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2014 Nissan Murano recalls & problems

The 2014 Nissan Murano has 1 safety recall and 145 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (39 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints145filed by owners
Crashes · fires6 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2014 Nissan Murano in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SteeringMar 16, 2017

Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Recall 17V18400056,766 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.
Risk
If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2014 Nissan Murano SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk17.9%

Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: Optional

2014 Nissan Murano SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk18.5%

Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: Optional

2014 Nissan Murano Crosscabriolet SUV AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
2014 Nissan Murano NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2014 Nissan Murano NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Murano FWD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Murano AWD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Murano CrossCabriolet

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 22 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Unknown or other3900153,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Internal › Cvt › Belt3100095,500 mi
SteeringElectric power assist system; Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid2310152,200 mi
Visibility/wiper2000050,000 mi
Air bagsSensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger1220227,648 mi
StructureBody; Body › Hood1000040,545 mi
Electrical systemInstrument panel › Speedometer/odometer800057,586 mi
Engine700081,974 mi
Service brakes6301044,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system420811,000 mi
Vehicle speed control4100—
Back over preventionCamera system; Sensing system › Camera2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.