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.
- Typical repair
- Significant repair · £400–£1,400
Is the 2015–2023 Nissan Murano reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
5.5/ 10
MixedOn our documented-fault scoring the Nissan Murano rates 5.5 out of 10 · mixed. We hold 8 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around transmission, hvac and brakes. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Negotiate · budget for the known faults
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 2
- Medium
- 3
- Low
- 3
Weak points cluster around transmission, hvac, brakes, electrical.
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DrivetrainHigh
Oil leaks and whining noises from the front transfer box on AWD models.
- Typically appears
- 50,000-80,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Look under the front subframe behind the engine block for dark gear oil weeping from the transfer box seals. Check for a strong sulphur smell indicating fluid degradation.
- Typical repair
- EGR valve / cooler replacement · £300–£900
HVACMedium
AC compressor failure.
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Confirm cold AC and listen for compressor noise.
- Typical repair
- Air-con regas or compressor · £90–£900
SteeringMedium
Heavy steering and pump whine due to high-pressure hose leaks.
- Typically appears
- 40,000-70,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Open the bonnet and inspect the high-pressure power steering line near the pump for oily residue or active weeping. Turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock and listen for pump whine.
- Typical repair
- Steering rack / column repair · £400–£1,500
Body & InteriorMedium
Water ingress into the cabin due to blocked or disconnected panoramic sunroof drains.
- Typically appears
- 4-6 years
- What to inspect
- Press firmly into the front footwell carpets to check for dampness. Inspect the headliner around the A-pillars and sun visors for discolouration or water tide marks.
- Typical repair
- Brakes (discs, pads, caliper) · £200–£800
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