2012 Nissan Murano Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Nissan Murano, 22% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 75,000. No related recalls are on file for this area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 30
- 22% of 135
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 75,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- CVT transmission failure requiring full replacement, often reported around 75,000 miles or higher.
- Sudden loss of forward power or the vehicle being stuck at very low speed (around 5 mph) despite pressing the accelerator.
- Violent shuddering or shaking when accelerating from a stop, sometimes followed by a popping sound and complete loss of acceleration.
- Transmission slipping noticeably between 35 mph and higher highway speeds.
- Hesitation to accelerate from a stopped position, leaving the vehicle stranded for several seconds in intersections.
- Unexpected vehicle movement while shifting into reverse or park, in some cases leading to a crash.
When 2012 Nissan Murano transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 6, 2014, latest Jul 25, 2023.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Nissan Murano
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Murano model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Nissan Murano have?
- NHTSA lists 30 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Murano, which is 22% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2012 Nissan Murano?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 Murano.
- At what mileage does the 2012 Murano transmission usually fail?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 75,000 miles.
- What transmission symptoms do 2012 Murano owners report?
- Owners describe CVT failure, shuddering during acceleration, slipping at highway speeds, hesitation from a stop, and sudden loss of power.
- How does the 2012 Murano compare to other years for transmission complaints?
- The 2012 Murano's 22% share is close to the 2010 (21%), 2011 (25%), and 2014 (21%) model years, while 2015 is higher at 26% and 2018 is much lower at 4%.