2016 Nissan Titan reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Nissan Titan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 286
- 154 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 127 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 2 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,872
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+64
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2014-2018
-11
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
44%
Engine: 127 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Nissan Titan
- ENGINE 127
- POWER TRAIN 41
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 30
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
3 recalls on record for the 2016 Nissan Titan
- NHTSA 18V240000 · 2018 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V268000 · 2017 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
- NHTSA 16V847000 · 2016 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBL If the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, the vehicle can run out of fuel without the driver being aware, increasing the risk
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Nissan Titan units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Nissan Titan reliable?
NHTSA has 286 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Nissan Titan and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (127 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Nissan Titan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Titan?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (127), power train (41), fuel/propulsion system (30), electrical system (22). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Nissan Titan?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.