2016 Nissan Titan Xd Owner Complaints

The cp4.2 high pressure fuel pump failed sending metal through the system and destroying the fuel system.

NHTSA ID

11747284

Incident

Apr 2, 2026

I purchased this Nissan Titan XD used in 2018 with 20,000 miles on the vehicle. Since that time, it's been driven an average of 4,000 miles per year. Current odometer reading is 53,813 miles. The truck has had all required and recommended service done on the manufacturer's recommended schedule. We were headed west on [XXX] and were approximately 18 miles west of El Centro when the engine experienced catastrophic failure from the main bearing failure which damaged the crank and pistons. There were no warning lights, or messages showing prior to the engine failure. All gauges were reading normal. We went from normal operating to the engine sounding like it was grinding a bag of hammers instantly and without warning, Our safety and the safety of other was put at risk because the engine failed so unexpectedly, we barely had time to get to the side of the roaad. I was barely able to get to the shoulder . We were then stuck there within inches of traffic moving at high speeds until a toow truck could be sent. That took hours while we stayed seatbelted into our truck in 96 degree weather waitng for a wrecker. Even the slightest bit of distarction by one of the driver coming by us cold have been catastrophis. We count oursekves lucky we weren't hit. The vehicle was eventually towed to Nissan Imperial in El Centro. The diagnosis was confirmed as a failed main bearings. I know this was investigated earlier by the NHTSA, but these trucks are still on the road and still failing at very low mileages and usages. This is obviously a defect by Nissan and Cummins as all the failures of this type I see are in 2016 year model trucks with the 5.0 Cummns diesel. Nissan has acknowledged that the failure was failed crank bearings but refuses to take any responsibility for a $69,000 vehicle that only went 53,813 miles before turning itself into a large paperweight. I need help dealing with Nissan on theis please. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11745298

Incident

May 18, 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 metal in the oil pan. Told I need a replacement engine. Engine has 95k miles with proper maintenance performed per the owners manual.

NHTSA ID

11720546

Incident

Nov 13, 2025

Wow Towing very little weight on flat grade. The crankshaft broke. I was told that this was a problem with this particular vehicle, not marrying the transmission and the diesel Cummins engine up correctly. This vehicle has been sitting for over two years because of this issue the cost to repair is twice with the vehicle is worth.

NHTSA ID

11714688

Incident

Dec 31, 1969

I was driving down the freeway on cruise,when all of a sudden,the vehicle started vibrating and shaking violently.This happened in the middle of a downpour,and the tires broke loose momentarily,but I was able to gain control,and safely pull on to the shoulder.After searching the internet,this incident sounds very much like a broken crankshaft,as described in the many,many reports of this type of failure,especialy in the 2016 model years,like mine.

NHTSA ID

11709811

Incident

Jan 8, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Nissan Titan. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The contact later discovered a mileage discrepancy. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 31,190. When the vehicle was later taken to a dealer for an engine failure, the dealer informed the contact that the mileage was 226,000.

NHTSA ID

11706185

Incident

Dec 19, 2025

Mileage

226,000 mi

Driving down the interstate 2 days in a row cruise control 72 mph and go into reduced engine power. I believe it is the EGR cooler as well as many other people’s are having the same issue.

NHTSA ID

11704341

Incident

Dec 10, 2025

emission can not get a state inspection because of a bad catalytic system Nissan will not warrantee it 2016 Nissan Titan XD 67k on it 6000k to fix not right

NHTSA ID

11701604

Incident

Nov 25, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: PD128; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID

11697941

Incident

Nov 6, 2025

WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND ENGINE HAD HICCUP AND ALMOST SHUTOFF IN MIDDLE OF ROADWAY. WAS ABLE TO LIMP TRUCK TO MY DESTINATION. ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH. NO FAULT CODES OR DASH LIGHTS TO INDICATE ANY ISSUES. TOOK TRUCK TO SHOP AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE IT OUT. HAD SERVICE SHOP DRAIN OIL AND INSPECT OIL FILTER. METAL DEBRIS WAS FOUND IN OIL AND OIL FILTER. HAD ENGINE REMOVED FROM TRUCK AND FOUND 3 SPUN MAIN BEARINGS, CRANKSHAFT POSSIBLY BROKEN.

NHTSA ID

11696279

Incident

Apr 23, 2025

Driving down the road and engine lost power and shut off. Took it to a shop and they said my crankshaft broke.

NHTSA ID

11688740

Incident

Sep 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the low fuel pressure message was displayed, and the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure was related to Emissions Recall: PD128. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where the engine was replaced, but the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact about additional diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

NHTSA ID

11683958

Incident

Jul 29, 2025

Mileage

83,000 mi

There is a known issue by Nissan regarding many issues with the XD Diesel platform trucks. Mine is a castrophic engine failure at 76,237 miles. There was a recall previously on turbos for many 2016s & 2017s. One is not showing up for mine and as I bought the truck used can not confirm or deny my truck was one effected by this recall. I was driving and heard a light thump and had just had my tires rotated. It sounds like a tool or piece of rubber was inside the tire. I got out and made sure tires were on tight. Got back in the truck and got an engine loss of power warning and then the "oil pressure low stop vehicle" warning. I immediately pulled over and called insurance company for a tow. My truck now sits at the dealership needing a new motor and 2 turbos to the estimated cost of $39,850.

NHTSA ID

11680093

Incident

Aug 8, 2025

Dear Sir/Madam Masked Oil Pressure Warning in 2016 Nissan Titan XD (5.0L) I am writing to report a concerning and potentially dangerous defect observed in a 2016 Nissan Titan XD equipped with the 5.0L Cummins V8 diesel engine. As a Nissan Master Technician with extensive experience in vehicle diagnostics and repair, I believe this specific defect could be a contributing factor to the well-documented crankshaft breaking condition prevalent in these vehicles, which NHTSA is currently investigating. The specific issue I have identified and thoroughly documented on my own 2016 Nissan Titan XD is as follows: Observed Defect: The engine oil pressure gauge consistently reads "normal" (approximately 1/2 scale) at all times, including with the Key On, Engine Off (KOEO). Crucially, the corresponding oil pressure warning light does NOT illuminate during the normal Key On, Engine Off bulb check or at any other time, despite the engine not running. Diagnostic Findings (Summary): Preliminary diagnostics, including unplugging the oil pressure sensor, indicate a likely fault with the oil pressure sending unit itself, causing it to send a false "normal pressure" signal. This specific sensor defect fundamentally compromises the vehicle's critical oil pressure monitoring system. ( the engine is running ok, no other symptoms) Potential Safety Implications and Link to Crankshaft Failure: This defect creates an immediate and severe safety risk because it completely masks any actual low oil pressure condition that the engine may develop. Documentation: I have well-documented photographic evidence of the current occurrence described condition (gauge reading, non-illuminated warning light KOEO) which I can provide upon request to support this report. I urge the NTSB to include this specific oil pressure sensor/warning system defect in its ongoing investigation into the 2016 Nissan Titan XD 5.0L Cummins engine failures Sincerely, [XXX] Nissan Master Technician ASE-1104-7529 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

NHTSA ID

11665655

Incident

Jun 6, 2025

My vehicle spun a bearing, or broke the crankshaft in two, there is tons of metal in my oil, oil pan, and oil filter. The shop that is diagnosing it, and quoting me a new motor, said they have replaced AT LEAST 7 titan xd Cummins motors, and every single forum and person online that owns one reports the crank shaft breaking. Nissan or Cummins needs to be held responsible for this. And the NHTSA needs to put their foot down and actually protect American consumers. They sold these trucks for at minimum 40k and the motors all blow up around 100k miles? Absolutely disgusting that they can get away with this. What do expect in America I guess

NHTSA ID

11661885

Incident

May 1, 2025

This car becomes completely undriveable due to an unspecified def error. The error it turns out seems to be tied to an electrical wiring harness which costs about 8000$ dollars to repair btw and seems to be chronic due to a design flaw on all the titan xds. It becomes damaged by water due to a design flaw in the tail light oddly enough. Look at the Nissan Forum for more info. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11658671

Incident

Jan 31, 2025

Engine made a loud popping noise, shuttered and stalled in heavy traffic, I came within inches of being rear-ended. Required a tow truck. Repair shop informed me that the crankshaft is broken and this is a common problem. Being repaired at this time, I am informed this will cost about twenty thousand dollars. Thank you Nissan!

NHTSA ID

11653885

Incident

Apr 3, 2025

During cruising at 70mph on the interstate, vehicle started making some noise from the engine and 5 miles later locked up completely leaving me stranded. This is a known issue with the 5.0 Cummins. My safety and the safety of others was put at risk through the vehicle being disabled on the side of the highway all of the sudden during rush hour traffic. Problem was confirmed at a dealer. No warning lamps or messages prior to complete engine failure, just some slight noise from the engine a few minutes before.

NHTSA ID

11648913

Incident

Nov 28, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull into a nearby parking lot. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart and was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbocharger had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact, that the dealer was not certified to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to Lorenzo Nissan (30501 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33030); where the same assessment was provided. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had denied the Extended Warranty coverage. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,859. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ID

11648775

Incident

Mar 17, 2025

Mileage

34,859 mi

Crankshaft failure, it broke Driving down the interstate and it died Mechanic came to my house and diagnosed problem No, it has not been inspected by a manufacturer or anyone else No, there was not any warning lights or any kind of warning whatsoever

NHTSA ID

11646932

Incident

Jan 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Titan XD. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the engine was seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. There was an abnormal grumbling sound from the engine. The vehicle coasted and came to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that he experienced a catastrophic engine failure. The contact sustained a seatbelt rash and whiplash, but medical attention was not provided. The crankshaft had snapped. The driver was stranded for two hours in the desert. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The local dealer was contacted, who recommended an engine replacement. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

NHTSA ID

11641067

Incident

Feb 1, 2025

Mileage

180,000 mi

2016 nissan titan xd faulty number 8 injector this is the third time the trucks been to nissan for this issue the truck will drive fine then drops speed and starts to surge with knocking in the motor with service light making it a danger on the highway the truck is currently at nissan and it's been there going on a month

NHTSA ID

11640585

Incident

Jan 8, 2025

The Crank snapped at 180k miles.

NHTSA ID

11640087

Incident

Feb 1, 2025

Mileage

180,000 mi

5.0l Cummins engine. Was driving fine then the crank shaft snapped and ruined the engine.

NHTSA ID

11639591

Incident

Jan 18, 2025

The crankshaft snapped and locked up the motor. My safety was at risk as well as oncoming traffic because it could have caused an accident when locking up the motor. It has been confirmed by a local diesel mechanic. There was no warning at all, I was driving down the highway at 75 and as I started to go up an incline the truck had to downshift and it started to knock loud and then froze up and the truck came to a fast stop.

NHTSA ID

11639220

Incident

Oct 10, 2024