Nissan Murano hybrid problems

General information about Nissan Murano hybrid
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Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
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The Nissan Murano (Japanese: 日産・ムラーノ, Hepburn: Nissan Murāno) is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan since May 2002 for the 2003 model year, and currently in its third generation.

As Nissan's first crossover SUV for the United States and Canada, the Murano was designed at Nissan America in La Jolla, California, and was based on the Nissan FF-L platform shared with the third generation Altima. The European version of the Murano began sales in 2004.

The Murano was Nissan's only crossover SUV in the United States until September 2007, when the Rogue went on sale. In Canada, the X-Trail had been on sale as Nissan's second car based SUV since 2004 as a model for 2005; it was replaced by the 2008 Rogue at the end of 2007. The Murano is sized between the Pathfinder and the now defunct Xterra (which was replaced by the Rogue as a compact SUV). A convertible variant, the Murano CrossCabriolet, was available for the second-generation model for the model years of 2011 to 2014.

The nameplate Murano derives from the Italian islands of Murano and the namesake Murano art glass for which the islands are widely known.

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Common Nissan Murano hybrid problems

Based on complaints from owners of the Nissan Murano hybrid cars, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:

Leaking Power Steering: In the 2006 Nissan Murano, owners have experienced problems with leaking power steering, which can impact the vehicle's handling and safety on the road.

Broken Seats: Complaints from owners of the 2005 Nissan Murano include issues with broken seats, affecting the comfort and functionality of the vehicle's interior.

Jerking: Owners of the 2015 Nissan Murano have reported jerking issues, which can be concerning for both driving comfort and safety.

Interior Problems: A significant number of complaints have been related to various interior issues, highlighting concerns with the quality and durability of the interior components of the Nissan Murano.

Transmission Concerns: The Nissan Murano has been associated with a high number of complaints related to transmission problems, including issues with shifting, hesitation, and overall performance.

Engine Troubles: Owners have reported various engine-related problems, impacting the performance and reliability of the Nissan Murano hybrid cars.

Braking System: Complaints have surfaced regarding premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system issues, parking brake malfunctions, and brake failure, affecting the overall braking performance of the vehicle.

These reported problems highlight a range of issues that Nissan Murano hybrid car owners have faced, emphasizing the importance of thorough inspections and maintenance to address these concerns promptly and ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.

What is the biggest problem with the Nissan Murano?

What year Nissan Murano has the bad transmission?

The interior is the most likely to break down, but the transmission is the second most likely to fall apart. Some years of the Nissan Murano are more likely to break down than others. Avoid 2003, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015 for the best transmission experience.

Why was the Nissan Murano discontinued?

The nameplate has been discontinued due to sluggish sales, with the X-Trail taking its place. The Nissan Murano made a return in Mexico after an absence for a decade after the second generation was discontinued in that market on April 11, 2018, as a 2019 model.

Is the Nissan Murano a reliable vehicle?

The 2024 Nissan Murano has a predicted reliability score of 89 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Nissan Murano hybrid years

We have researched Nissan problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Nissan Murano hybrid cars and compiled the top 1 most problematic Nissan Murano hybrid model years:

Nissan Murano hybrid 2016

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Nissan Murano hybrid model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Nissan Murano hybrid years

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Nissan Murano hybrid car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Nissan Murano hybrid , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

Engine problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Nissan Murano hybrid vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Nissan Murano hybrid . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Nissan Murano hybrid vehicles.

List of Nissan Murano hybrid complaints

Nissan Murano hybrid 2016

Date Of Incident: 2021-12-15
Date Complaint: 2021-12-30
VIN: 5N1CZ2MH8GN
Components: ENGINE
Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V774000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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Recalls Nissan Murano hybrid

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the Nissan Murano hybrid.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

Model: Nissan Murano hybrid 2016
Report Received Date: 2021-10-04
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid, and 2014-2017 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may shut down the hybrid system and the engine under certain conditions, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R21B4 and R21B5.

Model: Nissan Murano hybrid 2016
Report Received Date: 2016-09-02
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Summary: 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: 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.

Model: Nissan Murano hybrid 2016
Report Received Date: 2016-04-26
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Summary: 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: 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.