that it would not remedy my problem. my problem surfaced before the 36 month/ unlimited mileage limitation, but i did not utilize the warranty coverage because my situation did not fit the definition. an independent tire dealer mechanic (who used to work for nissan) indicated that defective rotors were indeed the problem, and internet forums and lemon law websites supported his claim. since i had exceeded the 36 month limit by 90 days, i elected to let the local independent tire dealer install the nissan parts. he was correct! problem solved (at least for now). i called nissans consumer affairs line to complain, and to let them know that i felt that a safety recall should have been implemented because of the extreme safety implications involved--and not the company cost saving measures of a couple of tsbs and a feebly modified basic auto warranty. nissan is acutely aware that they have a problem. she asked me what nissan na could do for me? i replied, pay for the parts and labor that it cost me to fix my truck, which total $747.65. she asked if i had the receipts for the repairs and i answered in the affirmative. when i disclosed that and independent tire dealer had installed the nissan parts (done by a former nissan technician), reimbursement for parts and labor were resolutely denied because a nissan dealer didn't do the job (the same folks who told me i no longer had warranty coverage, and that the fix would not remedy my particular problem). *tr updated 03/17/08
01/01/200612500105/01/2005
 I have a 2004 nissan titan le extend cab with off road package and towing package. i have had to have the brakes looked at about every 20k miles. i currently have 67k on it, and i had it in the shop for 3 day while waiting on nissan corp to decide if they would still cover the brake defect. the dealer told us they could only turn the rotors and replace the pads, which they did 2x's. now it needs new rotors and pads, and suddenly the recall is no longer in effect, so i will have to pay over $500 to get this done. i refuse, and i am still waiting on nissan corp to call me. i will never buy another nissan again, their customer service is horrible. *tr
05/01/200515000308/20/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the dealer replaced the pads and rotors due to a recall on the vehicle. while coming to a stop at 5 mph, the vehicle rattled. the dealer replaced the pads and rotors again, however, the failure continued to occur. the recall number was unknown. the current mileage was 42,000 and failure mileage was 15,000. updated 09/19/07 *tr
11/08/200615000101/01/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, the pedal went all the way to the floor and there was an increased stopping distance. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the front brake pads needed to be replaced. afterwards, the problem persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who determined this was the way the brakes were designed. the manufacturer was alerted.
09/12/200630908311/03/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal was soft and when making a sudden stop, the brake had to be pumped in order to stop. the brake light illuminated on the vehicle. the pads and rotors were changed twice, but the problem persisted. there was a vibration in the steering wheel.
08/15/200627191608/02/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated when the brake pedal was applied, the brakes shook, vibrated and stopping power was diminished. the dealership replaced the front rotors and pads five times. the first time the pads and rotors were replaced after 4,000 miles. the fifth time the front pads and rotors were replaced at 27,000 miles. the contact was unsure of the mileage in between. the vehicle was at the dealership awaiting repair.
03/01/2005102/28/2004
 To whom it concerns, i own a 2004 nissan titan truck that has a major flaw in the braking system. i seriously think that i will be causing an accident if this problem is not fixed. i've been back to the dealership 3 times to have this problem fixed. they admitt to the faulty brakes sytem, but do not have a permanent fix. i am very concerned for the safety of my family. please contact nissan and force them to recall all the titans and fix this well known problem. i can't believe in the year 2005 it is ok to have thousands of trucks roaming our highways with faulty brakes? *ak
07/05/20048
 The brakes failed every two weeks. took vehicle to the dealer for repairs seven times for brake pads and rotors, but the problem recurred. *ak
02/25/20054100108/30/2004
 4000 miles on the truck and the brake rotors are warped causing the steering wheel to vibrate. the brake peddle also pulsates when brakes applied. *jb
05/20/20044
 While applying the brake pedal, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replace and replaced it three times. however, the problem still occurs at this time. please provide further details. *jb
02/02/20057000402/08/2004
 Consumer complained about a front brake problem. owner had the rotors and pads replaced after 7,000 miles. when driving, the vehicle shook violently when braking. owner contacted the manufacturer, and was told that they were aware that the brakes were defective because of a design flaw. *ak the consumer took the vehicle in for service several times but the problem was not fixed. *tc
08/05/20048700305/07/2004
 While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle , and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that brake rotors and pads needed to be replaced , and replaced them. however, the problem recurred. *ak *tc
01/08/20055667210/24/2004
 I have a 2004 nissan titan se and it requires new brakes at 5667 miles due to a faulty brake design. the truck shkes excessively every time i step on the brakes. i am concerned this is a potential problem that may cause an accident. *ak
11/01/20046800107/29/2004
 Vehicle vibrated/shook when braking. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who had to turn both front rotors, and replaced the brake pads.*ak
05/03/20043
 While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors, disc, and brake pads needed to be replaced, and replaced them twice. however, the problem recurred. *ak
07/15/20044500406/23/2004
 Purchased 2004 nissan titan se four door may 23rd for work. i average approximately 3,500 miles per month. the steering wheel started rocking back and forth violently every time i stepped on the brakes after about 4,500 miles. i took it in to the dealer and had the brake disks turned and the pads, bolts, miscellaneous items replaced under warranty. the truck started doing the same thing at 12,000 miles, around september, 2004. this time they replaced the discs, calipers, pads, bolts, everything and made all new again. i drove it and it happened again at 18,000 miles. at this point i was becoming very frustrated and angry at the situation. the nissan dealer promised me that they had just received the most up to date repair kit from the nissan factory and that they were being told that this should take care of the problem. the truck was braking fine until i reached 23,000 miles at the end of december, 2004. i spoke to the customer service department at the dealership and lodged a formal complaint. i was asked when was the last time that i had my brakes done and was told that they had a new repair kit since then. i told him that i was told this the last time and yet here i am again with the same problem. i had my brakes done again on thursday december 30th, 2004. this means that my brakes have been done four times in the past six months since i purchased the vehicle. *jb
11/16/20042
 While driving vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors wore out and needed to be replaced. however, problem recurred. *ak
10/20/20047200103/25/2004
 Steering wheel vibration and brake pedal vibration when braking. dealer replaced the front pads and resurfaced the rotors. after reading all of the other complaints for the same problem, i'm probably going to be back at the dealer for the same problem in a couple of thousand miles. i still like my truck though!!!*ak
07/01/20043000104/04/2004
 Steering wheel vibration when applying the brakes. the faster the traveling speed and the harder the braking action the more severe the vibration was.*ak
08/30/20042
 While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. vehicle shook uncontrollably. however, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred. drove the vehicle to the dealer again, and mechanic maintained that the brake pads and rotors were not manufactured to comply with this vehicle. *ak
06/25/20043000303/17/2004
 Bought vehicle in march of 2004, replace pads in early may. the rotors then went out june 30. replace and lasted 3 days before brake pedal went to the floor. replace master cylinder. limited slip differential light is now coming on. stereo does not hold a station. truck has had new brakes 3 times in 3.5 months. *la
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
01/01/201057000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. he noticed that the brakes were not opearting properly. he took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance and he was informed that he needed new rotors. he stated that the rotors were replaced on june 28, 2005. he contacted the manufacturer however they did not offer him any assistance. the failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
02/20/200833000110/26/2004
 Nissan north america has incorrectly defined the condition brake judder as steering wheel shake, body vibration or brake pedal pulsation while braking (emphasis mine), especially at highway speeds. my problem manifested itself at highway speeds while no braking was being accomplished, and was extreme after the purchase of new premium tires (toyo open country h/t). while a fix has been offered for brake judder as nissan defines it, i was told at two different nissan dealers that it would not remedy my problem. my problem surfaced before the 36 month/ unlimited mileage limitation, but i did not utilize the warranty coverage because my situation did not fit the definition. an independent tire dealer mechanic (who used to work for nissan) indicated that defective rotors were indeed the problem, and internet forums and lemon law websites supported his claim. since i had exceeded the 36 month limit by 90 days, i elected to let the local independent tire dealer install the nissan parts. he was correct! problem solved (at least for now). i called nissans consumer affairs line to complain, and to let them know that i felt that a safety recall should have been implemented because of the extreme safety implications involved--and not the company cost saving measures of a couple of tsbs and a feebly modified basic auto warranty. nissan is acutely aware that they have a problem. she asked me what nissan na could do for me? i replied, pay for the parts and labor that it cost me to fix my truck, which total $747.65. she asked if i had the receipts for the repairs and i answered in the affirmative. when i disclosed that and independent tire dealer had installed the nissan parts (done by a former nissan technician), reimbursement for parts and labor were resolutely denied because a nissan dealer didn't do the job (the same folks who told me i no longer had warranty coverage, and that the fix would not remedy my particular problem). *tr updated 03/17/08
01/01/200612500105/01/2005
 I have a 2004 nissan titan le extend cab with off road package and towing package. i have had to have the brakes looked at about every 20k miles. i currently have 67k on it, and i had it in the shop for 3 day while waiting on nissan corp to decide if they would still cover the brake defect. the dealer told us they could only turn the rotors and replace the pads, which they did 2x's. now it needs new rotors and pads, and suddenly the recall is no longer in effect, so i will have to pay over $500 to get this done. i refuse, and i am still waiting on nissan corp to call me. i will never buy another nissan again, their customer service is horrible. *tr
05/01/200515000308/20/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan titan. the dealer replaced the pads and rotors due to a recall on the vehicle. while coming to a stop at 5 mph, the vehicle rattled. the dealer replaced the pads and rotors again, however, the failure continued to occur. the recall number was unknown. the current mileage was 42,000 and failure mileage was 15,000. updated 09/19/07 *tr
08/01/2007120006
 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.
09/12/200630908311/03/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal was soft and when making a sudden stop, the brake had to be pumped in order to stop. the brake light illuminated on the vehicle. the pads and rotors were changed twice, but the problem persisted. there was a vibration in the steering wheel.
08/15/200627191608/02/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated when the brake pedal was applied, the brakes shook, vibrated and stopping power was diminished. the dealership replaced the front rotors and pads five times. the first time the pads and rotors were replaced after 4,000 miles. the fifth time the front pads and rotors were replaced at 27,000 miles. the contact was unsure of the mileage in between. the vehicle was at the dealership awaiting repair.
01/04/2005101/04/2005
 1-knocking sound, sounds like a diesel engine. 2-body & steering wheel vibration at idle. 3-hissing sound when heat or ac is on. 4-rotors replaced 3 times. still having some problem. 5-when idle in gear (idle drops below 500 steering start to vibrate. 6-vibration on brake pedal. 7-emergency brake not holding when in park. *nm
03/01/200560500103/24/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated the brakes became soft and spongy, and then the front end began to vibrate. the dealership determined the rotors were warped and turned the rotors. the problem recurred and the vehicle is currently at the dealership. the contact stated the rotors are not the correct size for the vehicle. updated 03/17/06. *jb
12/23/2004111/15/2004
 Numerous problems have arisen with my leased 2004 nissan titan king cab. including serious vibration problems that occurred upon braking to the point the vehicle was parked until the dealer finally agreed to at least 'turn' the rotors. eventually brakes were replaced by dealer 6 months after the initial problem. currently facing problems including a noise at startup that everyone can hear except the dealer mechanics, an overflow problem with gas tank even though just a few liters have been put in an empty tank. additionally major problems with driver side door refusing to open from both the inside and outside. dealer has realigned door numerous times but problem continues. dealer states the door problem is due to a poor design with a heavy door on inadequate hinges. occasionally have had to drive while holding door closed. extremely dangerous considering weight of door. this truck is barely one year old and problems just keep piling up with little dealer support offered.*jb
10/18/20053000801/10/2005
 I have a 2004 nissan titan, which i bought from east carolina nissan. i have returned the vehicle three times for repairs to the brake system. they have replaced parts each time. the brakes still do not stop the vehicle. i wrote the manager and he said he would not refund my money or replace the vehicle under the federal lemon law. *nm
06/01/200540005008/19/2004
 Dt: when applying brake pressure at no particular speed the steering wheel violently shakes. the brakes do work, but the steering wheel is affected. the consumer went to the dealer , who said they could turn down the rotors, but the problem would return. the consumer did not want the rotors turned down, he wants them replaced. the consumer contacted nissan of north america several times, and they will not return calls or discuss the issue. the consumer filed a complaint with nissan. no repairs or corrections have been made at this time. the consumer felt this was a temporary fix. *ak
08/01/20057000304/01/2005
 Dt: a 2004 nissan titan. while the consumer was driving the brakes failed. this has happened at least three times. when pressing on the brakes they will not hold. this did not happen every time. the brakes, and anti-lock brake light came on. when contacted the dealership they told him that rotors needed replacement, and they have been reengineered by nissan. consumer has been waiting at least 2 months for the replacement. the most recent incident occurred on 8-1-05.*ak
03/30/20054000212/02/2004
 Approximately four months after purchasing my 2004 nissan titan i gradually began experiencing a 'shudder while braking' problem. the problem quickly escalated and became greater and greater. on march 30th, 2005, i took the truck into passport nissan of marlow heights, maryland for repairs. at this point i learned through the service manager that nissan was aware of the problem but they did not have permanent repair kit for the problem. my truck was out of service for one day and they returned my truck indicating that they resurfaced the rotors and replaced the brake pads. this procedure was only a temporary solution for the problem. approximately 4,000 miles later the 'shudder w/braking' problem re-occurred. just as before the problem escalated and became greater and greater. on july 07th, 2005, i returned my 2004 nissan titan to the same dealership for the same repair. on july 12th, 2005, i picked up my truck and discovered that no repairs had been made and the problem still existed. the service manager indicated to me that parts were on order. as of the date of this report, the problem still exist and nissan does not have a corrective repair kit for this defect. the service manager also indicated that nissan of america was aware of the problem and that they were working on a solution. to my knowledge there has been no recall for this defect and there probably should be one. the brakes on my truck are terrible and at time appear ineffective, especially in wet weather. in my opinion nissan has not addressed this problem appropriately. i am aware of other nissan titan owners who are experiencing the same problem and none of them have received notification about this defect or anything that nissan is doing to rectify the defect. *nm
07/22/20057500211/11/2004
 Having front rotors replaced for the second time due to warping. first failure occoured around 3000 miles with lots of brake shudder. rotors and associated hardware were replaced and problem resolved. second failure occouring at 7500 miles with brake shudder. rotors replaced again by dealer.
07/15/200540001
 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. *ak
07/11/20056000010/30/2004
 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.
04/14/20055000111/01/2004
 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.
06/06/2005200010/17/2004
 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.
05/18/200511000103/15/2004
 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!!!
01/03/2005900040005/08/2004
 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.*sb
05/09/200522000109/30/2004
 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. *nm
04/01/2005107/30/2004
 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. *ak
04/28/2005306/06/2004
 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.
04/26/20053000208/18/2004
 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
04/19/20057000308/14/2004
 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. *ak
04/18/20055000211/30/2004
 20'04 nissan titan on second repair for warped brake rotors. first repair at 5000 miles, and second repair at 7500 miles. *ak
09/24/20044503506/19/2004
 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.*ak
03/31/20053800110/18/2004
 With only 3900 miles on the truck, the rotors are starting to warp badly!! national customer. service. says no recall in sight, but local dealer has paperwork on recall coming out?????? the brakes should definitely be better than this for a vehicle that can tow 9400 lbs!! brakes have gone bad, early, w/out towing anything!!!!!
03/01/20051
 While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced. *ak
03/02/200531800103/25/2004
 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. *bf
03/29/20052000111/15/2004
 I purchased a 2004 nissan titan in november, at about 2,500 miles i noticed a slight shudder when i applied my brakes at higher speeds. the situation deteriorated over the next thousand miles or so until i could feel the shudder when i used my brakes going just a couple miles an hour. the dealership replaced the the pads and machined the rotors which took care of the problem, but let me know that there was a good chance this would occur again. i was told that nissan had a permanent fix for the problem, but since this was the first occurence i wasn't elligible for that repair.*ak
01/16/20054700311/19/2004
 I purchased a 2004 nissan titan le in november of 2004. when the vehicle reached a little over 4,000 miles the brakes started to shudder and the steering wheel would vibrate and also the brake pedal. the local nissan dealership replaced the brake pads and ground the rotors and the problem appeared fixed. after another 2,000 miles of driving the brake pedal had to be pushed further and further closer to the floorboard to get brakes to stop the truck. then the steering wheel began to vibrate along with the pedal. the truck was taken back to the local dealership again and the rotors were turned again appearing to solve the problem. after about 200 miles the brakes began to fade again. the steering wheel and the pedal have not started to vibrate yet but going with the past history of the problem it should only be a matter of time. i want nissan to fix the problem immediately. the problem could not only be a safety problem due to no brake pedal when applied but also vibration from applying pedal. lastly a truck with only 6500 miles should not keep getting the rotors turned over and over. *ak
03/15/2005140002
 With 7000 on the odometer the vehicle developed a terrible case of squealing brakes, where nissan replaced brakes and rotors. now, with 14000 on the odometer the vehicle has developed terrible shudder of steering wheel when brakes are applied, worse at higher speeds. dealer has ordered new brakes and rotors for me, waiting for them to come in.*ak
12/01/20045
 While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection numerous times. mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced and replaced them. however, the problem recurred.*ak
07/28/20048000404/21/2004
 Front brake failures, front rotors warped, effecting braking ability. there had been four attemptd to fix the front brake problem by the dealership with no success no permanent fix. need to do something to correct the faulty brakes.*ak
11/03/20044709309/15/2004
 Premature failure of front brake rotors. front brakes shudder and vibrate extremely bad when brakes are applied. dealer will refinish rotors and install new front brake pads for a temporairy repair. i have driven 9400 miles total on this vehicle with three set of front brakes replaced. have not towed any trailer or vehicle with it to cause failure. braking system is insufficient for this vehicle and titan trucks must be recalled for the safety of the owners of this product immediately. this is a severe safety issue that can cause an accident and injury to it's occupants. nissan will not acknowledge this problem to it's owners and the nhtsa must step in and have them recalled at once.*ak
03/01/2005102/28/2004
 To whom it concerns, i own a 2004 nissan titan truck that has a major flaw in the braking system. i seriously think that i will be causing an accident if this problem is not fixed. i've been back to the dealership 3 times to have this problem fixed. they admitt to the faulty brakes sytem, but do not have a permanent fix. i am very concerned for the safety of my family. please contact nissan and force them to recall all the titans and fix this well known problem. i can't believe in the year 2005 it is ok to have thousands of trucks roaming our highways with faulty brakes? *ak
07/05/20048
 The brakes failed every two weeks. took vehicle to the dealer for repairs seven times for brake pads and rotors, but the problem recurred. *ak
11/05/20046000301/08/2004
 Excessive shaking in the steering when applying brakes. took to nissan dealer 3 times in 16000 miles rotors were turned once happened again then rotors and brakes replaced the 2nd time now had to turn rotors again. *jb something is wrong but they say im too hard on my brakes and i know that's bulls.. *jb
02/01/2005112/01/2004
 Same warpage of front brakes. dealer said all they are doing is turning rotors. if the shudder continues, what happens when the caliper bracket breaks? *jb the caliper spins and tears the brake line loose, wow no brakes. nisson will be sued if this is not fixed quickly.
02/25/20054100108/30/2004
 4000 miles on the truck and the brake rotors are warped causing the steering wheel to vibrate. the brake peddle also pulsates when brakes applied. *jb
02/24/20056000301/01/2004
 Front end of vehicle has terrible vibration while braking caused by overheated and warped front disc brake rotors. front brakes rotors and pads have been replaced by the dealer twice (at roughly 6,000 and once at 11,093 miles). the replacement rotors at the 11,093 mile service are redesigned rotors intended to fix the recurring problem. at 17,752 miles the problem recurred and the new redesigned rotors had to be resurfaced by the dealer. *nm
08/31/20046800408/31/2004
 Serious brake vibration problem, started within first 2k miles, continued to get worse. have had the brakes replaced 4 times in 5 months. vibration (shaking of the steering wheel gets worse after approx. 2k miles, almost un controlable by 5k miles).i have been told by dealer on every repair that this probably woudn't repair the problem. nissans consumer affairs has been no help. filed claim with the bbb auto line on 2-4-05. day 12 and still no response from nissan. serious safety hazard.*ak
02/03/20056000204/24/2004
 Warped rotor. normal use. 6k miles. 2004 nissan titan truck. dealers fix is to turn the rotor and make it thinner rather than replacing it with a heaver part. *jb
05/20/20044
 While applying the brake pedal, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replace and replaced it three times. however, the problem still occurs at this time. please provide further details. *jb
11/15/20042000209/07/2004
 Vehicle experienced a problem with the brake pedal pulsating, steering wheel and vehicle vibrating. the vehicle also pulled to the left while braking. vehicle was taken to the dealer who turned the front rotors. the problem recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. *ak the rotors need to be replaced every 4000 miles due to warping. *nm
09/28/20049460207/05/2004
 Recall campaign: notice received for defective brakes. rotors warped , both brake rotors replaced. *bf the consumer was told the rotors were too small for the vehicle. *jb
12/18/20043500209/22/2004
 1 normal driving 2 brake rotor warp (aka brake judder) 3 turn rotors not replaced. *jb
02/02/20057000402/08/2004
 Consumer complained about a front brake problem. owner had the rotors and pads replaced after 7,000 miles. when driving, the vehicle shook violently when braking. owner contacted the manufacturer, and was told that they were aware that the brakes were defective because of a design flaw. *ak the consumer took the vehicle in for service several times but the problem was not fixed. *tc
12/10/20044250206/24/2004
 While stopping truck wheel shakes left to right and gets more violent the harder i stopped. truck had about 4000 miles on it. took to dealer he replaced front rotors and brake pads it fixed the problem. now with 6000 mile i notice the same thing starting to happen again. never had any vechiles brakes fail with so few miles. this must be a defect from factory.*ak
08/05/20048700305/07/2004
 While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle , and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that brake rotors and pads needed to be replaced , and replaced them. however, the problem recurred. *ak *tc
01/25/20055000404/20/2004
 Brakes have terrible vibration/shudder. replace at 5000, 9,000, 15000, & now 20000 miles.
05/20/2004150008
 While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably and the brakes failed to stop completely. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced and replaced it four times. however, the problem still occurs at this time. please provide further details. *nm
11/29/20043
 I've gone through 3 sets of rotors and brakes in 8 months.*ak
01/08/20055667210/24/2004
 I have a 2004 nissan titan se and it requires new brakes at 5667 miles due to a faulty brake design. the truck shkes excessively every time i step on the brakes. i am concerned this is a potential problem that may cause an accident. *ak
11/01/20046800107/29/2004
 Vehicle vibrated/shook when braking. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who had to turn both front rotors, and replaced the brake pads.*ak
11/15/200412500202/22/2004
 Major steering wheel vibration when applying the brakes. took to dealer in december to have tsb perfromed. (rotors turned, new pads, grease.) less than a week after being serviced the shudder returned and it is as bad as it was prior to being serviced.*ak
01/05/20043000412/09/2003
 Brake shudder, brake pedal and steering wheel pulsation/vibration. *ak
11/25/20043000411/24/2003
 Brakes overheated, causing violent shaking of the steering wheel. this occured 4 times within 14000 miles, leading to multiple fixes by dealer which did not work. this could potentialy lead to a failure of the braking system which could cause a fatal accident.*ak
05/03/20043
 While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors, disc, and brake pads needed to be replaced, and replaced them twice. however, the problem recurred. *ak
07/15/20044500406/23/2004
 Purchased 2004 nissan titan se four door may 23rd for work. i average approximately 3,500 miles per month. the steering wheel started rocking back and forth violently every time i stepped on the brakes after about 4,500 miles. i took it in to the dealer and had the brake disks turned and the pads, bolts, miscellaneous items replaced under warranty. the truck started doing the same thing at 12,000 miles, around september, 2004. this time they replaced the discs, calipers, pads, bolts, everything and made all new again. i drove it and it happened again at 18,000 miles. at this point i was becoming very frustrated and angry at the situation. the nissan dealer promised me that they had just received the most up to date repair kit from the nissan factory and that they were being told that this should take care of the problem. the truck was braking fine until i reached 23,000 miles at the end of december, 2004. i spoke to the customer service department at the dealership and lodged a formal complaint. i was asked when was the last time that i had my brakes done and was told that they had a new repair kit since then. i told him that i was told this the last time and yet here i am again with the same problem. i had my brakes done again on thursday december 30th, 2004. this means that my brakes have been done four times in the past six months since i purchased the vehicle. *jb
07/01/20045000304/15/2004
 I leased a titan crew le on tax day 2004. at 5000 miles, the front rotors were shot and the steering wheel shook violently upon braking on the freeway. the truck would also pull one direction or another upon braking. the dealership (kayser nissan) fixed the problem. at 10,000 miles, the same problem. the dealership this time said they couldn't replace the rotors but shaved them down and replaced the sliders. at 15,000 miles, the problem has returned. i've tried another dealership in town with a better reputation for customer service and they haven't been able to get parts for over 3 weeks. in the mean time, my kids have to drive in an unsafe vehicle. i tow nothing with this truck. *jb
11/16/20042
 While driving vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors wore out and needed to be replaced. however, problem recurred. *ak
08/14/20044325106/02/2004
 At 4345 miles, brake rotors overheating due to non-full-release of calipers causing rotor warp, jerking in steering wheel, damage and overheating of tires, loss of control on wet pavement even at slow speeds, damage to steering components due to shaking caused by warped rotors, blue overheating marks on rotors. i returned the titan to the dealer at 6:30am., called back at 2:15pm and was told that i would either have to leave the truck at the dealership or pick it up due to non-availability of parts. this was over 2 months back. still no parts, shake is still consistent when using the brakes at any pressure and speed.*ak
10/20/20047200103/25/2004
 Steering wheel vibration and brake pedal vibration when braking. dealer replaced the front pads and resurfaced the rotors. after reading all of the other complaints for the same problem, i'm probably going to be back at the dealer for the same problem in a couple of thousand miles. i still like my truck though!!!*ak
08/11/2004400020
 When the brakes are applied the steering wheel shakes violently.*ak
09/11/20043000204/08/2004
 I have 6,200 miles on my truck. the brakes rotors are defective. i can see cracks in the rear left and the right front rotor. nissan has turned my rotors once and the trouble is still there. pulse in the pedal and pulse on stopping the truck. it is in the shop right now for the fourth time for the same thing.*ak
07/01/20043000104/04/2004
 Steering wheel vibration when applying the brakes. the faster the traveling speed and the harder the braking action the more severe the vibration was.*ak
08/30/20042
 While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. vehicle shook uncontrollably. however, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred. drove the vehicle to the dealer again, and mechanic maintained that the brake pads and rotors were not manufactured to comply with this vehicle. *ak
06/21/20047000102/20/2004
 Unsafe and no fixable front brakes vibration and questionable front end stability. *ak
06/25/20043000303/17/2004
 Bought vehicle in march of 2004, replace pads in early may. the rotors then went out june 30. replace and lasted 3 days before brake pedal went to the floor. replace master cylinder. limited slip differential light is now coming on. stereo does not hold a station. truck has had new brakes 3 times in 3.5 months. *la
07/10/200470001
 When applying the brakes the steering wheel shook violently. the consumer indicated that the brake rotors were defective. the consumer contacted the dealer and parts are being ordered, but have been very slow coming in. *ak *nm
05/31/2004103/20/2004
 Apply brakes at any speed above 25mph and have alot of shudder in the front-end. nissan needs to look at replacing rotors for the titan.*ak
06/22/200412113201/09/2004
 Recently purchased 2004 nissan titan (january 10th, 04). when the vehicle had 5500 miles on the o.d. i had the front rotors replaced due to warpping. i did not tow anything with this vehicle during the initial 5500 miles. mainly interstate driving.*ak the vehicle now in the shop with 12113 miles having the rotor replaced again. i believe that there is a defective part manufactured for this vehicle. my driving habits are not such that would cause this much excessive brake rotor warpping. these brakes are not cheap to replace, i think it is unrealistic to advertise a vehicle can tow 9400 lbs and cannot even stop with its own body weight, less any towing. the brake system in my oppinion is under sized or there is a manufacture spec that is not being met. god forbide i actually used this vehicle to tow as advertised. i could not afford to keep decent brakes on it.
06/14/2004101/22/2004
 Nissan needs to replace the rotors for the barke system on the titans. to small for such a big truck.*ak
05/05/20041
 Front brake rotors are warped after only 7,000 miles. this issue needs to be resolved and not band aid patched as i am seeing at this time by the dealers.*ak
03/02/20043000112/19/2003
 Rotors on vehicle have warped twice in less than 3 months.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
06/14/2004101/22/2004
 Nissan needs to replace the rotors for the barke system on the titans. to small for such a big truck.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
03/28/200590005
 My nissian titan has brake problems, when the brake pedal is depressed the front end of the truck shakes violently and it has serious front end vibration. the truck has been back to the dealer 5 seperate occasions, new rotors have been installed on 3 occasions. the last time was on 28 feb. the dealer stated these were new rotors authorized by nissian as the fix for the brake issue. after the new rotors were installed the vibration is now worse than its ever been. nissan has refused to answer any emails and phone calls about this issue.
01/25/20055000404/20/2004
 Brakes have terrible vibration/shudder. replace at 5000, 9,000, 15000, & now 20000 miles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
11/29/200640500105/01/2004
 Tl*- the contact took the 2004 nissan titan to the dealer in san antonio, tx for service because he could hear noises coming from the driver's side area. the dealer stated that brake line sheared off the firewall and was rubbing and hitting against the firewall and air conditioner line. they fixed the failure by repositioning the brake fluid line and reattaching it to the firewall. the contact stated that there wasn't any prior warning before failure. *ak updated 02/22/07. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
01/19/2007449014
 Had to jam on brakes for a stop and pedal hit the floor even as truck stopped. i then released to move up a few feet and couldn't stop since i had no brake pedal pressure. took 2-3 more full release and pumps to get back pressure. recurring problem. dealer said they could not duplicate the problem and saw no reason for it. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
01/26/2005305/31/2004
 No accident or injury as of yet. however, i have been experiencing brake judder issues on my 2004 nissan titan evry 3000 to 5000 miles. i currently have 10,900 miles on the truck, and have just brought it back to the dealer for the third time for repair of this issue. judjing from my experience, and that of other titan owners, it is reasonably clear to me that we are dealing with an inferior design of the brake system on this truck and it is only a matter of time before someone is killed. this is a problem that nissan has been dealing with for months now, but with no good resolution. it has even been rumored from a very reliable source at nissan, that the problem extends back to a misplaced purchase order for hundreds of thousands of the brake parts. rather than order the right parts, and delay shipment, nissan has elected to build the trucks and deal with the problem later. i hope that there can be some kind of investigation into this problem, with the outcome being a forced recall (not just a tsb).*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC
04/17/200512/30/2004
 Steering/truck vibration when brakes are applyed.

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