2016 Nissan Titan XD · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 46owner reports
- 77,000median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 5, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
134 of the 198 complaints on this car are about the engine. 46 of those describe engine failure. Only stalling is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 46 reports
Engine failure on other Titan XD years
No other Titan XD model year has enough reports of engine failure for a sheet of its own. See every Titan XD year.
What this problem usually is
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (43 reports) and the turbo (7 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2016 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Titan XD
Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.. Closed jun 27, 2025.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 24,400 and 89,900 miles, from the 17 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Engine failed unexpectedly and without warning. After doing research there is a widespread problem with the 2016 diesel engine.”
Filed Sep 5, 2026
“Loud rattle/knocking from engine while driving. Truck shut down with no advanced warning and would not start or turn over. Got off road and had vehicle towed. 2 different diesel mechanics suspect broken crankshaft.”
Filed Dec 29, 2024
“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.”
Filed Jun 2, 2024 · 89,900 miles
“Complete engine failure randomly on the highway. Was unsafe and left me stranded. Well maintained truck that will cost tens of thousands to repair”
Filed Nov 18, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 46 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 48 reports