2018 Nissan Murano Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 29 brake complaints for the 2018 Nissan Murano, 26% of its 113 total complaints. Two crashes and one fire are linked to this area, and a recall (19V807000) covers a related ABS actuator issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 29
- 26% of 113
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 23,113 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Front radar sensor throws an 'unavailable front radar obstruction' warning, disabling automatic emergency braking and cruise control.
- Some owners report the radar fault repeats every few minutes while driving on city streets with no actual obstruction present.
- A small number describe brake pedal failure while attempting to stop, including one case ending in a collision at highway speed.
- The automatic emergency braking warning light activated repeatedly in a single day without any surrounding vehicles or obvious trigger.
- Cruise control drops out unexpectedly when the front radar fault appears, sometimes while merging or in the fast lane.
When 2018 Nissan Murano brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 22, 2018, latest Mar 31, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2018 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.
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 brake complaints does the 2018 Nissan Murano have?
- NHTSA lists 29 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Murano, which is 26% of the 113 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2018 Nissan Murano?
- Yes. Recall 19V807000, reported November 8, 2019, covers 2015-2018 Murano and related Nissan/Infiniti models for ABS actuator replacement; it does not carry a do-not-drive order.
- What is the most common brake-related problem reported?
- Many owners describe a front radar fault message that disables automatic emergency braking and cruise control, sometimes recurring repeatedly while driving.
- Have brake problems led to crashes on the 2018 Murano?
- NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 fire to complaints in this area, with 2 injuries reported overall.
- At what mileage do these brake issues typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-area complaints on the 2018 Murano is 23,112.5 miles.