The Lemon Index2015 Nissan Murano.
The 2015 Nissan Murano is worse than average by owner complaints: 91 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 149, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 24 mpg combined. The best Nissan Murano year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 204 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Murano year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 54K miles on the car (124 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 20K–62K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 6K–15K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 14K–59K miles
Recalls 5
- brakes 2019
These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601.
- brakes 2018
The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
- brakes 2016
The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Show all 5 recalls
- airbags 2016
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.
- brakes 2015
These vehicles are equipped with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) actuators which may have contamination in the solenoid valves, potentially affecting the valves' ability to completely close and allow a build up of hydraul…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 281 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- ABNORMAL NOISE FROM FRONT ENGINE MOUNT SERVICE INFORMATION A two-piece design front engine…
- TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION The transmission range switch
- 2015-2020 MURANO; ENGINE SUPPORT TOOLS FOR CVT REMOVAL - AWD SERVICE INFORMATION The Engine…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Murano SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Murano SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Cpsc: 2015 Nissan Murano consumer stated the passenger airbag deactivated.
2015 Nissan Murano owner · NHTSA complaint 10807012
More owner reports
Passenger airbag light remains on sporadically when a passenger is in the seat. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer two times but the problem hasn't been resolved. The problem is still occurring sporadically.
NHTSA complaint 10946695
When backing up in a parking lot, brakes were applied to stop the vehicle but brake pedal went to the floor and did not stop vehicle. Vehicle was shifted into park and vehicle then came to a stop.
NHTSA complaint 11076393
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Nissan Murano reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 149; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Murano year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2015 Nissan Murano problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (34%), brakes (14%) and transmission & drivetrain (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Murano have?
5 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Murano get?
24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Nissan Murano safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Nissan Murano problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,500 and 54,600 miles. The middle report was at 23,200 miles, from 124 complaints.
Does the 2015 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Nissan Murano have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2021 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works