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2016 Nissan Murano

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Owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan Murano do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 110.

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Mileage at the reported incident

69 reports with mileage · 38 unknown

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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

Power Train complaints

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62,000 miles · Jun 13, 2019
Power Train

WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE AT 62000 MILES, IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK AROUND THE TRANSMISSION. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NISSAN DEALER AND THE NTED THE TRANSMISSION CASING WAS CRACKED. THE CRACK IS A STRUCTURAL FAILURE, NOT TGE RESULT OF A PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

NHTSA ODI #11219676

35,000 miles · Feb 21, 2019
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MURANO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A STOP, IT LUNGED FORWARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. MARTIN NISSAN (5240 GOLF RD, SKOKIE, IL 60077, (866) 800-1100) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT NEED TO…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MURANO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A STOP, IT LUNGED FORWARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. MARTIN NISSAN (5240 GOLF RD, SKOKIE, IL 60077, (866) 800-1100) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT NEED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

NHTSA ODI #11181551

89,000 miles · Jun 19, 2018
Power TrainVisibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MURANO. AFTER DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS FOR MORE THAN THIRTY MINUTES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME UNRESPONSIVE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE RPMS INCREASED, BUT THE SPEED DID NOT. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WORLD CAR NISSAN (12908 NORTH I…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MURANO. AFTER DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS FOR MORE THAN THIRTY MINUTES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME UNRESPONSIVE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE RPMS INCREASED, BUT THE SPEED DID NOT. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WORLD CAR NISSAN (12908 NORTH INTERSTATE HWY 35 BLDG 1, SAN ANTONIO, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER PUMP WOULD BECOME CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS AND FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

NHTSA ODI #11102636

50 miles · Aug 6, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Power TrainUnknown Or Other

NISSAN MURANO COMPLAINT, I PURCHASED A 2016 NISSAN MURANO IN MAY OF 2016 AND SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM BOGGING DOWN ACCELERATION IF I AM COMING OFF A CURB CUT OR GOING OVER A POT HOLE OR IRREGULARITIES IN THE ROAD. I LIVE OFF A 55 MPH ROAD WHERE I AM REQUIRED TO GET IN…

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NISSAN MURANO COMPLAINT, I PURCHASED A 2016 NISSAN MURANO IN MAY OF 2016 AND SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM BOGGING DOWN ACCELERATION IF I AM COMING OFF A CURB CUT OR GOING OVER A POT HOLE OR IRREGULARITIES IN THE ROAD. I LIVE OFF A 55 MPH ROAD WHERE I AM REQUIRED TO GET INTO THE LEFT LANE TO MAKE A TURN IN ABOUT A 1/3RD OF A MILE AFTER MAKING A RIGHT ON HIGHWAY AND THE ENGINE BOGGS DOWN AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE AFTER GOING OVER ROAD IRREGULARITIES PUTTING ME IN CONSTANT DANGER EVERY DAY LEAVING FOR WORK. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MAKING A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC IF A POT HOLE IS PRESENT AND I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM COMING OUT OF STORES OR SHOPPING CENTERS DUE TO CURB CUTS. THE CAR JUST WILL NOT ACCELERATE AND TAKES OVER 16 SECONDS TO ACCELERATE FROM 0-60 MPH LEAVING ME WITH MANY CARS COMING DOWN ON MY BACK AT 55 MPH WHICH IS VERY SCARY AND PLACES ME IN DANGER ALMOST EVERY DAY. MAKING LEFTS AT LARGE INTERSECTIONS CAN ALSO BE VERY SCARY, BECAUSE I NEVER KNOW IF I WILL BE T-BONED IF THERE IS IRREGULARITY IN THE INTERSECTION. THE PROBLEM OCCURS FROM A DEAD STOP WITH THE ENGINE HOT OR COLD. I DID A TEST DRIVE WITH A NISSAN TECHNICIAN AND HE WAS ABLE TO SEE THE PROBLEM FIRST HAND, BUT SAYS THAT THE CAR IS SUPPOSED TO DO THAT DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. WE THEN TURNED THE SYSTEM OFF AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS IS A VERY SCARY DEFECT THAT PUTS MY LIFE IN DANGER ALMOST EVERY DAY. I HAVE LIVED IN THE SAME DEVELOPMENT FOR 15 YEARS AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER CAR THAT I OWNED, IF THIS DEFECT IS INHERENT IN THIS VEHICLE, THE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED. NISSAN HAS PRETTY MUCH WASHED THEIR HANDS OF THE SITUATION AND I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN. THANK YOU

NHTSA ODI #10893745

Mileage unknown · May 31, 2016
Power Train

I WAS PARK IN A SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT AND TURN MY CAR I REVERSE AND WHEN I CHANGE GEAR TO DRIVE MY CAR DIDN'T MOVE TURN OFF CAR TO TRY AGAIN AND THIS TIME NOTHING HAPPEN NOT EVEN REVERSE OR NEUTRAL I DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUES WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLES I CALL NISSAN AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE EXTENSION ON MY VEHICLE …

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I WAS PARK IN A SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT AND TURN MY CAR I REVERSE AND WHEN I CHANGE GEAR TO DRIVE MY CAR DIDN'T MOVE TURN OFF CAR TO TRY AGAIN AND THIS TIME NOTHING HAPPEN NOT EVEN REVERSE OR NEUTRAL I DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUES WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLES I CALL NISSAN AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE EXTENSION ON MY VEHICLE EXPIRED JANUARY 31, 2016 SORRY. I FOUND OUT THERE'S A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE BUT UP TO TODAY I HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANYTHING I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX ISSUE AND STILL PAYING FOR MY CAR.

NHTSA ODI #10871647

Official recalls

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19V807000 · 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

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