Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Nissan Murano

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2012 Nissan Murano. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Nissan Murano


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Nissan Murano

The Power Train problem

This car I purchased two months ago has the cvt transmission in it and has proven unsafe for regular traffic let alone highway driving. It randomly “lurches” , has a loss of power and hesitates when accelerating or lane changing .   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The cvt transmission is failing. When I try to accelerate it takes a long time to get above 10 mph and sometimes bucks when acceleration starts. There are 117k mike's on my car and I'm so frustrated.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Transmission started slipping. It slips between going 35 miles per hour and over. I just learned that Nissan cvt transmissions have a recall notice and was considered a lemon. They extended the warranty 10 years or 120,000 miles. I just exceed the miles.   Read details...


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