Defect 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.
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The 2016 Nissan Murano is associated with 107 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 11 reports (10% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid and 3.5l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 29 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 107 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Air Bags (11 / 10%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 3 crash / 1 fire / 3 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 24–29 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Nissan Murano?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano Hybrid FWD Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 27 MPG | 30 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| Murano Hybrid AWD Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 26 MPG | 29 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,300 / yr |
| Murano FWD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| Murano AWD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Nissan Murano?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 15.9% | ||||
| SUV AWD | 15.1% |
Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Nissan Murano models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Nissan Murano?
Summary of 107 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2016 Nissan Murano problems & component breakdown (40 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Nissan Murano?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect 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.
Defect 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 leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Nissan Murano
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Nissan Murano
How many safety recalls does the 2016 Nissan Murano have?
The 2016 Nissan Murano is associated with 5 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA records list 107 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Nissan Murano. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Air Bags, appearing in 11 filings (10% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Nissan Murano?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Nissan Murano earned Overall Safety Ratings ranging from 4 to 5 stars depending on tested variant across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Nissan Murano get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Nissan Murano range from 24 to 29 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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