How common are transmission problems on the 2016 Nissan Murano?

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Murano, which is 14% of the 107 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Murano transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain problem area on the 2016 Murano.

At what mileage do 2016 Murano transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 53,500 miles.

What kinds of transmission issues do owners report on the 2016 Murano?

Owners describe sudden loss of power while turning or accelerating, failure to engage gears, transfer case grinding and vibration, and transmission fluid leaks.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Murano lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

2016 Nissan Murano Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Nissan Murano, 14% of its 107 total complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 53,500. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 14% of 107
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 53,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power or propulsion while turning, accelerating from a stop, or merging into traffic, sometimes with no warning lights.
Vehicles reportedly fail to engage gears, staying stuck in park or refusing to move in drive or reverse after shifting.
Several owners describe vibration or grinding noise tied to transfer case failures, with some units repaired more than once.
Some report the vehicle lunging or jumping forward unexpectedly when coming to a stop or shifting into drive.
One owner described the vehicle losing speed and power while in cruise control at highway speed, with engine RPM rising as vehicle speed dropped.
Transmission fluid leaks and a cracked transmission casing were reported, along with a burning smell during driving.

When 2016 Nissan Murano transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 31, 2016, latest May 22, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to May 2026; peak Nov 2021 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Nissan Murano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Murano model year

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

201040 (21%)
201137 (25%)
201230 (22%)
201313 (18%)
201431 (21%)
201552 (26%)
201615 (14%)
201714 (13%)
20185 (4%)
20190 (0%)
20203 (7%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (20%)
20255 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2016 Nissan Murano?: NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Murano, which is 14% of the 107 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Murano transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain problem area on the 2016 Murano.
At what mileage do 2016 Murano transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 53,500 miles.
What kinds of transmission issues do owners report on the 2016 Murano?: Owners describe sudden loss of power while turning or accelerating, failure to engage gears, transfer case grinding and vibration, and transmission fluid leaks.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Murano lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.