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All cars · Nissan Murano · 2017

2017 Nissan Murano. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index82100 = average car
Complaints69NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold76,732U.S. model year
Per 100K sold90complaints
Year rank#12 of 19#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto (AV-S7)FWD21 / 28 / 24Regular$2,600
3.5L 6-cylAuto (AV-S7)AWD21 / 28 / 24Regular$2,600

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,900 and 39,500 miles. Median 19,800, from 69 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical36,10019,600–50,00011
Transmission & drivetrain9,4002,200–32,4008
Speed control30,50012,500–36,10012
Brakes30,00019,300–42,7007
Wipers & visibility12,5006,800–36,3006

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Speed control22%
Electrical13%
Transmission & drivetrain10%
Brakes10%
Wipers & visibility9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
10782707

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 19V807000 Nov 2019 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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 v

  • 18V601000 Sep 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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

  • 16V636000 Sep 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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 advi

Manufacturer communications 222

Nissan filed 222 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Murano SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Nissan Murano SUV FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2014713747,301Steering
20151499162,907Airbags
2016605286,953Brakes
2017826976,732Speed control
2018927883,547Speed control
2019322468,361Automatic emergency braking
2020512858,255Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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