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2008 Nissan Titan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Titan.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2008 Nissan Titan truck employs a 5-spd Automatic transmission and requires 6.6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil to deliver EPA fuel economy ratings of 12/17/14 mpg. Within the broader 2004-2020 model history, this specific year recorded 133 total owner complaints and 6 recalls, with the Power Train emerging as the top complaint area. These figures place the 2008 model between the history's highest complaint count of 1046 in 2004 and the lowest of 10 in 2014, establishing its specific context within the vehicle's reliability history.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172008

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque87-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy12/17/14 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27F - FLEX FUEL · 710 - FLEX FUEL CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 27F - FLEX FUEL · 710 - FLEX FUEL CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185-65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter165467S000
Spark plug22401ZE01B alt 22401ZJ51B
Front wiper blades28890ZC30A discontinued · alt 28890ZC31A
Serpentine belt117207S00A
Thermostat212001LA1A
Cabin air filter27277VP00A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length222.4 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height76.8 in
Wheelbase140.6 in
Curb weight5135 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined12 / 17 / 14 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Titan of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.9–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.90 sec — 2012 PRO-4X Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007SE Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V87.00 sec15.60 sec317 hp4x4
2004SE Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.90 sec15.40 sec305 hpRWD
2004SE Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V87.30 sec15.80 sec305 hp4x4
2004SE Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V87.40 sec15.60 sec305 hpRWD
2004SE Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V87.60 sec16.00 sec305 hp4x4
2012PRO-4X Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.90 sec15.40 sec317 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 87-108 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan Matic-J
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.2
Automatic Transmission FluidNissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.2 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)89.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket103.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle63.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket63.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts87-108 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub101 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug TypePLFR5A-11
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing15, Not adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.43-1.65 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number27F - FLEX FUEL
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 - FLEX FUEL cca
Optional BCI Group Number24F - GAS

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)51.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)51.0 psi
Engine Compression192-220 PSI. 14 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure14 psi @ Idle, 43 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs / 24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle155 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.024 in / 0.551 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.024 in / 0.551 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.965 in / 0.472 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 9-121.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 11 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9022 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
169 ft. lbs., step 2: 9069 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
172 ft. lbs.72 ft. lbs
2loosen all bolts
333 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
470 degrees; Check diameter of bolts at two point, 12 mm and 55 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two point exceed the limit of 0.23 mm, replace bolts.; Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of mounting bolts.70 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 3,750 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 3,750 mi. The big-interval services (every 3,750 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 3,750 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miRadiator Hose (replace)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2008 Nissan Titan sits in the late, maturing phase of the first-generation run, where federal complaints had already fallen sharply from the launch-year peak of 1,046 in 2004 to 133 in 2008 — marginally below the 139 recorded for 2007 and well above the 47 logged for 2009. Recall activity is the one area where 2008 stands apart within this declining arc, posting 6 recalls versus only 2 for 2007 and 4 for 2009, suggesting concentrated campaign activity that year even as overall complaint volume was tapering. Within 2008 itself, the dominant complaint category is Power Train at 22 filings, followed by Air Bags (10), Engine (9), and Engine & Engine Cooling (7), with 7 crash-related and 1 fire-related complaint on file; the federal data does not specify the underlying root causes behind these clusters. TSB volume is essentially flat at 106 for 2008 — consistent with 2007's 104 and 2009's 106 — indicating a steady but unremarkable service-campaign backdrop. Taken together, 2008 is a relatively low-complaint year within a strong downward generation-wide trend, but a buyer should specifically verify that all 6 recalls were completed and prioritize inspection of the power train and air bag systems, which together account for the majority of reported issues. Concrete takeaway: 2008 is a defensible used-buy within the first-generation Titan, conditional on documented recall completion and a targeted mechanical inspection.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
106
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
133
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 133 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train22
Air Bags10
Engine9
Engine & Engine Cooling7
Service Brakes6
Suspension6
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Structure5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

10E019000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmReported 20/05/2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009… Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

10V072000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And LinkagesReported 02/03/2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 106 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB17-110A2024-09-23Wheels2004 - 2015 TITAN; VIBRATION AT 40 – 50 MPH This bulletin is no longer active. Please…
NTB23-080D2024-09-04Air BagsVOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2008 Titan take?

6.6 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2008 Titan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Titan get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 17 highway / 14 combined mpg.