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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.
This page covers 3 recalls, 107 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Nissan Murano.
24 mpg combined
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 2 tested variants for this model year.
Powertrain complaints dominate what 2017 Murano owners report, with the CVT drawing the most attention. Owners frequently describe jerking or hesitation during acceleration, a whining or humming noise coming from the transmission, and in more serious cases, the vehicle stalling or losing forward drive entirely, sometimes while in moving traffic. A handful of owners report the CVT failing at relatively low mileage with little or no warning beforehand. The second cluster of complaints involves the vehicle speed control and driver assistance systems, particularly the forward-sensing radar that supports adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. Owners report the sensor deactivating within the first few miles of a drive, which disables both systems until the vehicle is restarted. Electrical system complaints round out the top three, though they cover a wider range of symptoms without a single dominant failure pattern emerging.
107
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Nissan Murano has 3 recalls, all centered on the same fire risk: brake fluid can leak inside the anti-lock brake actuator and onto an internal circuit board, where it may cause an electrical short and ignite a fire.
The anti-lock brake actuator is a hydraulic and electronic unit that modulates brake pressure during hard stops, and it sits in the engine bay where a fire could spread quickly. The fluid leak occurs internally within the unit itself, so there may be no visible puddle or obvious warning sign before the short occurs. Prior repair attempts under an earlier recall did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, and this recall extends to some owners who were previously inspected and cleared. All three filings describe the same underlying defect, so any owner whose vehicle has not yet been repaired under the current remedy should check their VIN regardless of whether they received a notice in connection with an earlier campaign.
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.
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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 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.