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2016 Nissan Murano: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 108 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

6recalls
108complaints
3crashes reported
1fires reported
3injuries reported
2 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other19 · 18%
  • Power Train15 · 14%
  • Service Brakes14 · 13%
  • Engine12 · 11%
  • Electrical System11 · 10%
  • Air Bags11 · 10%
  • Structure11 · 10%
  • Seats11 · 10%
  • Vehicle Speed Control9 · 8%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5 · 5%

What owners report

Power Train

The contact owns a 2016 nissan murano. the contact stated that on two occasions while making a left and right turn, the vehicle lost power and the vehicle was drifted to a safe location on the side of the road while advising others to go around her. there were no warning lights or messages. the vehicle was put into park (p) but then the vehicle was put into drive (d) and reverse (r) the vehicle did not accelerate or

Engine

It show in the panel the check engine symbol & sometimes when i turn off the car the windows come down and the radio doesn’t want to work i can’t change stations even turn off the radio i need to shutdown the car and started again and then works the radio

Engine

Cvt- transmission,pulley, tearing of belt the safety of myself as well as others was put at risk do to the vehicle loosing power while driving on the freeway,yes the dealership ran a diagnostic which produce a report of a failing cvt-transmission ,pulley and tearing of belt. no, there hasn't been any inspection. there were no warning lights on the dashboard of the vehicle.

Visibility

The contact owns a 2016 nissan murano. the contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 55 mph at 12:30 am with no other vehicles on the road, he observed aloud bang and the sunroof shattered. the contact stated that she was sure nothing came into contact with the sunroof while driving. the contact's son received a few scratches on his right arm and hands. medical attention was not needed. the vehic

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Nissan Murano SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Nissan Murano SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering MURANO, MURANO HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.