2017 Nissan Murano: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Murano that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
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 electrical failure occurred. upon subsequent i…”
- 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 experienced thr dim lights and stalling. …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11653892 (filed 04/10/2025): “Rear lift-gate failed to latch. paid for assessment and repair in august 2024. i was told it could occur again that there is hatch issue with this vehicle. eight months later, the rear lift-gate failed to latch again. i took it back to the dealership. while driving, it is unsafe as the warning ligh…”
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: 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
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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