2018 Nissan Murano Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 18%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Nissan Murano, 18% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Smoke was noticed inside the car while I was driving on a rural freeway in the blue mountains of oregon. The source of the smoke appeared to be the rear passenger set, right side. I pulled over. When I opened the door on the right side of the car, a large plum of smoke erupted from the rear seat. I then noticed a black, burned hole in the seat measuring about 10in x 10in. As quickly as it began, the combustion stopped. After a 20-minute wait the seat cooled off and I was able to proceed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387778, filed 2021-01, 21,000 miles“Car brakes hard all the sudden, almost cause me a accident, I clean the sensor thinking it qas dirt is doing the same thing. Also when that happens the center screen goes off I lose the radio. I have to turn off the car and on again.”
NHTSA complaint #11291659, filed 2019-12, 6,000 miles“This morning at about 0630 am while parked in my driveway,my car went totally dark. All lights went off,ignition switch was inoperative, doors locked and could not be open. As I was calling my wife to bring spare key to unlock doors because I was trapped in vehicle, all lights return and was able to exit vehicle. The time for lights to return was about 3 to 4 minutes. Consumer stated vehicle was taken to the dealer but could not find any issues. Vehicle has not been repaired and is recurring continuously.”
NHTSA complaint #11338973, filed 2020-07, 36,200 miles“I have a 2018 Nissan Murano platinum awd. I will be driving on cruise control and it will turn off and the collision light lights up and car will come to a stop. The warning system gives a clue as to what is going on, it says radar obstruction. This happens at any speed, at random, with or without cruise control and has been happening many times a day for months, sometimes with the car behind me almost hitting my car because of the fault of the system. I took it to hgreg delray Nissan and they basically blew me off as if it wasn't an issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11351717, filed 2020-08, 16,000 miles“I own a 2018 Nissan Murano sl. There is a front senor issue that I have been experiencing ever since I purchased the vehicle, in november 12, 2019. Every time I drive it, without fail. Seemingly random, I get an error message: front radar obstructed warning appears on panel. The collision warning system inactive icon light comes on. After a few minutes, the warning message goes off; the collision warning system light goes off. This error continues to happen again almost every ten minutes after the initial error message for the duration of my car trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311585, filed 2020-02, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11014471Feb 20, 2025INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION…
- 11004963May 21, 2024INTELLIGENT KEY INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE STOPS OR WILL NOT CONTINUE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this…
- 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.
- 11004969May 11, 2024DTC C1A17-49 OR C2580-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001208Apr 13, 2024AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10251535Feb 22, 2024SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY…
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 | 18% |
| 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 2018 Nissan Murano
29 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsForward collision avoidance
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Nissan Murano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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