2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs 2004 Nissan Titan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2004 Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 86 | 1,046 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 28 | 114 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,544 mi | 62,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 | 464 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 194 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 87 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 72 |
| Suspension | 14 | 56 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 51 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 38 |
| Engine | 1 | 48 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 98 |
| Stalling | 6 | 42 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 57 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 33 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 11 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
2004 Nissan Titan
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.