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.
2018 Nissan Murano problems
A 2018 Nissan Murano is now 8 years old, so an average example has covered around 108,000 miles. A mid-run car · most launch faults had been addressed by this point, and wear items are the main risk at this age. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2018 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2018 Nissan Murano is 8 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 108,000 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2018 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~108k miles an average 2018 car has covered.
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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Check this exact carNissan 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.