2008 Nissan Titan Consumer Reviews

Awesome Truck, squeaks uner 10mph

Written by: Zack on 11/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Titan New XE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I live in Anchorage Alaska, so I wanted a nice 4wd vehicle that I could pull my toys with and take people along as well. The Titan has been everything I could have ever wanted it to but, until recently, I don't know if it's the harsh temperature or just a flaw from Nissan, but I've taken it back to the dealership 2x and still the axle squeaks every time I brake or just drive under 10mph. Other than that it's awesome!!

Favorite Features

LOTS OF ROOM!!! You can seat belt 6 people inside, but you can easily fit 10 (tried and true). Took it up and down a mountain, couldn't ask for anything more.

Suggested Improvements

My only complaint would be the mysterious axle squeaking that the dealership can't seem to fix.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Good Truck/Bad Company

Written by: John on 11/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Titan SE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Did my homework. I love my Titan with a couple of exceptions. Soon after purchase, it felt like there was a role of quarters in the left side of my seat cushion. To their credit, dealer replaced seat. However, seat is still uncomfortable (should have got the leather I suppose). Also, the truck has no outside temp gauge - I can't believe it. Dealer is no help and emails and calls to Nissan net no response at all. As a result, I will never buy another Nissan product. Other than that, I really do like everything else about this truck. But alas, I hear Nissan is giving up after their first try. I wonder where the Tundra would be if Toyota gave up after just one shot at it?

Favorite Features

Power, smooth tranny, ride, four doors AND long bed in 1/2 ton, lots of room, built in outside extending mirrors, spray in bedliner, tie down cleats, auto windows down with keyfob, soft lowering tailgate, backup warning system, and my front bench seat. Hardly notice my 26' trailer, except at pump.

Suggested Improvements

Add an outside temp gauge, make front seat more comfortable, and work on improving gas mileage. Also, the receiver for trailer hitch is too high - may want to checkout industry standard.

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Love It

Written by: Romanjr66 on 09/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Titan New XE 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Love all the extra interior room.Traded in an extended cab Z71 for crew cab Titan. Mpg is what I expected for a full size truck.

Favorite Features

crew cab comfort.

Suggested Improvements

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Most Fun Full-Sized Pickup Available

Written by: Dave R. on 09/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Titan LE FFV 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I was looking to buy another Sierra until I sat in a Titan at the Auto Show. This truck has the most comfortable seating of any vehicle I have ever sat in as well as a ton of leg room (important for me as I have long legs). I tow an 18' fiberglass boat that is kind of heavy and this truck pulls it very well. The nav system is excellent and a nice option to have. It was hard to find one with side air bags as the package for air bags includes an electronic stability system - both of which I feel should be standard on all vehicles. Gauges are well designed and easy to read. The transmission temp gauge is nice to have if you are towing anything.

Favorite Features

Nav, 20" tires & wheels, DVD system, Rockford Fosgate audio system.

Suggested Improvements

Make side air bags and elecronic stability standard on all versions of the truck.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Thanks Nissan

Written by: Jimmy Thigpen on 09/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Titan New SE 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I just picked up my new 2008.5 Titan, I really like the upgrades like the lighted steering wheel controls, the bluetooth, and the sat. radio. The seats sit better than 07s did. I also love the burly exhaust. It's surprised a couple of my buddy's who have the hemi dodges when it out ran them!!

Favorite Features

Bluetooth, I'm on the road a lot and this is really helpful to me.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage, though not bad for a truck with that kind or power. Better selection of colors.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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New truck

Written by: designbo on 08/25/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Titan LE 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is my second Titan. Lease trucks through business. First Titan was awesome as not one bit of trouble, trouble was couldn't keep out of it as I always loved driving it. Was never thinking of changing to another truck, but after rethinking the lease options again and seeing I was over mileage I looked at others, but kept coming back to Titan. Love the quality, performance and overall satisfaction of my older 2005 titan. This new one is awesome. Great performance. Great sound system and just a good truck. Have only had it a week, but can tell you the quality is there, and the service from our local dealership is great. I'm sure I'll have more to write but so far this is another great truck

Favorite Features

Comfort, sound system, overall styling still an eye catcher.

Suggested Improvements

All trucks this size have poor gas mileage for the large trucks. Don't let any of these scare you off. Gas mileage could be better, but so could the rest.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Death Wobble

Written by: voldog on 08/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Titan New LE 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

It has a shake, wobble that is at times down right scary. It's always there but sometimes it's light and sometimes it will shake the steering wheel out of your hands. I will never own another. Also, the front end shakes and shimmies when I hit a hole, like it was worn out and I have 16,000 miles on it. I'm scared to take it on a trip. I've owned Dodge, Ford, Chevy trucks and I would take any of them over this Titan.

Favorite Features

Power

Suggested Improvements

Redesign the chassis and suspension and everything else on it that shakes.

2 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Engine Options?

Written by: nativetexan69 on 06/09/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Titan New SE FFV 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is an amazing truck. It truly outperforms the competition in every aspect... except gas mileage. The wife wants me to sell it because of the 13city-17hwy MPG stats. Aftermarket bolt-ons only help a little. Maybe with a smaller V-8 engine package you could set up your application the way you need. I hear the bed squeak when I have the back window down. There have been absolutely no problems with my Titan, I love it, and it has the most get up and go out of all the trucks I have tested. Buy it if you can afford the gas.

Favorite Features

Best feature by far is the 6 disc CD changer/aux input for the iPod. Heated seats, and mirrors are good too. The seats are comfortable, yet durable. My Titan glows after a good wax.

Suggested Improvements

Find a way to improve the gas mileage.

17 out 18 people found this review helpful

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Absolute terrific, underrated truck!

Written by: Leo on 06/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Titan New LE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

What attracted us to this car was that it is the only 1/2 ton pickup with a full size cab and long bed. This configuration is awesome! The cabin is very comfy, seats are soft, rear leg room is limo-like. Power of the big V8 is incredible, the car is quiet, decent sound system and has lots of fun toys like the bluetooth. It behaves very well for a truck, soft over the bumps, but feels very tough at the same time. Definitely underrated as far as the full truck segment goes and it's a shame Nissan hasn't done a better job marketing the truck.

Favorite Features

Exterior and interior styling, 20" rims, bluetooth (AWESOME), 20 mpg on the freeway in a huge truck is impressive. Easy up/down assist on tailgate, spray in bed liner and rail system in the bed are awesome!

Suggested Improvements

The turning radius is tough, it's so big. Parking the car is no picnic. It's not a prius, so 13 mpg is no fun either around town, but that was known when we bought the car!

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Love it so far

Written by: FormerDakota on 05/23/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Titan New LE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I love driving this truck. My wife has a minivan but unless we are taking a trip, we take my truck and the three kids fit comfortably in the back seat. I love the bed and the things I can do with the adjustable bed rails. Gets what the sticker said it would for MPG when I use regular unleaded. I lose about 22% if I use e85 so I only use that when it is 22-25% less than regular. So far, that is often but my small town BP sells it so it is convenient for me. Fun to drive, nice to look at, and very functional. I need to go back to the dealer to fix the Bluetooth but otherwise, no complaints.

Favorite Features

Versatile bed, driver memory for key and fob. I love the leather interior and the comfortable ride for a big 4WD. Also love the 20" wheels. Instant fuel economy has helped me drive better for that.

Suggested Improvements

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