MYRModel Year Report

2016 Nissan Titan

◆ Worse than typical
2016 Nissan Titan
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:16.238Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
196
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

65% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 1,046 complaints 2004 2005: 891 complaints 2006: 430 complaints 2007: 139 complaints 2007 2008: 133 complaints 2009: 47 complaints 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 26 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 196 complaints 2016 196 2017: 187 complaints 2018: 90 complaints 2019: 49 complaints 2019 2020: 23 complaints 2021: 57 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 14 complaints
2004: 1,046 complaints 2004 2005: 891 complaints 2006: 430 complaints 2006 2007: 139 complaints 2008: 133 complaints 2008 2009: 47 complaints 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 26 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 196 complaints 2016 196 2017: 187 complaints 2018: 90 complaints 2018 2019: 49 complaints 2020: 23 complaints 2020 2021: 57 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 14 complaints 2024
2004: 1,046 complaints 2004 2005: 891 complaints 2005 2006: 430 complaints 2006 2007: 139 complaints 2007 2008: 133 complaints 2008 2009: 47 complaints 2009 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 26 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 196 complaints 2016 196 2017: 187 complaints 2017 2018: 90 complaints 2018 2019: 49 complaints 2019 2020: 23 complaints 2020 2021: 57 complaints 2021 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2023 2024: 14 complaints 2024

2016: 196 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20041,046
2005891
2006430
2007139
2008133
200947
201045
201126
201222
201311
201410
201512
2016196
2017187
201890
201949
202023
202157
202214
202317
202414

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

65% · 127 reports
CRASHFIRE
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Good Afternoon, My brother was driving my Nissan Titan XD 5.0 Cummins Diesel from Naples, FL to Ft .

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-30

Was driving at about 40 mph with cruise control on, when my passenger and I noticed extreme vibrations and noises with. Began slowing to turn into a gas station just ahead when the clunking became so violent the front of the vehicle was bouncing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-08

Also filed under Steering

Power train

21% · 42 reports
CRASH
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Our 2016 Nissan Titan xd was idling on a level carport with the parking brake engaged. No one was in the cab of the truck. I was unloading tools from the back of the truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-06

Also filed under Service brakes and structure

Fuel/propulsion system

16% · 31 reports

Electrical system

12% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

5% · 9 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2016Complaint volume 196 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2016-12-12Fuel system, diesel16V847000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Titan Diesel XD vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to September 1, 2016.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2017-09-19Seat belts17V268000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab and Titan XD Crew Cab vehicles.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2018-06-04Equipment18V240000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles.

    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.

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  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  6. I
    2023-11-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-06-27 Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Nissan Titan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 127 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 42 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 31 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V847000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 17V268000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 18V240000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Nissan Titan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Nissan Titan is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Titan?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Titan have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.