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2016 Nissan Titan XD
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 198
- Received Jun 2016 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine knocking from rod or main bearings17 complaints · 8.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Unintended acceleration despite braking16 complaints · 8.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Check engine light comes on repeatedly12 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #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."
- Recall #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."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speedFirst signal: Jan 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 5 crashes, 2 fires, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Showing all 13 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Engine knocking from rod or main bearings
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly
7 more problems
- Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Exhaust smell enters cabin during acceleration
- Transfer case shifts into 4-wheel drive unexpectedly
- Engine stalls and loses power while driving
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Fuel pump fails and engine stalls
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 7 |
| Total | 198 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 17 | 8.6% | 8.3× | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 16 | 8.1% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 12 | 6.1% | 6.3× | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 9 | 4.5% | 11× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.3% |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 8 | 4.0% | – | |
| Exhaust smell enters cabin during acceleration | 7 | 3.5% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 6 | 3.0% | – | |
| Transfer case shifts into 4-wheel drive unexpectedly | 4 | 2.0% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 4 | 2.0% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 3 | 1.5% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 1.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 3 | 1.5% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 3 | 1.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #18V240000April 16, 2018483 vehicles affected
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."
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 recall #17V268000April 24, 201744,264 vehicles affected
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."
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 recall #16V847000November 22, 201612,112 vehicles affected
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.
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.
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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