10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,227 miles

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problem #11

Feb 012022

Murano

  • miles
Convertible top not working properly. Sometimes gets stuck and have to drive it to a safe location. Nissan has a Voluntary service campaign For 2011 and 2012 Nissan Murano Cabriolet

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

problem #10

Feb 222020

Murano

  • 100,000 miles
Around 100,000 miles would not accelerate when traveling an incline or after stopping and restarting at a red light or stop sign, even while gas pedal was to the floor. When the car finally decided to move it would surge. Also while idling stationary and shutting the car off, it failed to restart. Head lights started blinking, a clicking noise could be heard coming from engine. The car would have to be jumped off. Battery checked and is not the issue.

- Concord, AL, USA

problem #9

Nov 102019

Murano

  • 85,000 miles
Our vehicle has been in 2 accidents - one where we were struck in the rear left bumper and the other we were struck in the front left bumper. Speeds were about 20 mph. Neither resulted in the airbags being deployed. We have experienced many issues with the electrical system including failure of the radio/climate control screen, speaker volume changing without initiation and unable to be controlled, & rear speakers not functioning. These occurred at all times of vehicle operation.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #8

Feb 012019

Murano

  • 23,000 miles
Vehicle's convertible top stops working (while stationary) in mid operation when pressing button to either opening or closing top. Vehicle is not safe to drive while top is stuck and dashboard warning light is beeping notifying top is not secured. Vehicle has been taken to both the dealership and to place of purchase (carmax). And is currently at a Nissan dealership now and has been there since 4/25/19. As of today 6/5/19 they have stated their final analysis determines the wire convertible top wire harness needs replacing because after multiple analysis they have determined the wire harness can't be repaired and that the warranty company is declining this electrical replacement. The top has randomly gotten stuck numerous and unpredictable times, whether at home, at work, a public parking lot, at the grocery store, at a stop light, etc., and I can't continue to safely drive the car when it malfunctions. So I'm not able to safely and confidently use it. Help me please.

- Brookshire, TX, USA

problem #7

May 202019

Murano

  • 85,000 miles
I noticed my Nissan Murano losing acceleration when taking off. When it finally catches up it rides fine. That is so dangerous especially living in the city with freeways and traffic! also my air is not working. I took it to a dealer, air compressor was fine, they recharged the system with freon and it still didn't work. I need some kind of relay switch for $500. I feel like I'm paying for a lemon at 85,000 miles!

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #6

Nov 082018

Murano

  • 77,000 miles
Twice in the last few weeks, when turning off the ignition, the lights when on, the headlights started blinking. And the entire electrical shutdown, not allowing me to change gears out of park, not turn on a light, nothing. Car had to be jump started. So dangerous, when kids are in the car, and I couldn't move it out of harm's way. See uploaded document for details.no way to put in neutral to move. Husband couldn't get out of car. Door locked from inside,

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 102016

Murano

  • 66,000 miles
While exiting a parking space at a low speed (less than 10 mph) the car unexpectedly accelerated to full throttle. Braking would not hold it and my car ran into another vehicle after traveling 5-15 yards, pushing it up on a sidewalk before stopping. Both cars total loss due to bent frame/rails. My front end demolished and radiator pushed into engine but no airbags deployed. After the incident it was discovered that my accelerator pedal had snapped off.

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

problem #4

Feb 132016

Murano

  • 79,500 miles
My door locks began to fail intermittently when I try to enter or exit the vehicle. On 2/13/16 I got into the vehicle late at night, cranked it, put it in drive, and began to pull off when the vehicle totally shut down and would not crank(leaving me stranded, at night, in freezing wrather). The vehicle would not restart. It would only click....then eventually do nothing. Later that evening we attempted again. It would not start until we hit the lock button on the remote.(battery previously replaced). This is clearly a defect with Nissan as seen on many complaint forums. All 4 actuators failing are ridiculous. I was told by a mechanic (not associated with Nissan but has had to work many of the same issues with their vehicles) that it is a security system issue and the vehicle actually thinks you are stealing it so it shuts down. Hopefully, it won't think that while I am traveling on the interstate. Please investigate. The next day, it wouldn't start.

- Chesnee, SC, USA

problem #3

Sep 102015

Murano

  • miles
All 4 of my door lock actuators have gone out at the same time.

- Oakland, TN, USA

problem #2

Sep 252014

Murano 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the rear window leaked. The leak in the window ran down into the trunk and ruined several components. The trunk opened without warning and the convertible roof opened and closed on its own. The dealer was unable to find the location of the leak. The dealer stated that this was a known issue and that the manufacturer was aware. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 8/6/15

- Melbourne, KY, USA

problem #1

Jul 072014

Murano 6-cyl

  • 27,000 miles
I have noticed on numerous occasions this summer, a crackling sound in lower portion of the front windshield. I actually remember hearing it last summer but it is now more audible. The warm weather must be a factor. I have also experienced problems with my keyless fob, it does not always work and my ignition an rear lift gate sometimes will operate even when the fob is within 3 feet. This has occurred several times over the past 2 months. I took it to Nissan and they could not find the problem. I purchased the car brand new in Aug. 2011. No accidents. Updated 4/24/2015

- Ashburn, VA, USA