2014 Nissan Murano power train problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Nissan Murano — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 4, 2026
“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…”
filed Jan 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Murano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano | 4 | 19% |
| 2020 Murano | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 Murano | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 Murano | 14 | 13% |
| 2016 Murano | 15 | 14% |
| 2015 Murano | 52 | 26% |
| 2013 Murano | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 Murano | 30 | 22% |
| 2011 Murano | 37 | 25% |
| 2010 Murano | 40 | 21% |
| 2009 Murano | 69 | 11% |
| 2007 Murano | 63 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.