2016 Nissan Titan XD: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Oct 27, 2026 · Engine · 135,899 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Titan XD. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle and there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine while idling. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the driver had to pull over and wait for approximately 10 minutes before resuming driving. The check engine warning light was constantly illuminated. The messages "DEF System Severely Impacted" and "Reduced Engine Power - See Dealer" were displayed during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer declined to perform repairs under TSB Number: NTB19-017 associated with the failure because the required trouble code was not retrieved. The contact, who was an independent mechanic, retrieved the required DTC through a diagnostic scan. The contact stated that the dealer denied repairs due to a lack of warranty extension coverage. After the contact provided proof of warranty extension coverage, the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, where an actuator was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to Route 9 Nissan (273 Turnpike Rd, Westborough, MA 01581), where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under the warranty extension and did not produce the required code. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and two cases were filed. The manufacturer initially denied the warranty extension coverage but later informed the contact that the vehicle required another dealer diagnosis before coverage or field technician inspection could be considered. The contact stated that the manufacturer’s national history record for the vehicle listed the fuel type as gasoline instead of diesel. The failure mileage was approximately 135,899.

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Body, Engine · 40,000 miles · NE

There are diesel exhaust fumes coming into the cab while the vehicle is running. There is no difference whether the air conditioning is on recycled, fresh, or if it is off completely. The smell is overwhelming and does not go away even with the window being rolled down. The fumes also come into the cab whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion. The fumes do not increase nor decrease depending on the speed you are driving. The fumes are constantly there, at the same smell.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Engine · 16 miles · MI

Upon purchasing this vehicle new from the dealer, a strong diesel exhaust odor was noted within the cab of the truck. After bringing the vehicle back to the dealer with the complaint, I was told that the vehicle simply needed a software update. After receiving the vehicle back from the dealer, and having the software update performed, the vehicle still produced strong diesel exhaust odor within the cab of the truck. Since that first attempt to rectify the issue, I have brought the vehicle back to the dealer on multiple occasions (4+ times). No dealer has been able to resolve the issue and get rid of the diesel exhaust odor within the cab of the truck. Finally, I lodged a complaint with nissan consumer affairs. I have been working within them for over 2 months now, but they are little help. They keep delaying additional expertise on the issue and have denied my claim for a "buyback", asking now that I replicate the issue with a 3rd nissan dealer. I have little confidence in their ability and/or willingness to resolve this issue. In the meantime, I am driving the vehicle and potentially breathing in unsafe levels of carbon monoxide (or other toxic gases associated with the strong diesel exhaust odor continuing to be released into the cab of the truck). At one point last week, I had to stop driving the truck entirely, as the headaches associated with driving the vehicle did not warrant continuing to use the vehicle for regular transportation. The diesel exhaust odor is very strong upon cold start-up and continues to be emitted while the vehicle is being driven (albeit not as strong as upon start up). Regardless, the odor is prevalent within the vehicle and I believe that driving the vehicle introduces a significant health risk to both the driver and any passengers.

Filed Apr 4, 2018 · TX · 1 injury

2016 nissan titan. Consumer writes in regards to harsh shifting while driving vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the air conditioner was inoperable. There were exhaust fumes that were being released into the vehicle causing significant health issues. *js

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Body, Brakes · 16,500 miles · TN · crash

Our 2016 nissan titan xd was idling on a level carport with the parking brake engaged. No one was in the cab of the truck. I was unloading tools from the back of the truck. After about 5-7 minutes, while I was standing in the bed of the truck, the engine revved and the truck began to roll very slowly backwards. It rolled over a small concrete bump (intended to prevent cars from rolling off the carport), down about a 6 inch step down, across another 10 feet or so of concrete and into the brick wall at the back of the carport. I did not have time to safely jump down, open the truck door and engage the brake. The total distance the truck rolled was less than 10 yards. The tailgate of the truck was damaged badly when it hit the brick wall, but it helped to stop the truck. When I got into the truck to drive it back up onto the parking area of the carport, the parking brake was still engaged. I disengaged it to shift into drive. We have had issues in the past with the engine revving and extremely hard shifting between gears. There is also a heavy smell of exhaust inside the cab of the truck very often. The smell is strong enough to cause headaches. We usually have to crack the window when this happens. It happens intermittently, but often. I am not sure if what happened today was a brake problem, engine problem or transmission problem, but this is an extremely concerning safety issue. *bf

Filed Apr 6, 2017 · Body, Engine · 4,000 miles · TX

Intermittently looses power, total loss of acceleration. Definitely a safety hazard not knowing when it's coming. I'm very familiar with turbo lag, this is not it. Usually happens around 1/4 throttle, squeeling accessory drive belt, exhaust odor in the truck, makes you nauseous, afraid to let my kids ride in it! Severe clunking in driveline, rattle in turbocharger, check engine for waste gate, leaking window seals, drips on window switch surges forward when coming to a stop, they say it's shifting into first, it will shove you into an intersection! Radio has loud popping, they have attempted fixes many times to no avail. Nissan response "its normal"

Filed Feb 24, 2017 · Engine · 500 miles · PA

Diesel smell coming into the cab when regen is taking place its so strong and the fumes are so bad I have to get out of the truck its my opinion its carbon monoxide poisoning it is giving me respiratory trouble for my self this must become a recall before someone passes out from the fuel smell the dealer is still waiting for a engineer sins there is no fix and the dealer has never had to do a repair like this they said we don't know what to do and never had a new truck like this so I am stuck driving it and don't know when I will get a call back it happens when moving or parked and it worse driving