The Most Common 2016 Nissan Murano Problems
From recalls for brake fluid leaks to noisy timing chains, these are some of the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Murano.
Written by Sarah Gray
Reviewed by Christelle Agustin
Brake fluid leaks are the most common issue reported by drivers of the 2016 Nissan Murano, and even resulted in 3 recalls to address the problem and reduce the risk of fire.
Overall, Nissans earn above-average reliability ratings, but no vehicle is perfect. This is true for the 2016 Murano, which suffers from issues with brake fluid leaks, damaged seat assemblies, and passenger airbag failures.
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Of the 83 complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), brake fluid leaks are the most prevalent. Leaking brake fluid is bad enough, but when that fluid leaks into the Antilock Brake System (ABS) pump, it can potentially ignite—and that’s what was happening with the 2016 Nissan Murano. At least one confirmed car fire can be traced to this issue that resulted in 3 recalls over the course of 4 years.
Technically, brake fluid leaks resulted in 4 recalls on the Murano, though. In addition to increasing the risk of fire, these leaks also resulted in low brake fluid pressure, which can lengthen the time it takes to stop your vehicle. The leak responsible for this recall was caused by a damaged
O-ring
and caused at least one crash with injuries reported.A final issue that resulted in a recall on the 2016 Nissan Murano involved the passenger airbag not deploying upon impact. Luckily, no one was hurt as a result of this defect.
But not all driver complaints result in recalls. Other common problems reported by 2016 Nissan Murano owners include:
- Damaged seat assembly resulting in noise, rocking, or movement
- Trimming chain rattle or tapping noise
- Issues connecting to Bluetooth
Is the 2016 Nissan Murano reliable?
All things considered, the 2016 Nissan Murano is a fairly reliable compact SUV. RepairPal rates it 3.5 out of 5.0, which is average. While J.D. Power doesn’t offer quality and reliability ratings for the 2016 Murano, the 2017 model earned 80/100 and the 2015 Murano was rated 79/100—both average scores.
While J.D. Power and RepairPal offered somewhat lukewarm responses to the 2016 Murano in terms of reliability, Consumer Reports rates the SUV 5/5 for reliability based on owner feedback. This should be a pretty good indication that, despite a speckled past, the Nissan Murano is still a reliable vehicle overall. Plus,
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