2014 Nissan Murano Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Nissan Murano has a Complaint Index of 70, ranking 7th worst among 21 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 145 complaints, one recall, and transmission and steering problems as the leading issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #7 of 21 Murano years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 145
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 13
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 1
Top 2014 Nissan Murano problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other39 (27%)
- Transmission & Powertrain31 (21%)
- Steering23 (16%)
- Visibility & Wipers21 (14%)
- Engine12 (8%)
- Airbags11 (8%)
- Structure & Body11 (8%)
- Electrical System8 (6%)
- Brakes6 (4%)
- Fuel System4 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe brakes failing to stop the vehicle or slowing it insufficiently during low-speed parking maneuvers, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Some drivers report sudden unintended acceleration while parking at very low speeds even with the brake pedal depressed.
- Owners report the steering wheel seizing at highway speed, causing loss of control and a crash into fixed objects.
- Several complaints describe the automatic transmission rolling backward on an incline or forward on a decline when stopped despite being in drive or reverse.
- Owners report the back-up camera image appearing distorted or fuzzy, with dealers unable to correct it.
- Drivers describe the blind spot warning system failing to alert properly when headlights are switched from automatic to manual mode.
2014 Nissan Murano recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V184000Mar 16, 2017Steering56,766 vehicles
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.
Risk: If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2014 Nissan Murano fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Nissan Murano reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 Murano a Complaint Index of 70, ranking it 7th worst out of 21 model years, with a Caution verdict relative to other Murano years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Murano?
- Transmission and powertrain issues make up 21% of complaints, followed by steering at 16% and visibility/wiper problems at 14%, according to NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2014 Nissan Murano have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall for the 2014 Murano covering a power steering hose clamp that may not secure the hose, allowing a leak.
- At what mileage do 2014 Murano transmission problems occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 95,500 miles at failure for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2014 Murano.
- How does the 2014 Murano compare to other years?
- The 2014 model's Complaint Index of 70 is worse than 2013 (30, Good) and 2016-2020 (Caution or Good), but better than years like 2005 and 2009, which carry Avoid verdicts with indexes of 95 and 100.