2020 Nissan Murano: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints for the 2020 Nissan Murano that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11732815 (filed 04/21/2026): “It has occurred on a few occasions where the emergency braking system has enabled with no obstructions nearby most commonly while backing up into a parking spot but the recent situation of it automatically breaking on the highway while doing 60 with no other vehicles nearby, my wife attempted the ga…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11574062 (filed 02/26/2024): “The car keeps braking like i've been in an accident when i travel under an overpass. it doesn't do it every time, just sometimes. i've had it at the dealer, don moore in owensboro, ky. and since it doesn't show any codes they can't/won't do anything about it. i don't feel safe driving this car fo…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11536283 (filed 08/03/2023): “The contact owns a 2020 nissan murano. the contact stated that while driving with adaptive cruise control mode engaged and set at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently as he was approaching a hill. the local dealer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor …”
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: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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