Nissan Frontier 2004
The 2004 Nissan Frontier came with 3 engines: 2.4 L 4-cylinder, 3.3 L 6-cylinder turbo, 3.3 L 6-cylinder. It gets 15 to 22 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA. 4 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic · 4 speeds |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 5,340 × 1,765 × 1,765 mm (210.2 × 69.5 × 69.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,140 mm (123.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,788 kg (3,942 lb) |
| Body style | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
Dimensions and weight: median of the 6 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.
For sale in United States
Safety
Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.
Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataBy version
| Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | 19 MPG |
| 2.4 L 4-cylinder | Manual · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 20 MPG | 24 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 3.3 L 6-cylinder turbo | Automatic · 4 speeds | AWD | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | 15 MPG |
| 3.3 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | AWD | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 16 MPG |
| 3.3 L 6-cylinder turbo | Automatic · 4 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | 15 MPG |
| 3.3 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG |
| 3.3 L 6-cylinder turbo | Manual · 5 speeds | AWD | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | 15 MPG |
| 3.3 L 6-cylinder | Manual · 5 speeds | AWD | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 17 MPG |
| 3.3 L 6-cylinder turbo | Manual · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 14 MPG | 17 MPG | 15 MPG |
| 3.3 L 6-cylinder | Manual · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 17 MPG |
EPA figures for each version sold in the U.S.
Recalls
Consequence · Remedy
THE SHAFT MAY BREAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL DURING THESE LOW SPEED MANEUVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Consequence · Remedy
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.
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.
Consequence · Remedy
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Consequence · Remedy
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
It may not apply to vehicles sold in your country. Check with your VIN at the source.
Details
On certain vehicles, corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit the movement of the joint. Limited movement of this joint may create excessive load on the lower steering column shaft and, if the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, may lead to cracking of the shaft during low speed manoeuvres that require large steering inputs. In an extreme case, the shaft may break which would result in loss of steering control and could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected column shafts and joints.
Details
On certain vehicles the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) assembly contains an Engine Control Module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and over time the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing. In certain instances, this oxidation could cause engine performance issues (hesitation, rough engine idle, slow start/no-start condition), and engine stalling at low engine speeds which may result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) relay.
Details
Certain Hidden Hitch brand accessory trailer hitches P/N 64-3528 installed by Nissan dealers on 2002 to 2004 Frontier vehicles. With continued use, load forces may cause a side bracket of the trailer hitch to fatigue and eventually break, possibly allowing the towed unit to separate from the towing vehicle. Correction: Dealers will replace all suspect Hidden Hitch brand hitches originally installed by Nissan dealers in Canada.
Common problems
40 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
ROBBINS Nissan in Humble, KD service advisor - REFUSED RECALL SERVICE - saying he needs a customer phone number! No phone no service. Is there a law in this country requiring every citizen to have a phone, by force? Is this China already?
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while parked, the contact pulled the cable release for the parking brake and the bracket under the parking brake detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer stated that the manufacturer no longer manufactured the part for the repai…
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 wh…
This vehicle suddenly starts to accelerate on its own like it's in cruise control only it's not and I'm not pressing the gas pedal. It would go well only a 100 if I let it and applying the brakes does nothing. The only way of stopping the vehicle is to put it in neutral and one time that didn't stop it and I had to …
DEALER SOLD A VEHICLE AS A FLORIDA 2 OWNER VEHICLE. I DID ANOTHER CARFAX ON IT AFTER I MADE THE PURCHASE TO DISCOVER DEALER SOLD IT TO SOMEONE IN TN AND THEY TITLED IT. THEN THEY RETURNED IT. DEALER SOLD IT TO ME WITHOUT HAVING TITLE ON HAND. VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED AND DROPPED OFF AT MY HOUSE WITHOUT ME BEING THERE TO LO…
THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN WORKED ON MULTIPLE TIMES FOR RUST, CORROSION, GAS TANK LEAKS, BEARINGS AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL. IT CONTINUES TO RUST AND CORRODE. THE MOTOR RUNS WELL BUT THE VEHICLE HAS RUSTED EVEN WITH EXCELLENT CARE. I AM SO DISAPPOINTED. THE GAS TANK HAS BEEN FIXED MULTIPLE TIMES AND CONTINUES TO CORRODE AND …
THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK, AND NEVER GOES OF, CHECKEED ABOUT THE SITUATION, TURN ON THE IGNITION KEY AND WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO GO OFF, BUT IT DOES NOT, WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS STILL BLINKS CONSTANTLY, DOES NOT GOES OFF. DOESN'T MATTER IF DRIVING SLOWLY ON STREET OR FASTER ON HIGH…
MY TRUCK SUDDENLY HAD ISSUES SHIFTING. I WENT ONLINE AND SAW THERE WAS A LAWSUIT AND COMMON ISSUES WITH THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE LAWSUIT OR THE ISSUE FROM NISSAN. I ALSO CALLED A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID IT IS A COMMON ISSUES AND IT WOULD BE ABOUT $6,000 TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION …
OK RATTLING AROUND THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR .THEN IT JUST STOPPED THEN MILKY SUBSTANCE STARTS RUNNING OUT. I REPORTED IT TO NORTH AMERICA NISSAN AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE MY TRUCK TO THE NEAREST NISSAN DEALER AND THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM.THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER GUIDE WAS ON A SERVICE BULLETIN (NTBO9- 128)
THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER GUIDE FAILED, CAUSING THE TIMING CHAIN TO RUB A HOLE INTO THE BLOCK. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, CERANTI OAKES NISSAN, IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AS WELL AS THE TIMING TENSIONER RECALL SUBMITTED BY THE MANUFACTURER, AND INITIALLY SUGGESTED THAT I HAUL THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP, AT MY OWN EXPENSE, …
TRUCK TOTAL MILEAGE IS ONLY 55,000 AS IT IS NOT USED VERY MUCH. 3 ISSUES OCCURRED APPROX. AT 49,000MILES. 1) ENGINE STARTED TO MISS. UPON CHECKING SPARK PLUGS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PLUG CAVITIES IN THE HEAD WERE FULL OF OIL. THE VALVE COVER GASKET SEALS HAD LEAKED AND THE OIL FILLED SPARK PLUG HOLES CAUSED IT TO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND ALL THE VALVE STEMS NEEDED TO BE REPLA…
Questions
- What engine does the 2004 Nissan Frontier have?
- The 2004 Nissan Frontier came with 3 engines: 2.4 L 4-cylinder, 3.3 L 6-cylinder turbo, 3.3 L 6-cylinder.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2004 Nissan Frontier?
- It gets 15 to 22 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA.
- Does the 2004 Nissan Frontier have recalls?
- 4 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Steering (2010-11-11).
- What are the common problems of the 2004 Nissan Frontier?
- 40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Steering.
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