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2015 Nissan Murano problems

A 2015 Nissan Murano is now 11 years old, so an average example has covered around 148,500 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2015 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.

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Quick answer

The 2015 Nissan Murano is 11 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 148,500 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.

Faults a 2015 example has usually reached

Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~149k miles an average 2015 car has covered.

TransmissionHigh

CVT judder and failure.

Typically appears
70,000+ miles
What to inspect
Feel for shudder on acceleration; ask about fluid service and any replacement.
HVACMedium

AC compressor failure.

Typically appears
80,000+ miles
What to inspect
Confirm cold AC and listen for compressor noise.
BrakesLow

Premature brake wear and pulsation.

Typically appears
60,000+ miles
What to inspect
Feel for pulsation under braking.

Faults that appear at any mileage

Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.

ElectricalLow

Infotainment freezes and reboots.

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Test the touchscreen and navigation.

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Nissan Murano · frequently asked questions

Is the Murano reliable?

Comfortable but CVT-dependent; test the transmission carefully.

Are Murano CVTs a problem?

They can judder and fail; confirm fluid history and any prior work.

Is the Murano good value used?

Yes if the CVT checks out; otherwise repairs are expensive.

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