10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,263 miles

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2016 Nissan Titan engine problems

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2016 Nissan Titan Owner Comments (Page 1 of 5)

problem #89

Jul 082024

Titan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Went to pull out onto main road and the truck refused to accelerate instead it started to miss and lose power then the check engine light came on and the Reduce Engine Power warning was displayed. Shortly after that the truck died and will not start. A scan of the engine codes reveled a P0087 Fuel Rail/System pressure Too Low Bank 1 code. It appears that the Bosch CP4 Fuel Injector pump failed. Right before the engine died there was loud noises coming from the drivers side of the truck which sounded like it was coming from the engine compartment.

- Jacksonville, AR, USA

problem #88

Jun 122024

Titan

  • miles
Engine suddenly shut off while on a short run with no load and couldn-??t restart. Took it to the dealership and metal shaving's in the oil pan

- Custer, MI, USA

problem #87

Jun 202024

Titan

  • miles
While driving my 2016 Nissan Titan XD Cummins (86,000 miles) on the highway, the engine started making a loud clacking noise, followed by a loud breaking or displacement sound. The check engine light did not come on, and the truck did not go into limp mode. Possible issues might be crankshaft or bearing failure, piston or connecting rod damage, or a valve train problem. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. There were no prior warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms before this failure. The problem has not yet been inspected or confirmed by a dealer or service center.

- Salem, MA, USA

problem #86

May 132024

Titan 8-cyl Diesel

  • 85,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling rough while being started. While driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The vehicle failed to restart. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The manufacturer offered to assist with the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Livonia, MI, USA

problem #85

May 022024

Titan

  • miles
Driving on the intersate with no warning lights engine began to run rough, pulled over and shut engine off. Trailered it to a local shop, they found lots of metal in the oil. I tried to start it to drive it on the trailer but the engine had sized due to catastrophic engine failure. It has 89900 miles.

- Douglas, WY, USA

problem #84

Dec 212023

Titan

  • miles
The Crankshaft snapped in at only 66k miles.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #83

Feb 012024

Titan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

hi, i was driving on the free way to work hauling a small 10ft. trailer and my engine started knocking Badly! i get off free way start to head home and slowly take off and rpms take off and Boom. engine done.. so spun bearings/boken crank i havnt taken engine out to inspect yet because you cant buy a new engine and used engines are 10-12k. come to find out this engine has broken crank problems. not only could i have wrecked if it had blew on free way. but now im out of a truck that insurance wont pay. and still owe 24k to the bank.. thanks. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Nampa, ID, USA

problem #82

Jun 172023

Titan

  • miles
Engine failure -I was driving about 45-50 mph and as I was approaching a four way intersection with a stop sign approaching in my direction of travel. As I came to a stop, the engine locked up and could not be restarted. Leaving my truck dead in the middle of the road. After having it towed to a friend's shop I removed the oil pan, only to find a alot of copper colored metal shavings all throughout. I have an obd2 scan tool with live monitoring called a BlueDriver which connects via Bluetooth to my phone and allows me to monitor different sensors and checks for any trouble codes that the truck may currently have. I had this app open and was monitoring about 6 different sensors at the time. The truck never showed any signs of anything unusual or out of the ordinary. I also never had any warnings or the check engine light come on. After joining a few Facebook groups and online fourms, and I realized this was not a very rear occurrence and that many others have experienced similar engine failures as well.

- Rainier , OR, USA

problem #81

Feb 032024

Titan

  • miles
The engine crankshaft failed and broke in half while driving. I was driving on the New Jersey turnpike on cruise control with a trailer and a mower and all of a sudden the motor is making [XXX] noises and I lose engine power completely. This is a huge defective part and one of the main components of a motor that should not fail and break in half like it did. It-??s a major catastrophic failure that should be resolved with a recall. The danger and risk that involves this issue is ridiculous and it should be resolved immediately. I have kept up on my services like I should the truck has been well taken care of. After research I have seen there has been alot of people with the same issue with very low miles. Even with higher miles this issue should not happen. The cost of this repair is outrageous no vehicle owner should pay that on their own specially when they still owe a lot of money on the vehicle. There were no fatalities in my incident but there could have been and it could have been bad. The manufacturer needs to take responsibility with this issue and fix it and prevent future incidents and hopefully save a life if it occurs. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Chestertown , MD, USA

problem #80

Dec 212023

Titan

  • miles
I purchased this vehicle in 2022 with 62000 miles on it for $45000, cash first newer vehicle ever paid for in cash, 1st day i drove it, check engine light for turbo failure came on, i normally put 80-100k miles on a vehicle per year, ive owned over 200 diesel vehicles in last 25 years, never have i had one stay in the shop more than driving it. Not only does it stay in the shop, but you have to locate a shop that still has a diesel technician employed. Two turbo actuator replacements, lift pump replacement, 18 shop visits for check engine lights, 5 times in a row at buford ga nissan, drove away and light came back on before making it home. [XXX] my family and I was driving to florida, doing 55mph, No check engine lights, no noises, no warnings, motor shut down in 21 degree weather, side of [XXX] in tucker georgia for 4 hours waiting for a tow truck, only thing on screen was DEF error see dealer immediately, $550 to tow vehicle back to my house because closest dealership did NOT have a diesel tech, spent two months to find a company that would tow my truck 55 miles from gainesville georgia to roswell georgia to regal nissan, the girl called me and said it needed a starter for $900plus dollars, i laughed and said there's no way in hell a starter caused this motor to die, i informed her that if starter did Not work i was not paying, two days later she calls me back up and informs me the motor is locked up, does not know why, but pay them $178 diagnosis fee, and for $1300-$2000 they could tell me exactly what failed, if u read online, trucks like mine fail between 50000-100000 miles with no warning no nothing! i am now stuck with another $330 tow bill to pick vehicle up and store it at my shop and pray that your organization can hold NIssan accountable, Nissans recommendation was for $30000 to put the exact same unmodified garbage of a motor back in this truck, please somebody hold this company accountable!!!!!! thanks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #79

Jan 262024

Titan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Bad crankshaft reported by dealership Only 70000 miles and well kept maintenance No warning lamps prior to failure

- Springfield , OH, USA

problem #78

May 232023

Titan

  • miles
I was traveling on the freeway at 75 miles per hour, the truck began to bog down for a few seconds then started to shake violently as if a tire was falling off, a few seconds later the engine shut off at maybe 60 miles per hour. I was unable to steer or brake properly and had very little control of where I was able to pull over. I had no power at all and the truck would not start. I was stuck on [XXX] in central Utah with drivers side tires of the truck in traffic on the right lane unable to pull over more or move the truck to a safe location. My wife and daughter were in the vehicle and I made them exit the vehicle and find a somewhat safe place to sit on the side of the freeway. It failed completely without and check engine light, the engine temperature never spiked until after it failed. The vehicle was obstructing traffic for 45 minute to an hour while I waited for a small town mechanic to come and tow it. This incident occurred the end of May 2023 and the truck is still not functioning as I cannot afford the $18-22,000 engine replacement for a broken crankshaft. The vehicle has 77,000 miles on it. It failed without any warning signs and definitely put my life, my families life, and 1000's of passing motorists at risk for an hour straight as the vehicle was incapacitated and obstructing traffic. I have read 100's of forum posts an articles concerning this same issue with zero concern from Nissan. The local dealerships claim they have never heard of this issue, but it is a known issue and could cause a fatal or catastrophic accident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Spanish Fork, UT, USA

problem #77

Feb 102023

Titan

  • miles
Crank shaft failure premature 113,000 miles

- Fayetteville, AR, USA

problem #76

Nov 152023

Titan

  • miles
Crankshaft broke while driving

- Mission , TX, USA

problem #75

Jan 242024

Titan

  • miles
Was driving at highway speed when truck started to misfire and run rough. I pulled over immediately to avoid any further damage. Truck was towed to local dealership and was diagnosed as an internal engine failure related to crankshaft or bearings.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #74

Dec 292023

Titan

  • miles
Driving down the interstate at roughly 80mph. Truck started to shake violently almost causing me to loose control of truck and an enclosed trailer. Truck then shut down. No check engine lights or warnings. I coasted to a stop to find small fire in the engine bay. Got it towed to a mechanic, he drained the oil and found the oil pan was full of metal fragments. Suspected crank failure.

- Douglas , WY, USA

problem #73

Dec 212023

Titan

  • miles
Broken crank issue. This is ridiculous. The truck only has 140,000 miles on it.

- Thomson, GA, USA

problem #72

Jun 262023

Titan

  • miles
My crankshaft broke on me in the middle of a major highway and nissan would not do anything tried to give me a 42000 dollar bill that I can-??t pay which is a complete rip off because this is happening to a lot of people that I have talked too

- Leesburg, GA, USA

problem #71

Jul 222022

Titan

  • miles
While driving to work on hwy 19 in new port richey fl. Motor started shaking and knocking really bad. Towed home and parked almost two months trying to get someone who could work on it. Dealership said needs new engine that cost as much as the truck is worth. Finally found a deisel mechanic that took it apart and said crankshaft was broken. It-??s still at the shop til I can afford to repair/replace motor

- Spring Hill , FL, USA

problem #70

Aug 272023

Titan

  • miles
Cam shaft and bearings failure Can not find a replacement Nissan estimate for new engine 32000

- Richlands , NC, USA

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