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5N1AZ2MH8GN••••••2016 Nissan MURANO
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2016 Nissan MURANO build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
104on the model
31builds in total
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 1Seats 1Engine 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherJul 2025
I am reporting a serious intermittent safety issue with my 2016 Nissan Murano, which I recently purchased from a private seller. On multiple occasions, the vehicle suddenly stops accelerating after driving for approximately 20–30 minutes, including multiple local stops. When…
Forward Collision AvoidanceDec 2022
Forward Collision Warning lamp in dashboard lights up and cruise control is disabled. This consistently happens at 10.8 miles in the morning when the vehicle is driven for the first time of the day. If you shut the vehicle off then restart the vehicle it only goes a few miles…
Power TrainJan 2020
Vehicle losses speed and power while locked in cruise control at highway speeds. Has occurred more than 7 times, once nearly caused my vehicle to be rear ended by following truck. Vehicle engine over revs and losses speed and power. Slowing from 74 mph to 58mph with engine speed…
EngineFeb 2019
I took my murano in for an oil change and had a 30k service check done at that time. A broken engine mount was found. Since the car had just 36,134 miles on it and I purchased it new with 281 miles on the odometer (dealer trade), I contacted nissan customer service to request…
SeatsFeb 2018
The contact owns a 2016 nissan murano. The contact stated that the passenger seat heater failed to operate when activated. The vehicle was taken to capital nissan (5501 market st, wilmington, nc 28405, (910) 392-4300) where it was diagnosed that the seat heater switch needed to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5N1AZ2MH8GN116691 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.