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Nissan Murano
Model Overview
The Nissan Murano has built a reputation as one of the most stylish examples of the mid-size crossover class. Its sleek lines are a refreshing alternative to the boxy look preferred by most of its competitors, and a 2015 redesign amped up the luxury quotient in the Murano's cabin. In its high-end trims, the Murano is an upscale vehicle in everything but name and price.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
SirTanksalot
Comfort and Power
December 14, 2017
Overall Score
Reliable and powerful for the last 8 years.
Negatives. The power train died in the 5th year replaced under warrenty. Flaws- the adjustable steering wheel mechanism has a sprocket that is made out of plastic and not steel. Over time the plastic sproket broke and it is crazy expensive to replace. If they only used a steel piece instead of a plastic piece , no problem. The GPS map needs a cheaper costing upgrade to keep map current. Charging $900 for an upgrade to the software is an abusive cost for a gps update.
This vehicle had great power when it came to towing my pop up trailer. Large tires make for a more expensive tire replacement but all in all it is the price of admission to having a higher end vehicle. I would buy again.
Comfort
10
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
8
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-051
Recall date
2024-01-30
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
PD102
Units Affected:
4
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the left and right-rear quarter glass may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass could become loose and separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
A glass panel that detaches from a moving vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace both rear quarter glass panels.
Recall number
2021-350
Recall date
2021-05-28
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
51
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear axle housings may not have been properly heat-treated. As a result, a strong impact (such as hitting a curb) could cause a rear axle housing to bend or break. If this happens, a wheel could be mis-aligned or there could be a loss of control and a wheel could separate.
Safety Risk:
A loss of control and/or a wheel separation could increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the production date on the casting stamp of the rear axle housings. Parts that are affected by this problem will be replaced.
Recall number
2021-144
Recall date
2021-03-15
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
1,685
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with defective front lower control arms (transverse links). As a result, the outer ball joint could separate from the arm and cause a loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and, if necessary, replace the defective front transverse links.
Recall number
2019-567
Recall date
2019-11-11
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
42,447
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator pump may leak brake fluid and malfunction. This would cause the ABS warning lamp to turn on. If this problem is not fixed, damage to the ABS actuator could result in a short circuit.
Note: This is a replacement and expansion of Transport Canada recall 2018-486. All vehicles that did not have the ABS actuator pump replaced under that recall require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could increase the risk of a fire, even while parked.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail with an interim notice. A final repair is not yet available. If the ABS warning light stays on for 10 seconds or longer, you should park your vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures. You should also call Nissan or Infiniti Roadside assistance to have your vehicle towed to a dealer for repair. A second notice will be sent to you once the final repair parts are available. This letter will advise you to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the ABS actuator.
Recall number
2019-459
Recall date
2019-09-13
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R1911
Units Affected:
126,195
Notification Type:
Compliance TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear view camera system does not return to the default setting when the transmission is shifted to reverse. This could cause a reduction in rear visibility if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display. Canadian regulations require that the rear view image returns to its original setting each time the camera is turned on.
Safety Risk:
Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rear view camera.
Recall number
2018-733
Recall date
2018-12-21
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R1814
Units Affected:
5,924
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may become contaminated by a reaction between brake fluid and internal anti-corrosion coatings. This could cause an internal control valve to stick open, potentially increasing brake pedal travel and/or stopping distances. This may create an increased risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 brake fluid. The HCU will then be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition. If necessary, HCU will be replaced.
Recall number
2018-486
Recall date
2018-09-10
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R1807 / R1809 / R1808
Units Affected:
19,761
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator pump may leak brake fluid onto an electronic circuit board, causing it to malfunction. This would cause the illumination of the ABS warning lamp on the instrument panel. If the vehicle continues to be operated, damage to the ABS module could lead to a fire, creating a risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator as necessary. Note: This replaces recall 2016-424. Vehicles repaired under that campaign require a second repair under this campaign.
Recall number
2017-148
Recall date
2017-03-17
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R1710
Units Affected:
4,930
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the high pressure power steering hose could separate due to an incorrect clamp. If the hose were to separate, it could cause a power steering fluid leak, resulting in increased steering effort and potential for a fire in the presence of an ignition source. This could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit.
Recall number
2016-424
Recall date
2016-09-01
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
PC482
Units Affected:
10,819
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control may have ABS actuators that may have been manufactured out of specification. This could cause the ABS actuator pump seal to leak brake fluid. This would cause the ABS warning light to illuminate, and if ignored, and the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, the brake fluid leak could create an electrical short in the actuator circuit. This could lead to a fire, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ABS actuator, and will replace as necessary.
Recall number
2016-179
Recall date
2016-04-25
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
257,130
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the occupant classification system could allow an adult sitting in the front passenger seat to be classified as a child or an “empty seat”. This would suppress the airbag, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: For affected Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue and Sentra vehicles, dealers will reprogram the airbag control unit and the occupant classification system control unit. For affected Leaf, NV200, Pathfinder, Q50 and JX35/QX60 vehicles, dealers will replace the occupant classification system electronic control unit.
Recall number
2016-148
Recall date
2016-04-06
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
722
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been manufactured with a defective Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) actuator. This could cause pressure control to be delayed when the Anti-Lock Brakes are activated, resulting in loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash causing in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ABS actuator and, if affected, replace the defective ABS actuator.
Recall number
2015-248
Recall date
2015-06-04
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
839
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been manufactured with a defective Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) actuator. This could cause pressure control to be delayed when the Anti-Lock Brakes are activated, resulting in loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash causing in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ABS actuator and, if affected, replace the defective ABS actuator.
Recall number
2010-383
Recall date
2010-11-03
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R170, R173
Units Affected:
19,565
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the filament in the bulb of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may burn out due to a shorter lifespan than expected. A loss of DRL illumination could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists and to pedestrians during daylight hours, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the Daytime Running Lamp bulbs with a longer life type bulb.
Recall number
2009-283
Recall date
2009-10-02
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R145, R148
Units Affected:
18,358
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, material in the nut used to secure the sensor-transmitter of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may corrode and crack in areas with heavy concentrations of road salt. If this occurs, the nut may come out of the TPMS sensor-transmitter causing a rapid loss of tire air pressure. This could adversely affect vehicle control and cause a crash resulting in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the TPMS nut with a revised version.
Recall number
2009-153
Recall date
2009-05-28
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R143
Units Affected:
27,928
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature ageing of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking. If the air duct pulls off the resonator, the airflow meter will not accurately measure the intake airflow rate, which could result in unstable idling, poor acceleration, or engine stalling. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the intake air duct with an updated version.
Recall number
2008-363
Recall date
2008-10-06
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R139 R140 R141
Units Affected:
12,880
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a varistor in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured incorrectly. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the OCS and the Airbag control unit (ACU). This could result in the passenger airbag being suppressed. The (red) supplemental airbag warning light would flash & the (amber) front passenger airbag status light would illuminate to alert the vehicle operator, however in case of a crash a suppressed airbag could result in personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will test the signal between the OCS & ACU and if necessary will replace the seat cushion containing OCS hardware.
Recall number
2008-050
Recall date
2008-02-13
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R130 R131
Units Affected:
1,838
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
If the vehicle battery becomes significantly discharged and the voltage in the electrical system drops (because, for example, the ignition is left in the "ON" position for a significant length of time without the engine running), the Airbag Control unit (ACU) is designed to suppress the passenger airbag and illuminate the passenger airbag status light. When the battery recharges and correct voltage is restored, the ACU is designed to reactivate the passenger airbag system. On certain vehicles, incorrect software programming may not allow the ACU to reactivate the airbag as intended. This can result in the passenger airbag being suppressed without lighting the warning indicator and the airbag status light. Failure of the airbag to inflate during a crash could increase the passenger seat occupant's risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the ACU.
Recall number
2006-279
Recall date
2006-10-30
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
47
Notification Type:
Service Campaign Mfr
Certain vehicles may have received an incorrect replacement Body Control Module (BCM). Specifically, if, during service, the BCM was replaced with P/N 284B1-CA508 or P/N 284B1-CA509, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) could become inoperative. As a result, these vehicles would no longer comply with CMVSS 108. Since this action deals with replacement parts, it is a deemed a Service Campaign and is not being conducted under the Safety Act. Correction: Dealers will replace affected BCMs.
Recall number
2006-272
Recall date
2006-10-19
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R116
Units Affected:
3,378
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking and Immobilization Systems. The steering wheel lock may engage with the ignition in the "OFF" position, even if the transmission is out of the "PARK" position. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the steering wheel lock assembly.
Recall number
2006-044
Recall date
2006-02-15
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R104
Units Affected:
1,176
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, an inadequate vapour recirculation fitting, which is welded to the fuel tank, may separate from the tank. This will allow some fuel leakage and cause the malfunction indicator light (MIL) in the instrument panel to illuminate. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
Recall number
2006-039
Recall date
2006-02-13
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004 2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R103
Units Affected:
19,330
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge during a frontal crash. As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain seat occupants, increasing the risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a plastic cover over the lower part of the webbing and the floor anchor.
Recall number
2006-004
Recall date
2006-01-06
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004 2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R102
Units Affected:
20,926
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank may be punctured by road debris that has been picked up and thrown by the front tires. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will install a shield in front of the fuel tank.
Recall number
2005-208
Recall date
2005-07-13
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R-95
Units Affected:
15,030
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), an open circuit in the alternator can occur due to wire fatigue caused by movement of the rotor coil during rapid changes in engine speed. Higher engine compartment temperature in the Murano compared to other Nissan models may also be a contributing factor to the wire fatigue. When an open circuit occurs in the alternator, the charge warning and brake warning lamps come on. If the driver does not seek immediate assistance and continues to drive the vehicle in this condition, the vehicle will operate normally for about one hour. After this time, the battery voltage will drop to a level that causes the engine control module to go into a fail safe mode. During fail safe mode, which lasts about ten minutes, vehicle speed will be reduced due to the throttle plate being held in a fixed position. After this time period, the engine will stop running. Correction: Dealers will replace the alternator with an updated version.
Recall number
2003-267
Recall date
2003-11-05
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R86
Units Affected:
74,143
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor may have an improper solder joint. This could cause the Service Engine Soon warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor and both camshaft position sensors.
Recall number
2003-080
Recall date
2003-03-25
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R82
Units Affected:
15
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the nut that attaches the transmission gear selector shaft to the control valve lever in the transmission may not have been adequately tightened at the transmission plant which had been diverted from the production line for repair. This may result in the transmission not actually being in the gear indicated by the gear selector lever and lead to unexpected vehicle movement. Correction: Dealer will torque the nut to specifications.
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