2012 Nissan Murano Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,044miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Nissan Murano, 4% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,044 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.
“The vehicle was being driven on this date back to the dealership who had done the repair 5 days earlier Nissan of oursman of laurel md . The vehicle began to once again perfom the same was it did the 2 week earlier when the incidentoccurrence on I 295 n bound deoartibng washington dc , this saturday the vehicle was acting erraticly in the parking lot of my loack food lion grocery story on 197 in laurel md, as I depated the parking lot I experience the grinding sould on and off and the shakking / virbrating of the steering wheel turning to the left or right without me directing it to do…”
NHTSA complaint #11266511, filed 2019-10, 88 miles“Driving 60mph on busy 3-lane highway, I/heard a loud bang from the engine then lost complete control of steering. I was able to 'muscle' the car over to the side, slowed and went directly to the miller dealership. They said this same thing had happened to others due to cold weather they said they would report this event. (st. Cloud, mn).”
NHTSA complaint #10664373, filed 2014-12“After I started my vehicle after few second smoke came out from steering wheel. When I take it to the Nissan dealer they found out my steering wheel fire hazard and air bag got destroyed.”
NHTSA complaint #10971980, filed 2017-04“The progressive rattling/ shaking from the steering wheel has led to some close calls driving on multi lane roads the curve to the left at all. I've never had a single service light turn on even though steering and wheel issues were apparent. Every bump and cranny on the road is felt causing disturbance in ability to steer especially during in town driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11501584, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192346Apr 7, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 10% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 23 | 16% |
| 2013 | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 | 5 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 42 | 6% |
| 2006 | 38 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 26 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Murano
30 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBody and structure
6 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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