2016 Nissan Murano Safety Report
2016 Nissan Murano Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2016 Nissan Murano
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2016 Nissan Murano. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (5) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (105) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 4 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Air Bags | Compare air bags issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2018 | Compare against the 2018 Nissan Murano with 13 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Nissan Murano before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Murano Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Murano years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Murano | 107 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Nissan Murano | 200 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Nissan Murano | 13 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Nissan Murano | 39 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Nissan Murano | 41 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Nissan Murano | 14 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2016 Nissan Murano Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2016 Nissan Murano, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Air Bags
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Nissan onlyUnknown Or Other
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyService Brakes
9 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Nissan onlyPower Train
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlySeats
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Seats issues Nissan onlyStructure
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2016 Nissan Murano
Reliability Score
The 2016 Nissan Murano receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2016 Nissan Murano
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2016 Nissan Murano
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2016 Nissan Murano:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Anti-Lock, Traction Control, And Electronic Limited Slip Recalled by Nissan for potential issues, affecting braking performance and safety. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bags, Sensor For Occupant Classification Recalled by Nissan for potential failure to deploy properly in a collision. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2016 Nissan Murano:
Issues with CVT transmission and pulley, leading to power loss while driving.
Recall Details for the 2016 Nissan Murano
The following 5 recalls have been issued for the 2016 Nissan Murano by NHTSA:
Summary: 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 v...
Summary: 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...
Summary: 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 l...
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 advi...
Summary: 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 incorrec...
Consequence: 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) 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. Inter...
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Murano vehicles manufactured December 17, 2015, to February 11, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to February 12, 2016 and equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). The ABS actuator may have a damaged O-ring that may result in a lack of brake fluid pressure.
Consequence: 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 service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2016 Nissan Murano
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2016 Nissan Murano with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
CVT- transmission,Pulley, Tearing of belt The safety of myself as well as others was put at risk do to the vehicle loosing power while driving on the freeway,yes the dealership ran a diagnostic which produce a report of a failing CVT-transmission ,Pulley and tearing of belt. No, there hasn't been any inspection. There were no warning lights on the dashboard of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 55 MPH at 12:30 AM with no other vehicles on the road, he observed aloud bang and the sunroof shattered. The contact stated that she was sure nothing came into contact with the sunroof while driving. The contact's son received a few scratches on his right arm and hands. Medical attention was n...
I am having issues with the the paint peeling off my car. I've noticed that some other Nissan's have had a recall due to defective - defective paint primer.
I am reporting a serious intermittent safety issue with my 2016 Nissan Murano, which I recently purchased from a private seller. On multiple occasions, the vehicle suddenly stops accelerating after driving for approximately 20–30 minutes, including multiple local stops. When this occurs, the engine continues to run, but the car becomes completely unresponsive to throttle input and cannot be moved,...
Was told by coggin nissan that my front control arms are cracked and need to be replaced. Car only has 64k miles on it I bought it new. Found cracks when car was serviced. 9,12,2025
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and started to coast. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and the dealer determined there was corrosion on the battery terminals. The battery cables were repaired. The dealer also mentioned potential engine failure. The engine was not repaired. The failure occu...
I have been experiencing complete driving failure with my 2016 Nissan Murano. It shutdowns randomly without any warning well driving in traffic. I have already experienced being put in a crash risk three times. I have been trying to work with the dealer for almost 2 months now, only to receive my SUV with the same issue. I am terrified to be forced to put my children in such a high risk automobi...
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the navigation system and battery warning lights illuminated. The vehicle then stalled. AAA arrived on the scene and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of ...
My car smells like something is burning, when I drive it for a distance. I had my oil changed back in December and I took it back to the Dealership and advised of the smell and I was advised that my transmission was leaking. When I purchased my car used in August of 2023, I took it back to the Dealership advising that it seemed like it wasn't shifting properly and was advised that 2 mechanics and ...
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while making a right turn from a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power and the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the road. No further information was available. The vehicle was then towed to the residence. The vehicle was later restarted and driven to the local dealer, where it ...
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH on the highway, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the body of the vehicle thumped ten times in a row and constantly seized. The check engine warning light was illuminated. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was...
july 2024 traction warning kept appearing on a daily basis. I have pushed Traction off button which both remain on then when car is off (for about 15min or so) then both disappear. However soon afterwards if I keep driving it will appear again - My fear, twice the Traction warning appeared and without putting on Traction off my Vehicle stalled - it was in a frozen state - couldn't move steering ...
The Nissan Murano’s were recalled back in 2020 stating their CVT was causing stalling issues mid driving and overheating in extreme weather (heat). I complained to Nissan prior to this recall and was told it was filter issue then a battery issue. Of course if was neither. The recall was completed, however for the past year and half my Nissan Murano Hybrid stalls when the air condition is on duri...
The FEB system is braking when not necessary, causing potential serious damage/injury. The sensor is also affecting my ICC/cruise control. An orange light comes on while using cruise control and the cruise control stops/fails and will not reengage until I stop the vehicle and turn it off, then on again.
Passenger airbags didn't deploy during a head on collision. Passenger also was hit in her breast by something that came out of driver airbag. No prior airbag warnings. ThP and insurance have inspected the car.
On [XXX] I was on my way to the park with my nephew when my car suddenly stalled while turning in a busy intersection I had help moving it into a safe place I took it in to new Rochelle In purchase a car in 2019 in 2020 Nissan had to replaced the cvt transmission in 3 years same transmission is no longer working. Nissan cvt transmission has been known to have major problem and refused to repair th...
Both driver and passenger airbag lights have been on for about a year. This vehicle has never been involved in a car accident. I recently had the service dept at the dealership take a look as my mechanic was unable to troubleshoot the issue. The code the dealer found was B00A0-00, occupant sensor unit, abnormal voltage. The dealer is stating that the occupant sensor unit needs to be replaced as we...
After opening my hood to check the engine oil, the main hood latch would not engage, to keep the hood down, the only thing holding the hood is secondary latch. I was over at my uncle's house when this happened and could not take the freeway home fearing that the hood might pop up while driving at a higher speed than on the city streets. When I got home, I got on my computer, and found that NIssan ...
On multiple occasions the engine has cut off. once a few seconds after starting the engine cut out. another time while waiting in a turn lane to turn left the engine cut out. Another time while driving in the center lane the engine cut off and additional times. It has cut while in Park, it has cut off while in Drive. This is very unsafe especially when driving and there are other drivers. There is...
The vehicle lurches while driving slowly in low gears. While accelerating from low speed, there is a sudden loss of propulsion causing a safety risk. Merging into traffic when the vehicle loses power is an example.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Nissan Murano
Has the 2016 NISSAN MURANO been recalled?
Yes, the 2016 NISSAN MURANO has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2016 NISSAN MURANO have?
The 2016 NISSAN MURANO has 105 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 3 involved crashes. 3 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 NISSAN MURANO?
The 2016 NISSAN MURANO received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 NISSAN MURANO?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2016 NISSAN MURANO involve air bags (11 complaints), unknown or other (10 complaints), service brakes (9 complaints). Other affected components include power train, seats, structure.
How many crash reports does the 2016 NISSAN MURANO have?
There are 3 crash reports associated with the 2016 NISSAN MURANO out of 105 total complaints (2.9% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2016 NISSAN MURANO have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2016 NISSAN MURANO out of 105 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2016 NISSAN MURANO?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 NISSAN MURANO.
How many injuries are reported for the 2016 NISSAN MURANO?
3 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 NISSAN MURANO. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2016 NISSAN MURANO?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 NISSAN MURANO is acceptable with caveats. It has 105 complaints, 5 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2016 NISSAN MURANO?
The components with the most failures on the 2016 NISSAN MURANO are: 1. AIR BAGS (11 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10 complaints), 3. SERVICE BRAKES (9 complaints), 4. POWER TRAIN (8 complaints), 5. SEATS (7 complaints). AIR BAGS is the single most-reported problem area with 11 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2016 NISSAN MURANO?
Ensure your 2016 Nissan Murano is up to date with all recalls and service recommendations to maintain safety and performance. The 2016 NISSAN MURANO has 105 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2016 NISSAN MURANO?
The 2016 NISSAN MURANO receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 105 owner complaints, 5 recalls, and 4 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Service brakes, hydraulic: Anti-lock, traction control, and electronic limited slip and Air bags, sensor for occupant classification.
What are the known issues with the 2016 NISSAN MURANO?
Known issues with the 2016 NISSAN MURANO include: Service brakes, hydraulic: Anti-lock, traction control, and electronic limited slip, Air bags, sensor for occupant classification. These are based on patterns found across 105 NHTSA complaints. 5 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2016 Nissan Murano?
Common issues include transmission problems and service brake recalls.
Are there any recalls for the air bags in the 2016 Nissan Murano?
Yes, there is a recall for the air bag sensor that may affect proper deployment.
What should I do if I experience power loss while driving?
Check for recalls and have the vehicle inspected by a professional.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Ensure your 2016 Nissan Murano is up to date with all recalls and service recommendations to maintain safety and performance.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2016 Nissan Murano
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 Nissan Murano. The data includes 105 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 5 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 3 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2016 Nissan Murano an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16