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2016 Nissan Murano brakes problems
severe
Owners of the 2016 Nissan Murano have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.See brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
4
Avg fix
$450
brakes complaints on the Nissan Murano, by model year
Of the 10 brakes complaints filed for the 2016 Nissan Murano,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
3 (100%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
All 4 active brakes recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
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.
Insufficient brake fluid pressure may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, 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 May 16, 2016. 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners consistently report ABS actuator failures causing warning lights and loss of antilock function, covered under multiple recalls (16V-636, 18V-601, 19V807000) but hampered by Nissan's inability to source replacement parts. Several complaints document critical brake failures at low speeds—one owner's vehicle caught fire after brake warning illumination at 15 mph; another experienced total brake loss at 40 mph and struck another vehicle, resulting in hospitalization and a police report. A third incident involved brake pedal sinking to the floor during normal driving.
Dealers across multiple states report the recall parts are unavailable. One owner paid $1,417.32 out of pocket despite Nissan's technical bulletin promising free repair under recall. Owners also cite frustration with dealers refusing to inspect or act without a check-engine light, and difficulty obtaining actual recall notices or technical service bulletins. One complaint highlights that traded-in vehicles may not reach subsequent owners with recall notices, leaving them unaware of safety issues. The pattern shows systemic delays in recall completion combined with actual brake system failures that posed immediate safety hazards.
Same Nissan Murano brakes reports on nearby years: 2015
Failure modes owners describe
ABS actuator failure
ABS actuator malfunction preventing antilock brakes from functioning during braking events. Owners report the ABS light and brake warning light illuminating, with loss of normal brake response or anti-lock function.
When: 80,000 miles; also reported as early as 997 miles and during normal driving at various mileages
Symptoms owners cite: ABS light illumination; Brake warning light illumination; Loss of antilock brake function; ABS system not engaging during emergency braking; Brake pedal response issues
Repairs/costs cited: Part unavailability reported across multiple complaints. One owner paid $1,417.32 for ABS actuator replacement despite recall coverage. Dealers unable to complete repairs due to part shortages.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Recalls 16V-636, 16V636000, 18V-601, 19V807000; Nissan Technical Bulletin NTB 16-0886 (PC482 dated Jan 12, 2017); Field Service Action R1809 for ABS actuator. Part unavailability prevented recall completion across multiple cases.
Complete brake failure
Total loss of braking capability at low speed (15-40 mph), resulting in inability to stop vehicle. One incident resulted in collision; another resulted in vehicle fire after brake warning light illumination.
When: 997 miles; 80,000 miles; during morning startup and backing out of driveway
Symptoms owners cite: Complete loss of braking response; Brake pedal sank to floor; Brake warning light illumination; Electrical or plastic burning odor detected before fire; Vehicle caught fire after braking incident
Codes mentioned:19V807000
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle was destroyed by fire and towed to lot. Another resulted in collision with another vehicle and owner hospitalization. One incident required police report filing.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Recall 19V807000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). Manufacturer opened case but no resolution provided. Recall parts were unavailable per VIN tool confirmation.
Soft or unresponsive brake pedal
Brake pedal sinking to floor or losing firmness during braking, resulting in reduced stopping power and increased stopping distance.
When: Not specified; reported during normal driving on city streets and highways
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal sinking to floor; Reduced stopping power; Increased stopping distance; Loss of brake responsiveness
Codes mentioned:16V636000
Repairs/costs cited: No repair details provided in narratives; vehicle towed for dealer evaluation.
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer
allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting
4 most recent
brakes · 3,890 mi
· filed 12/24/2016
Received the follow up owner notification NHTSA recall 16v-636 (antilock brake system ) went to the dealer on 1219-16 to ask for a time when they could check my car. The dealer said there was nothing they could do unless my check engine light was on. Dealer is sandy sansing Nissan 5705 pensacola blvd. Pensacola fl. The notification I have clearly states that they will inspect the serial no. On…
brakes · 24,706 mi
· filed 12/13/2018
World Nissan gave me a printed out invoice which states 97616 war for warranty and on it was printed information recall fiield service action: r1809 max mur ABS actutor ntb18065 recall reference previous rol completed concern complimentary 27 point inspection and window wiper fluid doe not work well. Went back three times and they kept saying they did not have the parts to do the recall…
brakes
· filed 11/12/2018
I received recall 18v-601 for a 2016 Nissan murano. I am no longer the registered owner. We traded this car in 4 months ago at a Nissan dealer. Nissan is using service records from the dealership to identify registered owners. This car as probably been sold as a pre-owned car; the new owner will not receive this recall notice and is not aware of the safety issue, especially if the car is not…
brakes · 15,000 mi
· filed 11/08/2017
While my wife was driving home from work her brake pedal started depressing to the floor, and the car would not stop quickly. When she finally made it home, I checked the brakes and they are still acting the same way in our driveway. She was driving home on city streets and the highway.
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2016 Nissan Murano?
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 24,959 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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/2016/Nissan/Murano.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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