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2014 Nissan Murano Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Nissan Murano, 21% of all complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 95,500 miles, and no related recalls are on file for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
31
21% of 145
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
95,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the CVT transmission suddenly slipping or losing power while driving, followed by jerking or lurching forward without warning.
  • Several describe the vehicle entering limp mode at highway speed, with the engine revving high while the car fails to accelerate past a low speed.
  • Some report the transmission stalling completely on the highway or a bridge, leaving the vehicle unable to move and requiring towing.
  • A few noted shuddering or shaking that developed after braking or hitting road debris, followed by the transmission refusing to engage.
  • One owner reported the transmission slipping and dropping gears with only 30,000 miles on the odometer.

When 2014 Nissan Murano transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 28, 2014, latest May 4, 2026.

2014 Nissan Murano transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2014Sep 2018Jul 2019Aug 2020Jun 2021Mar 2022May 2023Aug 2025
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to May 2026; peak Sep 2018 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 201040 (21%)
  2. 201137 (25%)
  3. 201230 (22%)
  4. 201313 (18%)
  5. 201431 (21%)
  6. 201552 (26%)
  7. 201615 (14%)
  8. 201714 (13%)
  9. 20185 (4%)
  10. 20190 (0%)
  11. 20203 (7%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20241 (20%)
  16. 20255 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2014 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA records 31 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Murano, which is 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Murano transmission?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission issue on the 2014 Murano.
At what mileage does the 2014 Murano transmission typically fail?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 95,500 miles.
What symptoms do 2014 Murano owners report with the CVT?
Owners describe slipping, jerking, limp mode, stalling at speed, and shuddering after braking or hitting road debris.
Do transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Murano.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.