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2008 Nissan Titan consumer reviews

$24,390–$28,090 MSRP range
side view of 2008 Titan Nissan
(43 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.5
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Some Common Problems

Exhaust manifold went bad at around 70K miles. After some research I discovered this is a common problem and not a cheap fix. Also, the interior overhead console came down. Cheap plastic broke on it's own. Mine was at around 100K miles. Some research showed this is happening to many people (all?). Many occurred even while the truck was still under warranty. Once again, not a cheap fix and it will just happen again, eventually.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Worth looking at for Sure.

I've owned a lot of full size pickup trucks over the years. I will say this truck is not the best on the market for gas consumption. But Comfort, Power When Towing, And ride quality is top shelf. I'd buy another in a second. I'd stay in this year range though.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great truck

Checked every box for me, I can fit three car seats in the back seat easily, comfortable on long drives, great power going up hills, solid 4x4 in the snow, way more affordable and longer lasting than other brands.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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12 year old truck still looks like it’s a year old

Amazing truck for the money, 200,000 miles, no mechanical problems. It is an LE . Interior and exterior are still impressive. Stereo is amazing and I don’t use the roof DVD player.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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There's a reason I switched to Nissan

I recently purchased a 2008 Pro-4x crew cab LE with 187k miles. My last truck was a 2006 Xterra. With that being said, I was not scared of fuel economy. I totalled a Tahoe with my X in a highway crash and I drove my X home. My expectations for the Titan are the same. Get me from here to there safely and without incident. Looks excellent lifted and the rear locker helps out in the slippery stuff. My wife is 5' tall and fits nicely in the spacious center console. My dog has room to hunt in the crew cab. My daughter can't kick the back of my seat anymore. And I have plenty o' room in the bed for junk from the alley. I get 14mpg@80mph

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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This truck is a real BEAST with power to spare.

You would never know that this truck has 143K miles on it.....It runs so good and what a pleasure to drive. Amazing, no rust, no oil leaks and only a little minor dings in the body.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Detroit needs to take a lesson from Nissan

Im a blue collar mid aged construction worker who bleeds red white and blue. I understand things dont always work out and as many americans do, we make the best of it and look foward to briter days. I was raised on the work force of detroit pick ups; always looking for a friend in Mo. Par had become acceptable by the time the work force called my number. So like any young man with good intentions I grabbed my finest bowtie and headed to work. Unfortunately my bowtie was cutting it so i set out to find a new look. It came as a big surprise that low and behold the trucknof my dreams didnt come from Detroit but from the far west and ascmuch as it bothered me the grin on my face from driving my Titan kept it a secret. Performance, power, dependability, legroom, and all out class for the working man. True story!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very nice

Very nice great truck..... Not good pricing. I would buy if price came down. Liked all the features it had to offer. Will be following.....

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Paint on roof does not last.

I have seen several Nissan Titans like mine (2008) with the same roof paint problem. It doesn't last. Begins rusting. Also, the overhead lamp assembly fell down and broke. I took it to the Nissan dealership and they said that is common with the Titans and the Armadas. The dealership wanted almost $500.00 to fix a manufacturing problem.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Numerous HVAC / Blower problems

Engine and drive train OK but HVAC and blower motor have failed along with back up sensors. Interior plastic breaking / cracked. Overhead console cracked and breaking. Overall cheap trashy interior.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Off-roading
  • Does not recommend this car
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