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2004 Ford F-150 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.

Metric2004 Ford F-1502004 Nissan Titan
NHTSA complaints2,0281,046
Recall campaigns55
Service bulletins (TSBs)149114
Investigations40
Crash reports7428
Fire reports4012
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)13–1614
Median reported incident mileage63,335 mi62,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord F-150Nissan Titan
Visibility8416
Power Train232464
Service Brakes, Hydraulic95194
Engine and Engine Cooling16787
Suspension11856
Electrical System9951
Engine9248
Structure10423

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking21798
Stalling9542
Rust / corrosion8311
Clunking / rattling5033
Check engine light290
Hesitation / surging280
Airbag warning light1913
Brake problems1657

Compare all Ford F-150 vs Nissan Titan years →

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.