2016 Nissan Titan XD engine problems
128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Nissan Titan XD — 65% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine failed unexpectedly and without warning. After doing research there is a widespread problem with the 2016 diesel engine.”
filed Sep 5, 2026
“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 the oil and verified correct oil quantity cam out. Pulled the oil pan and found…”
filed Feb 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Cummins NOx Emissions Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign PD128 PD129 ***** Campaign Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2016-2019 Titan Diesel vehicles…
NTB24-061 · Emissions · issued Jan 31, 2025CAMPAIGN BULLETIN VECI Label Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign ***** Campaign Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on specific model year 2016-2019 Titan Diesel vehicles identified…
NTB24-063 · Emissions · issued Jan 31, 2025VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 2016-2017 TITAN XD DIESEL; PM SENSOR INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions recall campaign on certain specific model year 2016-2017 Titan XD vehicles equipped…
NTB24-061 · Emissions · issued Jan 30, 2025
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Nissan Titan XD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.