2020 Nissan Murano: Drivetrain vibration
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2020 Murano report: drivetrain vibration. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 16,000 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2020 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11750646 (filed 07/15/2026): “Cvt transmission failed at 82k miles. diagnosed at midas, specific transmission shop and local nissan dealership as needing full replacement. notified nissan consumer affairs, they created a case but refused to fully replace it, offered to pay only 50% of app…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11516958 (filed 04/13/2023): “It has happened twice since we purchased our murano 8 months ago. when pulling onto a divided highway you have to slow down then you accelerate to get into the lane....the transmission hesitates around 2 or 3 seconds then grabs the gear and you take off. thi…”
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: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Differential/driveline noise diagnosis and gear work need a lift and specialty setup tools. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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