What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Murano?

Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. The biggest named groups are electrical system, power train, speed control and brakes.

Does the 2017 Nissan Murano have recalls?

Yes. The by-year data shows 3 recalls for this model year. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.

Is the 2017 Nissan Murano reliable?

Owner complaints are spread across many parts of the car. Complaints are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what owners report and not as a final score.

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Nissan Murano?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is 2017 a good year for the Nissan Murano?

See the by-year comparison on this page to set 2017 beside the other model years.

2017 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 107 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Nissan Murano^[1]. The by-year data also shows 3 recalls for this model year^[2].

107owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[2]

24MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

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

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the reports on file, biggest first.

Unknown or other. 27 complaints^[4]. These reports do not point to one named part, so they are a mixed bag.
Electrical system. 16 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe warning lights that come and go, a driver assist feature that switches itself off, and a car that sometimes will not start.
Power train. 14 complaints^[6]. Owners describe pressing the gas after a turn or while passing, hearing the engine rev up, and then waiting for the car to pick up speed.
Speed control. 14 complaints^[7]. Owners describe cruise control shutting off after a front sensor message, and collision warning alerts that show up with nothing ahead.
Brakes. 13 complaints^[8]. In the stories we read, owners describe brakes that failed to stop the car, and automatic braking that kicked in when it should not have.
Visibility and wipers. 7 complaints^[9].
Air bags. 7 complaints^[10].
Seat belts. 7 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2017 Murano is necessarily included.

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.^[12]
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.^[13]
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.^[14]

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^[3]	21 / 28 / 24	$2,800
Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[15]	21 / 28 / 24	$2,800

Safety ratings

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: SUV AWD^[16], SUV FWD^[17].

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2017 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[18]	260 hp

How 2017 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Murano model year. The 2017 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 107 complaints and 3 recalls for 2017^[2]. Among the 24 model years listed, 10 have fewer complaints than 2017 and 13 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 2017 Murano?

The 2017 Murano has a real list of owner complaints on file^[1]. The reports are spread across several parts of the car, with electrical, power train, speed control and brakes drawing the biggest groups^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. A model year with 3 recalls is worth a careful look before you buy^[2]. Check the recall section and the numbers on this page, and ask for service records on any used one you consider.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Murano?: Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. The biggest named groups are electrical system, power train, speed control and brakes^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8].
Does the 2017 Nissan Murano have recalls?: Yes. The by-year data shows 3 recalls for this model year^[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
Is the 2017 Nissan Murano reliable?: Owner complaints are spread across many parts of the car^[1]. Complaints are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what owners report and not as a final score.
What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Nissan Murano?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is 2017 a good year for the Nissan Murano?: See the by-year comparison on this page to set 2017 beside the other model years.

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 108 complaints, 6 recalls
2017 this page
2018 113 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Murano

Other Nissan models from 2017

2017 Nissan Maxima 106 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 Nissan Pathfinder 186 complaints, 2 recalls
2017 Nissan Rogue 600 complaints, 6 recalls
2017 Nissan Sentra 231 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 Nissan Titan 187 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 Nissan Versa 72 complaints, 3 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2017: station wagons

2017 Kia Soul 290 complaints, 3 recalls

All station wagons we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 107 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Nissan Murano (8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 11 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 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
27 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 14,679). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 36,549). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 9,400). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 31,000). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 24,750). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 12,500). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the seat belts component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
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
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
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2017 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.

2017 Nissan Murano: problems, recalls and fuel economy