2016 Nissan Titan Xd: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 Nissan Titan Xd: 3 recalls, 198 owner complaints.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system (diesel) Vehicle recall #16V847000 · 2016 · 12,112 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, the vehicle can run out of fuel without the driver being aware, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #17V268000 · 2017 · 44,264 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: If the occupant's head contacts the d-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #18V240000 · 2018 · 483 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners and provide a new modification label, with installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (129): the most common themes are warning light on (34), stalls / loses power (32), noise or vibration (30).
- Transmission & drivetrain (42): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (14), noise or vibration (9), stalls / loses power (8).
- Fuel & propulsion (31): the most common themes are warning light on (9), stalls / loses power (6).
- Electrical (23): the most common themes are warning light on (7), electrical failure (6), noise or vibration (6).
The 2016 Nissan Titan Xd has 198 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 5 Titan Xd model years for complaints (5.0× the average Titan Xd year). Complaints peaked in 2024 (41 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 17,000 miles.
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Nissan Titan Xd have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2016 Nissan Titan Xd. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Nissan Titan Xd problems?
Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (129), transmission & drivetrain (42), fuel & propulsion (31).
Where can I get a 2016 Nissan Titan Xd repair manual?
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