Nissan Titan History (Model Year Changes)

[tjhedge]

I just bought the first 08 XE in this area. Do you have any information on changes to it vs. prior years ? I traded in my 05, and the only major change that nobody mentioned was the exhaust system; the 08 has two real header pipes going into a dual inlet, single outlet muffler.

Thanks, TJHedge

[Sammy Sandbag]

Actually I need to update this with both '07 and '08 info. FWIW, the dual in/single out exhaust came out with the '07.

[toyhunt]

Originally Posted by ptgarcia

Sammy,

Under the Offroad Package option, in 2004 the locker only came on the 4x4.

Not all,my early 04 cc off road 4x4 did not have it.

[Rick Guess]

A Texas Titan special package was produced. It came with chromed wheels, chrome side steps, a "Texas Titan" emblem on the tailgate, and floor mats with the Texas Titan logo.

it also comes with chrome mirror covers, under the rear seat storage bin and fog lights

[mshay]

Originally Posted by tjhedge

I just bought the first 08 XE in this area. Do you have any information on changes to it vs. prior years ? I traded in my 05, and the only major change that nobody mentioned was the exhaust system; the 08 has two real header pipes going into a dual inlet, single outlet muffler.

Thanks, TJHedge

I just traded in my 04 XE CC 4x4 and bought a 08 LE CC 4x4 and noticed a great change I have not read about here yet. The rear window is much lower so one can see the outline of the bed or the tailgate much easier. It makes it so much easier when I am backing my bass boat down a steep boat launch.

[titanguru]

Does anyone know why there are holes on the inside sides of the bed. I am looking to trade my 04 for an 08 but on the side walls of the bed, the 08 has four holes while my 08 has the same patterns but the holes are covered. Any ideas?

[Sebastian R.]

I'm sorry for the cross post, I was trying to avoid a new thread and replied too early on the other.

Hello, I have an '08 Longbed that I use to tow my race car. It has been great so far, tows like a dream.
When the truck was only a month old a piece of road debris hit the grill and damaged it.

Does anyone know if the grills from other model years are compatible with my truck?

[Lairdo]

Can you update the list for the '08's or even the '08.5's? I really appreciate the original post that was very insightful.

[spedo50]

I have an 08 SE CC short bed. What are the differences between the 2008 and 2008.5?

[Sammy Sandbag]

Sorry for the lack of updates folks. Time is something I could always use more of. I'm always open to information from the membership to get this updated.

[robball]

I recently purchased a 2008.5 in Nov 2007 and the most notible difference is the option of the 7'3" bed. I have the 4x4 LE CC with everything on it except the Nissan DVD Mobile Theater System (8.0" monitor, DVD player with remote control, two wireless headphones and auxiliary inputs). Other then the longer bed, I don't believe there is much difference. You get a pretty good idea of what is available using the Nissan website.

[Big Don]

2008.5 Standard Features:

1. Mechanical
* VK56DE – Endurance 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine
* 317 hp @ 5,200 rpm
* 385 lb-ft of torque @ 3,400 rpm
* Emissions – LEV
* Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)
* Nissan Direct Ignition System
* Platinum-tipped spark plugs
* Electronic drive-by-wire throttle
* Alternator (130 amps)
* Battery (650 CCA)
* Fuel tank skid plate
* Front engine/rear-wheel drive
* 5-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul Mode
* Final gear ratio (2.94); similar to a 4-speed automatic 3.73 ratio
* Front vented disc/rear vented disc brakes
* 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
* Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
* Front: Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar
* Rear: Multi-leaf with solid Dana® axle
* Engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
2. Exterior
* 18" x 8.0" 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
* P265/70R18 Tires Goodyear® Wrangler® raised outlined white lettering
* Full-size spare tire
* Chrome bumpers and grille
* Black door handles
* Dual black power heat outside mirrors
* Locking tailgate with dampened assist
* Cargo bed light
* Bed rope hooks, stake holder, and separator/shelf provision
* Rear privacy glass
* Power back window
3. Interior
* Air conditioning with rear floor ducts
* In-cabin microfilter
* Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls
* Power door locks
* Power windows
* Remote keyless entry with remote front windows down
* Tilt steering column
* Variable intermittent speed-sensitive windshield wipers
* Door courtesy lights
* Digital compass
* 12-volt DC power outlets
* Digital clock
* Retained accessory power
* Battery saver
* Six cup holders and two bottle holders
* Grocery hooks (rear cab)
* Overhead center console
4. Seating and Appointments
* 40/20/40-split bench front seat with center console or front captain's chairs with driver-side manual lumbar
* Fold-down front passenger's seat (N/A with split bench front seat option)
* 60/40-split fold-up rear bench seat
* Cloth seat trim
* Column shifter with manual shift mode or leather-wrapped floor-mounted transmission shifter
* Leather-wrapped steering wheel
* Metallic-tone accents
5. Audio
* AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD audio system
* MP3/WMA CD playback capability
* Auxiliary audio input
* Eight speakers
* Satellite radio pre-wiring¹
6. Safety and Security
* Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor
* Front-seat Active Head Restraints
* 3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system (ELR for driver)
* Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
* LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
* Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zone
* Hood buckling creases
* Energy-absorbing steering column
* Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
* Vehicle Security System
* Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System

The dealer told me that my new 2008.5 Titan has a bigger payload, it is now 2063 lbs, which makes this truck a 1-Ton. That's right baby she's all grown up now!

[EliteEMT]

Update for 07'...08'....?

[s3gunner]

On 2004 SE 4X4 with big tow...
Mine has VDC, if the front Pass. seat folds flat, the lever or button is VERY well hidden! I have not seen a way to lock the diff. either. My peddles adjust, but no power seat... 6 CD changer.

Steven

[Hd Rider]

I am curious about what is new for the 2008.5 Titan SE Crew Cab. I got mine last week and wanting to find out all that is new.
I just got rid of my Chevy 1500HD 4X4 and got my Smoke Titan and an Altima SE for my wife.

I had a great truck but not even getting 12mpg was killing me.

Jeff