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2017 Nissan Murano: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Murano years.
107 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Murano?The 2017 Nissan Murano has 107 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. Owners most often flag cvt (continuously variable transmission) failure: catastrophic, premature failure is the dominant issue. described as a "time bomb," especially after 100,000 miles (161,000 km). failure often occurs without warning, with repair/replacement costs cited between $5,000 and $8,000 usd. linked to class action lawsuits and warranty extensions for specific model years (e.g., 2010, 2015-2018).
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Nissan Murano vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Murano years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Murano?
Across the 19 Murano model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2008) to 635 (2009). With 107 complaints, the 2017 Murano sits above the model's median of 46.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 Murano
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Campaign 18V601000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Campaign 16V636000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Campaign 19V807000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
What owners say across generations
Deeply polarized sentiment with a clear generational divide.
- Very frequentCVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) failure
Catastrophic, premature failure is the dominant issue. Described as a "time bomb," especially after 100,000 miles (161,000 km). Failure often occurs without warning, with repair/replacement costs cited between $5,000 and $8,000 USD. Linked to class action lawsuits and warranty extensions for specific model years (e.g., 2010, 2015-2018).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Murano. See the full Murano owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Murano listings typically run $14,397–$24,260.
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