Used 2016 Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Diesel over Gasoline
Orange Crush, Ocala, FL, 08/18/2017
updated 09/07/2023
Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We had a 2012 Titan gas crew cab and enjoyed it. However, towing our Toy Hauler was a lot of work for it. The Cummins 5.0 turbo diesel is strong. First time I towed with it, I used the cruise control and just drove. That was great—plenty of power for this 5/8 ton truck. But, since we also use it for shorter trips, it has had to do "re-gen" on the particulate filter more than I like. So, fuel economy is poor. UPDATE: Truck has had very few issues. The warranty covered a power window switch on the right rear and the tailgate power lock. Also, a power-steering hose. Other than that, routine maintenance is all it's needed. Fuel mileage has been hovering around 17 combined, when not towing. She still tows effortlessly. well, mountain roads with 10K lbs. behind her does require much more throttle, but she'll accelerate on those steep grades if I want her to. However, the lack of exhaust braking effect is not so good. No aftermarket Jake Brake that I am aware of. So...better make sure the trailer brakes are dialed in and working well. BUT, since Nissan didn't continue the Cummins package, and hasn't produced a 3/4 ton...when she has ran out of warranty, we'll look at the U.S. makers once again. Sad, as it's been a joy to drive. UPDATE: She still runs and drives amazingly well. We did have the DEF pump/unit fail, but that was covered under the factory warranty, and it failed while towing back home from vacation. Still pulled the camper, just at reduced power. But, 7 hours later, we're home and the Titan is in the shop. I honestly had hoped that Nissan was going to begin building in the Big Boy market for trucks. 3/4 and 1-ton units would have been awesome. But nope....gas motors are the current thing for them. Sad. I'll hold on to this Diesel XD until she's older...then get a larger diesel from someone making them. UPDATE 9/2024: Well, she has had some more issues. The turbo actuator failed while towing our camper. She was way underpowered but limped home. It was covered under warranty. The timing cover began leaking oil. Covered under warranty. Then the oil pan began to leak. Warranty. (I believe that was due to the timing cover repair). Power steering began to make noise at low speed... gearbox was bad. Warranty. I'm not nearly as pleased as I had been with this truck. Pretty sure when the warranty (extended) expires I'm trading it. Oh, and the driver's side sun visor broke. I replaced it with a used one. Apparently, this is a problem with them.
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Nissan Titan XD Sucks!!!
Mike Agoston, Middletown, OH, 08/02/2017
Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
Purchased brand new 2016 Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve my second diesel truck first Nissan. All I can say is wow!! I'm now only at 7K miles on the odometer!! This is my sixth Nissan/Infiniti up till now every vehicle has been bullet proof. Have to say every single issue being reported about this vehicle seems to be absolutely true. Transmission abrupt shifting, diesel odor in cabin, clunking noise in front end, power cut off when turning, and electronic issues!! Transmission shifting hard up and down. On the way home from the dealership in TN headed to OH the vehicle was barely drivable. It shifted so hard down that I was seriously concerned it would damage itself so I had to drive it at constant speed making trip intense to say the least. Note this was after the TN dealership supposedly completed the "transmission update". I limped vehicle into dealership in Dayton OH. Dayton Nissan dealer completed transmission update and advised vehicle good to go. Picked up vehicle and drove it off lot...first lot clunk! All day long...downshift clunk!...upshift pop!. Oh man now I'm really getting concerned. I'm so concerned about transmission damaging itself that I'm overlooking the other problems. But lets talk about those. My next main concern is the loss of power when turning. You turn and hit the gas to accelerate and there is nothing there!! I'm not talking turbo lag I'm talking literally the power goes to zero! Then equally bad when after it goes to zero it lags big time then abruptly comes on. I've been trying different driving habits to see if it does this in straight aways or if it is strictly on turns. It is most definitely more pronounced when turning. Talk about dangerous!! Just today pulled out at major intersection and gas truck coming towards light in first lane...pull out quarter way when I realize man this guy can't stop. Turning left. Hit gas to get away as smoke is billowing out from under his truck and nothing!! Thank Jesus as the truck was going to smack me broadside power kicked on and I escaped major incident if not death. Wow!! Had I been driving my BMW X5 diesel under same circumstances it would have jetted me away so quick I wouldn't have even thought about it later in the day. This thing is a potential death trap! Ok so enough drama. The odor enters the cabin while idling, driving slow, and occasional a waft or two while tooling down the highway. My friend the other day while idling was like "dude seriously this thing is making me nauseous". I'm like well you get used to it after awhile. He was like hurry up and get me to our destination I don't know how you are driving this like this. Electronics are full of gremlins on this baby. Get in fire her up and on comes the screen stating tran data is being transmitted...shift into R and camera should kick on ...would be nice...but instead screen doesn't change! Good thing I didn't back up because a kid was standing behind my truck and well...hmm...accident!! Are you kidding me?!! What good is a back up camera on a vehicle if it isn't reliable?! It is more unsafe might as well disconnect it!!! Ok so lets talk about more issues that are nuisance but not going to cause bodily injury or death. Back up and get to bottom of drive and springs in front compress as wheel is turned and squeak squeal creak groan. Is this a new Nissan Titan XD Premium or a 1952 Ford? I would argue the 52 Ford pickup wouldn't make these many noises when simply backing up! Embarrassing to say the least. I could keep going but I'm tired now of hating this vehicle already. I've owned probably 75 different vehicles mostly new and never anything remotely like this beast. Right now it is a beast of burden. Going back into the shop next week I'll keep you posted. Expectations very low at this point based on the fact Car and Driver just rated Nissan Titan XD they have at 30K and it most definitely is a lemon!!
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LOVE IT.....BUT ONE SAFETY ISSUE!!!!
dennis dodson, Louisville, CO, 12/24/2016
updated 07/01/2019
Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
I searched and drove several trucks before purchasing the Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve. I am extremely satisfied with the way it handles. The interior is very classy, which my wife loves. The only downfall is the power door exit button on the driver and passenger front doors. At night all buttons on the doors illuminate, except the exit power door bottons. Knowing this, on several occasions, I had front seat passengers who attempted to exit, but was unable to do so, because the power button was not illuminated. I made it a point to check Nissan vehicles with the same door features; Altima and Maxima. Both vehicles exit door buttons illuminated during night hours. I called the Nissan manufacturer and shared a safety concern. I was told they were aware and was unable to rectify this safety issue.
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Like my Titan XD at over 100K miles
Platinum Owner, Lusby, MD, 06/30/2021
Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well, I bought my XD brand new in 2016. I first saw it at an auto show and was impressed with the fact that it had a Cummins and it was in a Nissan. Of course, I have bought my kids a few Nissan cars and have seen some Nissan Trucks on the road, so I thought this was worth a look and some research. Since I don't tow anything (at the time), I said that I didn't need all the towing capacity, but it would be nice. Went to dealer and purchased in FEB 2016. I loved the truck. The interior was roomy and was comfortable to drive for long distances. Over the years, I have had a few issues with the truck. I have had the check engine light come on a few times for the EGR sensor which is for emissions. It does not shut down your truck at all. Took it to the dealer and they said that the EGR valve is probably sticking. Oh, when it was in, they also pushed an updated the ECU. Well, after I got it back, I started getting the check engine light again. Well, I put the code reader on it and it was the same code. Well, I decided to see what it would do. Well, after 3 cold starts, the light gets reset and everything looks good. I never took it back to the dealer for this issue. Also a note, the light only comes on IF I drive at a certain speed for an extended amount of time. Strange to me. Anyway, other than that, the truck has been pretty solid. I have been to the east coast (live in the Midwest), out to South Dakota, down to Texas and many other places. I also town a 37 foot travel trailer during the summer. It works great. The only real issues I had with the truck was the EGR, which seems to trouble a lot of trucks, also had some fumes in the truck until I went under the cab and noticed that when they rust proofed the truck, they left out a grommet. Then the cost that I purchased it at. It was way to high compared to the other truck brands. Other than that, with over 100k on the truck, it is still running well and plan on running it for a while longer.
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