2016 Nissan Titan XD Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 5 Titan XD years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2016 Nissan Titan XD ranks worst of 5 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 197 complaints, 70% pointing to the Engine. It carries 3 recalls and a median failure mileage of 17,000 miles, making it the year to avoid in this model line.
- Complaints
- 197
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2016 Nissan Titan XD problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine137 (70%)
- Transmission & Powertrain42 (21%)
- Fuel System31 (16%)
- Electrical System24 (12%)
- Other14 (7%)
- Structure & Body9 (5%)
- Steering8 (4%)
- Brakes6 (3%)
- Airbags3 (2%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (2%)
What owners report
- Engine suddenly shakes violently at highway speed, then loses power or stalls, sometimes with smoke or fire near the engine bay.
- Owners report loud clunking or clacking noises followed by engine bay bang or breaking sound, with metal fragments later found in the oil pan.
- Airbag warning light stays on despite repeated dealer visits, and airbags fail to deploy or deploy improperly in a crash.
- Transmission or engine shuts off unexpectedly while driving, including one case where the truck rolled backward on its own while idling.
- Brakes fail to respond with normal pressure, requiring extreme force and only partial stopping at 30 to 40 mph.
- Fuel system causes hesitation on acceleration, with a delay of a few seconds after pressing the gas pedal.
2016 Nissan Titan XD recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V240000Apr 16, 2018Other483 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 17V268000Apr 24, 2017Seat Belts44,264 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 16V847000Nov 22, 2016Fuel System12,112 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
2016 compared with other Titan XD years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Nissan Titan XD reliable?
- Among the 5 model years with data, the 2016 Titan XD ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 197 NHTSA complaints, 70% of them tied to the engine.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?
- The Engine is the top problem area, accounting for 137 of 197 complaints (70%), with a median failure mileage of 23,700 miles.
- Does the 2016 Nissan Titan XD have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Titan XD, covering a load-carrying label issue, rear seat belt protection in crashes, and a fuel tank breather tube problem on diesel models.
- How does the 2016 Titan XD compare to other Titan XD years?
- It ranks 1st worst out of 5 years tracked, well above the 2020-2023 model years, which show 0 or 1 complaints and lower complaint index values.