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2015 Nissan Murano Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Nissan Murano, 11% of its 203 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 40,000 miles, with one fire reported and no crashes or related recalls on file.

Electrical System complaints
23
11% of 203
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
40,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Interior lights flicker uncontrollably and the car bucks at low speed, especially after rain or in humid conditions.
  • The liftgate fails to open with the key fob or manually, requiring the battery to be disconnected and the hood opened to reset the system.
  • The navigation system stays powered on after the vehicle is turned off, draining the battery and leaving owners needing a jump start.
  • Radio and A/C illumination lights fail or malfunction, requiring dealer visits.
  • Multiple electrical components fail in sequence, including the XM radio, back-up camera, dashboard compass, and steering wheel controls.
  • The vehicle loses power and stalls while driving at speeds such as 40 MPH, with no warning light illuminated and no cause found by the dealer.

When 2015 Nissan Murano electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 6, 2016, latest May 11, 2026.

2015 Nissan Murano electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month1Jul 2016Feb 2017Apr 2019Jun 2020Oct 2021Jun 2023Apr 2025Dec 2025
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to May 2026; peak Jul 2016 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Nissan Murano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Murano model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201022 (11%)
  2. 201111 (7%)
  3. 201213 (10%)
  4. 201313 (18%)
  5. 20148 (6%)
  6. 201523 (11%)
  7. 201611 (10%)
  8. 201718 (17%)
  9. 201823 (20%)
  10. 20193 (7%)
  11. 20202 (5%)
  12. 20213 (19%)
  13. 20222 (33%)
  14. 20232 (25%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20257 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2015 Nissan Murano owners reported electrical problems?
NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Murano, which is 11% of the 203 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Murano electrical system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2015 Murano.
At what mileage do 2015 Murano electrical problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 40,000 miles at the time electrical failures were reported.
Are the electrical problems dangerous?
NHTSA records one fire tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Murano, with no crashes or injuries reported.
How does the 2015 Murano compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2015 Murano's 23 electrical complaints and 11% share are similar to 2010 (22 complaints, 11%) and lower than 2018, which had 23 complaints making up 20% share.

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.