Third generation (Z52)
2015 Nissan Murano
The most reported problem on the 2015 Nissan Murano is airbag, with 36 complaints, usually around 14,000 miles.
- 204owner complaints
- 5recalls
- 10involved a crash
- 35,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 29, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Murano doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2015 model year.
Is the 2015 Nissan Murano reliable?
The 2015 Nissan Murano has 204 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 314 for 2015 SUVs on this site. Of the 9 Murano model years since 2014, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2015 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, airbag, covers 36 of the 204 complaints (18%), and brake wear is next with 28 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). Airbag tends to show up early. Of the 21 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 14,000 miles and a quarter under about 8,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 15 of the 204 complaints (7%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 10 reports mention a crash, 5 mention a fire and 6 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 4 of 10, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Each of airbag and brake wear has a recall on the same system: airbag, 16V-244; brake wear, 15V-364, 16V-636 and 2 others. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2016 at 40 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 10. So far in 2026, 7 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: airbag warning light or recall, 36 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
204 complaints is 1.4 times fewer than the median 2015 model on this site and 1.5 times fewer than the median 2015 SUV. Among the 5 Murano model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2015 Nissan Murano
Nissan filed 281 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2015 Nissan Murano. 24 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Airbag warning light or recall 1 bulletin · 36 complaints
DTC B00A0-00 STORED
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 28 complaints
NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made.
Passenger airbag sensor problems 1 bulletin · 24 complaints
DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed,
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 4 bulletins · 22 complaints
PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration), AND One of these DTCs is stored: ï· P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION)) ï· P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)) NOTE: ï If a transmission judder (as ...
ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC FOR CVT PATHFINDER AND ALTIMA WITH V6 ENGINE ONLY IF YOU CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER REPORTS A TRANSMISSION JUDDER (SHAKE, SHUDDER, SINGLE OR MULTIPLE BUMPS OR VIBRATION).
2 more on this problem
IF YOU CONFIRM: The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration) AND One of these DTCs is stored: - P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION)) - P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)) NOTE - If a transmission judder (as described ...
IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration). NOTE: A new diagnostic logic has been established to enhance the diagnostic process by storing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) on Applied Vehicles.
Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 1 bulletin · 14 complaints
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 2 bulletins · 10 complaints
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the ...
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 11 bulletins · 7 complaints
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED
NAVIGATION FREEZES, BLUETOOTH CALL VOLUME FLUCTUATES, BUTTON ILLUMINATION DIM, OR USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED
9 more on this problem
DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed And The following screen displays: ACTION 1.
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED The tables on page 5 and 6 have been revised. No other changes have been made.
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED The Applied Vehicles section has been revised, and changes have been made to the table beginning on page 5. No other changes have been made.
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED Changes have been made to the parts table on page 5 under 17.5MY Murano. No other changes were made.
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED Changes have been made throughout.
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made.
NAVIGATION FREEZES, BLUETOOTH CALL VOLUME FLUCTUATES, BUTTON ILLUMINATION DIM, OR USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED IF YOU CONFIRM A customer reports any of the following issues: For Maxima - - The Map screen freezes or goes blank while driving on a road that has ...
IF YOU CONFIRM: Any one or a combination of the following after opening and/or closing a door (as it applies): * The auto headlights do not time out after the ignition is set to the OFF position. * The interior lights do not come ON.
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Data" (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) condition - ...
Seat belt or seat problems 3 bulletins · 7 complaints
DRIVERS POWER SEAT IS INOPERATIVE IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that one or more of the driver (LH) seat controls are (or were) inoperative, AND/OR The windows, sunroof, sunshade and power mirrors are (or were) inoperative. NOTE: A no start condition may also be present.
2015-2019 MURANO AND 2016-2019 TITAN; CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT INOPERATIVE IF YOU CONFIRM The driver or passenger side climate controlled seat: - Heating and cooling features do not operate And - The harness connector or control unit of the climate controlled seat appears as shown in Figure 3 or Figure 5.
1 more on this problem
2015 MURANO; BUZZ NOISE FROM SEAT WITH SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL HEATER TURNED ON IF YOU CONFIRM A buzz noise coming from: The driver seat when the driver seat climate control heater is turned ON.
Complaints filed by year
40 complaints came in 2016, 2.5 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2015 Nissan Murano
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk and remedy
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) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Murano vehicles manufactured December 4, 2014, to March 17, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) actuators which may have contamination in the solenoid valves, potentially affecting the valves' ability to completely close and allow a build up of hydraulic brake pressure, or fully open and allow the hydraulic brake pressure to completely drop.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
All 5 recalls on the 2015 Nissan Murano, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2015 Nissan Murano?
Airbag, with 36 of the 204 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 14,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2015 Nissan Murano problems start?
Of the 128 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 15,000 miles and half by about 35,000.
How many 2015 Nissan Murano complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
15 of them (7%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for airbag on the 2015 Nissan Murano?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 16V-244. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.