2012 Nissan Murano Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 10%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Nissan Murano, 10% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Battery went dead for no reason. Parked car about 1pm; upon attempting to drive vehicle about 5pm found I could not open door with my remote. Inserted key in door and unable to turn to unlock. Had a co-worker try and he could not turn. Had a third person try and after turning very hard, he was able to unlock door. Upon opening door, interior lights did not go on as they normally do. Tried to start car in normal way - nothing. Put key fab into ignition - nothing. Determined that battery dead. After jumping vehicle, it started and ran fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10889196, filed 2016-07, 78,000 miles“Car battery died suddenly with no lights or anything else left on. It happened twice and was exactly same. Both cases I was stranded with no other options to tow the car and need to take taxi to get my family home, I was lucky to have access to taxi. Dealers were unable to locate and fix the fault in both cases and give me lame excuse something was left on. For me it's serious safety issue as I can't afford to take my family in this car with no confidence that when would it die again. My family was stranded once outside in 100f heat and I don't want this to happen again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472950, filed 2012-08, 2,000 miles“1st incident- driving on main street of town hwy 31 s, car simply quit while in motion, while driving- no warning, no lights. Could not move, start etc.. Had to call police to assist me in getting the car out of the main highway. 2nd incident- driving on i65 s interstate, doing 70mph, car quit while driving! Had to throw on flashers and coast it into the median, the cops were called and had to have it towed to mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11066887, filed 2018-02, 112,000 miles“Door lock issue - all four door lock actuators do not function, the doors will not lock when going over 15 miles an hour (a safety feature), if the door is locked manually, it will not unlock when the engine is shut off. Could be hazardous if needing to leave the car quickly.”
NHTSA complaint #11003890, filed 2017-07, 110,000 miles“Dead battery after 3 years - 2 new batteries installed within a couple weeks of each. Thought we had received faulty batteries. Last one installed lasted 1 1/2 years. Dead battery after 1 1/2 years, new one installed dead in 3 weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10957994, filed 2017-03, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004962May 21, 2024VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 11004961May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004960May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical…
- 10239060Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10208946Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10190177Mar 17, 2021NAVIGATION SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN SXM TRAFFIC IS ENABLED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10190121Mar 10, 2021AV CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT REQUIRES CONSULT-III PLUS CONFIGURATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 28% |
| 2023 | 1 | 13% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 21 | 19% |
| 2017 | 16 | 15% |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 | 22 | 11% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 | 11 | 7% |
| 2010 | 22 | 11% |
| 2009 | 83 | 13% |
| 2007 | 54 | 8% |
| 2006 | 26 | 3% |
| 2005 | 102 | 10% |
| 2004 | 110 | 16% |
| 2003 | 187 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Murano
30 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Murano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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