KnownCarProblems2016 Nissan Murano Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Murano, most often about the other or unspecified (18% of complaints, typically around 37,000 miles). It is 13th of 24 Murano model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2016 Nissan Murano problems
Other or unspecified
19 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
2016 Nissan Murano. Front radar unavailable. Bought the car with apr.33k miles. Noticed light coming on and alarming at apr. 37k miles.radar unavailable warning appears multiple times during driving.waiting for reply from Nissan corporate to see if they will cover repair.safety issue
Intelligent forward collision warning radar sensor failure. Failed at 37k miles. Manufacturer agreed to no charge replacement after owner filed complaints with outside agencies.
Transmission
15 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 53,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
While getting an oil change at 62000 miles, it was noted that there was a leak around the transmission. We took the vehicle to the Nissan dealer and the nted the transmission casing was cracked. The crack is a structural failure, not tge result of a physical damage.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that water was leaking into the front driverâs side of the vehicle. Additionally, the engine was making a grinding sound and vibrating while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle also had an oil leak from the transfer case. The contact took the vehicle to a…
Brakes
15 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
While my wife was driving home from work her brake pedal started depressing to the floor, and the car would not stop quickly. When she finally made it home, I checked the brakes and they are still acting the same way in our driveway. She was driving home on city streets and the highway.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and all the warning indicators illuminated. On the outside of the vehicle, there was a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to price leblanc Nissan (14295 airline hwy, gonzales, la 70737, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the…
Engine
14 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH on the highway, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the body of the vehicle thumped ten times in a row and constantly seized. The check engine warning light was…
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that water was leaking into the front driverâs side of the vehicle. Additionally, the engine was making a grinding sound and vibrating while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle also had an oil leak from the transfer case. The contact took the vehicle to a…
Air bags
11 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 10,500 miles.
The front passenger side air bag sensor is faulty. When my 67 lb daughter sits in the front seat, the air bag light turns off indicating that the airbag is active. I brought the vehicle in to the dealer and they "updated and re-calibrated" the sensor, but I am still having the same issue. I was given another Murano as…
190 pound passenger sitting straight upright, airbag light is illuminated on center console indicating that the passenger airbag is turned off while vehicle in motion for at least 30 minutes in duration. I rarely have passengers but this has occurred twice in 10k miles. I purchased the vehicle in 9/2016.
Body and structure
11 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
While driving 4 lane devided highway at night with no traffic, large plastic trim pieces started flying off. I was able to stop & with my police maglite confirmed I had not hit anything. The wheel trim piece passenger front came off & flew up into the rear wheel well, knocking it lose as well. On the same trip, a…
I purchased this vehicle from modern Nissan of concord on jan 11 2017 but did not have the car in my possession until jan 20. I had to travel to uva hospital with my mother after a major surgery driving her home on i77 a blast of air jolted the car because the hood came unlatched and bounced up n down until I could…
Seats
11 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
As we were driving on a city street our 2016 Nissan Murano we could smell plastic melting or burning while having our driver seat heating system turned on. We turned off the heating system. Now, our driver seat heater does not turn on at all. We plan to take the vehicle to a Nissan dealership to get it diagnosed, but…
1. Drivers seat rocks as if it is broken. Could cause problem with airbag deploying in a crash. 2. Rear shocks/struts seam to be weak or collapsed. Makes vehicle sit lower in rear, this causes the sun to reflect in drivers eyes blinding the driver. Our vehicle is silver in color. I
Electrical
11 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.
As we were driving on a city street our 2016 Nissan Murano we could smell plastic melting or burning while having our driver seat heating system turned on. We turned off the heating system. Now, our driver seat heater does not turn on at all. We plan to take the vehicle to a Nissan dealership to get it diagnosed, but…
Front radar unavailable due to obstruction light illuminates after approx 10-15 min of driving though no obstruction exists. Rear hatch button & outside door lock buttons intermittently work.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Nissan Murano recalls
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ecu) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ecu in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi, pathfinder, infiniti q50, jx35, and qx60 and chevrolet city express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on may 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, infiniti customer ser
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 nissan maxima, 2013-2016 nissan altima, nv200, leaf, sentra, and pathfinder, 2014-2016 nissan nv200 taxi, infiniti qx60, qx60 hybrid, and q50 hybrid, 2014-2017 nissan rogue and infiniti q50, 2015-2016 nissan murano, murano hybrid, and chevrolet city express, 2014-2015 nissan pathfinder hybrid, and 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger occupant classification system (ocs) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 16, 2016. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 murano vehicles manufactured december 17, 2015, to february 11, 2016, and 2016 maxima vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to february 12, 2016 and equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS) and vehicle dynamic control (vdc). The ABS actuator may have a damaged o-ring that may result in a lack of brake fluid pressure.
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 2016 Nissan Murano
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Murano?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (19 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles); transmission (15 complaints, typically around 53,500 miles); brakes (15 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Murano have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 8, 2019 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Nissan Murano?
- It is 13th of 24 Murano model years by number of complaints, with 107 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.