2004 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | 2004 Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 404 | 1,046 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 114 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–23 | 14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 62,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 27 | 464 |
| Air Bags | 189 | 38 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 194 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 87 |
| Suspension | 29 | 56 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 72 |
| Structure | 46 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 51 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 52 | 11 |
| Stalling | 10 | 42 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 98 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 57 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 33 |
2004 Ford Ranger
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.