2012 Nissan Murano: complete transmission failure

Filed Mar 15, 2026 · Fuel system · UT

Vehicles of previous model years, this model year, and future model years have all experienced this issue. Issue was reported on thru a youTube channel in order to let the public know and understand the issue and how to fix/repair the issue. It was then discovered thru view time and the linking of the part to repair that this was a rempent issue of concern for possible recall. Issue of hesitation upon acceleration was noticed for 18 months. Vehicle was taken into dealership for diagnosis - main Nissan dealer and second repair facility diagnosed the need for a new transmission. Transmission was replaced thru the second repair facility for $7500.00. Issue of hesitation upon acceleration was not repaired thru the replacement of the transmission. Owner of the vehicle researched the issue and determined it was caused by holes and degredation of the "Air-Intake-Hose" assembly. This part is a $35.00 part availalbe on Amazon and easily replaced in about 10 minutes time by the owner. The need for recall is that Nissan does not throw an error code in order to diagnose this problem. The only error code thrown is for a NEW TRANSMISSION.

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · FL

At 105,000 miles, transmission would not remain engaged in overdrive at greater than 60mph resulting in high RPM over 3200. Dealer inspected and stated past dtc code of p1778 (step motor issue/CVT slipping). Dealer reflash car computer but said if that didn't fix it the car would need a new transmission. Seems odd it's the same problem that was happening with 2003-2010 transmissions because I was told that issue was resolved in later models.

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · Transmission · 121,000 miles · TX

While starting from a stop, the car will not accelerate for 5-10 seconds. This is dangerous in intersections and when pulling into traffic. First experienced problem at 98k and took to dealer. Dealer could not diagnose or recreate problem. No check engine lights indicated. This problem has continued intermittenly and is now happening on a regular basis. At 121k, took to dealer even though no service lights on and was told the CVT transmission needs to be replaced. As well, the motor mounts and front bushing control arms need to be replaced. All 3 of these items are reported by other owners. Cvt was offered to owners with 2003-2010 models; however, the same issue is happening in later models, including my 2012. Nissan needs to recall these years as well.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Transmission · 116,500 miles · KY

The car was running fine, then suddenly started shuddering violently when accelerating from a stopped position. As I continued accelerating, it smoothed out, but as I came to my next stop and started accelerating, the shuddering happened again, then I heard a pop and lost all ability to accelerate. I could hear the engine rev as I pushed the accelerator, but the car would not move. Upon doing research, I learned that there are tons of people with the same or similar issues with their CVT transmissions, for which the most common remedy seems to be full transmission replacement. Nissan needs to do the right thing and assist those of us experiencing issues with transmissions that are obviously faulty and costing owners several thousands of dollars to repair. Fortunately for me, I was in a relatively remote area, so neither I nor other drivers were in danger...however, had I been in a more populated area it could have made for a very dangerous situation.

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Transmission · 81,000 miles · MI

I bought this car used a couple years ago. Last month while driving down the road the car started jerking and I couldn't go over 20 miles an hour. I took it to a repair shop and they said the transmissions was a CVT transmission and could not be repaired or rebuilt and had to be replaced at $4,100+. They said this was a problem with CVT and nissan was aware of it and had offered an extended warranty to 100k (at a cost). The transmission only had 80,000 miles. When I asked about the warranty on the new transmission I was told the trans was only guaranteeded for 12,000 miles or one year. It's sad that a company is aware of a situation like this. It would have been one thing to have to pay $1,500 to have it rebuilt but to have to pay $4,100+ and it's only good for a year is another thing. Now I'm in a bind. Do I (1) hang on to it and risk having to pay for another transmission in a year or two, (2) sell it and have someone else fall into the same situation or (3) trade it in and lose big time due to the transmission.