2015 Nissan Murano Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2015 Nissan Murano carries a complaint index of 75, ranking 6th worst out of 21 model years, and is rated Avoid. Owners logged 203 complaints, 5 recalls, and 10 crashes, with transmission and powertrain issues topping the list at 52 complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #6 of 21 Murano years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 203
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- 2 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2015 Nissan Murano problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the ABS actuator failing and triggering warning lights before brakes stopped working, in some cases followed by the vehicle catching fire while parked.
- Some drivers describe the adaptive steering system losing all response in a curve, leaving the front wheels misaligned and the car undriveable.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy or deployed without inflating during moderate-speed collisions, leading to injuries.
- Several owners describe unexpected acceleration surges when pressing the gas pedal from a stop or approaching stopped traffic.
- Multiple complaints describe the vehicle catching fire while parked or sitting in a driveway, sometimes after an open recall was not completed.
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?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 Murano a complaint index of 75, the 6th worst of 21 model years for this model, which earns it an Avoid rating relative to other Murano years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Murano?
- Transmission and powertrain issues lead with 52 complaints (26% of the total), followed by engine problems (39 complaints), airbags (36 complaints), and brakes (30 complaints).
- Does the 2015 Nissan Murano have a brake recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists four separate brake-related recall campaigns tied to the ABS actuator (15V364000, 16V636000, 18V601000, 19V807000), plus one airbag recall, for a total of 5 recalls on the 2015 Murano.
- How many complaints and recalls does the 2015 Murano have?
- NHTSA lists 203 complaints, 10 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries, 0 deaths, and 5 recall campaigns for the 2015 Nissan Murano.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Nissan Murano?
- EPA rates the 2015 Murano at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.