It hurts to say goodbye, especially when it comes to trucks. Two full-size trucks that have been reliable icons for years have been discontinued. Jobs are being cut as production ends, leaving buyers with fewer options to consider. 

Two reliable full-size trucks are officially dead in 2025 

The two reliable full-size trucks that are officially dead for 2025 are the Ram 1500 Classic and the Nissan Titan. Both of these models were noticeably dated, but they also have remarkable reliability ratings. 

For example, the 2023 Nissan Titan earned a reliability score of 88 out of 100 from J.D.Power. This is an incredibly high score. Then the 2023 Ram 1500 is able to flex with a score of 88 as well. 

Anything between 70 and 80 is considered to be an average rating, while scores between 81 and 90 are above average. Scores between 90 and 100 are best, but I’ve never seen anything make it higher than an 88. 

The second generation of the Titan was introduced in 2017 and it received a light refresh in 2020. However, many rivals received complete redesigns between 2019 and 2024. Even the old Toyota Tundra was redesigned for 2022. 

The Ram 1500 Classic was launched in 2009 as the fourth-generation Ram truck. It stuck around after 2019 when the more modern and advanced fifth-generation model arrived. But now it’s biting the dust as the 2025 Ram 1500 launches. 

Production of the Ram 1500 Classic has already come to an end. However, a few models might still be available at a local dealership. Production of the Nissan Titan was scheduled to end in the summer of 2024. It’s unclear if it has officially stopped being assembled yet. 

Both of these reliable full-size trucks have durable V8 engines. The Nissan Titan has a 5.6-liter V8 engine with 400 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque. Also, the Ram 1500 Classic has an available 5.7-liter V8 engine with 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. 

These older gas guzzlers without modern emission standards equipment might be key to their success. Also, they are deeply missed.