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2008 Nissan Titan Safety Review

July 24, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, driver side front impact; four stars, passenger side front impact; three stars (4WD) and four stars (2WD), rollover resistance
NHTSA

Good," frontal offset; not tested, side impact; "acceptable," rear crash protection
IIHS

Side-impact [and] side curtain airbags for both rows [are optional]
Cars.com

Antilock disc brakes with brake assist are standard on all Titan models
Edmunds

The 2008 Nissan Titan earns high marks in front impact crash testing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Titan five out of five stars for driver-side front impacts, four for front-passenger impacts. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says front-impact protection is “good.” Side-impact scores are unavailable from these sources.

Standard safety equipment on the Titan includes active head restraints for the front seats, four-wheel-disc brakes with ABS, and three-point belts for all three rear passengers, according to Cars.com.

Optional equipment on the 2008 Nissan Titan includes, reports Car and Driver, "stability control, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and curtain airbags [which] are offered on SE, PRO-4X, and LE King Cab can crew-cab Titans as part of the Side Airbag package." Edmunds clarifies that this package is not available on the base XE trim. Strangely, J. D. Power claims that on the 2008 Nissan Titan, "Traction control is standard on LE and all 4WD models, and is optional on XE and SE 2WD models."

With its high stance, visibility from the Titan is generally good. But, notes Kelley Blue Book, "drivers over six feet [tall] may find themselves staring out through the windshield's tint band." ConsumerGuide points out, "Most controls are generously sized and close to the driver, but they're not always easy to see."

Conclusion

While test data for side impact crash tests is lacking, the 2008 Nissan Titan otherwise receives good ratings for front and rear impact protection.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, driver side front impact; four stars, passenger side front impact; three stars (4WD) and four stars (2WD), rollover resistanceNHTSAGood," frontal offset; not tested, side impact; "acceptable," rear crash protectionIIHSSide-impact [and] side curtain airbags for both rows [are optional]Cars.comAntilock disc brakes with brake assist are standard on all Titan modelsEdmunds The 2008 Nissan Titan earns high marks in front impact crash testing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Titan five out of five stars for driver-side front impacts, four for front-passenger impacts. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says front-impact protection is “good.” Side-impact scores are unavailable from these sources. Standard safety equipment on the Titan includes active head restraints for the front seats, four-wheel-disc brakes with ABS, and three-point belts for all three rear passengers, according to Cars.com. Optional equipment on the 2008 Nissan Titan includes, reports Car and Driver, "stability control, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and curtain airbags [which] are offered on SE, PRO-4X, and LE King Cab can crew-cab Titans as part of the Side Airbag package." Edmunds clarifies that this package is not available on the base XE trim. Strangely, J. D. Power claims that on the 2008 Nissan Titan, "Traction control is standard on LE and all 4WD models, and is optional on XE and SE 2WD models." With its high stance, visibility from the Titan is generally good. But, notes Kelley Blue Book, "drivers over six feet [tall] may find themselves staring out through the windshield's tint band." ConsumerGuide points out, "Most controls are generously sized and close to the driver, but they're not always easy to see." ConclusionWhile test data for side impact crash tests is lacking, the 2008 Nissan Titan otherwise receives good ratings for front and rear impact protection.  2008 NISSAN TITAN STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "Designed for the urban pickup owner" Cars.com: "The Titan's massive grill is getting familiar these days" Edmunds: "The 2008 Nissan Titan receives its most significant update since its 2004 debut" ConsumerGuide: "The gauges ...

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When it comes to light-duty trucks, the 2008 Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado are the two big dogs. They go at it every day. The Ford gets a complete makeover in 2009, while the Silverado was completely revamped for the 2007 model year. The Dodge, a perennial third runner, will also be all new for 2009 (the current 2008 Dodge is the same vintage as the 2008 Nissan Titan, meaning that both are pretty old in dog years).

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