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2014 Nissan Murano Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2014 Nissan Murano carries 1 open NHTSA recall — most recently covering hose, piping, and connections. Owners report 5 recurring issue clusters, led by “CVT transmission failure and hesitation.” Nissan owner's manuals split service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1. The biggest preventable failure on Nissan vehicles is CVT transmission damage from extended fluid intervals — owners of Altima, Rogue, Sentra, Pathfinder, and Murano with CVT should not skip it.

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1 Open Recall

Source: NHTSA

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Campaign #17V184000 · Mar 16, 2017

Issue: Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.

Risk: If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2014 Nissan Murano.

Reported to NHTSA

CVT transmission failure and hesitation

POWER TRAIN

34 NHTSA complaints · 2014-05 → 2026-01

“MY NISSAN MURANO'S CVT TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 84. THIS PLACED ME AND MY PHYSICALLY DISABLED WIFE IN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11266603
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11596005
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11448151

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Driver-side sun visor failure

VISIBILITY/WIPER

27 NHTSA complaints · 2017-01 → 2022-02

“THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT REMAIN IN THE STOWED POSITION, AND IMPAIRS VISIBILITY PRESENTING A SAFETY ISSUE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11128400
“THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. IT HANGS IN THE DOWN POSITION AND OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. IT INITIALLY WOULD ONLY FALL DOWN WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY.NOW THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP AT ALL AND IS CONSTANTLY BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VIEW”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11255774
“SUN VISOR FALLS DOWN, OBSTRUCTING LINE OF SIGHT. NO WAY TO KEEP IT OUT OF THE WAY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11110908

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Sunroof glass shattering while driving

STRUCTURE

13 NHTSA complaints · 2016-10 → 2023-03

“Sunroof shattered while driving with no warning. Very dangerous for passengers and vehicles behind vehicle as the glass broke into countless pieces”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11512305
“WE WERE DRIVING - SOUND LIKE A GUN SHOT AND LOOKED UP AND OUR SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED. WE WERE GOING 40MPH ON A ROAD CLOUDY AND 68DEGREES. WE HAVE A PANORAMIC ROOF - IT HAPPENED ON THE PANORAMA BACK SECTION”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11016009
“I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, WITH NOTHING AROUND MY CAR AND NO OVERHEAD PASSES WHEN THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION, WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT WITHIN THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND FOUND MY SUN ROOF HAD EXPLODED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11100206

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Power steering hose failure and recall delay

STEERING

23 NHTSA complaints · 2017-05 → 2026-08

“SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON CITY STREET IN KINGSPORT, TN. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT THE TIME OF STEERING LOSS. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO NAVIGATE VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AFTER POWER STEERING LOSS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11121166
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V184000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11020514
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11184368

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Passenger airbag occupant sensor fault

AIR BAGS

9 NHTSA complaints · 2021-03 → 2025-10

“The safety issue is with a 2014 Nissan Murano. April 22, 2024, the air bag light is on steady, so the vehicle was taken to a Nissan dealer to determine the repairs that are necessary. The Nissan dealer determined the battery charge was low and recharged the battery”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11641216
“The front passenger seat occupant warning light was flashing. I took the vehicle to the Nissan dealership was charged $185 dollars and was told the front seat occupancy-classification sensor (OCS), needed to be replaced and it would cost me 0ver $5,900 dollars”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11500849
“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger’s side occupancy”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11576996

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Replace synthetic-blend or full-synthetic oil every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1. Schedule 2: 7,500 miles. VR30DDTT (3.0L twin-turbo): full synthetic only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate tires every 5,000 miles. Front-wheel-drive Nissans (Altima, Sentra, Versa) wear front tires fast — don't skip rotations.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

CVT Fluid (NS-3)

Every 60,000 mi

Nissan officially calls CVT fluid 'lifetime,' but independent technicians and Nissan TSBs recommend replacement every 60,000 miles to prevent CVT failure. Use Nissan NS-3 fluid only — substitutes destroy the belt-and-pulley system.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$360–$500

Shop

~$255–$355

DIY

~$80–$180

CVT fluid is manufacturer-specific and pricey — do NOT substitute conventional ATF.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Rogue and Pathfinder front pads typically last 35,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 2 years. Dark or amber fluid indicates moisture contamination.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner if driving on dusty unpaved roads.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium-tipped spark plugs are rated 105,000 miles on QR25, MR20, and VQ35 engines. VR30DDTT: 60,000 miles due to higher cylinder pressures.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 75,000 mi

Nissan Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue/green): first change at 105,000 miles, then every 75,000. Do not mix with other coolant chemistries.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Transfer Case / Rear Diff (AWD models)

Every 60,000 mi

On AWD and 4WD models, replace transfer case fluid and rear differential fluid every 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Located behind the glove box on Altima, Rogue, and Sentra.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

24 crashes 1990–2024

How the 24 occupant deaths break down

17

driver deaths

7

passenger deaths

24

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2017 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

6

complaints mentioning a crash

0

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2014 Nissan Murano reflects Nissan's published service intervals and the Maintenance Reminder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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