2012 Nissan Murano drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 30 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Murano, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan murano. The contact pressed the start/stop button while the vehicle was still in drive. The contact exited the vehicle and it rolled away. When the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, she was struck by the driver side door. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back, four cracked ribs, a broken finger, and a liver laceration. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan murano. While driving approximately 15 MPH and turning into a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated forward and the oil consumption indicator illuminated. The contact crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The front bumper was damage on both vehicles. No police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Murano
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 20 complaints