Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Nissan Murano

Nissan Murano owners have reported 72 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (20 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Nissan Murano


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Nissan Murano

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

It has occurred on a few occasions where the emergency braking system has enabled with no obstructions nearby most commonly while backing up into a parking spot but the recent situation of it automatically breaking on the highway while doing 60 with no other vehicles nearby, my wife attempted the   Read details...

The Warnings problem

The forward looking sonar sensor turns off after the first 2 miles, which in turn deactivates the adaptive cruise control and the automatic emergency braking system. I have learned that this is a widespread problem on many Nissans, including the rogue and Murano.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

I was in a parking ramp attempting to park in a tight space that required back & forth maneuvering. I was going forward towards a concrete wall. All of a sudden my car lurched forward to the wall causing damage to my car. This all happened in a matter of seconds. Speed was minimal.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the steering failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel independently turned to the left or to the right. No warning lights were illuminated.   Read details...




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