Powerful standard V8, smooth-riding suspension, spacious cabin with high-grade materials, innovative design features, available stability control and side airbags.
Cons
Limited drivetrain and body style choices, no heavy-duty models.
What’s new
The 2004 Nissan Titan is an all-new full-size truck. It was designed to compete head-on with the best-selling half-ton trucks from Ford, GM and Dodge.
Edmunds says
With a stout V8, roomy interior and loads of innovative and useful features, the 2004 Nissan Titan is a competitive full-size that every truck buyer should consider.
2004 Nissan Titan 4dr King Cab SE Rwd SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
I puchased my 2004 Nissan Titan with less than 50 miles on it and I currenly have over 120K.
There has been 2 recalls (brake shudder and wiring harness) and both were done quickly and efficiently.
I have read where people wanted better gas mileage but you don't buy a heavy truck with a powerful 5.6L V8 engine and then complain about the mileage.
I have towed 10K, loaded the bed to the … point where it couldn't take anymore and everything worked as expected.
I have replaced the rear axle seals and bearing with better than factory.
Used only synthetic oils since 2nd change.
It just keeps running.
Never a hiccup or an issue.
Been a great truck and I plan to keep it until it dies!
2004 Titan
4 out of 5 stars
mabatista, 02/05/2012
2004 Nissan Titan 4dr King Cab SE Rwd SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
I use this truck to Tow almost daily (about 4-5000lb trailer). Great tow vehicle. Mileage is about 10 towing. About 12 around town. I once got about 14-15 on the interstate and was thrilled!
This thing eats brakes. Fronts every 25k, rears every 40k. Trim pieces are cheap, but the engine/trans has benn reliable. I would buy it again. (I would get 4wd though)
I've owned this truck for it's hole life and I now have 428000 miles on her and is still running as good as it was new has been the best truck I've owned in fact we drove it crossed county last summer the only down side is the fuel cost to drive fuel mileage could be better other then that one great truck so fare
Great Truck.
4.63 out of 5 stars
Brian Gay, 03/13/2015
2004 Nissan Titan 4dr King Cab SE 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
I bought this used in November 14 for a decent deal. It only had 84K on it. It now has 88k and I feel confident all of the "First Gen" issues have been worked out (headers, rear axle vent fix, recalls, ect) Given the age I will need to change out some front bushing and shocks but other than that, it has been GREAT to have in the snowiest winter I've ever seen here in N.E. Wash it on … dry days will keep it most of the rust at bay. Gas mileage is as expected for a 4x4, 12 city, 14-16 HWY.
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