2004 Nissan Titan vs 2004 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Nissan Titan | 2004 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,046 | 414 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 114 | 143 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14 | 16–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 110,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Titan | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 464 | 22 |
| Structure | 23 | 203 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 194 | 11 |
| Suspension | 56 | 84 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 87 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 72 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 17 |
| Engine | 48 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 98 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 57 | 6 |
| Stalling | 42 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 33 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 201 |
2004 Nissan Titan
2004 Toyota Tacoma
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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.