This page covers 6 recalls, 107 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Nissan Murano.
24–29 mpg combined
8.1–9.8 L/100km
Midsize Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints filed for the 2016 Nissan Murano spread across several systems, with airbags, seating, and the powertrain drawing the most reports. On the powertrain side, owners frequently describe CVT problems, loss of power while driving, belt wear, and pulley issues diagnosed after the vehicle was already in motion on the highway, sometimes without any warning lights appearing beforehand. Airbag and seat complaints make up the next largest clusters, though the narratives across those categories don't point to a single dominant symptom. A handful of owners also mention electrical glitches, windows dropping on their own after shutting off the engine and the radio becoming unresponsive, requiring a full restart to restore normal function. Paint peeling and a sunroof shattering spontaneously appear in isolated reports. One recent report notes cracked front control arms discovered at around 64,000 miles on a vehicle bought new.
107
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Nissan Murano has 6 recalls, the most serious being a brake system fire risk where fluid can leak from the ABS actuator pump onto an internal circuit board and cause an electrical short.
A separate brake recall affects certain vehicles built between late 2015 and early 2016: insufficient brake fluid pressure can extend stopping distances and raise the risk of a crash. One recall only affects Murano Hybrid models, where a software issue in the hybrid powertrain control module can shut down the engine and hybrid system without warning, cutting drive power entirely. On the safety equipment side, the passenger seat occupant classification sensor can misread the front passenger and cause the frontal airbag to not deploy as intended in a crash, leaving the occupant without that protection.
At a glance
What can fail
The hybrid powertrain control module software may shut down the hybrid system and engine under certain conditions, cutting off drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the hybrid powertrain control module software at no charge.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Anti-lock Brake System actuator pump may leak brake fluid onto an internal circuit board.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ABS actuator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-lock brake actuator pump may leak brake fluid onto an internal circuit board, causing the ABS system to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the actuator serial number and replace the actuator if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ABS actuator pump may leak brake fluid onto an internal electrical circuit board, causing the ABS system to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat's occupant detection system may incorrectly identify an adult as a child or miss an occupied seat. This can cause the passenger airbag to stay off during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram or replace the occupant detection and airbag control units to ensure proper airbag operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The antilock braking system actuator may have a damaged O-ring, which can cause brake fluid pressure to be lost.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the ABS actuator and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
