In terms of full size, the Nissan Titan is often overlooked. As a well-known pickup, it was one of the least popular pickups of 2022. That’s probably why Nissan plans to put its big truck on the chopping block. It’s not necessarily a bad truck though. In fact, the owners seem fairly content with that. So, maybe it’s time to reconsider how we view Nissan’s full-size truck.
Is the Nissan Titan reliable?
Although not as common, the Titan’s reliability appears to be high. Most publications give it a good rating. Accordingly, it actually ranks second out of 17 for full-size trucks. It actually has a lower expected cost of ownership than other pickup trucks, too.
He had a rather important recall. The nine-speed automatic transmission proved problematic, and this affected many Nissan products. Basically, even in the park, Titan can roll away. This is clearly not ideal. Nissan is working on a solution to this problem.
The 2023 Titan is a full-size truck with a standard V8 engine
In a world where more and more truck manufacturers are moving away from traditional eight-cylinder engines, Nissan is staying the course. The engine comes standard with a 5.6-liter V8 that makes 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque.
The VK56VD’s engine may not be the most technologically advanced, but it works. It is also known to be able to go over 250,000 miles with proper maintenance. And when it comes to a full-size truck, that’s a good thing. Truck owners tend to keep their vehicles longer than their owners. So it is important to know that the engine is ready to fill up on the mileage.
When I drove it, I was impressed with the new twin-turbo V6. It’s a powerful engine and feels legitimately fast. You also get better fuel economy compared to the old Toyota V8. But this engine comes with a big question mark. How long will it last?
More importantly, what will maintenance look like once the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 crosses 150,000 miles? It’s questions like these that should make us appreciate that Nissan sticks to the basics with its V8 engine.
Nissan truck has some shortcomings
Being an old school truck comes with some sacrifices. It doesn’t have the off-road style of most competitors, and it may fall short in terms of luxury. Unfortunately, these are two things that the modern consumer seems to enjoy.
Perhaps if the Nissan Titan cost less to start, these things would be easier to overlook. But as we’ve pointed out before, this is one of the oldest new trucks you can buy, and the MSRP starts at over $40,000.
However, on paper, I think there is some justification for Nissan’s full-size truck. Especially if you believe in the idea that pickups should be vehicles that can be pushed to the ground. It seems like I may be in the minority out there, but I also don’t run to the dealership to buy a new pickup.
