KnownCarProblems2012 Nissan Murano Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Murano, most often about the transmission (22% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles). It is 11th of 24 Murano model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2012 Nissan Murano problems
Transmission
30 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 15 MPH and turning into a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated forward and the oil consumption indicator illuminated. The contact crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The front bumper was damage on both vehicles. No police report was filed and…
The vehicle loses power when accelerating from a stop. I may take several seconds before the car will accelerate normally. No check engine light is present and no codes can be obtained by an obd2 scan.
Air bags
26 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles.
I brought the car in for routine oil change and it took over 3 hours to complete. I was told that there was a recall that needed to be done but they would not tell me more except that it had to do with the air bags and the computer. I have not been able to get more information from the dealer after several attempts…
Air bag warning light began flashing. Indicator light under heating/air condition panel indicated bag off on passenger side diagnostic scan requested from dealer revealed that "occupant sensor unit failed." "recommended replacement of passsenger air bag system and sensors at a cost of $3,563.13." Nissan consumer…
Other or unspecified
23 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles.
While driving approximately 50 MPH in good weather and light traffic our closed sun roof spontaneously exploded with intense force. When we got out to look at it, it was clear that it exploded from within as the edges of the hole (about 2 ft x 1.5 ft) were pushing upward. All of the glass within that area blew out…
While driving on a paved road, a loud explosion consumed the car. The closed sunroof/closed shade exploded sending shattered glass airborne and on top of the closed shade. This caused a horrible noise as the glass bounced on the shade as I slowly made my way back home and to the dealership! During the return route…
Visibility and wipers
19 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, windshield wiper/washer.
I have a 2012 Nissan Murano (sl) with about 35k miles on it. While traveling to work the morning of 09/16/14 the sunroof literally exploded upward for no reason. No impact, road hazard, or other debris. Temperature was constant (60's) dry, no extremes. Part of the roof was the sliding section for the sunroof. Original…
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Murano. While driving 70 MPH, the sun roof shattered. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sun roof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Engine
14 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 39,500 miles.
2012 all Murano, lower control arms bushings on driver and passenger side went bad at 50,000 miles coats out of pocket $900.00 , and now at 60,000 miles the motor mounts are bad can win here the SUV is only 6yrs old I'm told lador and parts $1400, to $1900.
On june 25th I was going down a very steep hill in guttenberg nj,07093 when about three quarters down the hill my 212 Nissan Murano convertible's engine stopped with no warning. Thank god the light ahead was green and I was able to turn the wheel just enough to avert crashing into a fence and go over an embankment.…
Electrical
13 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Battery went dead for no reason. Parked car about 1pm; upon attempting to drive vehicle about 5pm found I could not open door with my remote. Inserted key in door and unable to turn to unlock. Had a co-worker try and he could not turn. Had a third person try and after turning very hard, he was able to unlock door.…
Dead battery after 3 years - 2 new batteries installed within a couple weeks of each. Thought we had received faulty batteries. Last one installed lasted 1 1/2 years. Dead battery after 1 1/2 years, new one installed dead in 3 weeks.
Brakes
13 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
Brake pedal lost pressure, when such as braking on a low-friction surface or uneven surface, causes the pedal to lose pressure or go "to the floor,"
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that excessive pressure was needed to depress the brake pedal while attempting to slow or stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic replaced several unknown…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
While driving, my Murano 2012 sunroof exploded without any reason. It was a loud noise and did not knew what happened. After pulling over I saw that sunroof exploded upwards. Thank god that my sunroof was closed. So all the shards did not entered the vehicle and was safe but scared of this type of explosion.
I was driving approximately 70 miles per hour on the highway when we heard an explosion and then saw pieces of the sunroof flying back behind US. After stopping the car, we looked at the sunroof to determine it had shattered and blown off. After contacting Nissan consumer affairs, we were told since the car was out of…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Nissan Murano recalls
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk: A non-active TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
Fix: All of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers have been instructed to activate all of the tire pressure monitoring systems.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 murano and rogue vehicles, manufactured from november 23, 2011 through january 11, 2012. During assembly, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) was not activated. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138,âtire pressure monitoring system.â
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2012 Nissan Murano
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Murano?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (30 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); air bags (26 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles); other or unspecified (23 complaints, typically around 75,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Murano have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 22, 2012 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Nissan Murano?
- It is 11th of 24 Murano model years by number of complaints, with 135 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.