2017 Nissan Murano Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Murano years
- About as many complaints as other years 13th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Murano. That ranks 13th out of 24 Murano model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (27 complaints, 25%), typically at around 14,680 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 107owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Nissan Murano problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 27 | 25% | 14,680 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 15% | 36,099 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 13% | 9,400 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 13% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 11% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% | 28,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 7% | 36,760 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 7% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 5% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 5% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 5% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5% | 33,521 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 10,104 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 5% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 10 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 70,983 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 14,099 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Nissan Murano recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipPark outside
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipPark outside
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When going over a curb, the passenger rear seat belt disengaged and pulled the forward facing car seat up to the side.
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…
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…
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…
Have noticed when turning a corner vehicle has some slight jerking motions before it picks up speed. Vehicle also has a whining/humming sound that itâs making somewhere in the transmission (CVT). I havenât ever received a recall or CVT extended warranty about this vehicle before but I received…
Other Nissan Murano years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Murano | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Murano | 22 | 2 |
| 2024 Murano | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Murano | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 Murano | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 Murano | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 Murano | 44 | 2 |
| 2019 Murano | 43 | 1 |
| 2018 Murano | 113 | 2 |
| 2017 | 107 | 3 |
| 2016 Murano | 107 | 5 |
| 2015 Murano | 204 | 5 |
| 2014 Murano | 145 | 1 |
| 2013 Murano | 74 | 1 |
| 2012 Murano | 135 | 1 |
| 2011 Murano | 148 | 0 |
| 2010 Murano | 193 | 0 |
| 2009 Murano | 635 | 4 |
| 2008 Murano | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Murano | 676 | 2 |
| 2006 Murano | 803 | 4 |
| 2005 Murano | 987 | 6 |
| 2004 Murano | 678 | 4 |
| 2003 Murano | 800 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Murano?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Nissan Murano?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Nissan Murano a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Murano model years, the 2017 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.