Nissan Murano Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 711 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Nissan Murano across 22 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (187). The words owners use most often: “alternator failed” (6% of reports).
- 711electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Alternator failed: mentioned in 43 of 711 complaints (6%)
- Battery brake: mentioned in 42 of 711 complaints (6%)
- Door lock: mentioned in 36 of 711 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the Nissan Murano at $850, and half of them between $700 and $1,150.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 556 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 711 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 16 a fire, 5 an injury.
Nissan Murano electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Murano | 1 | 25% | 1,890 |
| 2025 Murano | 7 | 32% | 3,600 |
| 2023 Murano | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Murano | 1 | 17% | 16,600 |
| 2021 Murano | 2 | 12% | — |
| 2020 Murano | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Murano | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2018 Murano | 21 | 19% | 15,500 |
| 2017 Murano | 16 | 15% | 36,099 |
| 2016 Murano | 11 | 10% | 55,479 |
| 2015 Murano | 22 | 11% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Murano | 8 | 6% | 57,586 |
| 2013 Murano | 11 | 15% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Murano | 13 | 10% | 78,000 |
| 2011 Murano | 11 | 7% | 77,000 |
| 2010 Murano | 22 | 11% | 57,000 |
| 2009 Murano | 83 | 13% | 71,425 |
| 2007 Murano | 54 | 8% | 89,500 |
| 2006 Murano | 26 | 3% | 109,000 |
| 2005 Murano | 102 | 10% | 78,000 |
| 2004 Murano | 110 | 16% | 40,000 |
| 2003 Murano | 187 | 23% | 34,565 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:software; air bags
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
Problem: Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.
Risk: If this happens, the charger warning and brake warning lamps will immediately come on and the battery will begin to discharge. After a short time, the engine will go into a "fall safe" condition which will limit vehicle speed. The engine will stop running which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator with a new version which has been modified to prevent movement of the coil. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
No electrical works in this car. He may be driving and it just stalls. He pulls over for a couple of minutes and tries to go and it just keeps dying.
The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to avoid sudden merging traffic and to decelerate, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed to come to a complete stop and another vehicle…
My car is currently in the dealership due to excessive water damage after a rainstorm this month. I noticed the issue when I opened the door and the car smelled of mildew. When I inspected the vehicle, there was a large puddle in the spare tire compartment and the carpets in the back of the car and…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Nissan Murano. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 7,071; however, after the purchase, it was discovered via the national motor vehicle title information…
The fuel gauge no longer works and the speedometer is inconsistent. The 2021 Murano has a digital spped read out that can be used. The main speedometer can jump around show 45 while running at 73 mph. Or showing 23 when at 33 - so it is clearly a safety issue. This is a low mileage vehicle - with…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Muranos have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 711 owner complaints about electrical system for the Nissan Murano. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Murano electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Nissan Murano?
Owners report a typical cost of $850 (half paid between $700 and $1,150), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “alternator failed”, in 43 of 711 complaints, followed by “battery brake” (42).
Other Nissan Murano problems
- Seats problems (1,324)
- Power Train problems (890)
- Visibility problems (545)
- Service Brakes problems (485)
- Air Bags problems (331)
- Engine problems (325)
- Structure problems (288)
- Steering problems (238)
See all Nissan Murano problems.