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2017 Nissan Murano Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 18 of 107 total complaints (17%) on the 2017 Nissan Murano, the highest share of any model year in the dataset. Median mileage at failure is 34,810 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints
18
17% of 107
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
34,810 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Some owners report the ABS pump can leak brake fluid onto a circuit board, creating a short and a fire risk, with warnings that the vehicle should not be driven if the anti-lock brake light stays on after startup.
  • Backup cameras go black or stop displaying images even though the guide lines still appear, and restarting the car does not fix it.
  • Forward collision warning and cruise control disable themselves intermittently, sometimes triggering repeated alarms with messages like 'front radar unavailable due to obstruction.'
  • ABS, crash sensor, and traction control warning lights come on together at random times and stay on until the vehicle is turned off.
  • Wiring harness failures are reported causing dimming headlights, stalling, air conditioning loss, and in one case a sudden shutoff at highway speed.
  • Some vehicles intermittently fail to start, with dealers replacing electrical components such as the IPDM without resolving the problem.

When 2017 Nissan Murano electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 5, 2018, latest Feb 19, 2026.

2017 Nissan Murano electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2018Apr 2019Oct 2019Dec 2019Aug 2020Aug 2022Mar 2025Feb 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Feb 2026; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Nissan Murano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Murano model year

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

  1. 201022 (11%)
  2. 201111 (7%)
  3. 201213 (10%)
  4. 201313 (18%)
  5. 20148 (6%)
  6. 201523 (11%)
  7. 201611 (10%)
  8. 201718 (17%)
  9. 201823 (20%)
  10. 20193 (7%)
  11. 20202 (5%)
  12. 20213 (19%)
  13. 20222 (33%)
  14. 20232 (25%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20257 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2017 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Murano, which is 17% of its 107 total complaints for the year, the highest share among the model years in this dataset.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Murano electrical system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2017 Murano.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 34,810 miles.
Do electrical issues on the 2017 Murano involve fire risk?
NHTSA complaint data lists 2 fire incidents and 1 crash tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Murano, with no injuries reported.

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.