The Lemon Index
2015
20172nd generation
64 owner complaints, first 3 years — combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2016 Ford F-150 992016 Chevrolet Silverado 702016 Ram 1500 139
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2016 Nissan Titan
- Engine failure24 complaints
- Turbocharger18 complaintsmostly at 24,000–35,000 miles (39,000–56,000 km)
- Throttle body / loss of power17 complaintsmostly at 11,000–26,000 miles (18,000–41,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 199 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Nissan Titan (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 2,900 and 29,000 miles (4,700–46,000 km) (the middle half of the 55 complaints, of all 64 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- NHTSA has an open investigation into desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Has this car had that problem?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Any fuel smell, stalling or hard starts? On a hybrid or EV, any reduced-power warning or battery work?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Nissan sent dealers 304 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “2016 TITAN XD; 7 A/T DTCs STORED SERVICE INFORMATION IMPORTANT: If you confirm one or more of…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Nissan's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 64 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 28K miles (5K to 46K km) on the car (55 of all 64 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
The vehicle stalls out when coming to a stop at intersection. Sometimes before coming to a complet stop and is dangerous when it happens at mid crossing point of intersection.
2016 Nissan Titan owner · NHTSA complaint 11278028
More owner reports
Fuel gauge is not reading. Don't know the distance to empty. Could run out of fuel in a dangerous situation.
NHTSA complaint 11251813
Vehicle won't properly accelerate especially when making turns. Vehicle is ventilating diesel exhaust gases into cabin when heating or cooling system is on.
NHTSA complaint 11191238
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 19.9M views · 2016–2024 Nissan Titan
Most-watched topics
- Steering & suspension123K views
2019 Nissan Titan Front Lower Ball Joint Replacement - Shop Story Time IncludedSouth Main Auto LLC · 123K views - Transmission & shifter122K views
How to refill transmission on 2017 Nissan Titan (Gas)BearLeAMechanic · 63K views · 2 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door90K views
2016 & UP NISSAN TITAN / TITAN DIESEL CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENTJohn the Mechanic · 90K views - Oil changes & service34K views
2017 - 2019 Nissan Titan - How To Reset Oil Life After Oil Change DIYPYR Automotive · 34K views
Before you buy, watch
2024 Nissan Titan Pro4X - 6 Month Owners Review - Should You Buy the Final Titan?Videozar · 159K views
2023 Nissan Titan SV: The Only Reliable Pickup Truck Left On The MarketBen Hardy · 86K views
2024 Nissan Titan Most Reliable NEW Half-Ton Truck? 0% for 60 months! Why Not?The Car Guy Online · 86K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2016 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 304 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2016 TITAN XD; 7 A/T DTCs STORED SERVICE INFORMATION IMPORTANT: If you confirm one or more of…
- 2016 TITAN XD; COLD WEATHER STARTING TIPS SERVICE INFORMATION For proper engine operation in…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedLoss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.2023–2025
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NissanTitan XD Crew Cab AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| NissanTitan XD Crew Cab RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Every Nissan Titan year. 2016 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 1 older years (2004–2004, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 14 Nissan Titan years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2016 Nissan Titan reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew about 3 times the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 291; 100 is average, lower is better). The Nissan Titan year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2011.
What are the most common 2016 Nissan Titan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (34%), fuel system (27%) and transmission & drivetrain (27%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Titan have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
At what mileage do 2016 Nissan Titan problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 2,900 and 29,000 miles (4,700–46,000 km) (the middle half of the 55 complaints, of all 64 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2016 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2016 Nissan Titan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 27% of its owner complaints.
What Nissan Titan year is better than the 2016?
Nearby, the 2019 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about half as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2011 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works