2012 Nissan Titan

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2012 Nissan Titan

Starting MSRP $28,520–$41,140

Average Rating

4.6 out of 5
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Comfort:4.6 out of 5
Performance:4.7 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.8 out of 5
Interior Design:4.1 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.4 out of 5
Reliability:4.6 out of 5

9 out of 10 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Great buying experience

by corbrodude
from alpine, ut | December 1, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"After briefly speaking with Kristina through phone on some options and dimensions of the nissan titan truck....she got me excited to come down and take a look at their models in person. The trucks i think can sell themselves but with a great attitude she convinced me to see what i could get. As most of us wish we could act like millionaires we tried looking at an amazing RBP edition titan, unfortunately i was brought back to reality with not being able to afford it. The numbers got the best of me until a great sales lady Kristina Smith used all of her resources and actually got me excited again about getting a titan sv. I had two little girls who were growing impatient with the waiting but between all of the sales people including Kristina they were entertained. The new deal went through and i left happy with a great new truck. Thank you Kristina Smith with your patience and desire to make me feel great about my new purchase."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Fun, solid truck

by Steady
from Roanoke VA | November 10, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"I have 120,000 miles on a 2008 Titan. I am a second owner, I have put 40,000 miles on it so far in the last 1 year. I have driven many miles in Ford F150s, E150s, Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontiers. I drive for work and fun. Loaded for construction daily with about 1000lbs and light load 50 to 400lbs for fun. Interior Utilitarian and functional. No gripes, no kudos. Excellent view in all directions. Easiest Truck to nuzzle close up front or backing up. Motor: Plenty , Lots, Rockin strong, relatively snappy motor response for big truck V8. Sounds great. Not a new Dodge but, my monthly payment makes me SMILE. Motor response destroys my good old Fords 4.6L and 5.4L. Handling Really easy to drive truck, even my small car loving wife enjoys driving it. Handling is Exceptional in severe avoidance moves as well as silly drifting and mtn road strafing efforts... Seriously... Its REALLY surprising how predictable and controllable it is when drifting the back end and straight up donut crazing... anyway. Handling begs me to be irresponsible...I digress Suspension See Handling. (above manuevers are unloaded) Suspension will not squat. Even under full capacity Load of 2100lbs truck would not flatten. Really love the Suspension. Maintenance Tires and Gas for Full size vehicle..typical. Motor prefers synthetic oil and frequent oil changes. It wants to sludge, then starts and runs noticably rougher after 3500 miles on standard oil. I am running synthetic now to clean it out a bit and try to extend change intervals... maybe 4500 miles. truck has a few parts that are consumed faster than I am used to. Catalytic converters are relatively short lived (for my experience, maybe the norm I dunno) (100k life?) Overall Most fun truck to drive to work I've ever had... Motor goes ROARRRRrrrr...I go ZOOmmmm. I like the cheap plastic interior. I clean it with napkins from my lunch... I like the exterior appearance, I don't find it dated at all."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


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An Outstanding Truck

by AMDkid1
from Tennessee | November 2, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I've owned 4 Titans and have love the next one even more. It meets my every demand. Leisure, hauling, pulling and working. My wife loves driving it as much as I do. Built in my hometown. Built Solid and responsive. Nissan has a great reliability in the Titan. This one of the best engines on the market. Better than the 5.4Triton for sure. I now own the Heavy Metal Chrome model fully loaded. Thank you Nissan for a Great vehicle."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Fantastic Truck for Your Money

by Love my Truck!
from Delmar, DE | November 1, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The Titan puts both luxury and functionality together into a great package. I've owned the truck for a month and am still learning about all the features provided. The navigagtor features provide good reference on the routes available, the drive is extremely quiet and comfortable. You can personalize the individual seating preferences to make the drive extremely relaxing."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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A great value

by Titan Owner
from Sacramento, CA | August 16, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"It is a great truck, the room in the vehicle is plenty which was my main concern. Lots of foot room!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Outdoor sports (hiking, cycling, etc.)


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Best truck for the money

by Jase
from Rapid City, SD | July 27, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"By some measures, the Titan is long in the tooth compared to other newer models by the big 3. But drive one, and you'll see that it's not lagging the competition the way you'd expect. The engine lacks some HP on paper compared to the others, but it's torque comes on early, making it feel quick and tow reasonable loads effectively. MPG could use a boost, though. The Titan gives up a couple of mpg to the others. The Titan does have a very car-like feel when driving it, as another reviewer mentioned. But as a daily driver, that's a big plus, rather than a negative. This is an easy truck to live with, even when you're not towing a trailer, or hauling paving stones home from Home Depot. The interior fit and finish is solid. Everything is within easy reach, the switches and knobs all work well, and the layout is logical. A luxury truck it isn't, though. It's efficient, but it doesn't compare to the Laramie or King Ranch packages of Dodge and Ford. This ain't no Cowboy Cadillac, and it doesn't pretend to be one, either. It's an 8 year old design, but still looks up-to-date, unlike 8 year old models of the other brands. Another benefit of an older design is that they seem to have worked out some of the flaws of the earlier years, like the differential problems of the pre-'08 Titans. And the engine and transmission seem to be pretty bulletproof. This is a solid truck now. Perhaps the best feature of the Titan is the bottom line. Compare a Titan with an equivalent truck from another brand, and you'll probably find the Titan gives you a lot more truck for your money. Is the Titan the best half-ton on the road right now? Probably not. But it's solid, and capable, and just might be the best truck for your buck."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Towing


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2 out of 3 found this review helpful

Rugged Design, Great Value

by Route Boy
from New York | May 1, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"2012 Titan Pro-4X - another reviewer stated the Nissan can't compare to RAM,GMC, and Ford . First off, I think the interiors in these are great - the hit on plastics used is grossly overstated. I suggest those considering off-road performance, go to Youtube and see what the Titan does on the trail , then laugh at the others attempting the same thing. Check out the XTerra too. Lastly, Nissan is a great value - comparable street competitors are 10-15K more. Perhaps you need Ford's Sync entertainment system by Microsoft to impress people while under surveillance. No thanks , I'm on the trail , not Facebook..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Kickass

by offroader
from Montreal Canada | March 23, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Whether hauling a load or going off road the Titan has no complaints. At resale time you won't be disappointed And oh such sweet sounds when you mash the gas pedal. I heard the 2014 model will sport a super charger and will snort 578 hp .I 'll buy it for sure ."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Off-roading


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

nissan titan

by hunter
from michigan | January 16, 2012

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"Unless you work for Nissan, I am not understanding how this vehicle gets any rating when compared to a GMC or RAM or Ford, and Im NOT a UAW fan. Its just that the vehicle I rented was a leather 4 door, and all the hype .... is smoke. I mean the exterior is awesome, but the engine feel anemic compared to the RAM, the interior has a ton of gaps and the materials are cheap. The control knobs are easy to function but seems so 90s, and it drives like a car. Sorry - I need a truck, I want firm, I want high quality, and I dont want to worry about what cleaning agent I used to clean my truck, cause I still cant get the tissue paper out of the grain when I sprayed 409 to clean the door ??"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work


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Great Truck

by Mike
from Carbondale, CO | December 3, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have a 2012 pro 4x i love it. I drive off road and it handles well. The gas milage can be better. The cloth seats are very comfortable."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Outdoor sports (hiking, cycling, etc.)


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