2015 Nissan Murano Brakes Problems
The 2015 Nissan Murano has 30 brake-related complaints to NHTSA, 15% of its 203 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 45,000. Four related ABS actuator recalls exist, including one specific to 2015 Murano units built December 2014 to March 2015.
- Brakes complaints
- 30
- 15% of 203
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 45,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- ABS actuator can leak brake fluid internally, causing the ABS, collision, and swerve warning lights to illuminate followed by loss of braking and, in some cases, an under-hood or wheel-area fire.
- Owners report vehicle fires occurring after the ABS/brake warning lights come on, including cases where the fire happened while the vehicle was parked and not being driven.
- Forward emergency braking and collision sensor systems reportedly turn off after a few miles of driving, which also disables cruise control.
- Some owners describe violent shaking or vibration during braking at various speeds, with dealers unable to replicate or diagnose the issue on test drives.
- The ABS warning light reportedly comes on while driving and is sometimes accompanied by the vehicle stalling or entering limp mode.
- Several owners state that recall repairs for the ABS actuator (campaigns 16V636000 and 19V807000) took longer than expected or that replacement parts were unavailable.
When 2015 Nissan Murano brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 21, 2015, latest May 10, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Nissan Murano
- 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.
- NHTSA 15V364000Jun 10, 2015Brakes9,614 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Murano vehicles manufactured December 4, 2014, to March 17, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) actuators which may have contamination in the solenoid valves, potentially affecting the valves' ability to completely close and allow a build up of hydraulic brake pressure, or fully open and allow the hydraulic brake pressure to completely drop.
Risk: Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, the malfunctioning ABS actuator could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does the 2015 Nissan Murano have?
- NHTSA lists 30 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Nissan Murano, which is 15% of the 203 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Nissan Murano?
- Yes. Four related recalls cover Brakes, including campaign 15V364000 specific to 2015 Muranos built December 4, 2014 to March 17, 2015, plus later campaigns 16V636000, 18V601000, and 19V807000 addressing the ABS actuator.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically appear on the 2015 Murano?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 45,000 at the time of brake-related failure for the 2015 Murano.
- Have brake issues on the 2015 Murano led to fires or crashes?
- NHTSA complaint data for this brake category on the 2015 Murano includes 4 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury reported.
- Does the ABS actuator issue require immediate action?
- The related recalls are not do-not-drive orders, but Nissan advises owners to park outside due to fire risk from the ABS actuator, according to NHTSA recall records.