2016 Nissan Murano Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2016 Nissan Murano has a Complaint Index of 40 and ranks 13th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 107 complaints, 5 recalls, and one Park Outside brake recall that caps the rating despite a moderate complaint count.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #13 of 21 Murano years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 107
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- 2 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 23.5 city / 28.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2016 Nissan Murano problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes can fail unexpectedly at speed, with the "foot on brake, press start" warning lit and no stopping power before a crash.
- Owners tied to the ABS actuator recall report long waits for replacement parts while the defect remained unrepaired.
- The forward collision system can trigger phantom braking, slamming the brakes for no obstacle and causing a rear-end collision.
- Passenger airbag sensors misread occupant weight and stay in the "off" position regardless of seatbelt use or passenger movement.
- Some owners report airbags failing to deploy in a head-on collision, with occupants struck by internal airbag components.
- The engine can hesitate or fail to respond to throttle input when pulling away from a stop, requiring the driver to release and reapply the pedal.
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?
- It carries a Caution verdict, ranking 13th worst among 21 Murano model years with a Complaint Index of 40. Its top problem area is the engine, with 23 complaints reported to NHTSA.
- What recalls does the 2016 Nissan Murano have?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2016 Murano, four of them covering the brakes (ABS actuator) and one covering airbags. One brake recall is a Park Outside campaign, which is why the verdict is capped at Caution.
- What is the most common problem on the 2016 Murano?
- Engine complaints are most common, accounting for 21% of complaints (23 of 107), followed closely by structure/body issues at 21% and brakes at 15%.
- How does the 2016 Murano compare to other years?
- Its Complaint Index of 40 is better than the worst years like 2009 (100) and 2005 (95), but worse than years like 2021-2024, which carry Best verdicts with indexes as low as 5.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan Murano?
- EPA rates it at 25.5 mpg combined (23.5 city / 28.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.