How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?

NHTSA lists 42 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Titan XD, which is 21% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD transmission or powertrain?

No related recalls are listed in this data for the Transmission & Powertrain category on the 2016 Titan XD.

At what mileage do these transmission and powertrain problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 16,000 miles.

Did any of these transmission and powertrain complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2016 Titan XD.

What kind of transmission and powertrain failures do owners describe?

Owners describe transfer case failures that lock the truck into 4WD, sudden loss of power at highway speed, harsh or abrupt shifting, and diesel engine crankshaft or connecting rod failures.

2016 Nissan Titan XD Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 42 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD, 21% of its 197 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 16,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 42; 21% of 197
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 16,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Transfer case fails and locks the truck into 4WD or refuses to shift into 4WD, sometimes after very little use.
Truck loses all power or shuts down suddenly while driving on the highway at 65-70 mph, in some cases with the check engine light on and in others without any warning.
Diesel engine suffers crankshaft or connecting rod failure, producing loud clacking or breaking noises followed by complete loss of power.
Transmission shifts abruptly and harshly, feeling like sudden braking, and in one case the truck failed to respond to the accelerator during a turn.
Truck idles and unexpectedly revs and rolls backward on its own while parked with the parking brake engaged and no one in the cab.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system gauge malfunctions and cannot be permanently fixed according to the dealer, alongside unexplained coolant loss.

When 2016 Nissan Titan XD transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 13, 2017, latest Jun 19, 2026.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Mar 2017 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Titan XD model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201642 (21%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?: NHTSA lists 42 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Titan XD, which is 21% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD transmission or powertrain?: No related recalls are listed in this data for the Transmission & Powertrain category on the 2016 Titan XD.
At what mileage do these transmission and powertrain problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 16,000 miles.
Did any of these transmission and powertrain complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2016 Titan XD.
What kind of transmission and powertrain failures do owners describe?: Owners describe transfer case failures that lock the truck into 4WD, sudden loss of power at highway speed, harsh or abrupt shifting, and diesel engine crankshaft or connecting rod failures.