How many engine-related complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Nissan Murano?

NHTSA lists 19 engine-area complaints for the 2017 Murano, making up 18% of the 107 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Murano engine or radar issue?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue.

At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 31,789 miles.

What is the most common engine-area complaint for the 2017 Murano?

Most sample complaints describe the front radar system disabling cruise control and forward emergency braking, showing a warning about an obstruction that is not actually there.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to this issue?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury among the complaints filed for this year, with 0 fires.

2017 Nissan Murano Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 19 engine-area complaints for the 2017 Nissan Murano, 18% of all complaints for that year. Most describe the front radar and cruise control system disabling itself, with median mileage at failure of 31,789. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 19; 18% of 107
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 31,789 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report a recurring 'front radar unavailable due to obstruction' warning that disables cruise control and forward emergency braking without any actual obstruction present.
Some describe the forward collision warning and cruise control shutting off repeatedly at highway speeds, even after dealer attempts to clear the error code.
Several owners report the vehicle hesitating, stalling, or losing acceleration momentarily at various speeds with no warning lights on, later restarting on its own.
One owner describes a grinding noise at 75 mph accompanied by the cruise control warning light, traced to the distance-monitoring sensor.
Another owner reports the CVT transmission failing to increase RPMs and struggling to maintain speed on highways, with no check engine code generated.

When 2017 Nissan Murano engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 19, 2018, latest Mar 1, 2023.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Mar 2023; peak Aug 2018 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Nissan Murano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Murano model year

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

201012 (6%)
20119 (6%)
201215 (11%)
20137 (9%)
201412 (8%)
201539 (19%)
201623 (21%)
201719 (18%)
201828 (25%)
20196 (14%)
20202 (5%)
20213 (19%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (40%)
20255 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine-related complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Nissan Murano?: NHTSA lists 19 engine-area complaints for the 2017 Murano, making up 18% of the 107 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Murano engine or radar issue?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 31,789 miles.
What is the most common engine-area complaint for the 2017 Murano?: Most sample complaints describe the front radar system disabling cruise control and forward emergency braking, showing a warning about an obstruction that is not actually there.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to this issue?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury among the complaints filed for this year, with 0 fires.