What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Murano?

Complaints are spread across power train, brakes and engine, with 15 each. A group of reports with no clear component is the largest.

Does the 2016 Nissan Murano have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts show 6 recalls for this model year. The Recalls section on this page lists them.

How many complaints does the 2016 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA has 108 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports from owners.

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Nissan Murano?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2016 Nissan Murano reliable?

Complaints are spread over many groups. See the recalls and by-year sections on this page and weigh them with the repair history of the car you are looking at.

2016 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 108 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Nissan Murano^[1]. The recall count and the full list are further down the page^[2].

108owner complaints^[1]

6recalls^[2]

24–29MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

4–5★NHTSA overall rating^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car. Here are the groups, biggest first.

Unknown or other. 19 complaints^[5]. These reports do not name a clear component group.
Power train. 15 complaints^[6]. Owners describe the car not moving after shifting into gear, a lurch when slowing for a stop, and a loss of speed while the engine revs climb. One story is about a cracked casing found during an oil change.
Brakes. 15 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a pedal that sinks toward the floor and brakes that do not respond when pulling to a stop. Others write about a warning light and waiting on a recall repair. The median mileage at failure is 15,000^[7].
Engine. 15 complaints^[8]. In the stories we read, owners describe hesitation when pulling out, speed that fades while driving, stalling at a stop, and a broken engine mount.
Air bags. 11 complaints^[9].
Structure. 11 complaints^[10]. Owners describe a shattered sunroof on the highway, heavy sun glare off the hood, a hood that came unlatched, loose trim pieces, and a power liftgate that can switch from opening to closing.
Seats. 11 complaints^[11].
Electrical system. 11 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2016 Murano is necessarily included.

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › Software (21V774), October 2021. About 7,634 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (19V807), November 2019. About 391,479 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (18V601), September 2018. About 215,124 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (16V636), September 2016. About 120,329 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification (16V244), April 2016. About 3,296,947 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (16V193), April 2016. About 12,616 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Murano FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[19]	21 / 28 / 24	$2,800
Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[20]	21 / 28 / 24	$2,800
Murano Hybrid FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[3]	27 / 30 / 29	$2,300
Murano Hybrid AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[21]	26 / 29 / 27	$2,500

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[4]	5	4	5	4	15.1%
SUV FWD^[22]	4	4	5	4	15.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2016 Nissan Murano with electric motor^[23]	230 hp
2016 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[24]	260 hp

How 2016 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Murano model year. The 2016 is highlighted^[2].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2003	800	6
2004	678	4
2005	987	6
2006	803	4
2007	676	2
2009	635	4
2010	193	0
2011	148	0
2012	135	1
2013	74	1
2014	145	1
2015	204	6
2016	108	6
2017	107	3
2018	113	2
2019	43	1
2020	45	2
2021	17	0
2022	6	0
2023	8	0
2024	5	1
2025	25	2
2026	4	0

NHTSA's counts for the Murano show 108 complaints and 6 recalls for 2016^[2]. Among the 24 model years listed, 11 have fewer complaints than 2016 and 12 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2005 (987)^[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2016 Murano?

The 2016 Murano has 108 complaints on file with NHTSA^[1]. They spread over many groups, and no single group stands far above the rest^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]. Some owners describe power loss, brake feel and engine hesitation, which are worth a careful test drive. These are unverified owner reports, and they are not adjusted for sales. Check the recall section on this page and ask for repair records before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Murano?: Complaints are spread across power train, brakes and engine, with 15 each^[6]^[7]^[8]. A group of reports with no clear component is the largest^[5].
Does the 2016 Nissan Murano have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts show 6 recalls for this model year^[2]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
How many complaints does the 2016 Nissan Murano have?: NHTSA has 108 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Nissan Murano?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2016 Nissan Murano reliable?: Complaints are spread over many groups^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]. See the recalls and by-year sections on this page and weigh them with the repair history of the car you are looking at.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Murano

2007 676 complaints, 2 recalls
2009 635 complaints, 4 recalls
2010 193 complaints, 0 recalls
2011 148 complaints, 0 recalls
2012 135 complaints, 1 recall
2014 145 complaints, 1 recall
2015 204 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 this page
2017 107 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 113 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Murano

Other Nissan models from 2016

2016 Nissan Frontier 43 complaints, 1 recall
2016 Nissan Maxima 142 complaints, 8 recalls
2016 Nissan Pathfinder 107 complaints, 2 recalls
2016 Nissan Quest 13 complaints, 0 recalls
2016 Nissan Rogue 542 complaints, 7 recalls
2016 Nissan Sentra 270 complaints, 6 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2016: station wagons

2016 Honda Fit 121 complaints, 1 recall
2016 Kia Soul 823 complaints, 5 recalls

All station wagons we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 108 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Nissan Murano (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Murano model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Murano Hybrid FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 30 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
19 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 37,000). NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 53,500). NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 15,000). NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 44,830). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,500). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 4,000). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,000). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,478). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 21V774, filed October 4, 2021: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu / Ecm) › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V807, filed November 8, 2019: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V601, filed September 7, 2018: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V636, filed September 2, 2016: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V244, filed April 26, 2016: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V193, filed April 7, 2016: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Murano FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Murano Hybrid AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 29 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2016 Nissan Murano with electric motor: rated 230 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2016 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 260 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2016 Nissan Murano: problems, recalls and fuel economy