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2018 Nissan Titan SL CC 4x2

The 2018 Nissan Titan SL CC 4x2 is a 390-hp 5.6-liter V8 with a 7-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $47,280 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 390 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 394 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Titan measures 228.1 inches long on a 139.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,735 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$47,280
MSRP with Destination$48,675
Destination Charge$1,395
Engine
Engine TypeV8
Displacement5.6 L
Horsepower390 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque394 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline6,000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 32-valve with VVEL, CVTCS
Bore and Stroke98 x 92
Compression Ratio11.2:1
Injection TypeDirect Injection Gasoline (DIG)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission7-speed automatic
1st Gear4.886 (41 mph **)
2nd Gear3.169 (63 mph **)
3rd Gear2.027 (99 mph **)
4th Gear1.411 (142 mph **)
5th Gear1 (201 mph **)
6th Gear0.864 (232 mph **)
7th Gear0.774 (259 mph **)
Reverse4.041
Final Drive2.937
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble-wishbone w/34 mm stabilizer bar, twin-tube coil-over shock absorbers
Rear SuspensionMulti-leaf solid axle, twin-tube shock absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar34 mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar18 mm
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.78 x 1.2 in. vented disc
Rear Brake Disc13.58 x 0.8 in. vented disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front20 x 8.0J aluminum-alloy – machined over painted finish
Wheels Rear20 x 8.0J aluminum-alloy – machined over painted finish
Tires FrontGoodyear 275/60R20 BSW all-season
Tires RearGoodyear 275/60R20 BSW all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length228.1 in
Width79.5 in
Height75.6 in
Wheelbase139.8 in
Ground Clearance8.6 in
Approach Angle17°
Departure Angle21°
Curb Weight5,735 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)56% / 44%
Interior
Headroom Front41 in
Headroom Rear40.4 in
Legroom Front41.8 in
Legroom Rear38.5 in
Shoulder Room Front63.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear63.6 in
Hip Room Front60.8 in
Hip Room Rear60.3 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Later Release
Other tested variants (5)
  • 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Early Release: 4 ★ overall
  • 2018 Nissan Titan King Cab RWD: overall not rated
  • 2018 Nissan Titan Single Cab RWD: overall not rated
  • 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD Later Release: 4 ★ overall
  • 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD Early Release: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan TITAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 11, 2021 · TIRES

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

Consequence: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.

NHTSA campaign 21V169000

Sep 12, 2019 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

NHTSA campaign 19V654000

Jun 26, 2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles. The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence: An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage. The harness will be clipped into the correct position or replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

NHTSA campaign 19V495000

Apr 16, 2018 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles. Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not installed, possibly allowing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and provide a new modification label, with installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

NHTSA campaign 18V240000

90 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan TITAN

Owner Complaints

90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan TITAN (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine45
Fuel/Propulsion System16
Power Train16
Electrical System15
Unknown Or Other8
Vehicle Speed Control6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 5, 2026 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Cylinder 4-5 which caused catastrophic engine failure. CP4 fuel pump. Crank shaft broken, Metal flakes in oil. Differential service. Was on the road from [XXX] to [XXX] and broke down in [XXX]. Just…”
Jun 17, 2026 · Power Train, Engine
“My crankshaft broke on the highway. I was travelling at around 70mph. No warnings were given. I lost all power and had to limp it off to the side of the road. The engine was replaced under warranty…”
Apr 6, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH over a ramp in the road, there was a loud banging sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the…”
Feb 26, 2026 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that there was an abnormal pop before the vehicle lost…”
Jan 20, 2026 · Engine, Fuel System, Gasoline
“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while refueling, there was an engine run-on after the vehicle was turned off. The contact determined there was a vapor lock issue and that…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 NISSAN TITAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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