2017 Nissan Murano: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Murano that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11700472 (filed 11/19/2025): “Have noticed when turning a corner vehicle has some slight jerking motions before it picks up speed. vehicle also has a whining/humming sound that it’s making somewhere in the transmission (cvt). i haven’t ever received a recall or cvt extended warranty about this vehicle before but i received this …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11675904 (filed 07/24/2025): “Transmission randomly at the blue stopped. the car has a cvt engine and i see that there’s a recall on it. i also received a letter in the mail stating that there was a recall.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11643788 (filed 02/19/2025): “About 1 month ago my car started dragging going up hills. the rpms were high but the car wouldn't accelerate. on flat surfaces it would not accelerate faster than 40 mph and smoke was coming out of the exhaust. it would not shift gears or accelerate. firestone had my car for a week but said it co…”
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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