2015 NISSAN MURANO Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Nissan Murano. This model year has 200 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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Worst 2015 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbag Malfunctions
Uncategorized Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Nissan Murano. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 52 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 36 | 4 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 30 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 28 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2015 Nissan Murano. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 200 most recent complaints
This statement is to the best of my knowledge. I was driving my 2015 Nissan Murano and when I was almost back to mine [XXX] house the transmission stopped working. I took it and had it towed over Gilman Nissan in Rosenberg. I have a warranty on it through endurance warranty comp…
Summary of Incident: On August 16, 2025, while my daughter was operating the vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the front driver-side wheel detached entirely from the vehicle, resulting in a catastrophic loss of control and the vehicle being declared a Total Loss. Technical Detail…
On Saturday, December 6, 2025 my [XXX] mother and I were driving back to my mom’s Saint Peters, Missouri home around 5:15 pm. I had just exited Missouri Highway 364 at Woodstone/Jungermann Road. I turned right onto Woodstone and heard a thud/clunk. Never heard that sound bef…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Nissan Murano. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 80,300. It was later discovered that the mileage on Carvana was 179,690 on…
The vehicle has only 55k miles , but the Front subframe bushings and front lower control arm bushings are worn out causing safety issues.
My vehicle stop on the highway. Jut cut off out of nowhere. And has been cutting off and losing power. I replaced the battery which I thought was the problem. Then I thought it was the alternator so I took it to nissan to have a diagnostic and they said it was not and that no co…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle shuddered, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle intermittently returned to normal functionality. The contact checked the transmission fluid and noticed the fl…
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.
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 .
My transmission is on recall the CVT transmission is malfunctioning The transmission flutters and shudders loses power in slow motion when starting to pull off from lights or going up heels, there’s a slipping, feel to the transmission very unsafe to drive during wet, rainy days …
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; howe…
Heard a snap, then lost brakes and steering, caused the car to go into a guard rail.
Loss power i ,studding had a overheating in transmissonsounds whinning , bumps, locking up hesatation sudden lurching at home in driveway.
When trying to merge onto the interstate, the car didn't accelerate, causing other vehicles on the road to swerve around me. Afterwards, I noticed that the car was shaking or juddering at low revs (about 1,000 RPM). I internet searched for possible causes and found that this shak…
Car shut off while driving 60 miles per hour on the hwy. Battery light was on but I just had it checked and it was good. Seat belt light was also on but I had mine on and there were no other passengers. The collision light has repeatedly come on and off since I bought the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and hesitated, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The driver was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restar…
While trying to accelerate and merge onto the highway, the transmission began to increase in RPMs but would not accelerate. There are no warning light or anythign that would inform us of a failure. This almost caused an accident because I could not get up to speed. Then the tran…
Please note that although this system does not show that the recall repairs were complete, we have documentation from Nissan that we completed the recall work twice. On Tuesday, [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. our Nissan Murano spontaneously caught fire in our driveway. My family, …
I bought a Murano on 3/31/2016 with 17,000 miles on it. I now have 58,000 miles on it & dealership says I need a new transmission.I had no idea that there was a CVT transmission when i bought it. It was never explained or disclosed about the class action lawsuit with these transm…
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 hea…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2015 Nissan Murano.
Recalls for 2015 Nissan Murano
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2015 Nissan Murano. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2015 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2015 Nissan Murano reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2015 Nissan Murano has 200 NHTSA owner complaints, 10 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (52 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Murano?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (52 complaints). #2: Airbag Malfunctions (36 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (30 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Nissan Murano?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2015 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2015 Nissan Murano has 10 crash-related complaints and 5 fire reports out of 200 total NHTSA complaints. 6 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2015 Nissan Murano have any recalls?▾
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2015 Nissan Murano. The largest issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2015 Nissan Murano has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Transmission / Drivetrain issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Murano reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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