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#BS-2016-NISMUR-2E1F

2016 Nissan Murano

Based on reports from 138 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
138
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Recalls
5
TSBs
244
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 138 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

bluetooth feature not working properly

6 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
2

jerking hesitating

4 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

brake failure

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

15 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 32K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

43
0–30K
29
30–60K
12
60–90K
4
90–120K
2
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (43 reports) • Median: 32K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (15 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other19 (14%)
Brakes15 (11%)
Engine13 (9%)
Drivetrain12 (9%)
Airbags11 (8%)
Seats11 (8%)
Structure:body11 (8%)
Electrical10 (7%)

2016 Nissan Murano: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Murano, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 32,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 32K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Murano, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Murano, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Murano, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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15
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18
10
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24
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16
21
9
22
4
23
8
24
14
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Nissan Murano. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

16V193000May 2016

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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.

16V244000Jun 2016

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

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.

16V636000Dec 2016

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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.

18V601000Park OutsideOct 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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.

19V807000Park OutsideDec 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Murano is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2016 Nissan Murano vs. Class Average (Midsize Station Wagons)

This vehicle

138

Class avg

81

1.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize station wagons vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 138 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Nissan Murano: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Nissan Murano?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Nissan Murano is related to the brakes, with 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Nissan Murano reliable?
The 2016 Nissan Murano has 138 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Nissan Murano problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Nissan Murano has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Murano problems start?
Based on 90 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 32,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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