2015 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 Murano years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Nissan Murano ranks worst of all 16 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 203 complaints covering transmission, engine, airbag, and brake issues. It carries 5 recalls, mostly for ABS actuator problems linked to brake fires.
- Complaints
- 203
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 5
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 28 hwy
Top 2015 Nissan Murano problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain52 (26%)
- Engine39 (19%)
- Airbags36 (18%)
- Other32 (16%)
- Brakes30 (15%)
- Electrical System23 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers12 (6%)
- Fuel System11 (5%)
- Structure & Body10 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the ABS actuator can fail and cause smoke or fire near the front passenger wheel, sometimes after a recall repair was supposedly completed.
- Some drivers describe the adaptive steering system failing suddenly, leaving the steering wheel able to spin freely with no effect on the front wheels.
- Several owners say front airbags did not deploy or only partially deployed during moderate-speed collisions, resulting in injuries.
- Owners describe engine compartment fires starting while the vehicle was parked and not in use, in at least one case spreading to a house.
- A fuel system complaint describes the vehicle surging unexpectedly when pressing the gas pedal at low speed, leading to a collision with a stationary object.
2015 Nissan Murano recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V807000Nov 8, 2019Brakes391,479 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
- NHTSA 18V601000Sep 7, 2018Brakes215,124 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
- NHTSA 16V636000Sep 2, 2016Brakes120,329 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
2015 Nissan Murano fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 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.
2015 compared with other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Nissan Murano reliable?
- Among 16 Murano model years tracked, 2015 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 203 complaints. NHTSA data shows its top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain at 26% of complaints.
- Does the 2015 Nissan Murano have a brake recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three separate recalls (15V364000, 16V636000, 18V601000, plus a 2019 follow-up 19V807000) covering the ABS actuator, which owners tied to brake failure and fires.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Nissan Murano?
- Transmission and powertrain complaints are the largest category, making up 26% of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 39,100 miles.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Murano have?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2015 Murano, four involving brakes/ABS actuators and one involving airbags.
- How does the 2015 Murano compare to other years?
- It has the highest complaint index (100) of all 16 years tracked and carries an Avoid verdict, while years like 2021 (index 13) and 2022 (index 7) rank as Best.