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2014 Nissan Murano Engine problems

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2014 Nissan Murano's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 6% of all its complaints, most recently on May 4, 2026. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
1

Engine complaints

BrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that multiple issues were experienced with the vehicle while driving, including the following: the transmission has odd noises, is not changing gears properly, and emits a burning smell; the vehicle randomly overheats; the brake fluid bubbles when the vehicle is turned on; the AC compressor has failed three times; and the serpentine belt and power steering fluid randomly fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a pressure test was performed...

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indicating issues with the Continuously Variable Transmission, engine, and brakes. Only the AC compressor was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,600.

Filed Incident Service brakes · Engine · Power trainNHTSA 11735510
Engine & cooling

Engine failure.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11678965
Engine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11671155
Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. In addition, the contact stated that several days later, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a leaking radiator. The contact was informed that the exhaust assembly and the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11658226
Engine & cooling

Driving down city street car loses power, , still runs but runs slow as if it's not getting gas, apparently nissan's are notorius for transmission assembly failing...Cost to repair $3800.00!! Car not even paid off, nissan knows and knew there were problems with transmission

Filed Incident Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11258036
Engine & cooling1 death

The push button start didn't shut off the engine when it was put in the garage resulting in the carbon monoxide poisoning of my mother. *Tt *js

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11103529
Engine & cooling

Vehicle stalls latest incident while stopped at a stop light all times while not moving vehicle has stalled while running in garage. Dealer says "nothing wrong"

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10967612
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan murano. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 10/26/16*lj *tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10907104

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