2018 Nissan Murano electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Nissan Murano — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car several times while driving randomly had the traction control loss light pop up randomly (dry conditions) several times through a 45 minute drive. Around the 35 minute mark it popped up again, and my car completely stalled out. My VIN is allegedly not apart of one of their recalls but it…”
filed Nov 9, 2025
“Car was parked for two hours in a private parking space. Onlooker reported seeing it on fire and called 911. Car was completely destroyed by fire. Insurance company reported it was related to this recall.”
filed Jul 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G network compatible TCU. TCUs compatible with 3G network only are no longer supported. SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES…
NTB15-049CC · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2026INTELLIGENT 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…
NTB19-033G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 20, 2025INTELLIGENT 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 bulletin.
NTB17-127C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 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 bulletin.
NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Murano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano | 7 | 33% |
| 2020 Murano | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Murano | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Murano | 16 | 15% |
| 2016 Murano | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 Murano | 22 | 11% |
| 2014 Murano | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 Murano | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 Murano | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 Murano | 11 | 7% |
| 2010 Murano | 22 | 12% |
| 2009 Murano | 83 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Nissan Murano
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.