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2014 Nissan Murano Engine Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the engine system, filed with NHTSA

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Engine reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
8
Latest May 4, 2026
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
6%
of 144 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1

What this page shows

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2014 Nissan Murano submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming engine

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

BrakesEngineTransmission
Filed May 4, 2026

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, where a pressure test was performed indicating issues with the Continuously Variable Transmission, engine, and brakes. Only the AC compressor was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,600.

NHTSA ID
11735510
Incident
Mar 15, 2025
Mileage
125,600 mi
Engine
Filed Aug 7, 2025

Engine failure.

NHTSA ID
11678965
Incident
Nov 15, 2024
Engine
Filed Jul 3, 2025

The contact’s spouse owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while his spouse was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,450.

NHTSA ID
11671155
Incident
Jun 29, 2025
Mileage
146,450 mi
Engine
Filed May 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. In addition, the contact stated that several days later, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a leaking radiator. The contact was informed that the exhaust assembly and the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

NHTSA ID
11658226
Incident
Mar 1, 2025
Mileage
170,000 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 25, 2019

DRIVING DOWN CITY STREET CAR LOSES POWER, , STILL RUNS BUT RUNS SLOW AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING GAS, APPARENTLY NISSAN'S ARE NOTORIUS FOR TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FAILING...COST TO REPAIR $3800.00!! CAR NOT EVEN PAID OFF, NISSAN KNOWS AND KNEW THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION

NHTSA ID
11258036
Incident
Sep 24, 2019
Mileage
160,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jun 23, 2018
1 death reported

THE PUSH BUTTON START DIDN'T SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHEN IT WAS PUT IN THE GARAGE RESULTING IN THE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OF MY MOTHER. *TT *JS

NHTSA ID
11103529
Incident
Jan 9, 2018
Mileage
23,000 mi
Engine
Filed Mar 21, 2017

VEHICLE STALLS LATEST INCIDENT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT MOVING VEHICLE HAS STALLED WHILE RUNNING IN GARAGE. DEALER SAYS "NOTHING WRONG"

NHTSA ID
10967612
Incident
Mar 21, 2017
Mileage
38,348 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 16, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 10/26/16*LJ *TR

NHTSA ID
10907104
Incident
Sep 12, 2016
Mileage
25,000 mi

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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