This page covers 3 recalls and 194 owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan Titan.
The 2016 Nissan Titan draws complaints concentrated heavily around the engine, with powertrain and fuel system issues trailing behind. On the engine side, owners frequently report catastrophic internal failures, low oil pressure warnings followed by no-start conditions, metal debris found in the oil pan, and engines ultimately requiring full replacement. A recurring pattern involves the engine losing power or entering a reduced-power mode at highway speeds, which owners often link to the EGR system, though the symptom itself, sudden power loss while cruising, is what repeats across multiple reports. Powertrain complaints include broken crankshafts, which owners describe as occurring even under modest towing loads. Fuel and propulsion system complaints round out the picture, consistent with the reduced-power episodes described above. The through-line across the highest-volume complaints is unexpected engine shutdown or power loss at speed, sometimes preceded by dashboard warnings and sometimes without any prior indication.
194
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Nissan Titan has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the rear seatbelt assembly on Crew Cab models, which may not restrain an occupant's head properly in a crash, allowing it to strike the D-ring bolt trim cap and raise the risk of head injury.
On Titan XD Diesel models, an assembly issue can leave the fuel tank breather tube disconnected and a temporary cap still in place, causing the fuel gauge to read incorrectly. A driver may believe the tank has more fuel than it does and run out unexpectedly without any warning. The third recall is a labeling issue: certain vehicles equipped with factory-installed accessories have a reduced load carrying capacity, but were not fitted with a label reflecting that lower limit, meaning the vehicle could be loaded beyond what its suspension and tires can safely handle.
At a glance
What can fail
Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced their load carrying capacity, but no modification label was installed to inform owners of this reduced capacity, which could lead to overloading.
What the fix does
Nissan will provide owners with a new modification label and installation instructions at no charge.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a crash, the rear seatbelt may not protect the head adequately, allowing it to contact the D-ring bolt trim cap.
What the fix does
Dealers will add energy absorbing material to the C-Pillar Finishers and replace the seatbelt bolt and bolt cap.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank breather tube cap may not have been removed during assembly, and the breather tube may not be connected to the bed rail. This prevents proper fuel tank ventilation, causing the fuel gauge and distance-to-empty display to read incorrectly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank breather tube and replace the fuel tank, fuel sending unit, and/or breather tube as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
