2016 Nissan Titan Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

127Engine complaints

64.8%Of all 196 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE127 · 64.8%

POWER TRAIN42 · 21.4%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM31 · 15.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 11.2%

Unspecified / other14 · 7.1%

Share of the 196 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Nissan Titan overview page.

What owners report

“I recently had a crankshaft failure in my 2016 Nissan Titan XD with only 87,000 miles. Nissan did not honor the 5yr/100k mile warranty due…”NHTSA complaint 11555937 — filed 11/19/2023

“Vehicles engine crank shaft and fuel system. Was on the highway when the vehicle started loosing power and finally shut down in traffic. Confirmed that…”NHTSA complaint 11555757 — filed 11/18/2023

“Complete engine failure randomly on the highway. Was unsafe and left me stranded. Well maintained truck that will cost tens of thousands to repair”NHTSA complaint 11555754 — filed 11/18/2023

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Nissan Titan have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Nissan Titan: 127 of 196 complaints on file (64.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Nissan Titan have in total?

196 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.