Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Titan XD, and it carries no recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 76 | 39% |
| Power train | 13 | 7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 6% |
| Power train | 10 | 5% |
| Power train | 6 | 3% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 3% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 3% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
Engine failed unexpectedly and without warning. After doing research there is a widespread problem with the 2016 diesel engine.
NHTSA complaint: Engine
The cp4.2 high pressure fuel pump failed sending metal through the system and destroying the fuel system.
NHTSA complaint: Fuel/propulsion system
I purchased this Nissan Titan XD used in 2018 with 20,000 miles on the vehicle. Since that time, it's been driven an average of 4,000 miles per year. Current odometer reading is 53,813 miles. The truck has had all req
NHTSA complaint: Power train
Truck died while traveling at 60MPH, once safely pulled over saw it shutdown due to low oil pressure. Checked the oil level and found correct level on dipstick. Attempted to start, no start. Towed to shop, they drained t
NHTSA complaint: Engine
Wow Towing very little weight on flat grade. The crankshaft broke. I was told that this was a problem with this particular vehicle, not marrying the transmission and the diesel Cummins engine up correctly. This vehicle h
NHTSA complaint: Power train
I was driving down the freeway on cruise,when all of a sudden,the vehicle started vibrating and shaking violently.This happened in the middle of a downpour,and the tires broke loose momentarily,but I was able to gain con
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Nissan Titan. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The contact later discovered a mileage discrepancy. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 31,190. When the vehicle was
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
Driving down the interstate 2 days in a row cruise control 72 mph and go into reduced engine power. I believe it is the EGR cooler as well as many other people’s are having the same issue.
NHTSA complaint: Power train
| Reliability raw | 68 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 67 | good |
| Maintenance | 76 | good |
| Depreciation | 73 | good |
| Performance | 77 | good |
Percentile ranks against other pickup trucks in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and engine is the most reported area with 76 of them (39%). No recalls are on record for it.
AVOIR scores its reliability 68/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 67/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2016 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 71/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.