Is the 2017 Nissan MURANO reliable?

The 2017 Nissan MURANO has 155 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.1x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: OTHER problems.

What are common problems with the 2017 Nissan MURANO?

Top problems: OTHER (28 complaints, avg repair $500); SPEED CONTROL (19 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (17 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2017 Nissan MURANO?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. Contact any Nissan dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Nissan MURANO?

The 2017 Nissan MURANO gets 24 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2000. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2017 Nissan MURANO?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2017 Nissan MURANO is approximately $1,590/year (wagon class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2017 Nissan MURANO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Nissan MURANO has 155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 141. The most common issue is other problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: high pitch noise coming from wheel well with engine off or on. no indicator light showing issue. opened and closed all doors did not stop. could not determine when or why noise was occurring. after driving to dealer the high pitch whistle stopped. dealer could not detect reason.. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 7 crash reports 9 injuries

155

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

OTHER

28 complaints

18%

• HIGH PITCH NOISE COMING FROM WHEEL WELL WITH ENGINE OFF OR ON. NO INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWING ISSUE. OPENED AND CLOSED ALL DOORS DID NOT STOP. COULD NOT DETERMINE WHEN OR WHY NOISE WAS OCCURRING. AFTER DRIVING TO DEALER THE HIGH PITCH WHISTLE STOPPED. DEALER COULD NOT DETECT REASON.
• WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC, GOING LESS THAN 10 MILES PER HOUR, ON US ROUTE 60 IN MESA, AZ, THE SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR, SUNNY AND COLD (HIGH 30'S FAHRENHEIT) AND I WAS NOT UNDER AN OVERPASS.
• WHILE ON A RECENT ROAD TRIP DURING DRY CONDITIONS. WE HAVE STARTED RECEIVING A POP UP MESSAGE RELATING TO THE FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ON OUR DISPLAY - FRONT RADAR OBSTRUCTION. THIS HAS NOT AFFECTED BRAKING TO OUR KNOWLEDGE AND FOLLOWING THE RESET STEPS IN THE OWNERS MANUAL DID NOTHING.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“HIGH PITCH NOISE COMING FROM WHEEL WELL WITH ENGINE OFF OR ON. NO INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWING ISSUE. OPENED AND CLOSED ALL DOORS DID NOT STOP. COULD NOT DETERMINE WHEN OR WHY NOISE WAS OCCURRING. AFTER DRIVING TO DEALER THE HIGH PITCH WHISTLE STOPPED. DEALER COULD NOT DETECT REASON.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2017 Nissan MURANO

Based on 96 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 29K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 17K mi · 17 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

VISIBILITY

In line with typicalmedian 14K mi · 9 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 25K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 9K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

In line with typicalmedian 20K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

In line with typicalmedian 34K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (3)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP07/09/2018

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.

Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Nissan MURANO

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,001

Per month

$167

Per mile

16.7¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,286/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,715/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Nissan MURANO

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,590

Full coverage / month

$133

Liability only / year

$607

vs US avg

-5%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (wagon)0.95x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1590

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Nissan MURANO Service Intervals

Oil change

5K mi / 6 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

24 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

105K mi

Spark plugs

105K mi

Cabin air filter

15K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

CVT-equipped models (Altima, Sentra, Rogue, Pathfinder) MUST use Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid, not conventional ATF. Frequent CVT service extends life significantly.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Nissan New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

3 yr / 36K mi

These are the terms for a new Nissan. If you're buying a used 2017 MURANO, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Nissan dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 155 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: HIGH PITCH NOISE COMING FROM WHEEL WELL WITH ENGINE OFF OR ON. NO INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWING ISSUE. OPENED AND CLOSED ALL DOORS DID NOT STOP. COULD NOT DETERMINE WHEN OR WHY NOISE WAS OCCURRING. AFTER DRIVING TO DEALER THE HIGH PITCH WHISTLE STOPPED. DEALER COULD NOT DETECT REASON.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: THE CAMERA ON THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS DAMAGED BY SOMETHING OFF THE ROAD CRACKING THE LENSES AND, AS A RESULT, CAUSING MY CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AS WELL. I COULD NOT USE MY DRIVING SAFETY CONTROLS THAT CONTROLLED DISTANCES BETWEEN VEHICLES ALSO. THIS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: MY VEHICLE HAD A WARNING LIGHT COME ON STATING "FRONT COLLISION AVOIDANCE UNAVAILABLE". IT WOULD SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER. THEY SAID THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. TOOK IT BACK IN SEVERAL WEEKS LATER DEMANDING THEY FIX THE PROBLEM. TOOK A TEST DRIVE WITH THE TECHNICIAN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: IN 9000 MILES, I'VE HAD THIS OCCUR 3 TIMES. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING - STRAIGHTENING OUT, ACCELERATION WILL NOT KICK IN. I SEE THE RPMS GOING UP AS I AM HITTING THE GAS, BUT THE VEHICLE IS NOT GETTING ANY POWER TO THE WHEELS - I WAS ACTUALLY SLOWING DOWN FROM MY TURN INERTIA. I HAD MY CAR UP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Nissan dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)