Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Nissan Murano - part 1

While driving my new 2025 Nissan Murano (owned for 3 weeks), I parked the vehicle and exited. I realized the car was sticking out into traffic, so I got back inside to restart it. When I attempted to start the vehicle, the dashboard displayed the message: “warning: key system error – see owner’s manual” and the car would not start. The vehicle remained disabled for at least 10 minutes while partially obstructing traffic, creating a safety hazard. I contacted the dealership immediately, and they advised me not to drive the car until it could be inspected. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was held for 24 hours. After consulting with Nissan, the dealer reported that the issue may have been caused by not pressing the “park” button prior to shutting off the engine, and that the system may intentionally shut down for 10 minutes to perform a “safety check. ” this explanation was concerning, as the car became unexpectedly disabled without prior warning or symptoms, and the dealership had not previously encountered this issue.

Car was parked for two hours in a private parking space. Onlooker reported seeing it on fire and called 911. Car was completely destroyed by fire. Insurance company reported it was related to this recall.

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6/27/25 at 1378 miles received a malfunction warning light for lane departure. 7/4/25 at 1875 miles pulling out from my home to railroad street the engine started sounding really loud like a motorcycle engine and started to decelerate which could have caused an accident. Video was taken, vehicle was taken to matt bowers Nissan 7/11/25 and states issue could not be duplicated and that the engine noise is normal. Engine sounds really loud each time the vehicle is started and again was told by service technician foreman ken that he has seen similar vehicles with the same problem, and this is normal and preceded to tell me about other noises that I will here that is also normal. Here a sound like valves is tapping. New vehicle should be quiet, and this one is very noisy.

Vehicle will not accelerate. I will drive it a few miles, and it will be just fine. I drive it more, and it will stall and not accelerate. In fact, on 6/30/25, I was getting on the highway and it wouldn't accelerate and 8 warning lights came on. It has a brand new battery, alternator, idle sensor, and throttle position sensor. My dad and grandpa both know a lot about cars, and they are at a loss.

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The contact’s spouse owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while his spouse was driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,450.

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I have been experiencing complete driving failure with my 2016 Nissan Murano. It shutdowns randomly without any warning well driving in traffic. I have already experienced being put in a crash risk three times. I have been trying to work with the dealer for almost 2 months now, only to receive my SUV with the same issue. I am terrified to be forced to put my children in such a high risk automobile as this is supposed to be our reliable transportation. I am highly disappointed and uncomfortable with the dealership stating repeatedly they don’t know what’s wrong with my vehicle as they are no codes to factually state the real issue. In the process I am being told I need to pay for highly priced repair guesses or problems that have been generated in their care trying to figure things out. The vehicle has even stopped on them while driving. After driving off their lot twice only to be stranded and put in a crash risk I am not comfortable with being rushed to pick up this vehicle without total safety concerns being addressed. Nissan has not addressed my concerns about their vehicles having recalls about this same issues, only stating it doesn’t show up for my VIN# well why am I having the same exact problem? the safety risks of the vehicle failing in the mist of traffic with absolutely no warning is a huge life threatening risk and shouldn’t be of the hardship of my family as I immediately had it towed to the dealership to assure safety for all. I purchased what I thought would be a safer longevity vehicle to transport my children. I am really having a difficult time with understanding of my concerns are of top priority. As I do appreciate being given a rental while they try a figure it out. My major concerns are being given the vehicle back at the same exact safety issues or worse. Please your cooperation in assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.

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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and started to coast. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and the dealer determined there was corrosion on the battery terminals. The battery cables were repaired. The dealer also mentioned potential engine failure. The engine was not repaired. The failure occurred 3 times. The contact stated that after the second failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the dealer was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The contact inquired about NHTSA campaign number: 21v774000 (engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system). The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that after the third failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who claimed that the decoration the contact applied around the push-start button was causing a malfunction in communication. The failure persisted. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with alternator failure, and the alternator was replaced. The contact received a notice about an extended warranty coverage for the control variable timing (cvt) valve. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer confirmed the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 21v774000 ( engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system) and under the extended warranty coverage. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Drivers seat is not sitting right almost seems like it came unhinged. Driving on a short distance trip I noticed that every time I needed to turn and it the road was windy I could smell fuel and it seems like I was loosing gas as I was driving like it was punchard or spilling some how. . I'm no mechanic but as a pregnant woman I was absolutely nauseous from going only an hour away. Also it seemed like I would periodically loose power and at one point actually had to pull over and let the vehicle air out and cool down. Seems like the was a situation with the coolant as well had to replace the cap and it looks as though that had been a issue with the previous owner as well.

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The car starts up the electrical on the dashboard abs warning light comes on if the car starts it might start right off and drive just fine but then it shuts down into limp mode .

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Error p17f1 judder code. This is a known issue and my VIN is not covered under a recall when this is a known issue due to the ongoing cvt transmission lawsuit.

On Jan 15, 2025, my vehicle exhibited an unintended sudden acceleration event while applying the brakes to slow the vehicle. Shortly after applying the brakes, the vehicle's engine revved very high and the car launched forward despite my foot on the brake and then struck another vehicle in front of me. The automatic emergency braking did not trigger. The air bags did deploy. No significant injuries, but both cars were damaged, my Murano likely totaled. I am confident that I did not accidentally hit the gas pedal.

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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 20 mph on the highway, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the body of the vehicle thumped ten times in a row and constantly seized. The check engine warning light was illuminated. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact inspected under the hood and became aware that there was coolant all over the engine bay. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via email, and informed the contact that they could not assist with the cost for the repair of the engine. The approximate failure mileage was 44,830.

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle was vibrating and shuddering significantly. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed. The contact stated that the failure had persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,457.

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Engine failure.

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the same diagnostic was provided and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

My timing chain/belt is shot, my car started slowing down and I pulled over on the side of the highway.

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Nhtsa vehicle safety complaint – 2018 Nissan Murano submitted tekisha y rousseaux castellanos vehicle: 2018 Nissan Murano VIN: 5n1az2mh6jn199173 mileage at time of issue: approx. 93,500 miles location: albuquerque, nm date of issue onset: September 17, 2024 summary of the problem: shortly after my vehicle was serviced at a Nissan dealership, it began exhibiting serious mechanical and electrical issues. These include: - transmission jerking and slipping between gears - uncommanded rpm surging while accelerating - occasional loss of power, particularly at highway speeds - dashboard flickering, resetting, and other electrical irregularities - brake caliper drag and significantly reduced gas mileage third-party diagnosis: a certified independent repair shop reported the following: - transmission malfunction (needs full replacement) - dragging brake caliper - engine overfilled with oil - erratic rpm behavior despite these findings, the dealership dismissed all concerns and returned the vehicle unrepaired, with no adequate documentation of the work performed. Additional concerns: I believe the vehicle was accessed and tampered with while at the dealership. After their service: - my dashboard and door panels were visibly unsealed or repositioned - the vehicle was held for extended periods (multiple weeks) - no paperwork was provided showing any actual mechanical repairs I have before-and-after photographs and text messages confirming this timeline and change in condition. Safety impact: the transmission failure, rpm spikes, and braking inconsistencies make the vehicle unsafe to drive. These problems pose a significant crash risk, especially in highway traffic or while merging. I’m submitting this report to NHTSA to contribute to any ongoing investigations related to this vehicle make/model and to help prevent further consumer risk. Additional observation – abnormal heat after driving after driving the vehicle, extreme heat can be felt rising from underneath the dr.

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the apartment building parking lot and turned off for approximately five hours the vehicle caught fire and was destroyed. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The cause of the fire was not determined. A fire report was taken at the scene that indicated the fire originated in the engine compartment. Two parked vehicles were also damaged during the incident. The contact indicated that the engine was recently replaced at the dealer days prior to the incident. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.

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The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, she noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact stated that the odor persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking externally from the head gasket bank #1 and bank #2, and was entering the combustion chamber, causing damage to the engine and the cvt transmission. The dealer determined that the engine and the cvt transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a partial cost of the repair would be covered. The failure mileage was approximately 50,300.

I bought this Nissan Murano after the owner of suncoast quality cars gives me the nada - consumers report, which states the car was scored as an 82, in "good condition" with major repairs needed. After picking the Murano up 1-week after I made the purchase, when driven more than a couple of miles, you could feel the transmission slipping. While the owner of suncoast said that his mechanic had done a full diagnostic test and had confirmed nada's scoring, just to make sure I took it to courtesy Nissan of tampa and paid for their certified Nissan mechanics to do a full diagnostic test. Courtesy Nissan's diagnostic test revealed that the transmission would need to be replaced, which while I did purchase a used car warranty from suncoast, the car has been out of commission since roughly a week after receiving delivery from suncoast. When I contacted bart pilipajc (owner) by email on 4-separate occasions, from 2-separate email addresses, and text, he states he never received them. Given the owner's approach, and refusing to own up to his lies, or take any kind of responsibility here, I would like a full refund, as I would have never purchased the car, if I knew it had a major safety issue and would have to have the transmission replaced immediately after delivery, and I most certainly wouldn't have paid the price of a car that nada stated was in "good condition", as the cost of the transmission is actually 65% of the price I paid for the car. With the transmission needing to be replaced, the same measuring tool (nada) that suncoast used to sell me the car, actually states the car is worth thousands-less. Attached, you will also find a copy of the results from the certified Nissan mechanic at courtesy Nissan of tampa. Warm regards, david heacock david. Heacock76@yahoo. Com 813-588-1753.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, with the engine coolant, fuel level, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine and abs warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who diagnosed that the fuel sensor intake valve was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.

The contact’s mother owns a 2017 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after a few hours, the vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be duplicated; however, the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

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On multiple occasions the engine has cut off. Once a few seconds after starting the engine cut out. Another time while waiting in a turn lane to turn left the engine cut out. Another time while driving in the center lane the engine cut off and additional times. It has cut while in park, it has cut off while in drive. This is very unsafe especially when driving and there are other drivers. There is no warning it is going to happen. This is my teen's designated vehicle and we have another teen who will be driving this car soon. We took the car back to the dealer just a few days after purchasing to have it checked out. They kept it for several days but couldn't find any issue. We picked up the the car back but after a few weeks the engine cut out twice and we took it back in. This time, there also happens to be a small oil leak. They said something about replacing the bank2/banking cellunoid and it might be a timing issue.

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Murano. The contact stated she and her son has been getting sick due to " silent fumes" entering the vents of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact has sought medication attention for headaches, high blood pressure, and dizziness. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where they did not find any failure on the vehicle. The dealer replaced the air cabin filter and the engine filter but she continued to experience the same symptoms. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

The Nissan Murano’s were recalled back in 2020 stating their cvt was causing stalling issues mid driving and overheating in extreme weather (heat). I complained to Nissan prior to this recall and was told it was filter issue then a battery issue. Of course if was neither. The recall was completed, however for the past year and half my Nissan Murano hybrid stalls when the air condition is on during the summer. The car drives fine in the winter and late fall. I have taken my vehicle to 2 Nissan dealerships owings mills and ellicott city wanted to ensure of the issue. Both came back with the same answer, for the consumer rep ali suggested getting a second opinion and I informed him I did. The hybrid cvt is overheating mechanical failure due to a part inside the transmission. Nissan refuses to fix stating I need to pay $11,000 for a new transmission to fix the issue. The service rep john stated no other Murano has ever had this happen and of course they no longer make my year (2016). I have contacted Nissan consumer line twice and was informed they will not be doing a good will either. The cost is so high was told because they have to build a new one. I believe Nissan knew of this problem and ignored and was hoping the recall would fix the shudder and shut off of the vehicle. Another recall needs to be done on cvt’s for the brand Nissan and should be responsible for fixing this.

2013 Nissan Murano (81,000 miles): engine warning light came on, code check revealed "mass airflow senser" while waiting for dealer appointment car was running fine with no issues other than warning light. I was driving the car at 40 mph and the car came to a complete stop "as if engine was turned off". There was no warning. No breaks, no steering. Car was almost in ditch but I managed to force steering back onto road (I was the only one at risk). Car restarted as though no problem had occurred. Research revealed same issue with other model years.

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The contact's husband owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at approximately 35 degrees and making a sharp left turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact then stated that he attempted to apply more pressure but the vehicle failed to accelerate and moved at slow pace. The contact then stated that after he was in the driveway, he placed the shifter in park then back in drive position but the vehicle hesitated then failed to accelerate. No warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

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Car fire started engin area.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled but restarted. While driving, the vehicle hesitated and backfired. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,340.

Ok I have this problem with my upper oil pan. It has been discontinued. I have called around to dealerships because you cannot purchase it at a part store. I have a bad oil leak coming from it. How do I go by replacing it?.

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that months after she purchased the vehicle, while she was driving, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle started to jump. Additionally, the contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving, the vehicle intermittently went into limp mode and the engine stalled. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that assistance would not be provided. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that an antifreeze like odor could be smelled upon exiting the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case fluid had leaked onto his manifold; he was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

My car would jerk/chug at about 20 mph and it just kept getting worse as time went on. On 11/17/21 it wouldn’t drive or go over 10 mph. And today 11/19/21 it won’t even start!! I am now getting it towed to a ln auto place.

Alternator went out this is the third one. I looked up the recalls on my car and there happened to be one on the alternator and I’ve reached out to Nissan dealership of bakersfield and havnt received a response.

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