2016 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 Murano years
The 2016 Nissan Murano ranks 9th worst out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 47 and a 'Good' verdict relative to other Murano years. It has 107 complaints, 5 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls.
- Complaints
- 107
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 23.5 city / 28.5 hwy
Top 2016 Nissan Murano problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine23 (21%)
- Structure & Body22 (21%)
- Other19 (18%)
- Brakes16 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (14%)
- Airbags11 (10%)
- Electrical System11 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers9 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report the ABS actuator failing under an unrepaired recall, in one case with brakes failing to stop the vehicle before a collision.
- Some describe the brake pedal warning light illuminating along with a sudden loss of braking while driving around 40 mph.
- Drivers report phantom braking events where the vehicle brakes unexpectedly, in one case leading to a rear-end collision.
- Owners describe the transmission lurching or losing propulsion briefly at low speed, especially when merging or accelerating from a stop.
- Some report the vehicle failing to shift out of park or into gear at all, requiring the engine to be turned off and restarted.
- Airbag warning lights stay illuminated for extended periods, and in one crash the passenger airbag did not deploy.
2016 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.
2016 Nissan Murano fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 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.
2016 compared with other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Nissan Murano reliable?
- Compared to other Murano model years, the 2016 ranks 9th worst out of 16 with a complaint index of 47, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other years.
- What problems does the 2016 Nissan Murano have?
- NHTSA lists 107 complaints for the 2016 Murano, led by Engine issues (21% of complaints, median mileage 42,000) and Structure & Body issues (21%, median mileage 22,000), followed by Brakes at 15%.
- Does the 2016 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2016 Murano, four related to Brakes (ABS actuator) and one related to Airbags. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2016 Murano compare to the 2015 Murano?
- The 2015 Murano has a complaint index of 100 and an 'Avoid' verdict, while the 2016 Murano has a much lower complaint index of 47 and a 'Good' verdict.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan Murano?
- The 2016 Murano gets an EPA-rated 25.5 mpg combined (23.5 city / 28.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.