2016 Nissan Murano: Jerking hesitating
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Murano report: jerking hesitating. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 21,900 miles.
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints for the 2016 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11739551 (filed 05/22/2026): “The contact owns a 2016 nissan murano. the contact stated that on two occasions while making a left and right turn, the vehicle lost power and the vehicle was drifted to a safe location on the side of the road while advising others to go around her. there were…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11657225 (filed 04/28/2025): “My car smells like something is burning, when i drive it for a distance. i had my oil changed back in december and i took it back to the dealership and advised of the smell and i was advised that my transmission was leaking. when i purchased my car used in aug…”
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: replaced transmission and replaced a part in the evap system (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
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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