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2017 Nissan Murano: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 107 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

3recalls
107complaints
8crashes reported
2fires reported
11injuries 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 Other27 · 25%
  • Electrical System16 · 15%
  • Power Train14 · 13%
  • Vehicle Speed Control14 · 13%
  • Service Brakes12 · 11%
  • Seat Belts7 · 7%
  • Visibility/Wiper7 · 7%
  • Air Bags6 · 6%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5 · 5%
  • Seats5 · 5%

What owners report

Seat Belts

When going over a curb, the passenger rear seat belt disengaged and pulled the forward facing car seat up to the side.

Forward Collision Avoidance

The forward looking sonar sensor turns off after the first 2 miles, which in turn deactivates the adaptive cruise control and the automatic emergency braking system. i have learned that this is a widespread problem on many nissans, including the rogue and murano. the dealership said it was recalled on the rogue, but not on the murano, so it would cost thousands to replace.

Electrical System,Seat Belts,Seats Fire

Technical incident report: electrical component failure reference: technical service bulletin ntb19-004 part number: 873d6-5aa6a (control unit/actuator) incident overview on 2/16/26, the vehicle was being operated by the primary driver when a suspected electrical failure occurred. upon subsequent inspection, the 873d6-5aa6a control unit and its associated wiring harness were found to be severely compromised by therm

Traction Control SystemCrash

The contact owns a 2017 nissan murano. the contact stated that with the traction control feature deactivated and while driving up the snowy and icy inclined gravel drive way, the traction control light suddenly began to flash off and on, the vehicle stopped accelerating and began to slide backwards and off the gravel driveway, down a 30-foot embankment, rolling over several times and landing on the passenger side. d

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Nissan Murano SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2017 Nissan Murano SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

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