2016 Nissan Titan: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Titan years.
198 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Titan?The 2016 Nissan Titan has 198 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Nissan Titan vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Titan years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Titan?
Across the 21 Titan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2015) to 1,046 (2004). With 198 complaints, the 2016 Titan sits above the model's median of 85.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Titan
fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
Campaign 16V847000Nissan 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.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 18V240000Nissan 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."
seat belts:rear/other
Campaign 17V268000Nissan 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."
What owners say across generations
Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. The Titan is widely recognized as a significant value proposition in the used market, offering a lower purchase price compared to domestic and Toyota competitors.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Titan. See the full Titan owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Titan listings typically run $22,629–$33,995 across 2008 to 2024 model years.
Other Titan model years
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