2016 Nissan Murano: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan Murano that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
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 no warning lights or messages. the vehi…”
- 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 august of 2023, i took it back to the deale…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11654085 (filed 04/11/2025): “The contact owns a 2016 nissan murano. the contact stated while making a right turn from a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power and the steering wheel became difficult to steer. the contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the road. no further information was available. the vehicle was th…”
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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