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2015 Nissan Murano brakes problems
severe
Owners of the 2015 Nissan Murano have filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the brakes, typically surfacing around 15,000 miles at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.See brakes across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Q1 11kmed 15kQ3 59kn=9
Complaints
14
Recalls
4
Avg fix
$450
brakes complaints on the Nissan Murano, by model year
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, the malfunctioning ABS actuator could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented
repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall
(it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service BulletinNTB19-033GFeb 2025
INTELLIGENT 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 (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair. Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply t
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield. A blinking AEB warning light may occur under the following conditions: When contamination or foreign material adhere to the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When driving while it is snowing or when frost forms on the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When the lane camera viewing window on the windshield is temporarily fogged up. Fig
ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Data" (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) condition - Sensor leaks - Moving TPMS/LTPWS wheel assemblies from one vehicle to another and TPMS/LTPWS sensor registration - Air pressure changes with altitude and ambient temperatures - Aftermarket tire sealers - Aftermarket wheels - Inflating/deflating tires with TPMS/LTPWS sensors See this bulletin for further detail.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2015 Muranos cite two major brake-system problems. First, the Automatic Emergency Braking system triggers warning lights that come on at random times, persist even after sensor replacement, and can cause unwanted braking during normal driving. One owner paid $1,006.62 out of pocket when the dealer refused warranty coverage; the issue started shortly after an ABS module recall repair, though the dealer claimed coincidence. A broader pattern affects Nissan models from 2015–2018 (Rogues, Rogue Sports, Muranos, Altimas, Maximas, Leafs, Sentras, Armadas, and Pathfinders), with a class action lawsuit underway.
The second problem is more serious: three owners report brake hydraulic failures accompanied by vehicle fires while parked or during operation. One fire occurred after an unperformed recall; another happened during driving when brakes failed completely. A fourth owner experienced total brake failure (pedal to floor) in a parking lot. Two owners report the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated weeks before these failures.
Complicating matters, multiple owners have been unable to get recall repairs completed because Nissan parts remain unavailable months after recall notification. Dealers have held vehicles pending parts, offering loaner cars instead, with no expedited shipping in sight.
Same Nissan Murano brakes reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2016
Automatic Emergency Braking warning light illuminates intermittently or randomly after normal brake application, or activates without input. Multiple owners report the light coming on at random times and unprompted AEB activation. Some owners cite a class action lawsuit and TSBs issued by Nissan for fixes affecting 2015–2018 Rogues, Rogue Sports, Muranos, Altimas, Maximas, Leafs, Sentras, Armadas, and Pathfinders.
When: Reported occurring shortly after ABS module recall repair in some cases; also reported as ongoing issue from vehicle ownership beginning
Symptoms owners cite: Automatic Emergency Braking warning light comes on intermittently or at random times; Unprompted AEB activation causes vehicle to brake without driver input; Forward Emergency Braking System warning light illuminates 5–30 minutes after engine start; Cruise control disabled when warning light is active
Codes mentioned:AEB warning light, Forward Emergency Braking System warning light
Repairs/costs cited: One owner reported $1,006.62 repair cost; dealer stated it was incidental to recall repair and would not be covered under warranty. Another owner: sensor replacement performed, but warning light persisted.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan acknowledged class action lawsuit in process; TSBs issued for affected model years; one dealer stated the problem was coincidental to ABS module recall work and refused warranty coverage
Hydraulic brake system failure with fire
Three owners report brake system failures culminating in vehicle fire. One owner experienced brakes not working during operation; another had ABS, collision, and swerve indicators illuminate with smoke from wheel before fire. A third vehicle caught fire in driveway after ABS and brake indicator warnings weeks before an unperformed recall.
When: Fire incidents reported at 11,000 miles, 15,000 miles, and during idle in driveway; one vehicle had not been driven for 4 hours before fire ignition
Symptoms owners cite: ABS and brake warning indicators illuminate; Brakes become non-functional or unresponsive; Smoke from front passenger side wheel; Vehicle catches fire while parked or during operation
Repairs/costs cited: ABS brakes, actuator, and other parts replaced twice in one case (2017 and 2018); one vehicle was total loss due to fire; fire extinguished by fire department or fire marshal
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner reported recall service performed at dealer in 2020 but parts were not actually installed; NHTSA recall campaigns 16V636000 and 19V807000 apply; Nissan notified in two cases but did not respond per owner report; one formal investigation with Nissan USA stated to be underway
ABS warning light with stiff brake pedal
Owner reports ABS warning light illuminated and brake pedal became difficult to depress while driving at 40 mph. Vehicle was included in NHTSA recall 15V364000 but was not diagnosed or repaired.
When: At 2,700 miles
Symptoms owners cite: ABS warning light illuminated; Brake pedal became difficult to depress; increased resistance
Owner reports brake pedal went to floor without stopping power during parking lot backup. Vehicle came to stop only after shifting into Park.
When: No mileage reported
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal went to floor with no stopping power; Vehicle did not decelerate despite brake application
Loss of motive power with traction control and warning lights
While driving at 45 mph and accelerating, vehicle jerked and lost motive power. Traction control and impact warning lights illuminated both while stopped and during operation. Vehicle was not included in recall 19V807000 and was not repaired.
When: At 77,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle jerked while accelerating; Loss of motive power; Traction control warning light illuminated; Impact warning light illuminated
Codes mentioned:Traction control light, Impact warning light
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not repaired; not taken to dealer
Recall parts unavailability and delayed service
Multiple owners reported being notified of recalls (16V636000 and 19V807000) but unable to obtain repair due to parts shortage. Nissan exceeded a reasonable timeframe for recall service. One owner reported waiting 5 days for a part to arrive from New York; dealer would not return vehicle until repair could be completed, providing substitute vehicle instead.
When: Reported in 2023 and during recall notification period
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notification received but parts unavailable; Extended wait times for parts (5+ days cited); Vehicle held by dealership pending parts availability
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers cited 5-day wait for parts from New York; Nissan did not expedite shipping
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA recalls 16V636000 and 19V807000 (both Service Brakes, Hydraulic); parts unavailability noted as 'parts distribution disconnect'; manufacturer made aware of delays per owner reports
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer
allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting
1 most recent
brakes
· filed 12/20/2016
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan murano. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v636000 (service brakes); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2015 Nissan Murano?
It's a meaningful issue. 14 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 11,000 and 58,856 miles, with the median around 15,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 11,000; a quarter make it past 58,856. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
Yes — 4 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Nissan/Murano.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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