Nissan Titan Generation 1 (2004–2009)

Nissan Titan Generation 1 (2004–2009) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Nissan Titan — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2004–2009 —
Generation 2 2010–2015 —
Generation 3 2016–2019 —
Generation 4 2020–2024 —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

About this generation

Development of the Titan began in September 1999, with design work under Diane Allen. Giovanny Arroba's TA60 exterior was chosen in late 2000, with a final production freeze in July 2001. The design language of the future truck was previewed by the 2001 Alpha T concept shown at the 2001 North American International Auto Show, which had previously developed through November 2000. Production began on September 21, 2003, and sales on December 1, 2003.

The Titan used Nissan's new full-size F-Alpha platform. This new platform was shared with the Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 SUVs, with all three manufactured in Canton, Mississippi, United States. The first generation Titan continued without a major redesign through 2015. All models come standard with a 32-valve, 5.6-liter engine, VK56DE, which generates ( on 2004–2007 models) and of torque. The first generation Titan came equipped with a fully boxed ladder frame and was available in either rear-wheel drive or a shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive system coupled with a five-speed RE5R05A automatic transmission.

An automatic brake-limited slip (ABLS) system was available on all Titans. The first generation was available as a King Cab (extended cab) or a crew cab with a full-sized back seat, with no regular cab being offered. The King Cab featured a bed, while the crew cab had a bed. In 2008, a longer wheelbase model was offered with either an bed on the King Cab or a bed on the crew cab. There were originally three trim levels available: XE, SE, and LE, each available with an Off-Road package on 4x4 models.

The Pro-4X trim was introduced for the 2008 model year (4WD only). For the 2011 model year, all trim levels were updated - XE became S, SE became SV, and LE became SL, and the Pro-4X trim remained. The S was the base model, the SV a mid-level model with more features, the Pro-4X was the off-road-oriented version, and the top level SL was offered with features like 20-inch alloy wheels as standard equipment. Features available on the first generation included: * Bluetooth hands-free * Navigation system * DVD player with screen * Side airbags * Pro-4X off-road package * Traction control * Sunroof * Big tow package with transmission temperature gauge and telescoping mirrors * XM Satellite Radio * Leather split power bench seat * Utili-Track bed rail system * Lockable bedside storage box * Leather-appointed heated captain's chairs with console automatic shifter * Rear sonar warning system * Automatic windows down with key fob * Power adjustable pedals * Flex fuel * 168-degree king cab rear door openings The first generation Titan carried a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for driver frontal crash, and a four-star rating for passenger frontal crash.

* Vehicle dynamic control standard on 2010 models and up * Side and front airbags standard on 2010 models and up * Antilock brakes standard on all

Source: Wikipedia — Nissan Titan — First generation (A60; 2004), CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2005 6 891 Power Train, Service Brakes, Fuel/Propulsion System
2006 7 430 Power Train, Electrical System, Suspension
2007 2 139 Power Train, Service Brakes, Engine And Engine Cooling
2008 6 133 Power Train, Engine, Air Bags

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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