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2017 Nissan Murano.

The 2017 Nissan Murano is better than average by owner complaints: 69 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 82, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about speed control, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 24 mpg combined. The best Nissan Murano year is 2022.

82Lemon Index · 100 = average car

Better than average. 1.2× fewer complaints than average.

Best year 2022 · Worst year 2003

Nissan Murano
Photo shows a 2015 Nissan Murano. User3204, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · background removed

Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Owner complaints69first 3 years
Fuel economy24 mpgcombined, EPA
Crash testnot ratedNHTSA

How serious. Out of 107 owner complaints, owners reported:

8crashes
7injuries
2fires
7tows

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

speed control22%
electrical13%
transmission & drivetrain10%
brakes10%
wipers & visibility9%

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.

Transmission problems in every Nissan Murano year →

When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.

half by 19K
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Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 7K to 39K miles on the car (69 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.

Recalls 3

  • 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.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

Check a VIN for open recalls

Problems Nissan told dealers about

Nissan sent dealers 222 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

Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.

Safety

Stability controlStandard
Collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningNot offered
Crash test details
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Murano SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Nissan Murano SUV FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Fuel cost and engines

About $2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.

In owners' words

C/s forward collision warning keeps periodically coming on with no obstruction in front of vehicle. When warning occurs it shuts of the cursie control. Very dangerous when driving down the highway.

2017 Nissan Murano owner · NHTSA complaint 11155729

Quick answers

Is the 2017 Nissan Murano reliable?

Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 82; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Murano year by this measure is 2022.

What are the most common 2017 Nissan Murano problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (22%), electrical (13%) and transmission & drivetrain (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Murano have?

3 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 2017 Nissan Murano get?

24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

At what mileage do 2017 Nissan Murano problems start?

Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,900 and 39,500 miles. The middle report was at 19,800 miles, from 69 complaints.

Does the 2017 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.

How much does the 2017 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?

About $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2017 Nissan Murano have?

3.5L 6-cyl.

What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2017?

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

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