Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Nissan Titan
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2016 Nissan Titan, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 196 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 127 complaints
- Power Train 42 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 31 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Unknown or Other 14 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
Of the 196 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 196 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Nissan Titan has significant data revealing frequent issues with the engine and power train, given the high complaint numbers. However, precise recall data is unavailable, and other components are less commonly reported, hence the below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| Power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| Fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $600–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery check and replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Transmission slipping
- Fuel system leaks
- Electrical malfunctions
- Steering issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Nissan Titan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.