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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
2525–50K
2250–75K
1275–100K
11100–150K
5150K+
88 reports with mileage · 57 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility/wiper. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports0 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
145 reports
44,000 miles · Oct 7, 2022
Service Brakes
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer for an unknown service brakes repair. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, while driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed and felt spongy with the brake pedal traveling to floorboard. There…
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The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer for an unknown service brakes repair. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, while driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed and felt spongy with the brake pedal traveling to floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated the brakes operated better before the repair. The dealer was made aware of the failure and had informed the contact that a tow truck would be sent out for assistance however, no tow service arrived to help. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
NHTSA ODI #11488349
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2022
Air Bags
I have copied a previous complaint, since I have had the same experience. "MY SUPPLEMENTAL AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON 2/20/21 (AUG, 2022) AND CONTINUED TO FLASH. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 2/27/21 (IN SEPTEMBER, 2022) AND THEY SAID THE OCS SENSOR MAT WAS BAD AND IT WOULD COST $4858.13 ($3000) TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENG…
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I have copied a previous complaint, since I have had the same experience. "MY SUPPLEMENTAL AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON 2/20/21 (AUG, 2022) AND CONTINUED TO FLASH. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 2/27/21 (IN SEPTEMBER, 2022) AND THEY SAID THE OCS SENSOR MAT WAS BAD AND IT WOULD COST $4858.13 ($3000) TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM. HE SAID EVERYTHING IS CONTAINED IN THE SEAT BOTTOM SO THE WHOLE THING HAS TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #11487491
Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2022
Steering
The rack and pinion and power steering pump going out which is a safety issue if the power steering goes out while driving I feel that Nissan should fix this issue due to be a hazard and safety issue to the driver and other people on the road it can cause a severe wreak if not a fatality
NHTSA ODI #11476980
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2022
Power Train
During driving transmission suddenly stopped working on the freeway with no warning and was only able to limp on the busy freeway.
NHTSA ODI #11471057
Mileage unknown · Jun 24, 2022
Power Train
CVT AWD Transmission failure. RPMs not increasing and vehicle stalled out in middle of highway, vehicle will not drive now.
NHTSA ODI #11470815
Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 2022
Power Train
Had to break hard to avoid debris in the road. The car then started “shuttering”. When I tried to accelerate, car would barely go. The engine was running fine after this but when I placed it in gear, car wouldn’t go and rolled backwards while in oncoming traffic. Engine light did come on. Car was towed to a transmission repair s…
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Had to break hard to avoid debris in the road. The car then started “shuttering”. When I tried to accelerate, car would barely go. The engine was running fine after this but when I placed it in gear, car wouldn’t go and rolled backwards while in oncoming traffic. Engine light did come on. Car was towed to a transmission repair shop.
NHTSA ODI #11459033
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2022
Visibility/wiper
Sun visors on driver and passenger sides will not stay in the up position causing visibility hazard.
NHTSA ODI #11451310
Mileage unknown · Jan 20, 2022
Power Train
Cvt transmission failed with no warning during traffic on a bridge in New York 150 miles away. I was almost hit. Car would not go. Car had to be brought back by trailer. Cvt transmission had to be replaced. The CVT transmissions are a known problem and Nissan is doing nothing to fix it.
NHTSA ODI #11448151
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2021
Visibility/wiper
My driver side sun visor has failed. It will not stay up in the home position nor will it stay against the windshield. It has simply flopped down and is blocking my view through the windshield. The only way I can operate my Murano is to move the visor to the left against the window of the driver's door. From the research I h…
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My driver side sun visor has failed. It will not stay up in the home position nor will it stay against the windshield. It has simply flopped down and is blocking my view through the windshield. The only way I can operate my Murano is to move the visor to the left against the window of the driver's door. From the research I have done I have gleaned that this is an intrinsic design flaw common on all Murano and Rouge vehicles. And replacing it with an OEM sun visor at the dealership will not remedy the problem since the one they install will also fail eventually. Nissan has turned a deaf ear and blind eye to this critical safety hazard that obstructs the driver's forward view. There should be a recall on these visors. But don't hold your breath waiting for that to happen. I, for one, am NOT going to shell out the $400 that the dealership wants for the replacement visor...nor am I going to pay $150 an hour shop labor to have it installed. People be aware that there are NON-OEM replacement visors available on eBay and Amazon in the $50 price range and if you look on YouTube there are videos showing how to simply and easily install the new visor yourself with little more than a flathead screwdriver and a phillips head screw driver. Best of luck to everyone!
Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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