2015 Nissan Murano: Jerking
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Murano report: jerking. CarComplaints.com lists 20 owner complaints, average mileage 21,200 miles.
NHTSA has 53 owner complaints for the 2015 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767896 (filed 09/29/2026): “Cvt transmission judder.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11725576 (filed 03/19/2026): “This statement is to the best of my knowledge. i was driving my 2015 nissan murano and when i was almost back to mine [xxx] house the transmission stopped working. i took it and had it towed over gilman nissan in rosenberg. i have a warranty on it through end…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (7 reports) replace valve body (4 reports) replace cvt transmission (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
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
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $6,590 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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