Nissan Murano 2017 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Murano 2017 and 107 complaints filed by owners. 2 of them carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning until repaired. It has 184% more complaints than the average Nissan Murano from 2016–2025 (38 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Nissan Murano 2017? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Nissan Murano 2017
Brakes (hydraulic)
NHTSA campaign 19V807000 · 2019-11-08 !
Owners are advised to park it outside and away from structures until repaired (fire risk).
What happens
Nissan 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.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Brakes (hydraulic)
NHTSA campaign 18V601000 · 2018-09-07 !
Owners are advised to park it outside and away from structures until repaired (fire risk).
What happens
Nissan 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.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Brakes (hydraulic)
NHTSA campaign 16V636000 · 2016-09-02
What happens
Nissan 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.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
107 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
8 with a crash · 2 with a fire · 11 injuries
Most reported problems on the Nissan Murano 2017
- Electrical system: 16 (15% of complaints)
- Powertrain and transmission: 14 (13% of complaints)
- Throttle and cruise control: 14 (13% of complaints)
- Brakes: 12 (11% of complaints)
- Seat belts: 7 (7% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Nissan Murano 2017
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
- Test cruise control and smooth throttle response.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
NHTSA has no 5-Star rating published for this model and year (models before 2011 used a different system).
Nissan Murano recalls by year
- 2016 : 5 recalls · 107 complaints
- 2017 : 3 recalls · 107 complaints
- 2018 : 2 recalls · 15 complaints
- 2019 : 1 recall · 43 complaints
- 2020 : 2 recalls · 47 complaints
- 2021 : 0 recalls · 17 complaints
- 2022 : 0 recalls · 6 complaints
- 2023 : 0 recalls · 8 complaints
- 2024 : 1 recall · 5 complaints
- 2025 : 2 recalls · 22 complaints
Guides for this check
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Nissan Murano 2017 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Murano 2017. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Murano 2017?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: electrical system (16 of 107 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 15, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).