10 Things I Love About My Nissan Titan XD

Welcome back to 4K Motoring! As a follow-up to the popular 10 Things I Love About My Corvette video, come along as I discuss the 10 things I love about my 2018 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X! Do you agree with this list? What things do you like about your trucks? Leave a comment below!
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[@mikeriv60]

Most underrated truck on the market. Shame Nissan doesn't market these trucks more.

[@4KMotoring]

Agreed!

[@scottmendoza8989]

I don't understand why they don't they could sell so much more it's like they built a truck that's pretty damn good not perfect but pretty damn good the best warranty and they just don't tell anybody about it I talk to people said I don't even know Nissan made a full size truck I'm like you don't know that and they're like nope how would you they don't tell anybody I don't get it it's almost like they're trying to lose money on purpose

[@mikeriv60]

@@scottmendoza8989 yep

[@kevinmichalenko3615]

I have 2018 XD King Cab. Payload at 2,500 lbs was the primary reason for buying the XD. I tow a Keystone Outback with tongue weight of 1,400 lbs. The XD tows smoothly. I have had NO PROBLEMS With my truck. Just routine maintenance. As most comments have said, the most underrated truck in the market.

[@stever5359]

I’ve had my 22 Titan XD platinum reserve for 3 months now and I’m absolutely loving this truck. It replaced a 14 F250 4x4 power stroke that lasted 200k trouble free miles on the farm. What’s surprising is how capable this XD is and how heavily it’s built. It weighs within a few hundred lbs of that F250 diesel which has a much heavier engine. This Titan feels like it’s carved outa a solid block of steel.

[@budbowl77]

I have a 21 Titan SV. I love it. It does everything I want and need it to do. Couldn’t say no to the warranty nor can I say no the APR. I makes me mad that Nissan doesn’t market this truck better. It’s a great truck.

[@4KMotoring]

Nissan is in a difficult spot there, when marketing requires titles like "class leading" and impressive spec sheets. Nissan builds a solid truck at a great price, but that doesn't always come across on paper

[@csmith1173]

I have had my 2018 for about a year. I love driving this truck. I drove this to Florida from NC. I enjoyed all the hours of driving it.

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

Very solid review….thank you for sharing

[@miguelechevarria6225]

Great video sir. Great trucks, I have a regular 1/2 ton 2018 Nissan Titan Pro 4X and love it. I pull a 29 foot RV trailer and 24 foot boat with it and it has no problem. I'm considering upgrading to a Pro 4X XD.

[@v-inthe-d2457]

Get it fully loaded next time, you won’t regret it. Got a 2018 Pro4x with every option. Cooled seats are amazing as well as heated front and rear. The surround camera is awesome….it alerts you to obstacles as you off road. Although this is 55k fully loaded, under 40k was a steal for your truck.

[@4KMotoring]

I did want the around-view cameras, but the lack of that package made the truck far more affordable

[@toddmaccoy4777]

Great video!

[@volodymyrprosov6134]

Thanks for the video! My next car ( truck) going to be nissan titan xd pro-4x 👍🏻👍🏻

[@syedhussain3810]

great truck, only one of its kind. I call it Heavy Duty 1/2 Ton.

[@Pescador2022]

Nice truck, I traded in my frontier pro- 4X for a Titan. I love the frontier, but the Titan is a Hugh up grade. The v8 is a beast. 👍

[@DORSIAKILL]

That engine is just purring

[@Notsostrongman375]

Thanks for this review. I really wanted the Pro-4X Titan XD but the used Titan XD prices in my area is ridiculous. So I may go another route

[@4KMotoring]

Used vehicle prices are absolutely crazy!

[@brianthebrian3889]

I have the 2017 xd model love it ! Have a 2021 palomino truck camper model ss1251 weights 1795 pounds hauls it with great ease awesome braking ability with Jake braking while in tow mode. Love driving it always. You got a smokin price I paid 45G + tax etc ...... enjoy your rig

[@mattbakerg]

I know this is an old comment; but what kind of MPG do you get with that slide in? I am thinking of a similar setup but i am nervous about the 26 gallon tank

[@SRBrown-vn4sw]

I drive ‘17 Titan with Cummins single cab 8 foot bed luv it

[@skylerstringer6893]

I just picked up a XD diesel, in stock form they are unbelievably underpowered, once you delete/ tune the truck it is a night and day difference, with up to 450wheel horsepower on the highest setting, it turns the truck into a monster

[@mikeriv60]

What tune did you use ?

[@Blackcrow350]

How many miles on it? Any issues?

[@caesarsoto3302]

I went through 4 ft of water a year after i got my 2018 xd. No issues at all!

[@alexyachtsign1696]

I want the sport bar lights

[@J.Wick.]

Love my Titan...18 Mag Black P4X Crew. Not an XD. But If I needed that, I'm sure I'd love the XD also. I do prefer the look of the standards myself. My favorite would be the 2019 King Cab P4X in the dark green...I fn love that color.

[@robertmashburn8330]

Just purchased a Black 22 Pro4X CC, not sure what the CC means. I just learned a couple things with the Video, thank you. It came with a pretty healthy MSRP of $60,970, but that’s not a complaint after I really looked deep into this Machine! Seems to me it’s about got it all in options. Cancelled a 3 day camping trip because it had only about 40 miles on it, given the warning to not tow under 500 miles. Can’t say enough about how impressed I am with this Truck. Funny thing is, I’m not an off roader at all. I am about overall capability and strength in my towing, even though I only tow a 3500 Lb RV. Maybe an overkill there. The options on this truck are phenomenal. The one question I didn’t ask was, Regular or Premium. I’m thinking the loss of 10 Horsepower is ok with me. Haven’t researched if there’s a problem with running Reg gas exclusively. In driving this Truck, there’s no doubt it’s a serious machine that is a pleasure to experience every time. Never had a GM that was as strong and smooth as this Pro4X. Thanks for the Video!!

[@4KMotoring]

I'm guessing CC is crew cab? As for power, 87 octane is perfectly fine. You do get a little more power on premium fuel, but I doubt you could tell the difference in 10hp for a 6800lb truck

[@Justasified]

Great Video, thanks! Considering a 2018 Titan XD Pro-4x. Any pitfalls that you'd advise me to watch out for? Were you able to update the infotainment system to run Apple Carplay and Android Auto?

[@4KMotoring]

Overall I love the truck! The only issues I've had were a bad trailer light relay, worn steering stop bolts, and recently a weak battery has made the transmission act up. The factory head unit is garbage, swap it out for an alpine or pioneer unit and you'll have wireless Android Auto/ CarPlay

[@Justasified]

@@4KMotoring Thanks for the info! I know the battery is brand new so hopefully that should be good for a few years. I'll hopefully be able to negotiate down a bit to account for a new head unit, improved backup camera, and will check out the trailer lights. Thankfully there is still some factory bumper to bumper warranty left so will check the steering stop bolts. What was the symptom that lead you to replacing the stop bolts?

[@4KMotoring]

@@Justasified on full lock, left or right, anytime the suspension moved there was a creaking/ grinding from the front. Find a speed bump or angled driveway and pin the steering wheel to listen for noises

[@Justasified]

@@4KMotoring Thanks for the info!

[@petepeto9335]

Nice vid.. Its my future car also... 2020 maby 🤔 is there long bed XD pro4x 2020.....

[@4KMotoring]

I believe the 2020+ Titan XD was only available in crew cab 6'7" bed

[@FullaBullz]

I like the Titan and am on the fence about if I want to buy one. This is because it’s rumored the truck is being discontinued and not sure what that would do to resale.

[@4KMotoring]

Body on frame vehicles maintain resale better than most other vehicles. Even if the Titan is discontinued in 2024 or 2025, the resale won't likely be affected. Parts will still be available for years to come

[@aspe7187]

The Titan XD Gas Pro4X 6.5 foot bed review I've been looking for! Well done. Question: Have you installed a larger gas tank and wouldn't that void the warranty? Thanks.

[@4KMotoring]

After years of research, I've found the only extended fuel tank available is for the Diesel model, nothing for the gasser.

[@aspe7187]

@@4KMotoring Oh, bummer.

[@brandoncrimmins6296]

I just bought a 2017 Pro4X with a Cummins and I gotta say. I have no regrets. Mine is an extended cab so I’ve got very good payload and towing capacity. And when compared to a Ram or Chevy. It’s only about 1,000lbs less in towing capacity. So they’re a hell of a lot more capable than they were marketed. The 5.0 Cummins is underpowered compared to the rest of the 3/4 ton market. But compared to the current 1/2 ton diesels being sold. It’s a rocket ship. Plus it’s a V8 instead of a 6 cylinder. Which I like because it just sounds better. Finally… the reason I bought it was specifically because of cost. I got so much more truck for my money going with the XD than getting a 3/4 ton from any other manufacturer. From any of the big three. $30,000 basically gets you a 10 year old truck with 150,xxx+ miles if you want a diesel. Whereas with the XD I got a 5 year old truck with only 100,xxx miles.

[@4KMotoring]

If it fits your needs, it is absolutely a great bargain. I don't do much towing so I couldn't justify the extra cost of the diesel. The XD platform is fantastic with its independent front suspension and great size and capability.

[@brandoncrimmins6296]

@@4KMotoring I’ve been a diesel mechanic for the better part of 20 years, so I always buy diesel if I can. I don’t really tow all that often, but when I do it’s usually heavy loads. Like skid steers or other trucks for friends. So I liked that it also has a factory gooseneck hitch. I actually will be using it primarily for plowing. I have a 10 foot blizzard power plow that is kind of a big heavy pig of a plow. But I think it’ll handle it ok.

[@zyou8er]

Does your truck shift hard once in a while from 2nd to 1st?

[@4KMotoring]

Mine doesn't, it actually works very well. I have driven some with harsh shifting transmissions, I think there are service bulletins for them

[@deanesonthemove9574]

we are literally going back & forth right now on which to buy? Brand new '23 titan or the XD? We dont care about 4x4 (in florida). and really wont be towing anywhere close to what the Standard titan will do. BUT we like/prefer the 6.5' bed VS the 5.5 - We haul motorcycles and golf carts in the bed regularly and the HEIGHT the tail gate is off the ground matters (for loading with ramps and the angle) -- so the standard titan is several inches lower overall. But I really like the overall beefy-ness of the XD and just prefer the 6.5' bed. But I wondering if you know of any way we could maybe somehow "airbag" the XD to be able to load motorcycle easier. If we could somehow have an airbag system that would lower the truck 6" or so would be great. Not sure if thats even possible and if it is, im not sure if it would be easier to achieve on a 2WD or 4x4 .... any thoughts? We ask because your video shows dirt bikes in the back of your XD so im sure you know what I mean about angle of the ramp and the height of the lowered tailgate in order to step up into the bed while walking the bike up the ramp

[@4KMotoring]

I definitely understand your concern. The XD is taller because of the larger (and taller) frame, so everything that's mounted to it is taller. I've actually given that some thought, and I think the solution would be counterintuitive. A small front end lift/ level will actually drop the tailgate height, which may be your most cost effective solution. I never had an issue with my ramp, but it was steep. That said, I think the XD is an overall better truck if you're okay with the decreased fuel economy

[@ghostyAutoDetailing]

Do they make a long box at all?

[@4KMotoring]

Pre-2020 they did with smaller cab configurations, but there are no XDs with a crew cab and 8+ft bed

[@mattbakerg]

I'd get one but the gas tank seems too small. 26 gallons?

[@4KMotoring]

It definitely has one of the smallest fuel tanks for a truck of this size. It costs less to fill accordingly, so that's nice at least

[@sounddoctrine6159]

What Octane grade gas is best to use? Thanks!

[@4KMotoring]

87 is the best. The 2020+ models can benefit from 93 octane with a couple extra horsepower, but there's really not enough power to justify the additional cost

[@sounddoctrine6159]

@@4KMotoring Awesome! thanks for your help!

[@sounddoctrine6159]

@@4KMotoring It is working out great! Thanks again!

[@BOBandELISHA]

Hear any engine knocking? My 18 with 40k has it and Nissan is now ordering a new engine for replacement under warranty.

[@4KMotoring]

Nope, luckily just the DI clicking for me, no knock. I'm just out of warranty now so I hope it stays that way!

[@BOBandELISHA]

That's good maybe cold winters is a factor here...two other trucks were in the shop with same issue

[@allroadsawesome]

Personally for me. My truck has been just fine but I won’t get another one

[@davidmuniz9995]

Will the diesel xd pull a 5000# travel trailwr well?

[@4KMotoring]

The Diesel XD is rated to tow around 12,000lbs, a 5000 travel trailer will likely weigh closer to 7-8000lbs fully loaded for traveling. The gas or Diesel XD should have no issues

[@ridynh7923]

I tow a 2023 Jayco 29.5BHOK. GVWR of that 5 th wheel is 9,700lbs. Almost 1,700. Lb hitch weight. Tows crazy good!!

[@payscue189]

What exhaust is that?

[@4KMotoring]

Nismo

[@dtahkeal7833]

How do u like it now ?

[@4KMotoring]

Still love it!

[@mikeriv60]

Did you ever have problems with the engine?

[@4KMotoring]

I had a fan clutch go out, but that's it!

[@mikeriv60]

@@4KMotoring Nice, I always think about buying a XD diesel then I read a horror story and stop.

[@4KMotoring]

I didn't find a lot of justification for the 5.0 Cummins over the gas XD. Don't believe all the stories online, happy people don't often take the time to write reviews

[@MrDavidRicketts]

Is it 400hp?

[@4KMotoring]

390hp is what it's rated at. The new Titan (2020+ is rated over 400hp on premium fuel), with the intake and exhaust done, it's probably close to 400hp

[@Crystal081093]

Wait, you got it for under $40K?

[@4KMotoring]

Back in 2018!

[@stevevetter8045]

What exhaust are you running?

[@4KMotoring]

Nismo! I love it. I was able to get a good deal from a guy on the local Titan Facebook forum, and it's pretty fantastic

[@stevevetter8045]

@@4KMotoring nice, from what research I’ve done that gives you great returns on hp and tq plus not much cab drone. We pull a 35’ TT a lot with my non XD and want to squeeze a bit more out of her. But the drone while traveling would make trips miserable. Lol Thanks, I enjoy your Titan reviews

[@4KMotoring]

Honestly, I don't think there are any gains a cat-back exhaust system will really provide without headers, cat-deletes, and a tune. That said, the noise is very throaty on acceleration with very minimal drone while cruising.

[@stevevetter8045]

@@4KMotoring Z1 Motorsports in GA did a video and showed +26hp gains by running on their dyno

[@4KMotoring]

As much as I would love to believe those, differences in temperatures and Dyno settings can account for that. Regardless, the exhaust sounds and looks good

[@beachlife3772]

My 2020 RAM 1500 Transmission just failed at 35K......awful....taking dealer 1 month to get replacement parts.

[@4KMotoring]

Yikes!

[@orlandoduran7740]

the nissan titan xd is in the same class as the f250, 2500 gm and ram , the 3/34 ton term is an old school term that shouldnt be used, the XD and f250 or 2500s are a class 2B truck 8500-10000 gvwr, my XD gvwr is 8800, my old 1999 f250 7.3 had the same 8800 gvwr , so there that shows you they are in the same class

[@4KMotoring]

It is a very confusing concept. I absolutely agree the 1/2-3/4 ton class ratings are woefully outdated. The XD is very much in line with capabilities of the "3/4 ton" trucks from the early 2000s, but not so much with the modern "3/4 ton" competitors.

[@AB-coyote]

Mostly true. The XD lacks full floating axles and it only has 6 lugs. Both more than capable for what Nissan intended it to be but that is part of why it isn’t a full 3/4 ton.

[@4KMotoring]

@@AB-coyote absolutely (thought full floating axles are not required.. GM 2500hd trucks don't either). Nissan didn't want it to be a modern 3/4 ton

[@Elrod88]

How’s your truck been holding up?

[@4KMotoring]

It has been great. The only issues I've had was the engine fan clutch needed replaced and the trailer wiring relays needed rebuilt. Overall it's been solid.

[@TylerCalvino]

How did you know you need the engine fan clutch replaced?

[@Blackcrow350]

@@4KMotoringhow many miles now?

[@4KMotoring]

@@TylerCalvino the truck sounded like a school bus driving around

[@4KMotoring]

@@Blackcrow350 almost at 50k

[@joehanika]

What is the distance between the titan boxes?

[@4KMotoring]

There is right at 4 ft between them making the bed still usable for a 4x8 sheet of plywood

[@ghilliemanreviews]

You got it for under 40k???? Goodnight your dealer must’ve been awesome

[@4KMotoring]

Those pre-Covid prices 🤣

[@lucky9er567]

I’m the first to view…. What did I win?

[@4KMotoring]

A sense of satisfaction nobody can take away from you!

[@lucky9er567]

Lmao

[@gillesbolduc863]

sad they quit making it, 2024 is the last year.

[@4KMotoring]

Unfortunate, for sure. There are rumors about the development of a proper 1 ton or an EV replacement, seems too early to tell.

[@kenna.9368]

This truck has poor and outdated tech. The reverse and 360 cam view is low quality/clarity. They need to refresh it and update the resolution.

[@4KMotoring]

The benefit of outdated tech is that it is more reliable. It was the first vehicle with the 360 camera setup, but the resolution is absolutely terrible. Check out my video on the camera update for these trucks, it makes it passable

[@TheCr00k6]

Been a year, hopefully you've done something better with your vehicle review haircuts. Think Stoic when it comes to truck reviews, not hair spray

[@ethanashley173]

Well I mean it’s a diesel, it’s supposed to do all of that.