2017 Nissan Murano Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Murano.

20162018
Complaints
155
per 10K Sold
20.2
US Sales
76,732
Crashes
14
Fires
4
Injuries
20
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 Nissan Murano Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#116 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:38,911 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#214 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:23,975 mi
Crash-related:1
#314 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:30,450 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Murano.

Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
38,911
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
23,975
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,450
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
58,898
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
28,346
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
36,760
Wipers & Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,850
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,401
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,400
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,000
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,104
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
46,598
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Nissan Murano

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~726,932 vehicles.

19V807000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
~391,479 affected

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.

18V601000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
~215,124 affected

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.

16V636000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
~120,329 affected

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.

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2017 Nissan Murano — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Nissan Murano reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Nissan Murano has 155 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Nissan Murano?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (16 complaints, avg 38,911 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (14 complaints, avg 23,975 mi); Unintended Acceleration (14 complaints, avg 30,450 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Nissan Murano?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 36,613 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Nissan Murano include 14 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 20 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 726,932 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Nissan Murano?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Murano reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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