2015 Nissan MURANO - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2015 Nissan Murano SUV AWD received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5, indicating above-average safety features. It performed well in most crash tests with a front crash driver side rating of 5 and an overall side crash rating of 5. The car is equipped with standard electronic stability control, which can help prevent skidding or loss of control in hazardous driving conditions. Additionally, it offers optional forward collision warning to provide an extra layer of safety by alerting the driver of potential frontal collisions.

On the downside, the Nissan Murano does not have lane departure warning, a feature that can help prevent accidents by alerting the driver when the vehicle drifts out of its lane. In terms of complaints and recalls, the vehicle has received 179 complaints and has been subject to 5 recalls. These numbers suggest that while the Nissan Murano offers decent safety features, there have been some reported issues that potential buyers should be aware of.

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Complaint Count

179

Recall Count

5

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2015 Nissan Murano SUV AWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2015 Nissan Murano SUV AWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

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2015 Nissan Murano SUV AWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2015 Nissan Murano SUV AWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2015 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 5
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 3 5

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2015 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2015 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2015 Nissan MURANO

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"nissan's cvt transmission dies on highway at odo=72k miles, a well known issue similar to other nissan's models. i had to replaced the cvt transmission at $6k. nissan should at least gives clear instruction that cvt transmission oil to be replaced at 30k mile in the owner manual. at least two nissan's models had recalls due to the same cvt transmission failure. why not include other models with the same issues to protect the consumers?"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-06-01

Complaint:
"i took my vehicle to jack ingram nissan on 1/26/2023 because the car started, jerking, stalling, shuddering, hesitating, and premature transmission failure. they told me at jack ingram nissan that my cvt transmission was bad. i just had the cvt transmission flushed in may 2022 and nothing was wrong wit my transmission then. my vehicle only has 90,200 miles on it so nothing should be wrong with the transmission. it has been reported that several complaints about the cvt transmission in nissan muranos and several other nissan models go bad when the car does not have 100,000+ miles on them. nissan dealers ships refuses to take the necessary steps and make the necessary repairs for this ongoing problem with there cvt transmissions."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2025-02-01

Complaint:
"the transfer case need to be replaced. i took my vehicle to the dealer a few months ago and they told me i had a leak but didn't know where it was coming from. i took it back to the dealer yesterday 12/16/22 and they told me where the leak is coming from. the cvt fluid is leaking from the lh axle seal. murano owners have been complaining about this same issue. the dealership is charging me $712.59 for an issue that i didn't cause. the dealership need to fix this for free because this issued happened during the making of the vehicle and shouldn't fall on the buyer."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-04-06

Complaint:
"light smoke coming from the exhaust became more over a couple days. had to replace head gaskets.!!!$$$$ and sensors. its a 2015 with 65k miles. i've noticed this is a problem with nissan suv's lately which is sad. a friend of mine has a 2019 pathfinder and the same thing is happening to hers! i know things happen but this was a huge repair! and who has money for that."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-11-02

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 nissan murano. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle inadvertently started stalling. the contact also stated she parked the vehicle momentarily and then started driving approximately 15 mph, and the vehicle inadvertently stopped. the contact was unable to shift the vehicle to neutral(n). the contact and a friend were able to shift the vehicle to the drive(d). there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was towed back to the residence. the contact was notified by an independent mechanic of a power train bulletin; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000. the contact stated that the issue occurred again in june. the vehicle was taken to a nissan dealership to be diagnosed and the mechanic was unable to repeat the issue. the vehicle was also taken to cochran west hills for a service appointment. the alternator was replaced but the issue still occurred."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2024-01-03

Complaint:
"transmission code p171f1 cvt judder (c/v inspection) at 93,000 miles. took it to the dealership due to rough idling when stopped at stoplights. nissan is recommending a full transmission replacement at a cost of over 6k. this code does not cause the check engine light to come on and unknowlingly could leave someone stranded in the middle of traffic. this car has never missed a scheduled service and has been meticulously cared for over the years and should not have this type of problem at this mileage."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-08-04

Complaint:
"the cvt translation is slipping and jerking at 1000 rpms. i took it nissan and even though they increased the warranty on their cvt transmission, this one they do not want to cover,and don’t say why."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2022-07-04

Complaint:
"cvt transmission suddenly began sputtering on acceleration from a stop, which put me at risk of causing a collision, since it was not reliable to pull out into traffic. the dealership confirmed that the cvt transmission needed replaced (which it was at my expense). the problem first appeared in 11/2021 (got it fixed in 12/21) and no warning lights came on."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2022-11-11

Complaint:
"cvt transmission would struggle at low speeds, it would feel like it was jumping or getting caught on something. no check engine light or other error codes would display. dealership insisted nothing was wrong. after 3rd check in 6 years, they finally got an error code and determined we needed a replacement."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2022-08-12

Complaint:
"here is my experience: i purchased a 2015 nissan murano new in july 2015. my cvt transmission failed and was replaced under warranty by nissan in june 2019 at 52,000 miles. today 11-29-21, at 62,100 miles, my transmission failed again due to the transmission oil/cooler/radiator assembly failing to cause the cooling fluid and the transmission fluid to mix, resulting in having to replace the transmission, radiator, and associated assemblies for $6,600!"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-05-11

Recalls for the 2015 Nissan MURANO

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.

Component(s) Involved: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Date of incident: 2018-09-07

Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.

Component(s) Involved: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Date of incident: 2016-09-02

Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.

Component(s) Involved: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Date of incident: 2019-11-08

NISSAN Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

NISSAN ranks 5 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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