2017 Nissan Murano: Alternator battery failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Murano report: alternator battery failure. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 41,450 miles.
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for the 2017 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11719246 (filed 02/19/2026): “Technical incident report: electrical component failure reference: technical service bulletin ntb19-004 part number: 873d6-5aa6a (control unit/actuator) incident overview on 2/16/26, the vehicle was being operated by the primary driver when a suspected electr…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11657453 (filed 04/29/2025): “My truck air condition stopped working. i took it to nissan and they informed me that the wire harness had gone bad. they also informed me that this could cause the car to catch fire while driving, stall and possibly the head lights dim while driving. i have e…”
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: replacement of alternator, battery, and serpentine belt (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,200 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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