2016 Nissan Titan Safety Report

The 2016 Nissan Titan has a concerning safety profile, primarily due to widespread and severe engine-related issues. With 194 total complaints, a significant portion (75 complaints, or 38.7%) are directly related to the ENGINE, often involving catastrophic failures like broken crankshafts. There are also 12 complaints for POWER TRAIN and 11 for FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, which frequently intertwine with engine problems. These failures have led to 5 reported crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries, highlighting the immediate safety risks. Multiple complaints describe vehicles stalling or losing power at highway speeds, creating dangerous situations for occupants and other drivers. Recall history for the 2016 Titan includes three significant campaigns. One recall addresses an issue where accessories could reduce load carrying capacity, increasing crash risk. Another critical recall pertains to the rear seatbelt assembly in Crew Cab models, where inadequate protection in a crash could lead to increased injury risk if an occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap. A third recall for Diesel XD models concerns an incorrect fuel gauge reading, which could cause the vehicle to run out of fuel unexpectedly and increase crash risk. While these recalls address specific safety defects, the high volume of engine complaints suggests underlying mechanical vulnerabilities not fully covered by these recalls. NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2016 Nissan Titan are not available (N/A) for Overall, Frontal, Side, or Rollover categories. This lack of official crash test data makes it difficult to assess the vehicle's structural integrity and occupant protection performance in a collision. However, the numerous complaints of sudden engine failure, often at highway speeds, indicate a significant risk of being involved in a crash due to mechanical breakdown, regardless of crash test performance. The combination of severe engine issues, multiple safety recalls, and the absence of crash test ratings paints a picture of a vehicle with notable safety concerns.

Our recommendation: Given the high incidence of severe engine failures and multiple safety recalls, proceed with extreme caution. Thoroughly inspect the engine and verify all recalls have been completed before considering a purchase.