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2016 Nissan TitanProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 291 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
291
Crashes
9
Fires
3
Recalls
3
TSBs
309
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 291 complaints, 9 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine failure

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

exhaust fumes in the cabin

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

pulls to one side

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
4

shifts hard and lurches

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
5

hands free not working properly

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

132 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 20K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

74
0–30K
26
30–60K
11
60–90K
8
90–120K
1
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (74 reports) • Median: 20K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (132 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine132 (45%)
Drivetrain42 (14%)
Fuel System32 (11%)
Electrical22 (8%)
Other14 (5%)
Speed Control9 (3%)
Steering8 (3%)
Structure:body6 (2%)

2016 Nissan Titan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 45% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Titan, with 132 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 19,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 20K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Titan, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Titan, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Titan, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

6
16
43
17
18
18
26
19
32
20
9
21
18
22
47
23
51
24
32
25
9
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Nissan Titan. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

16V847000Dec 2016

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.

17V268000Sep 2017

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."

18V240000Jun 2018

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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2016 Nissan Titan NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

PE23020ClosedOpened Nov 2023 · closed Jun 2025

Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

The worst model year for the Nissan Titan is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is drivetrain.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 291 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2016 Nissan Titan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Nissan Titan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Nissan Titan is related to the engine, with 132 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Nissan Titan reliable?
The 2016 Nissan Titan has 291 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Nissan Titan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Nissan Titan has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Titan problems start?
Based on 123 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 19,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2016 Nissan Titan data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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