2017 Nissan Murano Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 18 brakes complaints for the 2017 Nissan Murano, 17% of its 107 total complaints for the year, with 3 crashes and 6 injuries reported. Three related ABS actuator recalls (campaigns 19V807000, 18V601000, 16V636000) cover this vehicle, and median mileage at failure was 30,000.
- Brakes complaints
- 18
- 17% of 107
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 30,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal depressing fully to the floor with no stopping power, sometimes leading to a rear-end collision.
- Some describe the forward emergency braking or front radar system disengaging or shutting off unexpectedly while driving, including on cruise control.
- Others report the front radar system giving false obstruction warnings or applying the brakes with no vehicle or pedestrian present.
- Several owners report grinding brakes returning after repeated rotor, pad, and caliper replacements.
- One owner reported a delay in getting the ABS actuator recall part (campaign 19V807000) repaired at a dealer.
When 2017 Nissan Murano brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 28, 2018, latest Feb 5, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Nissan Murano
- 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.
Brakes complaints by Murano model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brakes complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Nissan Murano?
- NHTSA lists 18 brakes complaints for the 2017 Murano, which is 17% of the 107 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Nissan Murano?
- Yes. Three recalls cover brakes on this vehicle: campaign 19V807000, 18V601000, and 16V636000, all involving the ABS actuator, with owners told to park outside but not to stop driving.
- Have there been crashes or injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2017 Murano?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 6 injuries associated with the 18 brakes complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do 2017 Murano brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brakes complaints on the 2017 Murano is 30,000 miles.