Overview & Reviews
The Nissan Titan, introduced for 2004, was the first Japanese pickup to truly possess the attributes that buyers typically expect from a full-size truck. Manufactured at Nissan's Canton, Mississippi, plant, it boasts dimensions and capabilities that are very similar to those of domestic full-size pickups. Though it hasn't sold as well as its rivals and is now growing quite long in the tooth, a new or used Nissan Titan can still meet the basic needs of many truck shoppers.
Current Nissan Titan
The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck. In terms of size, it's very similar to the trucks offered by domestic automakers, which means it provides competitive amounts of cargo and interior room. There's a fully boxed frame underneath for maximum rigidity and strength, as well as a traditional solid rear axle with leaf-spring support.
Nissan currently offers the Titan in extended-cab (King Cab) and crew-cab styles, with two bed lengths each. Buyers may also choose between standard- and long-wheelbase versions, with the latter adding 20 inches in length. The King Cab is offered with either a 6.5- or 8-foot bed, while those on the crew cab are each 1 foot shorter. The King Cab's rear-hinged doors open extra wide to aid cargo loading or a passenger's entry to the rear seats. The crew cab has four traditional doors and a larger rear seating area with more available rear legroom than the extended cab.
Each Nissan Titan body style is available in four trim levels. Similar to other Nissan products, there's the entry-level S, the midgrade SV, off-road-focused PRO-4X and the luxury-oriented SL. The S has a front bench seat, while captain's chairs with a flow-through console are standard on the other trims. Standard safety features now include stability control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags. Notable options, depending on trim, include upgraded audio systems, a navigation system, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system and utility-enhancing cargo bed features. For those who anticipate pulling trailers, the SV Value Truck or SL Max Utility tow packages are also available.
The PRO-4X trim level adds equipment for serious off-roaders that include Rancho shocks, a lower final-drive ratio, skid plates, an electronic locking differential and 18-inch off-road wheels with aggressive off-road tires. Unique exterior and interior styling cues to differentiate the PRO-4X from the other Titan models are also included.
For power, Nissan offers only one combination: a 5.6-liter V8 connected to a five-speed automatic transmission. The V8 is rated at 317 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque. The transmission features a tow/haul mode for when the truck is used for pulling or carrying heavy loads. For every body style and trim combination, two- or four-wheel drive is available.
In Nissan Titan reviews, our editors have found it to be powerful and capable both on- and off-road. Downsides include a lack of additional powertrain choices and the absence of a heavy-duty model. The Titan has also been outclassed by newer competitors in terms of comfort and overall design. Still, we think Nissan's Titan is worth a look.
Used Nissan Titan Models
The current, first-generation Titan debuted for 2004, and these earlier trucks could be a good choice for a shopper searching for a used late-model pickup. The first couple of production years, in particular, outclassed domestic pickups in many ways. The most notable changes for the Nissan Titan came for the 2008 model year and included the addition of a long-wheelbase model, exterior and interior styling refreshes and new features. Models built for 2007 and earlier were available in one wheelbase length only, lacked the two different bed lengths for each body style and also had a reduced maximum payload.
It should be noted that stability control, side airbags and side curtain airbags were not standard on all Titans until 2010. Used shoppers should investigate whether the truck in question is equipped with them. Also, the current trim levels were introduced for the 2011 model year; previously, the Titan's three main trims were XE, SE and LE, though feature content was broadly comparable.
User Reviews:
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Love the Titan - 2006 Nissan Titan
By White Titan - August 14 - 6:56 pmI have had my Titan Crew cab for 6 months now. I had an Audi A4 before and the drive and quality is not far off. I have 2 boys and outdoor toys. The truck performs flawlessly. The pulling power is better than expected and I have had no issues with this truck. It is fun to drive and my wife loves to drive as well. Stereo great. Drive and power great. Build quality is awesome. I have the 7 year 70k bumper to bumper Nissan had no problem giving that. Highly recommend.
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Love/ Hate - 2005 Nissan Titan
By Pete - August 13 - 1:56 amI was so excited to buy this truck.It looked great, drove great and Sounded awsome(duel exaust).To this day I still love the Truck and tell others to buy it.My problems started the day I picked up my truck.The drivers window came out of track.They fixed it, I got it back the next day the window came out of track again, they fixed it again.To save you the trouble of reading between the lines here is the rest of the problems.Driver window motors replaced, both.Wind noise all around the windshield, back of passengers seat replaced 5x, would keep comming loose,Tire pressure sensor light comes on after 40 miles,they cant fix it,Ive had it in 7x,R-diff housing replaced , many more problems, many
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Nissan Built the Right Truck - 2006 Nissan Titan
By estrellazero - August 6 - 12:30 amTitans power is great and going 0 - 60 is just as fun as it is in a car. It rides smooth and handles like a car, and yet its rugged enough to dig through a swamp or pull your 9500 lb. camping trailer. The interior and exterior are large and appealing. The Titan very practical as passenger, work, or playing vehicle!!
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Alot of BANG for the BUCK!!! - 2006 Nissan Titan
By tnjyoung - August 1 - 1:50 pmMy wife and I bought this as a replacement for our 2006 Honda Civic. It has tons (and I mean Tons) of power and it is very fun to drive. The reason for purchase and one of the best features is all the leg room! I am 6 tall and I felt cramped in the civic. This has a great driving position and offers adjustable pedals. Steering wheel audio controls are nice too! The exhaust has a real throaty sound that combines nicely with the rugged design. I would buy another today!
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Disappointed - 2005 Nissan Titan
By Don - July 25 - 12:16 pmI have been bragging about my Titan up until this weekend when I heard a loud clunk coming from the rear axle. The noise got a little worse yesterday & today the truck is almost undriveable. It sounds & feels like something is slipping in the rear end, BAD, the slipping got so frequent & bad on the highway today that I was expecting to go home on the back of a flatbed. The truck will be going into the dealership where I bought it in the morning. They better not call me & tell me that they cant duplicate the problem or there are no "error codes" showing on their diagnostic equipment like service departments are prone to say! I expect them to blame the problem on abuse or some other excuse.
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Totally Titan Trucking - 2004 Nissan Titan
By Skillz33 - July 15 - 2:00 amI am not a brand loyalist. When I decided I wanted a truck I looked at all the available Full-Size makes. I wanted a well made, powerful, good looking, truck; period. To my surprise I ended up getting a better deal on a Titan. For the price I paid I got a better equipped, more powerful truck than many costing thousands more. I looked at the Ram, F- 150, Silverado, and Tundra. Test drove all of the others first, and than purchased my Titan the day I test drove it. This truck will out perform the rest of them out there in just about every way. The nice thing is that I saved a few grand. Recommended 110%.
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what a truck!! - 2004 Nissan Titan
By titan man - July 15 - 2:00 ammost fun vehicle Ive ever had. We have a ranch and the 4wd is excellent. havent got stuck yet. great ground clearance. 5 speed automatic is outstanding and matches the engine perfectly. Super Power. People come up to me all the time just to look at the truck. Its an eye catcher. And a Nissan engine, they last forever. I have a maxima with 300,000 miles and know how durable their engines are. Buy it if youre in the market.
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Titan04 - 2004 Nissan Titan
By 7forever - July 15 - 2:00 amgood,good,good, really good, good ,good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good
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I wish it worked - 2004 Nissan Titan
By WolfD - July 15 - 2:00 amBought it on a Sunday, back at the shop on Monday, Tuesday, and ever since (2 weeks and counting) with no resolution in sight. Random dash lights coming on; Nissan engineers cant resolve and Nissanusa Consumer Affairs wont say what theyre going to do. During the brief time I was able to drive it it seemed great. Too bad all the miles are to and from the shop.
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Love it - 2004 Nissan Titan
By i800bev - July 15 - 2:00 amI love this truck. It has lots of interior room, is very quiet and has lots of power.
