2012 Nissan Murano electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Nissan Murano — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the contact and the front seat passenger attempted to exit the vehicle, but all the doors failed to unlock. Additionally, the steering wheel was locked upside down. The contact stated that the engine started…”
filed Jun 4, 2026
“While driving, vehicle just quits and all dashboard lights flash quickly and then the car stalls out and won't restart. This has happened 4 times now. Had battery replaced, alternator replaced for a 2nd time, sensor replaced. Now, I had the car towed to dealer who wanted to keep it for over the…”
filed Nov 30, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Murano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano | 7 | 33% |
| 2020 Murano | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Murano | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 Murano | 21 | 19% |
| 2017 Murano | 16 | 15% |
| 2016 Murano | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 Murano | 22 | 11% |
| 2014 Murano | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 Murano | 11 | 15% |
| 2011 Murano | 11 | 7% |
| 2010 Murano | 22 | 12% |
| 2009 Murano | 83 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Nissan Murano
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.