The Titan has standard driver and passenger side airbags combined with three-point seat belts, a combination which is 29% more effective in preventing injury and death than seatbelts alone.

To maximize occupant safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Nissan Titan have pretensioners to eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers.

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Nissan Titan are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up.

The Titan King Cab has shoulder harnesses for all passengers. Shoulder harnesses are 10% more effective than lap belts in preventing injuries from collisions. Recent studies indicate that lap belts alone may cause as many or more injuries than they prevent.

The Titan has standard child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Titan are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out.

The Titan's rear seat is safe for a rear facing infant safety seat and the Titan's passenger side airbag has a weight sensor switch to disable it.

The Nissan Titan has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision.

The Titan has standard front seat side-impact airbags and head airbags for both seat rows, which act as a forgiving barrier between the passengers and the door. Combined with high-strength steel door beams this system increases protection from broadside collisions.

Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the Titan deploy with different levels of force or don't deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. Airbags without smart features will always deploy full force.

The Titan has standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes for quicker stops and controlled steering ability, especially under poor traction conditions.

The Titan has standard Automatic Emergency Braking, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn't react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Titan has standard Rear Automatic Braking that use rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision.

The Titan offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow.

To prevent wheel-spin and loss of control under poor traction conditions, full range traction control is standard on the Nissan Titan.

The Titan has standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), which uses the antilock brake hardware along with powerful software and additional sensors to detect the beginning of a skid. VDC then intervenes by automatically applying the brake at one appropriate wheel, preventing a skid.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Titan PRO-4X's standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely.

The Nissan Titan PRO-4X/Platinum has Daytime Running Lights to help keep it more visible under all conditions. Canadian government studies show that driving with lights during the day reduces accidents by 11% by making vehicles more conspicuous.

The Titan's lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane.

The Titan has standard Sonar Parking System to help warn drivers about vehicles, pedestrians or other obstacles behind or, optionally, in front of their vehicle. The Titan also has a standard backup monitor to help drivers see any and all obstacles behind their vehicle, and an optional (except SV) Around View® Monitor to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle.

The Titan's blind spot warning system uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle's blind spots where the side view mirrors don't reveal them.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Titan's standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions.

The Titan's driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year.

Compared to metal, the Titan's plastic fuel tank can withstand harder, more intrusive impacts without leaking; this decreases the possibility of fire.

The Titan's gas tank is mounted inside the frame rails in front of the rear axle to optimally protect the fuel tank in a collision. A gas tank mounted behind the rear axle is more susceptible to rear collisions.

The Titan (except S) offers optional NissanConnect Services, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, help track down your vehicle if it's stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. Without a GPS response system, if you're involved in an accident and you're incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Nissan Titan is safe:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this test, results indicate that the Nissan Titan Crew Cab is safe:

(This test is not comparable to the NHTSA NCAP 35 MPH front crash test.)

A significantly tougher test than their original offset frontal crash test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH small overlap frontal offset crash tests. In this test, where only 25% of the total width of the vehicle is struck, results indicate that the Nissan Titan Crew Cab is safe:

(This test is not comparable to the NHTSA NCAP 35 MPH front crash test.)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Nissan Titan is safe:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

In a 31 MPH side-impact test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crashes a 3300 pound sled into the side of new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Nissan Titan Crew Cab is safe:

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) performs roof strength tests. In that test the Titan earned the top rating of “Good” because its roof supported over four times the Titan's weight before being crushed five inches.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the general design of front seat head restraints for their ability to protect front seat occupants from whiplash injuries. The IIHS also performs a dynamic test on those seats with “good” or “acceptable” geometry. In these ratings, the Titan is safe:

(Lower numerical results are better in all tests.)

For its top level performance in all IIHS frontal, side, rear impact and roof-crush tests, and its standard front crash prevention system, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Titan the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2017, a rating granted to only 206 vehicles tested by the IIHS.

The Titan comes with a full 5-year/100,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck.

The Titan comes with free roadside assistance for 5 years 100,000 miles. Nissan will send help if you run out of gas, need a jump-start, lock your keys in or need any assistance on the road.

The Titan's corrosion warranty is 5 years and unlimited miles long.

There are 1076 Nissan dealers in the United States, which makes it easy should you ever need service under the Titan's warranty.

A hardened steel chain, with no maintenance needs, drives the camshafts in the Titan's engine. If a rubber cam drive belt that needs periodic replacement breaks, the engine could be severely damaged when the pistons hit the opened valves.

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the Titan has an overhead cam design, rather than an old pushrod design.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Titan has a standard 200-amp alternator.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Titan has a standard 710-amp battery.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Titan second among large light duty pickups in their 2023 Initial Quality Study.

J.D. Power and Associates' 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are above average in initial quality. Nissan has 12 fewer problems per 100 vehicles than average.

The Titan's 5.6 DOHC V8 produces 400 horsepower and 413 lbs.-ft. of torque.

As tested in Motor Trend the Nissan Titan is fast:

On the EPA test cycle the Titan gets excellent fuel mileage:

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Nissan Titan uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended for maximum performance). Mid-grade can cost on average 51.4 cents more than regular, and premium can cost on average 82.8 cents more.

The Titan has 26 gallons of fuel capacity, for longer range between fill-ups.

The Titan has a tether attaching its gas cap to prevent its loss, so it can't be left at a gas station if the driver forgets to screw the cap back in.

For more complete vehicle control the Titan has a manually controlled automatic, with the available convenience of an automatic transmission and the complete gear control of a manual transmission without the inconvenience of a clutch. A manually controlled automatic allows the driver to eliminate unwanted shifts and maximize engine braking by down shifting while cornering.

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Nissan Titan, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway.

For better stopping power the Titan's brake rotors are large:

The Titan's standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading.

The Nissan Titan has standard four-wheel disc brakes for better stopping power and improved directional control in poor weather. Drums can heat up and make stops longer.

The Titan with its standard antilock brakes stops short:

For better traction, the Titan has large 265/70R18 standard tires. The Titan PRO-4X's tires are larger 275/70R18.

The Titan SV's standard tires provide better handling because they have a low 70 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall. The Titan's optional tires have a lower 60 series profile.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Titan has standard 18-inch wheels. The Titan offers optional 20-inch wheels.

The Nissan Titan's wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength.

The Titan has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn't interrupt your work or a trip. A temporary spare tire has mileage, speed and weight limitations. If a vehicle has no spare tire you are forced to repair the tire and if that fails you will have to call roadside assistance and get towed. Even run-flats can fail if they are sufficiently damaged.

The Nissan Titan's independent front suspension is much lighter than a solid front axle, which allows the Titan's wheels to react more quickly and accurately to the road's surface, improving both ride and handling.

The Titan has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Titan flat and controlled during cornering.

The front suspension of the Titan uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than leaf springs. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

For much better steering response and tighter handling the Titan has rack and pinion steering, like Formula racecars, instead of a recirculating-ball type.

The Titan has standard power steering to make quick and controllable low speed maneuvers easy.

The Titan has engine speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Titan's wheelbase is 139.8 inches.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Titan is 67.9 to 68.1 inches wide.

The Titan's front to rear weight distribution is an even 56% to 44%. This gives the Titan more stable handling and braking.

The Titan SV King Cab handles at .73 G's of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Titan SV King Cab executes Motor Trend's “Figure Eight” maneuver in only 29 seconds at .57 average G's.

For better maneuverability, the Titan's turning circle is 48 feet.

The Nissan Titan may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs only 5493 to 5898 pounds.

The Titan is only 228.2 to 229.5 inches long, making the Titan easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Titan is only 79.5 to 80.7 inches wide, making the Titan easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Titan is only 75.4 to 75.7 inches in height, making the Titan much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the Titan has an electronically controlled liquid-filled front engine mount. A computer-controlled electric current in the liquid changes its viscosity, allowing the mount to dampen the engine completely at all RPMs.

For excellent aerodynamics, the Titan has standard flush composite headlights.

The front grille of the Titan uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy.

The Titan has standard seating for 6 passengers.

The Titan King Cab has 97.7 cubic feet of passenger volume.

The Titan King Cab has 40.9 inches of front headroom, 41.8 inches of front legroom, 60.8 inches of front hip room, 63.3 inches of front shoulder room, 38.7 inches of rear headroom, 24.8 inches of rear legroom, 59.4 inches of rear hip room and 64.6 inches of rear shoulder room.

The Titan Crew Cab has 41 inches of front headroom, 41.8 inches of front legroom, 60.8 inches of front hip room, 63.3 inches of front shoulder room, 40.4 inches of rear headroom, 38.5 inches of rear legroom, 60.3 inches of rear hip room and 63.6 inches of rear shoulder room.

The Titan King Cab has a large 59.6 cubic feet of cargo box.

The Titan Crew Cab has a large 50.7 cubic feet of cargo box.

The Titan's cargo box is large in every dimension:

A standard locking glovebox (which can't be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Titan.

To prevent tailgate loss and help secure heavier cargo from theft, the Titan has a standard tailgate lock cylinder.

The Nissan Titan has a standard tailgate assist feature, which prevents the heavy tailgate from falling with a crash and causing injury. It allows adults and children to easily open and close the tailgate with one hand to better facilitate loading and unloading.

The Nissan Titan SV/PRO-4X/Platinum Reserve offers an optional rear cargo step, which allows for much easier access to the cargo area.

The Titan has bed indentations that accommodate 2x4's for two-tiered loading to help accommodate diverse loads. The Titan also has indentations to separate the cargo box into three different sections length-wise.

The Titan has stake post holes, to allow the containment of tall, light loads.

The Nissan Titan's tailgate uses caliper type latches (like those used for car doors) for smooth, tight closing. The slam bolts on some tailgate aren't as tight as caliper latches, and they require closing the tailgate with more force, which can eventually damage it.

The Titan's minimum standard towing capacity is 9130 pounds.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Titan uses the Vehicle Dynamic Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady.

The Titan Crew Cab has a high standard payload capacity 1600 lbs.

The Titan uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. A prop rod supporting a heavy hood takes two hands to open the hood and set, it gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The engine in the Titan is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the Titan to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes, spark plug replacement, air filter replacement, tire rotation, radiator flush, brake pad replacement, brake fluid replacement, and transmission fluid replacement, based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer.

The Titan's entire steering wheel hub sounds the horn, facilitating hitting the horn in an emergency.

The Titan offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior.

The engine computer on the Titan automatically engages the starter until the car starts with one twist of the key and disables the starter while the engine is running. Without this feature the starter can be accidentally engaged while the engine is running, making a grinding noise and possibly damaging the starter and ring gear.

The Titan's standard tilting steering column adjusts to different sized drivers and makes entering and exiting easier.

To help each driver find a more comfortable driving position, the Titan offers a telescoping steering wheel. Much better than just a tilt steering wheel or adjustable seat, this allows a short driver to sit further from the steering wheel while maintaining contact with the pedals.

When two different drivers share the Titan (except SV), the optional memory system makes it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver's seat position, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle.

The Titan (except SV)'s optional easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver's seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out.

The Titan's instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights' don't warn you until damage has been done.

The Titan's foot pedal parking brake releases with one motion.

The Titan's standard power windows allow the driver or passenger to lower and raise the windows without leaning over or being distracted.

The Titan's standard power windows have a locking feature to keep children from operating them.

The Titan's front power windows open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car.

The Titan's standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access.

If the front windows are left open on the Titan the driver can close them at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote.

The Titan's standard power locks allow the driver or passenger to lock or unlock all the doors at a touch without leaning over.

The Titan's power locks have a lockout prevention feature. When the key is in the ignition or smart key is in the passenger compartment and the driver's door is open, the locks unlock every time you lock them.

The Titan's standard doors lock when a certain speed is reached. This is an important feature for occupant safety. Locked doors are proven to open less often in collisions, and they are also effective in preventing crime at traffic lights.

The Pushbutton Start standard on the Titan allows you to start the engine without removing a key from pocket or purse (optional Intelligent Key will also allow unlocking the driver's door without taking your keys out).

The Titan's power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night.

The Titan's standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn't have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The Titan's optional wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield.

The Titan PRO-4X/Platinum's LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.

The Titan has a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the Titan detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams.

The Titan's standard side window demisters help clear frost or condensation from the side windows in the winter. Without side window demisters the driver may have to wipe the windows from the outside to gain side vision.

To shield the driver and front passenger's vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Titan has standard extendable sun visors.

The Titan's sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows.

The Titan has standard power remote mirrors. Without a remote driver side or passenger side mirror the driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

The Titan's optional outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility.

The Titan's power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access.

When the Titan with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions.

The Titan's optional rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver.

The Titan offers optional heated front and rear seats (rear heaters not available on S/SV) extremely comfortable in the winter.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Titan (except SV) keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer.

On extremely cold winter days, the Titan's optional (except S/SV) heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up.

The Titan has a standard center folding armrest for the driver and front passenger. A center armrest helps combat driver fatigue.

The Titan has a standard center folding armrest for the rear passengers. A center armrest helps make rear passengers more comfortable and it can provide a boundary between children.

The Titan's optional dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won't have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible.

The Titan's optional automatic temperature control maintains the temperature you set, automatically controlling fan speed, vents and temperature to maintain a consistent, comfortable environment.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the Titan offers optional rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable.

A built-in pollen filter removes pollen, exhaust fumes and other pollutants from the Titan's passenger compartment. This helps prevent lung and/or sinus irritation which can trigger allergies or asthma.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Titan Crew Cab has a standard Intelligent Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic.

To help keep the driver's hands on the wheel, the Titan has standard steering wheel controls for the radio.

Standard NissanConnect for the Titan allows the driver and passengers access to select programs on their smartphones, including reading text messages aloud, playing internet radio stations, following twitter accounts and other connected activities without taking their eyes off the road or their hands from the wheel.

To direct the driver from any location to a given street address, a GPS navigation system is standard on the Titan PRO-4X/Platinum. The Titan's navigation system also has a real-time traffic update feature that offers alternative routes to automatically bypass traffic problems. (Service not available in all areas.)

With standard Nissan Voice Recognition, the Titan PRO-4X/Platinum offers the driver hands free control of the radio and the navigation computer by simply speaking.

The Titan's standard stainless spring steel antenna stays in place and resists damage.

Bluetooth wireless connectivity is standard on the Titan, connecting the driver and passenger's cell phones to the vehicle systems. This allows them to use the vehicle's stereo and hand controls to place calls safely and easily.

The Titan offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet in the cargo area, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Titan is less expensive to operate than average because typical repairs cost much less on the Titan than average, including $215 less for a water pump, $120 less for a muffler, $54 less for front brake pads, $58 less for fuel injection, $119 less for front struts and $246 less for a power steering pump.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Titan first among large light duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner's expectations.

Motor Trend selected the Titan as their 2017 Truck of the Year.