2014 Nissan Murano transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed May 4, 2026125,600 miNCBrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that multiple issues were experienced with the vehicle while driving, including the following: the transmission has odd noises, is not changing gears properly, and emits a burning smell; the vehicle randomly overheats; the brake fluid bubbles when the vehicle is turned on; the AC compressor has failed three times; and the serpentine belt and power steering fluid randomly fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,…

   NHTSA complaint #11735510 · source
2. Filed Jan 1, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain

   On multiple occasions now the transmission has failed to switch gears causing the RPM's to stay elevated while no additional power has been created. This happens mostly on the highway at 55 to 60 mph but has also happened on side/back roads especially when changing elevation (up or down hill). The repair shop said it is throwing transmission repair codes and that this type of transmission is not worth fixing. They would simply need to order a new one from Nissan at between…

   NHTSA complaint #11708165 · source
3. Filed Aug 17, 2025ALTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have done a lot of research on these Nissan Muranos and other Nissan models. There are recalls for this exact same issue on models 2015-2019 and I have a 2014. I have viewed many complaints and reviews that state owners also have problem with the CVT transmission. Mine is giving error messages and been acting up while on the interstate. It will jolt into 4 rpm and higher and stay there. This always happens on the interstate and has happened a few times on slower speed…

   NHTSA complaint #11681175 · source
4. Filed Dec 26, 2024NCDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission has given out. There are recalls for the same year (2014) on different Nissan vehicles. There are issues that I have never had. One minute it will go then it'll shudder and not move at all even with the pedal pushed down. It goes into limp mode. There are threads and pages created just for this issue and nothing has been done about it. The car gave out on me while in traffic, pulling out into traffic, and nearly avoided causing a crash that could have ended…

   NHTSA complaint #11632441 · source
5. Filed Jun 23, 2024NCTransmission & Drivetrain

   CVT transmission gears slipping. OBD II code states stepper motor malfunction. This has caused the vehicle to go from 75 mph to 45 so quickly it almost caused an accident on the freeway. The most recent incident happened today. The transmission started whining and RPMs went high. This looks to be an issue for more Muranos than necessary and should be considered a recall problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11596005 · source
6. Filed Apr 26, 2023CAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Problems with Nissan Murano CVT transmission - Transmission slips with loss of power/acceleration while in traffic, then jerks or lurches forward. No codes (DTC) registered for the symptoms. Dangerous for myself and other drivers as this occurs without warning. Fortunate not to end up in an accident. Nissan manuals do not recommend precautions or service for this. Now faced with all repair costs.

   NHTSA complaint #11519059 · source
7. Filed Apr 15, 2023TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   Driving within a few miles headed home from work my car began to loose power as if it wanted to die out on me. It struggled tremendously to gain RPM as if it wasn't getting any gas. I had reached a red traffic light and was afraid it would shut off while awaiting on light to turn green. It would not pick up speed and was shaking badly. Eventually my check engine light appeared but I was already arriving home thankfully. Sadly, upon doing my research of troubleshooting…

   NHTSA complaint #11517250 · source
8. Filed Jun 26, 2022ARTransmission & Drivetrain

   During driving transmission suddenly stopped working on the freeway with no warning and was only able to limp on the busy freeway.

   NHTSA complaint #11471057 · source
9. Filed Jun 24, 2022MATransmission & Drivetrain

   CVT AWD Transmission failure. RPMs not increasing and vehicle stalled out in middle of highway, vehicle will not drive now.

   NHTSA complaint #11470815 · source
10. Filed Mar 30, 2022KYTransmission & Drivetrain

    Had to break hard to avoid debris in the road. The car then started “shuttering”. When I tried to accelerate, car would barely go. The engine was running fine after this but when I placed it in gear, car wouldn’t go and rolled backwards while in oncoming traffic. Engine light did come on. Car was towed to a transmission repair shop.

    NHTSA complaint #11459033 · source
11. Filed Jan 20, 2022MATransmission & Drivetrain

    Cvt transmission failed with no warning during traffic on a bridge in New York 150 miles away. I was almost hit. Car would not go. Car had to be brought back by trailer. Cvt transmission had to be replaced. The CVT transmissions are a known problem and Nissan is doing nothing to fix it.

    NHTSA complaint #11448151 · source
12. Filed Jul 13, 202155,000 miFLTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that there was a delay in response while the vehicle was shifting gears. The check engine warning light was illuminated indicating that the engine was overheating. The contact stated that whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would fail to respond. The failure would occur after driving the vehicle for approximately an hour. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the…

    NHTSA complaint #11424622 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology