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2016 Nissan Titan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Titan.

Body TRUCK

The 2016 Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck that arrived during a period when the model had substantially recovered from the first-generation's rocky launch—2004 held the highest complaint count at 1,046 while the model's best year, 2014, recorded just 10 owner complaints. The 2016 model year logged 196 total owner complaints with Engine cited as the primary concern area, alongside three recall campaigns during this period. While this places 2016 well below the first-generation's problematic debut, the volume remains notably elevated compared to the improved baseline established by 2014, indicating that though Nissan had made significant inroads on early durability issues, the 2016 Titan had not yet fully replicated the later gains.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172016

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI With tow package: 27F, Without tow package: 24F · With tow package: 650, Without tow package: 710 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI With tow package: 27F, Without tow package: 24F · With tow package: 650, Without tow package: 710 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT265/60R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A alt 15208EZ40A
Engine air filter16546EZ31B alt 16546EZ40A
Fuel filter16403EZ41A alt 16403EZ40A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Battery24410ZZ50B
Front wiper blades288909CA0A alt 28890EZ00A
Serpentine belt11720EZ30B alt 11720EZ40B
Thermostat21200EZ40A alt 11062EZ30A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length242.1 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height76.8 in
Wheelbase159.4 in
Curb weight5721 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Titan of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2016 XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab (6.5 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab (6.5 ft. Bed) 5.6L V87.40 sec15.70 sec390 hp4x4
2016XD Pro-4X Crew Cab (6.5 ft. Bed) 5.6L V87.40 sec15.80 sec390 hp4x4
2016XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab (6.5 ft. Bed) 5.0L Turbo Diesel V89.20 sec17.00 sec390 hp4x4
2016XD Pro-4X Crew Cab (6.5 ft. Bed) 5.0L Turbo Diesel V89.20 sec17.00 sec390 hp4x4
2016XD Pro-4X Crew Cab (6.5 ft. Bed) 5.0L Turbo Diesel V89.40 sec17.30 sec390 hp4x4
2016XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab (6.5 ft. Bed) 5.0L Turbo Diesel V89.50 sec17.40 sec390 hp4x4
2016XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab (6.5 ft. Bed) 5.0L Turbo Diesel V89.60 sec17.30 sec390 hp4x4
2017SV Single Cab (8.2 ft Bed) 5.6L V85.90 sec14.60 sec390 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine Synthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-73-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity12.9
Power Steering FluidDEXRON(R)-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts37.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub101.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-73-6-5-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing15 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.43-1.65 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.80-7.00 oz

Service checks

RPM51 @ idle rpm
Engine Compressionpsi 192-220 / max variation 14 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 53; Rear: 26 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 155, Rear: NS / 111
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.437; Rear: 1.122
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .0028
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 8.964

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 10,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Titan marks the launch of the third generation, positioned between the previous generation's quiet exit (2015: 10 complaints, 1 recall, 97 TSBs) and a sharp uptick in 2017 (172 complaints, 3 recalls, 246 TSBs). While the federal record array omits 2016's aggregate totals, the target-year complaint breakdown reveals 75 engine complaints, 13 power train, 12 fuel/propulsion, and 10 combined power train/engine reports, plus five crash and two fire complaints — a pattern that aligns with the 2017 spike and suggests the launch year carried significant early-production issues. Recalls across the generation remained low (1–7 annually) until 2020's five, but TSBs jumped from a 97–121 range (2004–2015) to 246 in 2017, staying elevated through 2020, indicating ongoing service activity for the new platform. The 2016 data doesn't specify root causes for the engine-heavy complaints, but the volume places this model year at the start of the generation's most troubled arc. Given the concentrated engine and powertrain complaints in the launch year, followed by a confirmed spike in 2017, this is not a good year to buy without verified repairs documented for those specific systems.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
302
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
196
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 196 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine75
Power Train13
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Power Train,Engine10
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System6
Electrical System5
Engine & Engine Cooling5
Electrical System,Engine5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 302 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB23-023B2025-02-19Power TrainFLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR PLASTIC THREADS SERVICE…
NTB24-0612025-01-31EngineCAMPAIGN BULLETIN Cummins NOx Emissions Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign PD128 PD129…
NTB24-0632025-01-31EngineCAMPAIGN BULLETIN VECI Label Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign ***** Campaign Summary…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Titan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.