2012 Nissan Murano: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Murano that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11534342 (filed 07/25/2023): “This car i purchased two months ago has the cvt transmission in it and has proven unsafe for regular traffic let alone highway driving. it randomly “lurches” , has a loss of power and hesitates when accelerating or lane changing .…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11428016 (filed 08/06/2021): “Cvt failure avail for insp immediate slowing in hiway traffic confirmed by ed martin nissan 317 359 9231 obd ii code p1778 cvt step motor function (cvt xmission) no other insp no warning lights/no symptoms on 02/august/2021…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11353296 (filed 09/05/2020): “My vehicle is a 2012 nissan murano with 111,000 miles. the cvt transmission stopped functioning and needed to be replaced. my local transmission specialist mechanic refused to fix it because there have been so many complaints and lawsuits against nissan due to the cvt transmission. because of legal …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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