2017 NISSAN MURANO Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Murano. This model year has 107 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Uncategorized Issues.
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Worst 2017 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Uncategorized Issues
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Murano. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 13 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 7 | 5 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 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 2017 Nissan Murano. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 107 most recent complaints
When going over a curb, the passenger rear seat belt disengaged and pulled the forward facing car seat up to the side.
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. The dealership s…
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 occurre…
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that with the traction control feature deactivated and while driving up the snowy and icy inclined gravel drive way, the traction control light suddenly began to flash off and on, the vehicle stopped accelerating and began…
Have noticed when turning a corner vehicle has some slight jerking motions before it picks up speed. Vehicle also has a whining/humming sound that it’s making somewhere in the transmission (CVT). I haven’t ever received a recall or CVT extended warranty about this vehicle before …
My car is stalled when I press on the gas pedal to accelerate. It happens many times and the recent one is yesterday 11/11/2025.
The brake fluid continues to leak the CVT affected therefore the car only drives backwards. It has under 70,000 miles. It completely stopped while driving in the middle of traffic. I had to have it towed. There was no notice of this issue prior to this incident.
Transmission randomly at the blue stopped. The car has a CVT engine and I see that there’s a recall on it. I also received a letter in the mail stating that there was a recall.
MY TRUCK AIR CONDITION STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK IT TO NISSAN AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE WIRE HARNESS HAD GONE BAD. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO CATCH FIRE WHILE DRIVING, STALL AND POSSIBLY THE HEAD LIGHTS DIM WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THR DIM L…
Rear lift-gate failed to latch. Paid for assessment and repair in August 2024. I was told it could occur again that there is hatch issue with this vehicle. Eight months later, the rear lift-gate failed to latch again. I took it back to the dealership. While driving, it is unsafe…
daytime running lights with no taillights. LED daytime running lights are so bright on newer cars that they light the road enough to drive at night without turning the headlights on. the vehicle is completely invisible and black from behind. the dash lights are on all the time so…
About 1 month ago my car started dragging going up hills. The RPMs were high but the car wouldn't accelerate. On flat surfaces it would not accelerate faster than 40 mph and smoke was coming out of the exhaust. It would not shift gears or accelerate. Firestone had my car for a…
Car power steering rack liking bad, car has 46k miles This car should be recalled, is got major issues with power steering rack, in which Nissan didn’t do it right do to parts shortage, this is dangerous for my kids this car can burn any second, if you telling me that car at 46 k…
This car it was in the garage. I almost never use it only sometimes to go in the store and this cannot happen. The car who passed just 46,000. Steering Rack: Power steering rack and electronic power steering fluid - Power steering is very notchy. Upon inspection of vehicle found …
We had an accident on January 4. We were rear ended and pushed it to the vehicle in front of us. The truck that hit us was going about 65 miles an hour. Our vehicle is totaled. No air bags deployed and my seat did not engage.
The seat heating function on my vehicle failed due to electrical components becoming so hot that they melted the control module connector. The issue has been reviewed and confirmed by a Nissan dealership's service department. The service manager stated that he and his team would …
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the glass sunroof suddenly shattered without impact. During the failure, glass shards entered the cabin of the vehicle and projected from the vehicle. No injuries w…
Is the pearl white paint peeling off the car all over I cannot drive it in the rain. The paint falls off. I cannot wash it but paint peels off the car only has 42,000 miles on it. I bought it brand new it started in July I have went to several dealerships and Consumer affairs, an…
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, while the brake pedal was depressed, it floored, and the vehicle failed to stop. Additionally, another vehicle hit the contact's vehicle on the driver's side; however, the air bags failed to d…
Front Rotors and Brake Pads and Rear Rotors, Calipers replaced at 79,342 miles. Third brake job performed on vehicle. Original owner and brakes still are grinding when driven.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Nissan Murano.
Recalls for 2017 Nissan Murano
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 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.
2017 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Nissan Murano reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2017 Nissan Murano has 107 NHTSA owner complaints, 8 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (27 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Murano?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (27 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (16 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (14 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Nissan Murano?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2017 Nissan Murano has 8 crash-related complaints and 2 fire reports out of 107 total NHTSA complaints. 11 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Nissan Murano have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2017 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 2017 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2017 Nissan Murano has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Uncategorized Issues 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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