Nissan TITAN vs. Toyota Tundra

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Nissan TITAN

$555
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Toyota Tundra

$606
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

3
1
2
Above Average
The Nissan TITAN Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $555 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, these issues occur less often, so major repairs are infrequent for the TITAN.
3
1
2
Above Average
The Toyota Tundra Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $606 which means it has average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, these issues occur less often, so major repairs are infrequent for the Tundra.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$555
inexpensive
expensive
$606
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.3
not often
very often
0.31
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
16%
not urgent
urgent
18%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (3)
4 (8)
3 (5)
2 (1)
1
(0)
“I have a 2004 Titan with 105,000 miles and this is by far the best truck I have owned. There has been no problems with anything, except brakes. I had a early recall for the brakes, but have not...”
“I have a 2004 Titan with 105,000 miles and this is by far the best truck I have owned. There has...”
5 (8)
4 (17)
3 (1)
2 (2)
1
(0)
The Toyota Tundra ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“A good all around truck. My only complaint is that it should've been bigger, something Toyota has all ready done.”
“A good all around truck. My only complaint is that it should've been bigger, something Toyota has...”

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Nissan Titan and Toyota Tundra are full-size, body-on-frame pickup trucks from major Japanese manufacturers, though both are made in the U.S. Both of these pickups come with rear-wheel drive and offer four-wheel drive as an option. Both offer a choice of cab and bed configurations.

In the power department, the Nissan Titan offers one engine, a V8 with 390 horsepower, mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. The standard Tundra engine is a V8 with 310 horsepower; a 381-horsepower V8 is available as an upgrade. Both versions come with a six-speed automatic.

One major difference between these two half-ton pickups is how long each has been on the market. The current Tundra rides on a platform that dates back to 2007. That’s a long time to go between updates, even for a pickup. The Titan was all-new for 2016.

The choice between the Nissan Titan and Toyota Tundra comes down to age and value. The Titan rides and drives well, is well-equipped, and has a high-powered V8 as standard. The Tundra looks good and has a nice interior, but it’s definitely showing its age.