NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Nissan Frontier 2WD; the most frequently affected component is steering — column. Owners filed 66 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #6 for number of recalls.
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 frontier vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001 through october 20, 2004, and model year 2002-2004, xterra vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001, through january 6, 2005. Over time corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit movement of the joint. The limited movement of this joint may create excessive load on the lower steering column shaft. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, it may lead to cracking of the shaft during low speed maneuvers that require large steering inputs.
Risk: The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The steering column shaft and joint will be replaced with a shaft of a different design. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on december 13, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
EquipmentCampaign 07E046000 · 03 Jul 2007
Problem: Certain hopkins aftermarket trailer brake control connection harnesses sold for use on certain models of nissan vehicles which are listed above. The internal part numbers within hopkins are: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, and 1290376035. A wire may have been placed in an incorrect position in the electrical connector housing. This results in an incorrect routing of wires between the trailer brake controller and the towing vehicle wiring system.
Risk: This harness would result in power from the trailer brake controller going to the towing vehicle dash light circuit rather than the trailer brakes. This result would be the lack of trailer braking when the towing vehicle brakes were applied. It would also result in the towing vehicles dash lights being activated when the vehicle brakes were applied. The failure of the application of the trailer brake could result in reduced ability to stop and contribute to a possible crash.
Remedy: Hopkins will notify owners and replace the original harness with a revised harness free of charge. The recall began august 17, 2007. Owners can contact hopkins at 800-835-0129.
Exterior lightingCampaign 06E064000 · 17 Jul 2006
Problem: Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 06E023000 · 13 Mar 2006
Problem: Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Steering7 · 18%
Air bags6 · 15%
Power train6 · 15%
Engine6 · 15%
Fuel system5 · 12%
Gasoline5 · 12%
Electrical system4 · 10%
Service brakes4 · 10%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, a deer ran out of the bush and crashed into the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the air bag popped out but failed to deploy. The seat belt and coolant warning lights illuminated. The contact did…
Around 80,000 miles, faulty wiring in the electrical system caused the vehicle to accelerate and decelerate erratically while driving down the road, while pressing down the accelerator. After taking the truck to a nissan service center, it was discovered there was a wiring problem in the vehicle causing this. This…
As i approached a stop sign on a secondary paved highway entering a primary highway, the above vehicle began to skid on a thin layer of gravel laid down on the blacktop for recent ice and snow control. The road was currently clear and dry. I applied the brakes which went halfway to the floorboard without antilock…
This is the first major safety incident with a stuck and wide-open throttle. I just started from a left hand turned at a stop light. I noticed the 2004 Nissan Frontier pickup truck began to increase its speed without any extra pressure applied to the gas pedal. I applied the brakes to slow down the truck's speed while…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.