2016 Nissan Murano Problems & Owner Complaints

Unknown Or Other 19

“I am reporting a serious intermittent safety issue with my 2016 Nissan Murano, which I recently purchased from a private seller. On multiple occasions, the vehicle suddenly stops accelerating after driving for approximately 20–30 minutes, including multiple local stops. When this occurs, the engine continues to run, but the car becomes completely unresponsive to throttle input and cannot be moved, even when placed into gear. This has happened in live traffic situations, posing a clear risk to safety. In each instance, after the car sits for a period of time or is connected to an external batt…”
NHTSA complaint #11687054, 2025

“I have been experiencing complete driving failure with my 2016 Nissan Murano. It shutdowns randomly without any warning well driving in traffic. I have already experienced being put in a crash risk three times. I have been trying to work with the dealer for almost 2 months now, only to receive my SUV with the same issue. I am terrified to be forced to put my children in such a high risk automobile as this is supposed to be our reliable transportation. I am highly disappointed and uncomfortable with the dealership stating repeatedly they don’t know what’s wrong with my vehicle as they are no…”
NHTSA complaint #11672137, 2025

“I am having issues with the the paint peeling off my car. I've noticed that some other Nissan's have had a recall due to defective - defective paint primer.”
NHTSA complaint #11693858, 2024

Power Train 15

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that on two occasions while making a left and right turn, the vehicle lost power and the vehicle was drifted to a safe location on the side of the road while advising others to go around her. There were no warning lights or messages. The vehicle was put into park (P) but then the vehicle was put into drive (D) and reverse (R) the vehicle did not accelerate or reverse as intended. The contact stated that her husband attempted to change gears until the vehicle finally accelerated while in drive (D) after 15 minutes, and the vehicle was ta…”
NHTSA complaint #11739551, 2026

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while making a right turn from a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power and the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the road. No further information was available. The vehicle was then towed to the residence. The vehicle was later restarted and driven to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11654085, 2025

“My car smells like something is burning, when I drive it for a distance. I had my oil changed back in December and I took it back to the Dealership and advised of the smell and I was advised that my transmission was leaking. When I purchased my car used in August of 2023, I took it back to the Dealership advising that it seemed like it wasn't shifting properly and was advised that 2 mechanics and the Salesman all drove the car, and nothing was wrong and I just needed to get used to the way a Nissan vehicle transmission shifts and here I am today being advised that I have to pay $1200.00 for th…”
NHTSA complaint #11657225, 2024

Service Brakes 15 1 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET BEFORE STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE "PLEASE PUT FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PRESS THE START BUTTON" WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 997.”
NHTSA complaint #10885664, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED RESEARCHED ON-LINE AND FOUND NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V807000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH SHE DETECTED AN ELECTRICAL OR PLASTIC BURNING ODOR IN THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HIS WIFE THEN PARKED THE VEHICLE AND WALKED BACK TO HER RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT…”
NHTSA complaint #11324248, 2020 · fire

“The FEB system is braking when not necessary, causing potential serious damage/injury. The sensor is also affecting my ICC/cruise control. An orange light comes on while using cruise control and the cruise control stops/fails and will not reengage until I stop the vehicle and turn it off, then on again.”
NHTSA complaint #11585711, 2024

Air Bags 11 1 crash

“Passenger 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11579152, 2024 · crash

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11529410, 2022

“AIR BACK PASSENGER LIGHT IS ON..."PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF"”
NHTSA complaint #11306664, 2019

Electrical System 11

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and started to coast. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and the dealer determined there was corrosion on the battery terminals. The battery cables were repaired. The dealer also mentioned potential engine failure. The engine was not repaired. The failure occurred 3 times. The contact stated that after the second failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the dealer was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The contact inquired about NHTSA Ca…”
NHTSA complaint #11675001, 2025

“I have been experiencing complete driving failure with my 2016 Nissan Murano. It shutdowns randomly without any warning well driving in traffic. I have already experienced being put in a crash risk three times. I have been trying to work with the dealer for almost 2 months now, only to receive my SUV with the same issue. I am terrified to be forced to put my children in such a high risk automobile as this is supposed to be our reliable transportation. I am highly disappointed and uncomfortable with the dealership stating repeatedly they don’t know what’s wrong with my vehicle as they are no…”
NHTSA complaint #11672137, 2025

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the navigation system and battery warning lights illuminated. The vehicle then stalled. AAA arrived on the scene and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11657258, 2025

Engine 11

“It show in the panel the check engine symbol & sometimes when I turn off the car the windows come down and the radio doesn’t want to work I can’t change stations even turn off the radio I need to shutdown the car and started again and then works the radio”
NHTSA complaint #11732152, 2026

“CVT- transmission,Pulley, Tearing of belt The safety of myself as well as others was put at risk do to the vehicle loosing power while driving on the freeway,yes the dealership ran a diagnostic which produce a report of a failing CVT-transmission ,Pulley and tearing of belt. No, there hasn't been any inspection. There were no warning lights on the dashboard of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11719643, 2025

“I have been experiencing complete driving failure with my 2016 Nissan Murano. It shutdowns randomly without any warning well driving in traffic. I have already experienced being put in a crash risk three times. I have been trying to work with the dealer for almost 2 months now, only to receive my SUV with the same issue. I am terrified to be forced to put my children in such a high risk automobile as this is supposed to be our reliable transportation. I am highly disappointed and uncomfortable with the dealership stating repeatedly they don’t know what’s wrong with my vehicle as they are no…”
NHTSA complaint #11672137, 2025

Seats 11

“I recently brought my 2016 Nissan Murano to the Nissan service department and asked them to check the driver's side heated seat as it was not working. I was notified by the Nissan service department that the heated seat module had melted and that they needed to disconnect the component because it was a safety concern. It was very concerning to learn that the heated seat component could have possibly caused personal harm to anyone driving my vehicle. I reached out to Nissan in an effort to have them fix the defect and they refused to fix the vehicle free of charge. I have also researched thi…”
NHTSA complaint #11449318, 2022

“2015-2019 NISSAN MURANOS HAVE AN ON-GOING ELECTRICAL HAZARD WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS. THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS CONNECTOR DIRECTLY UNDER THE SEAT WILL FAIL AND ACTUALLY GET SO HOT IT WILL MELT THE PLASTIC PIECES! IN FACT, NISSAN HAS ISSUED IT'S OWN 15 PAGE SERVICE BULLETIN WARNING TO ITS DEALERS ON THE FIRE DANGER (EL18-035, REFERENCE NTB19-004, DATED 17 JANUARY 2019). THIS BULLETIN GRAPHICALLY SHOWS PICTURES OF HOW THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AND THE SEAT CONTROL UNIT WILL GET SO HOT THEY WILL MELT AND FAIL. IT ALSO DETAILS HOW LOCAL DEALERS SHOULD REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CONNECTOR AND EVEN…”
NHTSA complaint #11404458, 2021

“AS WE WERE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET OUR 2016 NISSAN MURANO WE COULD SMELL PLASTIC MELTING OR BURNING WHILE HAVING OUR DRIVER SEAT HEATING SYSTEM TURNED ON. WE TURNED OFF THE HEATING SYSTEM. NOW, OUR DRIVER SEAT HEATER DOES NOT TURN ON AT ALL. WE PLAN TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP TO GET IT DIAGNOSED, BUT AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, WE COULD READ THAT MANY OTHERS DEALT WITH THIS ISSUE PREVIOUSLY. THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT GETS TOO HOT AND BEGINS TO MELT. IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE ELETRICAL HARNESS. I WILL HAVE A SPECIFIC…”
NHTSA complaint #11387772, 2020

Structure 11 1 injury

“NISSAN MURANO 2016 AND ON OUR PREVIOUSLY OWNED 2014 PATHFINDER, WHEN STATIONARY, THE POWERED BACK LIFTGATE CAN REVERT DIRECTION WHEN IT'S AUTOMATICALLY OPENING TO AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING WHEN THERE'S ACCUMULATED SNOW OR HEAVY SNOWFALL, WHEN THERE'S WEIGHT. THE FORCE FOR IT'S POWERED CLOSING IS ENOUGH TO PINCH SOMEONE BETWEEN CAR OR TO HIT THEIR HEAD. NISSAN HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS IS BY DESIGN AND "NO REPAIR OPTION" BOTH AT DEALER AND WITH MY CALL WITH ANDREA FROM NISSAN NORTH AMERICA'S CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT. HOWEVER, IT IS A DANGER. IN OUR CASE, THE FORCE OF IT COMING DOWN AND MY WIFE STAN…”
NHTSA complaint #10950095, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“Car hood design reflects sunlight directly into drivers eyes impairing vision frequently while driving posing a safety risk including collision with another vehicle or pedestrian etc. The area in question is a three or 4 inch strip running from left to right on the car hood close says to the driver”
NHTSA complaint #11492229, 2022

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that water was leaking into the front driver’s side of the vehicle. Additionally, the engine was making a grinding sound and vibrating while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle also had an oil leak from the transfer case. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who replaced the transfer case however, the leak recurred approximately a month later. The repair was completed again however, the vehicle was still emitting an abnormal sound. The contact was also informed that the torque converter needed to be repaired. The contact was infor…”
NHTSA complaint #11439779, 2021

Vehicle Speed Control 9

“The FEB system is braking when not necessary, causing potential serious damage/injury. The sensor is also affecting my ICC/cruise control. An orange light comes on while using cruise control and the cruise control stops/fails and will not reengage until I stop the vehicle and turn it off, then on again.”
NHTSA complaint #11585711, 2024

“VEHICLE LOSSES SPEED AND POWER WHILE LOCKED IN CRUISE CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAS OCCURRED MORE THAN 7 TIMES, ONCE NEARLY CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO BE REAR ENDED BY FOLLOWING TRUCK. VEHICLE ENGINE OVER REVS AND LOSSES SPEED AND POWER. SLOWING FROM 74 MPH TO 58MPH WITH ENGINE SPEED INCREASING FROM 1600 RPM TO OVER 4500 RPM. HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER OVER 7 TIMES AND HAVE GOTTEN SAME RESPONSE, IT'S NOT CODING , SO THEY CAN'T FIX OR GIVE A REASON WHY THIS OCCURS. VEHICLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO OPERATE ON THE HIGHWAY AS IT CAN ACCELERATE OR LOSE POWER AND SLOW RAPIDLY INTO AN ACCIDENT. IN CASE REQUES…”
NHTSA complaint #11297351, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND COLLISION MITIGATION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING ENGAGED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISENGAGED. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF NORTH OLMSTED (28500 LORAIN RD, NORTH OLMSTED, OH 44070) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DISTANCE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE REC…”
NHTSA complaint #11363002, 2019

Forward Collision Avoidance 5 1 crash

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The failure resulted in another vehicle rear-ending his vehicle in a collision. The air bags did not deploy. The contact’s wife did not sustain any injuries and medical attention was not received. No police report was filed. The contact’s wife was able to drive away from the collision site. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that they would reset the error code and clean the camera. The vehicle was not…”
NHTSA complaint #11498018, 2022 · crash

“The FEB system is braking when not necessary, causing potential serious damage/injury. The sensor is also affecting my ICC/cruise control. An orange light comes on while using cruise control and the cruise control stops/fails and will not reengage until I stop the vehicle and turn it off, then on again.”
NHTSA complaint #11585711, 2024

“Forward Collision Warning lamp in dashboard lights up and cruise control is disabled. This consistently happens at 10.8 miles in the morning when the vehicle is driven for the first time of the day. If you shut the vehicle off then restart the vehicle it only goes a few miles before the Forward Collision Warning lamp lights up again and cruise control is disabled. This happens regardless of whether cruise control is in use, or if cruise control is not in use. The following Service Bulletin describes the issue with my vehicle perfectly and replacing the ICC distance sensor at the end of the…”
NHTSA complaint #11497703, 2022

Visibility/Wiper 5

“Car hood design reflects sunlight directly into drivers eyes impairing vision frequently while driving posing a safety risk including collision with another vehicle or pedestrian etc. The area in question is a three or 4 inch strip running from left to right on the car hood close says to the driver”
NHTSA complaint #11492229, 2022

“MURANO WAS TRAVELING APPROX 40 MPH DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE SUNROOF SHATTERED. I HAVE A DASH CAM VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT. YOU CAN SEE IN THE VIDEO THERE WASN'T A CAR IN FRONT OR TO THE SIDE TO CLAIM A ROCK CAUSED THIS. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY CAR IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD WHEN PURCHASED.”
NHTSA complaint #11035227, 2017

“UNDER CERTAIN LIGHTING CONDITIONS FROM THE SUN, A STRONG GLARE CAN APPEAR AND COME THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND INTO THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S EYESIGHT. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE DESIGN OF THE HOOD AND WHERE IT DIPS DOWN NEAR THE FRONT EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE IS ABOUT A 5" WIDE AREA THAT SPANS THE WITH OF THE HOOD, AROUND THE LOWER SECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE READ OF OTHERS HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND THE LIGHT CAN BE 'BLINDING' AT TIMES LIKE THE LIGHT REFLECTING OFF A MIRROR ON A BRIGHT SUNNY DAY. FOR SAFETY REASONS, I HAVE DECIDED TO COAT THIS AREA OF THE HOOD WITH EITHE…”
NHTSA complaint #10968941, 2017

Engine And Engine Cooling 4

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and started to coast. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and the dealer determined there was corrosion on the battery terminals. The battery cables were repaired. The dealer also mentioned potential engine failure. The engine was not repaired. The failure occurred 3 times. The contact stated that after the second failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the dealer was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The contact inquired about NHTSA Ca…”
NHTSA complaint #11675001, 2025

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH on the highway, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the body of the vehicle thumped ten times in a row and constantly seized. The check engine warning light was illuminated. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact inspected under the hood and became aware that there was coolant…”
NHTSA complaint #11652554, 2024

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that an antifreeze-like odor could be smelled upon exiting the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case fluid had leaked onto his manifold; he was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11453792, 2022

Visibility 4 1 injury

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 55 MPH at 12:30 AM with no other vehicles on the road, he observed aloud bang and the sunroof shattered. The contact stated that she was sure nothing came into contact with the sunroof while driving. The contact's son received a few scratches on his right arm and hands. Medical attention was not needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11708786, 2026 · 1 injury(ies)

“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 MA…”
NHTSA complaint #11102636, 2017

“MOON ROOF EXPLODED/SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WE DROVE IT IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEALERSHIP WE PURCHASED IT FROM 12 DAYS EARLIER. SOUNDED LIKE A GUN GOING OFF IN MY EAR. VERY DANGEROUS EVENT TO TAKE PLACE WHILE DRIVING. THE MOON ROOF THEN STARTED FALLING INTO THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10924150, 2016

Suspension 3

“Was told by coggin nissan that my front control arms are cracked and need to be replaced. Car only has 64k miles on it I bought it new. Found cracks when car was serviced. 9,12,2025”
NHTSA complaint #11687040, 2025

“I am having transmission issues. The car vibrates when I am driving and accelerating between 15-50MPH. I also have water coming in my vehicle and causing mold from the passenger side. I have taken the car to 3 dealers and I have contacted Nissan. There has not been a resolution yet. I had the transfer case repaired twice within less than a month at a Nissan dealer. The vibrating/growling noise is still present. I simply want my car to be fixed”
NHTSA complaint #11440886, 2021

“1. DRIVERS SEAT ROCKS AS IF IT IS BROKEN. COULD CAUSE PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYING IN A CRASH. 2. REAR SHOCKS/STRUTS SEAM TO BE WEAK OR COLLAPSED. MAKES VEHICLE SIT LOWER IN REAR, THIS CAUSES THE SUN TO REFLECT IN DRIVERS EYES BLINDING THE DRIVER. OUR VEHICLE IS SILVER IN COLOR. I*DT *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11325145, 2019

Seat Belts 2

“SEAT BELT LIGHT OFF WHEN PASSENGER IS IN CAR. THIS HAPPENS ON AND OF, I CANNOT PREDICT WHEN IT HAPPENS. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT IS ON INDICATING THERE IS NOT NO PASSENGER ON THE SEAT WHEN MY DAUGHTER IS SITTING IN IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THE CAR STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. I'VE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE WITH REGARDS TO THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE. IT APPEARS THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE. PLEASE HAVE NISSAN FIX THIS PROBLEM. THANKS”
NHTSA complaint #11129091, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PUT ON AND FASTEN THE SEAT BELT. ALL OF THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO EXTEND OUT ENOUGH TO FASTEN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE PASSING VEHICLES THROUGH THE SIDE MIRRORS. THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO DEFECTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500.”
NHTSA complaint #10914232, 2016

Steering 2

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while making a right turn from a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power and the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the road. No further information was available. The vehicle was then towed to the residence. The vehicle was later restarted and driven to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11654085, 2025

“I EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT POWER SYSTEM FAILURES SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING A NEW 2016 MURANO ON 12/28/16. I FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM ON 1/4/17 WHEN I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO A TWO-WAY ROAD. THE POWER SYSTEM FAILED IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENTERING THE TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO PULL HARD AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF THE TURN. THIS CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO OVERSHOOT THE TURN AND I WAS DRIVING IN THE LANE OF OPPOSING TRAFFIC PULLING HARD ON THE WHEEL TO RECOVER. THEN SUDDENLY THE POWER RETURNED AND MY VEHICLE VEERED HARD TO THE RIGHT IN THE ORIGINAL DIRECTION OF THE TURN. THERE WAS NO ONC…”
NHTSA complaint #10949621, 2017

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 1

“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 MAK…”
NHTSA complaint #10893745, 2016

Wheels 1

“CLICKING NOISE FRONT WHEEL WHEN TURNING RIGHT WHEN I TURN RIGHT I HEAR A CLICKING OR KNOCKING OR FLAPPING NOISE. IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS SOMETHING STUCK IN THE WHEEL. IT DOES IT FREQUENTLY AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR AWHILE. THE DEALER INSTEAD OF LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE IS ASKING FOR MONEY IN ORDER TO DIAGNOSE IT. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH NISSAN FROM THE ONLINE RESEARCH I DID. PLEASE HAVE NISSAN ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. THANKS”
NHTSA complaint #11129093, 2018