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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initial impressions - 2004 Nissan Titan
By stude - April 6 - 2:00 amwhen i opened the door of the titan, i was immediatly impressed by the two tone leather interior & the colors chosen to blend together. on examining the exterior, i was impressed with the spray on bedliner & the plastic rub strips in the floor of the bed. very practical & useful. a minor note that i saw, was the crush zones on the front frame extentions. these appear to be serviceable, & if they are, then will be very useful in collision repairs. other trucks either fail to offer this feature, or only offer the entire front frame section, still requiring removal of the entire cab assembly for proper access for welding.
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Nissan Built Tough - 2006 Nissan Titan
By Santa fe high Demons - April 1 - 8:23 pmThis Truck is awesome its reliable and very confortable, its a tough truck for everything, its fuel economy is great i got 26 gallons to a mile from the truck on the highway and it said i was only able to get 20 but i got 26. its good on gas and its built like the old pick up trucks. Nissan is making a sprint to the top of trucks.
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Great Truck - 2010 Nissan Titan
By WKDKC - March 28 - 3:56 pmI looked at Ford (a satisfied prior owner) Dodge and GMC. The SE Titan was the most for the money. I liked the new F150, but Ford wanted too much for a comparable model. I went on a trip to Florida with my Titan, pulled 2 big Harleys 2 people and a back seat full of STUFF. With the Trailer Pkg., it was hard to tell I was towing anything. I love the power and grunt, it gives you a feeling of being in a heavy duty truck with the performance and nimble feel of a sportier truck. Its comfortable, roomy and well equipped. Its interior look is not as dramatic and appealing as a F150, but functional and well laid out. I have read the big 3 have caught up to Titan, but any of those = big $.
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WOW What a truck - 2004 Nissan Titan
By Teddybear - March 26 - 10:00 amThis truck is fun. Its like driving a sports car with a bed. Performance is unreal and the factory standard features on the LE pkge are perfect. Rockford-fosgate 350 Watt audio is unreal. I get looks everwhere I go.
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The Best Truck Out There - 2004 Nissan Titan
By Manfer - March 26 - 10:00 amI honestly believe the Titan is the best choice for truck buyers on the current market. I did a huge amount of research before electing to buy the Titan. I test drove Ford, Chevy, Toyota and Nissan. In comparison, to those models I drove, the Titan has the largest back seat, the most front end power, the most comfortable seats, and in general the most bang for the buck. It is simply a blast to drive. The engine is powerful and emits a throaty tone. I feel it would be very comfortable for long distance runs. My second choice would have been the Tundra. It came the closest to the all the Titan offers.
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The Best in Its CLASS - 2004 Nissan Titan
By Terry Curcie - March 21 - 10:00 amI had owned many trucks, large and small. I feel this vehl. is the best that I have driven. It has power, comfort and style, and is a head turner. I own a repair garage and have checked the truck over very close and have not found any problem or defects. It is a very well thought out vehl. I think it is the top of its CLASS.
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Titan the King of trucks - 2005 Nissan Titan
By Mike Rodgers - March 17 - 1:10 pmThe truck is everything I could of asked for and more. The ride is excellent and the only sound I hear is the 8 speaker stereo 6 disc CD and the smooth pwerful rumble of the V8 engine. If you want a great truck look no further this one is the real deal!
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Its worth every penny - 2005 Nissan Titan
By Justin Elixson - March 13 - 1:30 amMy wife and I just had our first baby and need a bigger vehicle. I had to have a truck with my business. We got the Titan and was and still are very impressed with all the back seat room.
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Its a winner - 2005 Nissan Titan
By L. Willis - March 11 - 9:06 pmThis has been a fabulous experience as a new truck owner. I needed it to haul horses and travel my daily route across a poorly maintained dirt road in front of my home in outskirts of Phoenix (county land) to work in Scottsdale. Its at home in either place. Ive even used my truck to pull cemented fence posts out of the ground and it popped them right out. Ive always been a sports car type but I love my Titan!
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ntitan23 - 2005 Nissan Titan
By ntitan23 - March 9 - 2:33 pmI love this truck it has great power even when im pulling items with it. Ive owned a silverado and a tundra the power of those two trucks does not compare to the power of the titan.
