2016 Nissan Titan XD: common problems
The maker issued 210 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 210
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2016 TITAN XD; RUNNING BOARDS Campaign ID # PC428 is no longer active
· Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC428. · Discard all previous versions of NTB16-081.
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2016 TITAN XD; ELECTRONIC TAILGATE LOCK
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other…
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
- FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR PLASTIC THREADS SERVICE INFORMATION Figure 1…
FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR PLASTIC THREADS SERVICE INFORMATION Figure 1 Figure 2 If the front differential has a fluid leak coming from the actuator motor plastic threads (Figure 1): a…
- CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Cummins NOx Emissions Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign PD128 PD129 ***** Campaign…
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…
- CAMPAIGN BULLETIN VECI Label Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign ***** Campaign Summary ***** Nissan is…
CAMPAIGN 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…
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 2016-2019 TITAN XD DIESEL; VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL…
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 2016-2019 TITAN XD DIESEL; VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions recall campaign on certain specific model year…
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 2016-2017 TITAN XD DIESEL; PM SENSOR INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting…
VOLUNTARY 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…
- DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed…
- DTC C1A17-49 OR C2580-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NHTSA lists 210 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 210 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?
NHTSA lists 210 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Nissan Titan XD from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.