2016 Nissan Titan Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“Broken crankshaft. Complete engine failure. Not covered on warranty.”NHTSA complaint 11552333 — filed 10/27/2023
“While towing 8,000 lbs, the engine made a horrible knocking sound and then stopped, causing me to lose power and the ability to adequately control…”NHTSA complaint 11510452 — filed 03/06/2023
“The four-wheel drive transfer case failed locking the truck in 4WD. The transfer case had to replaced at a cost of approximately $4000. My research…”NHTSA complaint 11488217 — filed 10/06/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Nissan Titan have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Nissan Titan: 42 of 196 complaints on file (21.4%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
