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2017 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

73/100

#5 most-complained of 16 Murano years

The 2017 Nissan Murano has a Complaint Index of 73 and ranks 5th worst of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 107 complaints, 3 recalls, and 8 crashes, with engine, brakes, and electrical issues topping the list.

Complaints
107
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
8 / 2
Injuries / deaths
11 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
24
21 city / 28 hwy

Top 2017 Nissan Murano problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other27 (25%)
  2. Engine19 (18%)
  3. Brakes18 (17%)
  4. Electrical System18 (17%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain14 (13%)
  6. Structure & Body10 (9%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers10 (9%)
  8. Airbags7 (7%)
  9. Seat Belts7 (7%)
  10. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (5%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the ABS actuator can leak brake fluid onto the circuit board, creating a fire risk, prompting Nissan to recommend parking outside.
  • Some drivers describe the traction control light flashing and the vehicle losing acceleration or sliding uncontrollably on inclines.
  • Multiple owners say airbags failed to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including broadside and rear-end crashes.
  • One owner reported the brake pedal being depressed with no stopping power, resulting in a rear-end collision.
  • A driver described a momentary loss of power to the wheels right after completing a turn, with RPMs rising but no acceleration.
2017 Nissan Murano complaints: complaints filed per quarter162017 Q12018 Q22019 Q22020 Q22021 Q22023 Q22024 Q32025 Q4
145 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2019 Q3 (16).

2017 Nissan Murano recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

2017 Nissan Murano fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,700
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.

2017 compared with other Murano years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Avoid100203524
2016Good47107525.5
2017Caution73107324
2018Caution53113224
2019Good2743123

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Nissan Murano reliable?
NHTSA data shows a Complaint Index of 73 for the 2017 Murano, ranking it 5th worst among 16 model years, so it carries a Caution verdict relative to other Murano years.
What problems does the 2017 Nissan Murano have?
The top complaint areas are Engine (19 complaints, 18%), Brakes (18 complaints, 17%), and Electrical System (18 complaints, 17%), with a median mileage at failure of 19,800 miles overall.
Does the 2017 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Murano, all related to the Brakes, involving the ABS actuator pump; none are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2017 Murano compare to other years?
The 2017 model (Complaint Index 73) is worse than 2016 (47, Good) and 2018 (53, Caution), but better than 2015 (100, Avoid) and 2010 (93, Avoid).
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Nissan Murano?
EPA rates the 2017 Murano at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.

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.