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2017 Nissan Murano reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Nissan Murano holds 107 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 17 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Murano years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Antilock and traction control.

2012 Nissan Murano
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Complaints

107

Per year

17

Recalls

3

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (16 of 107), then Powertrain (14) and Speed control (14). Those filings include 8 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Murano has 107 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2018 has 15 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Nissan Murano. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control 2019-11-08 · NHTSA campaign 19V807000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control 2018-09-07 · NHTSA campaign 18V601000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control 2016-09-02 · NHTSA campaign 16V636000
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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (107 total)

Electrical system
16
Powertrain
14
Speed control
14
Service brakes
12
Air bags
7
Seat belts
7
Visibility and wipers
7
Electronic stability control (ESC)
5
Engine
5
Forward collision avoidance
5
Seats
5
Steering
5
Structure
5
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Visibility
3
Exterior lighting
2
Wheels
2
Hydraulic brakes
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

8

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

7

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "When going over a curb, the passenger rear seat belt disengaged and pulled the forward facing car seat up to the side."
    Seat belts · filed 2026-03-23
  • "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…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-03-17
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Seat belts, Seats · filed 2026-02-19
  • "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…"
    traction control · filed 2026-02-05
  • "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 it’s making somewhere in the transmission (CVT). I haven’t ever received…"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-11-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Nissan Murano SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2017 Nissan Murano SUV FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Murano all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) All-wheel drive 21 28 24 MPG $2700
Murano front-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Front-wheel drive 21 28 24 MPG $2700

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (Z52), 2012–2020
Body styles Crossover
Oil 0W-20 (3.5L V6) , 5.375 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R18 to 245/60R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 1,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 18V601000. 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. A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Nissan Murano reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Nissan Murano holds 107 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 17 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Murano years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Antilock and traction control.

What are common problems with a 2017 Nissan Murano?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (16 of 107), then Powertrain (14) and Speed control (14). Those filings include 8 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Nissan Murano more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Murano has 107 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2018 has 15 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Nissan Murano been recalled?

The 2017 Nissan Murano has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Nissan Murano?

Owners have filed 107 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Murano with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Nissan Murano get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Nissan Murano is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Murano take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.

What generation is the 2018 Nissan Murano?

3rd generation / Z52 (2012-2020 before the 2021 refresh on this site).

What tire sizes does a Nissan Murano use?

Common US sizes run about 235/65R18 to 245/60R20 depending on trim.