IllustrationPassenger airbags didn't deploy during a head on collision. Passenger also was hit in her breast by something that came out of driver airbag. No prior airbag warnings. ThP and insurance have inspected the car.
2016 Nissan Murano
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan Murano do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 110.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
310–25K
2225–50K
650–75K
575–100K
5100–150K
0150K+
69 reports with mileage · 38 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 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports1 fire reports3 injury reports
Air Bags complaints
11 reportsBoth driver and passenger airbag lights have been on for about a year. This vehicle has never been involved in a car accident. I recently had the service dept at the dealership take a look as my mechanic was unable to troubleshoot the issue. The code the dealer found was B00A0-00, occupant sensor unit, abnormal voltage. The deal…
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Both driver and passenger airbag lights have been on for about a year. This vehicle has never been involved in a car accident. I recently had the service dept at the dealership take a look as my mechanic was unable to troubleshoot the issue. The code the dealer found was B00A0-00, occupant sensor unit, abnormal voltage. The dealer is stating that the occupant sensor unit needs to be replaced as well as both sensors.
"PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT IS ON
AIR BACK PASSENGER LIGHT IS ON..."PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF"
AIR BACK PASSENGER LIGHT IS ON... SAYS "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATES ITSELF RANDOMLY WHILE A PASSENGER IS SEATED AND BELTED IN. THIS CONTINUES EVEN WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. THE ELECTRICAL COMPUTER SYSTEM ALSO INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONS AND WON'T FOLLOW THE TOUCH SCREEN'S COMMANDS OR COMMUNICATE WITH PAIRED CELL PHONES. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES BOT…
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THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATES ITSELF RANDOMLY WHILE A PASSENGER IS SEATED AND BELTED IN. THIS CONTINUES EVEN WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. THE ELECTRICAL COMPUTER SYSTEM ALSO INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONS AND WON'T FOLLOW THE TOUCH SCREEN'S COMMANDS OR COMMUNICATE WITH PAIRED CELL PHONES. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES BOTH TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TO NISSAN DIRECTLY. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND FAILED EVERY TIME. THEY NO WON LONGER RETURN OUR CALLS. WE HAVE 3 VIDEOS SPREAD OVER MANY MONTHS THAT PROVE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURRING, BUT THE DEALERSHIP NO LONGER RESPONDS, AND NEITHER DOES NISSAN. THESE MALFUNCTIONS OCCUR AS SOON AS THE CAR IS STARTED AT REST AND CONTINUES WHILE IN MOTION AT ALL SPEEDS INCLUDING HIGHWAY TRAVEL AND CITY STREETS. I WOULD LIKE THE DOT AND THE HSA TO GIVE ME SOME WAY TO SUBMIT THE VIDEOS THAT SHOW THIS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM IS OCCURRING, AND TO FORCE NISSAN TO FIX THIS OR REFUND OUR MONEY BEFORE IT GETS ME KILLED.
WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT. IT DOESN'T ALWAYS GO OFF WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE'VE BEEN INFORMED IF THE LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF THE PASSENGER WILL NOT BE PROTECTED BY THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. WE'VE BEEN TOLD TO TURN THE CAR OFF THEN RESTART IT THAT THIS WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THIS M…
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WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT. IT DOESN'T ALWAYS GO OFF WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE'VE BEEN INFORMED IF THE LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF THE PASSENGER WILL NOT BE PROTECTED BY THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. WE'VE BEEN TOLD TO TURN THE CAR OFF THEN RESTART IT THAT THIS WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THIS MEANS WE HAVE TO LEAVE THE ROAD FIND A PLACE TO PARK SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. THIS CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT WHEN ON THE FREEWAY. OUR CONCERN IS SOMETIME WE MAY NOT NOTICE THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGER WON'T BE PROTECTED BY THE AIR BAGS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON HUNDREDS OF TIMES SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW IN JUNE 2016 AND NISSAN TELLS US THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. *JS
190 POUND PASSENGER SITTING STRAIGHT UPRIGHT, AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON CENTER CONSOLE INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS TURNED OFF WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES IN DURATION. I RARELY HAVE PASSENGERS BUT THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE IN 10K MILES. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 9/2016.
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR IS FAULTY. WHEN MY 67 LB DAUGHTER SITS IN THE FRONT SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT TURNS OFF INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG IS ACTIVE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY "UPDATED AND RE-CALIBRATED" THE SENSOR, BUT I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I WAS GIVEN ANOTHER MURANO AS A LOANER V…
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THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR IS FAULTY. WHEN MY 67 LB DAUGHTER SITS IN THE FRONT SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT TURNS OFF INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG IS ACTIVE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY "UPDATED AND RE-CALIBRATED" THE SENSOR, BUT I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I WAS GIVEN ANOTHER MURANO AS A LOANER VEHICLE WHILE THEY REPAIRED MINE AND WHEN MY DAUGHTER SAT IN THE FRONT SEAT OF THE LOANER VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR TURNED OFF AS WELL, INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAG WAS ACTIVE, WHICH IS TELLING ME THAT THIS IS NOT ISOLATED TO MY VEHICLE. I NEED TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED AND NOT SURE WHERE TO TURN, SO I'M FILING A REPORT HERE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
Official recalls
519V807000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Nov 8, 2019
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
18V601000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Sep 7, 2018
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
16V636000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Sep 2, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
16V244000 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
Apr 26, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
16V193000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Apr 7, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Murano vehicles manufactured December 17, 2015, to February 11, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to February 12, 2016 and equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). The ABS actuator may have a damaged O-ring that may result in a lack of brake fluid pressure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2016. 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.