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2016 Nissan Murano Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 107 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2016 Nissan Murano

The 2016 Nissan Murano shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
107
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Nissan Murano (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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…
NHTSA #18V601000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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…
NHTSA #16V636000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Insufficient brake fluid pressure may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer…
NHTSA #16V193000
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU)…
NHTSA #16V244000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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…
NHTSA #19V807000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Nissan Murano

Based on 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
13
Unknown Or Other
13
Air Bags
11
Electrical System
10
Service Brakes
10
Structure
9
Vehicle Speed Control
8
Seats
8
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Nissan Murano — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 193 complaints 2011 148 complaints 2012 135 complaints 2013 74 complaints 2014 145 complaints 2015 204 complaints 2016 107 complaints 2017 107 complaints 2018 15 complaints 2019 43 complaints 2020 47 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Nissan Murano

Is the 2016 Nissan Murano reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Nissan Murano has 5 recall campaigns and 107 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Murano have?
The 2016 Nissan Murano has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Murano?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Nissan Murano are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Nissan Murano safe to buy?
The 2016 Nissan Murano has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Murano should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Murano are: 2018, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.