Was driving at about 40 mph with cruise control on, when my passenger and I noticed extreme vibrations and noises with. Began slowing to turn into a gas station just ahead when the clunking became so violent the front of the vehicle was bouncing. As I turned into the gas station, there was a loud bang, smoke billowed from the hood, and the engine stalled leaving me with no power steering. I turned as hard as I could to avoid gas pumps and people fueling their cars, and ended up running up a curb with no power to steer away. No warning lights came on until I came to a stop. Smoke and oil continued running from the front of my truck for several minutes. I feel fortunate to have walked away from such a violent breakdown. I am told the truck needs a new engine and transmission resulting from a broken crankshaft, and have been refused any warranty or good will assistance. I was given a quote for $37,000. Thought it was a joke, but then again this whole experience has been hard to accept as reality.
2016 Nissan Titan XD: harsh or hard shifting
5 of the 199 complaints about the 2016 Nissan Titan XD describe harsh or hard shifting.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
What owners say
Vdc system light comes on indicating a system error. The result is hard shifting to the point the entire vehicle lunges forward at slow speeds. It is hard enough that the occupants get slung ether back or forward and can be hard to control eat slow speeds. This has happened 5 times within the last year. The vehicle has to be shut off to reset the system. Only happened while moving. 2 times while on the interstate once in a parking lot and twice while towing a rv.
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
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
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"
Service bulletins that may apply
- Fluid leak from the front differential case actuator motor plastic threads service information
- Diagnosing rear final drive assembly leaks service information
- Clicking noise from front or rear axle during take-off/acceleration
- Fluid leak from the front differential case actuator motor service information
- Drive shaft boot service information service information
- Noise and/or vibration from front or rear propeller shaft service information
- Transfer case seal service parts
- 7 SPEED A/T DTCs STORED
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2016 Nissan Titan XD harsh shifting
Is harsh or hard shifting a common problem on the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?
5 of 199 owner complaints about the 2016 Nissan Titan XD (3%) mention harsh or hard shifting.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?
There are 0 recalls and 21 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Nissan Titan XD
Engine failure 34Loss of power 28Check engine light 23Knocking 11Stalling 11Won't shift 8Fuel smell 7Won't start 7Power steering loss 5
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