2016 Nissan Titan XD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Titan XD years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Titan XD. That is the most of any Titan XD model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine (129 complaints, 65%), typically at around 20,250 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 198owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Nissan Titan XD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 129 | 65% | 20,250 | “crankshaft broke” (9%) | — |
| Power Train | 42 | 21% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 16% | 11,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 12% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 7% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5% | 20,100 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 4% | 7,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 4% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% | 55,823 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% | 26,750 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 1% | 89,553 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 4,519 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 7,200 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 41,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Nissan Titan XD recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab and Titan XD Crew Cab vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seatbelt assembly may not adequately protect the occupant's head, allowing it to contact the D-ring bolt trim cap. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk: If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install energy absorbing material to the C-Pillar Finishers and replace the Seatbelt Bolt and Bolt Cap, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Titan Diesel XD vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to September 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may not have had the temporary fuel tank breather tube cap removed during the vehicle's assembly and the fuel tank breather tube may not have been connected to the bed rail. As a result, the fuel tank may not have the proper ventilation, possibly causing the fuel gauge and the distance to empty meter to both display inaccurately.
Risk: If the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, the vehicle can run out of fuel without the driver being aware, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank breather tube, replacing the fuel tank, fuel sending unit, and/or fuel tank breather tube, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart. (PE23020) — opened Nov 15, 2023, closed Jun 27, 2025.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Crankshaft broke.
Engine failed unexpectedly and without warning. After doing research there is a widespread problem with the 2016 diesel engine.
The cp4.2 high pressure fuel pump failed sending metal through the system and destroying the fuel system.
I purchased this Nissan Titan XD used in 2018 with 20,000 miles on the vehicle. Since that time, it's been driven an average of 4,000 miles per year. Current odometer reading is 53,813 miles. The truck has had all required and recommended service done on the manufacturer's recommended schedule. We…
Truck died while traveling at 60MPH, once safely pulled over saw it shutdown due to low oil pressure. Checked the oil level and found correct level on dipstick. Attempted to start, no start. Towed to shop, they drained the oil and verified correct oil quantity cam out. Pulled the oil pan and found…
Other Nissan Titan XD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Titan XD | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Titan XD | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Titan XD | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Titan XD | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 198 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?
Owners most often report engine, power train, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 129 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Nissan Titan XD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Titan XD model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.