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Electrical system
Nissan Murano Electrical problems by year
696 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Murano's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
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While driving the vehicle the engine completely shut down and an "engine failure" light came on, and the vehicle became completely stationary. Electrical seemed to be running. I had to put the vehicle in park, turn it off and turn it back on to move it off the road. A couple weeks prior, the vehicle was making strange revving noises that I am unsure if they are related. I was in the middle of the road, and thankfully, cars behind me were stopped at a red light. I often drive on the highway and this could be deadly...
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if it happens while driving 70 mph. The dealer was unable to reproduce the issue and told me the car is fine. The looked for codes, and only found communications errors. They checked the battery which also showed no signs of errors. I do not feel safe driving the vehicle.
Whenever it rains my car is flooded and now my vehicle's electric is damaged and this is concerning to me due to fire hazard issues that can occur
No electrical works in this car. He may be driving and it just stalls. He pulls over for a couple of minutes and tries to go and it just keeps dying.
The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to avoid sudden merging traffic and to decelerate, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed to come to a complete stop and another vehicle behind avoided crashing in to the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the instrument panel rebooted independently. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it...
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remained for further investigation. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same local dealer where the trunk was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,890.
My car is currently in the dealership due to excessive water damage after a rainstorm this month. I noticed the issue when I opened the door and the car smelled of mildew. When I inspected the vehicle, there was a large puddle in the spare tire compartment and the carpets in the back of the car and back passenger areas are soaked. The padding under the spare tire was soaked. I noticed water coming out of the seatbelt area and back vents. I am extremely frustrated because I noticed some dampness in the back...
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carpet two weeks ago and since the car was under warranty, I asked the dealer to check it out (they were already repairing the AC which was also faulty) They said they cleared the drains but it obviously wasn't effective. This appears to be an issue with the Nissan Murano design as THE SAME EXACT issue occurred with my 2019 Murano which was totaled by the insurance company due to concerns that the water caused damage to the wiring. In looking at the NHTSA site it appears that there have been numerous issues with the moonroof including water damage and spontaneous shattering. I am shocked that there has not been a recall of these vehicles
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Nissan Murano. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 7,071; however, after the purchase, it was discovered via the national motor vehicle title information system that the mileage was 70,172.
The fuel gauge no longer works and the speedometer is inconsistent. The 2021 Murano has a digital spped read out that can be used. The main speedometer can jump around show 45 while running at 73 mph. Or showing 23 when at 33 - so it is clearly a safety issue. This is a low mileage vehicle - with about 18000 miles on it.
One week ago (6/19) while driving the main screen went black. I pulled over and restarted engine 3x with no luck so drove to dealership. Another startup there it was still black. I was told by service manager "I cannot have you drive it like that" and I was offered a rental which I accepted. Just prior to claiming the rental I again started my Murano and the screen was normal again. I took my vehicle but made an appt to have things checked on Monday. At that time I was told that it just needed a software...
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update. That was concerning to me because how would I know in the future it needed an update prior to another incident of the screen going black. Response was that I wouldn't. Yikes! Additionally, the google assist has repeatedly been of concern with audible requests being met by incorrect responses (different radio station than requested, or static); temperature setting set to 3 degrees higher than requested. Audio will cut out randomly that will only reset after the car is shut off for period of time. Talk to text malfunction and looping. During one errand shortly after taking ownership the backup camera froze and stayed like that for a 25 minute drive. The dealership did a factory reset yesterday (6/26) in an attempt to resolve several issues but with no luck. I also got an oil change. My receipt did not reflect the reset so I requested that be added to my service record.
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the contact and the front seat passenger attempted to exit the vehicle, but all the doors failed to unlock. Additionally, the steering wheel was locked upside down. The contact stated that the engine started to overheat, and the front seat passenger had a panic attack. The contact called 911. The Fire Department arrived but was unable to forcefully open the doors. The Fire Department broke the rear passenger's side window and...
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was able to unlock the doors. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the main fuse box was blown and melted. The mechanic determined that the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred the following morning. The contact was able to open and enter the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was able to restart. The dealer determined that a fuse in the steering column might have been blown. The dealer informed the contact that the part was no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 136,161.
While driving down the highway 5/10/26, the vehicle completely shut down at 75 MPH. The dash went black, everything shut down, and the steering wheel locked. No warning lights came on. I immediately hit the brakes and tried to veer to the right. Luckily, I was in the right lane and was able to get to the edge of the shoulder. My son and I sat there in shock. A few seconds later, I hit the ignition button, and the vehicle started right back up. My son and I were terrified by this. We could have been killed by someone hitting us.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the AC compressor became inoperable. The contact stated that the power steering fluid was making an abnormal sound like the fluid was boiling. The message "Maintenance Other" was displayed, and the front air bags warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and determined that the AC compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the...
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failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where it was determined that the AC compressor and the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, there was no repair performed on the steering system. The contact researched and was made aware of an undisclosed recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,613.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that on several occasions, while driving or while idling, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. On one occasion, while making a left turn, the sound from the engine compartment became louder, and the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that the speedometer failed to operate as intended and remained at 0 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be...
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diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was driven back to the residence but stalled before reaching the driveway. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 167,120.
I was going 35 MPH, normal operation speed and there was no extreme weather or road conditions. I slowed down to get into the center turn lane ended up coming to a complete stop due to on coming traffic. I was stopped for about 30 seconds to maybe a minute when I finally had enough clearance to make my turn. When I pressed the accelerator it began to accelerate but stalled out almost immediately. So I pressed and depressed the accelerator rapidly several times then it finally accelerated. When it did finally...
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accelerate it accelerated much to quickly like it just took off. I'd like to say that this excessive acceleration was terrible but it saved my passenger from getting slammed by the now on coming traffic due to the lack of power. This is not the first time it has happened it does it allot when the weather gets warmer as well as when exiting the highway coming to a complete stop and then when trying to accelerate it stalls I'd say 25% of the time. I've taken it to multiple repair shops and they all say they can't find the problem. I know their is a problem and I've read of this happening to many other owners so why is there no recall on it yet I'm surprised no one has been seriously injured or worse. In my opinion I feel like the manufacturer has complete disregard to the consumers safety. It's unsettling.
I was traveling out of state when the climate control panel on the vehicle stopped working. I was not able to control heat, defroster or air flow. Took to dealership. They verified it was the control panel, and the part was ordered but it's on backorder with no ETA when it may arrive and the vehicle repaired.
Technical Incident Report: Electrical Component Failure Reference: Technical Service Bulletin NTB19-004 Part Number: 873D6-5AA6A (Control Unit/Actuator) Incident Overview On 2/16/26, the vehicle was being operated by the primary driver when a suspected electrical failure occurred. Upon subsequent inspection, the 873D6-5AA6A control unit and its associated wiring harness were found to be severely compromised by thermal damage. Detailed Observations: Thermal Damage: The control unit housing showed significant...
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melting. Residual smoke was present during the inspection, indicating a high-temperature event caused by a short circuit or component failure. Harness Integrity: The wiring harness insulation was melted and charred. Due to the extreme heat, the plastic connector had become brittle and lost all structural integrity. Component Failure: During the attempt to disconnect the unit for safety inspection, the connector shattered, leaving the internal wiring of the harness exposed. Documentation: High-resolution photographs have been captured to document the state of the melted housing, the shattered connector, and the exposed wiring.
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