I have done a lot of research on these Nissan Muranos and other Nissan models. There are recalls for this exact same issue on models 2015-2019 and I have a 2014. I have viewed many complaints and reviews that state owners also have problem with the CVT transmission. Mine is giving error messages and been acting up while on the interstate. It will jolt into 4 rpm and higher and stay there. This always happens on the interstate and has happened a few times on slower speed limit roads. Seems like the issue is mainly when the car is over 60mph on the interstate. It seems very dangerous and I know Nissan CVT transmission have been recalled. I only have 132,000 miles on my vehicle and many mechanics have told me that it should not be going out like this with this few miles.
2014 Nissan Murano: CVT failure
16 of the 145 complaints about the 2014 Nissan Murano describe CVT failure.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 95,500
- recalls
- 0
CVT failure by model year
What owners say
CVT transmission gears slipping. OBD II code states stepper motor malfunction. This has caused the vehicle to go from 75 mph to 45 so quickly it almost caused an accident on the freeway. The most recent incident happened today. The transmission started whining and RPMs went high. This looks to be an issue for more Muranos than necessary and should be considered a recall problem.
Cvt issues
Problems with Nissan Murano CVT transmission - Transmission slips with loss of power/acceleration while in traffic, then jerks or lurches forward. No codes (DTC) registered for the symptoms. Dangerous for myself and other drivers as this occurs without warning. Fortunate not to end up in an accident. Nissan manuals do not recommend precautions or service for this. Now faced with all repair costs.
CVT AWD Transmission failure. RPMs not increasing and vehicle stalled out in middle of highway, vehicle will not drive now.
Cvt transmission failed with no warning during traffic on a bridge in New York 150 miles away. I was almost hit. Car would not go. Car had to be brought back by trailer. Cvt transmission had to be replaced. The CVT transmissions are a known problem and Nissan is doing nothing to fix it.
CVT transmission failure.
I just bought this car from a dealer in Michigan who gave me a 7-day drivetrain warranty. But as luck would have it, the CVT transmission went out on me in less than 1000 miles and a month later.
My CVT transmission is shaking, shuddering,vibrating.. I brought to wallace nissan with 103k on it and was told it was not part of the recall..there is currently a big recall on nissan CVT transmissions and they extended to 10yrs 120k. I contacted niassan case # 42026948 and they say its not part of recall..this has been going on over a month
Aug 2019 at 61k miles CVT transmission went out. Fought with nissan to repair of which they replaced. Now, aug 2020 at 69k, car feels like it goes over 'rumble strips' when coming out of a tight turn (I.e. Backing out of driveway or parking spot). Nissan north cannot find or fix issue. No idea what to do but feel safety can be compromised due to vehicle history. Independent mechanic did state I have a transmission fluid leak. He is further investigating issue but no repair has been made
Cvt transmission has bad hesitation and heavy bang when shifting into drive. They want $5,000 to replace the whole unit! I have been getting around the issue by shifting into neutral then giving the engine a kick and sliding it into drive nice and smooth. Ain't going to fly for resale. Just needed to report this issue with you. Thank you.
My nissan murano's CVT transmission suddenly failed while driving in the passing lane on interstate highway 84. This placed me and my physically disabled wife in an extremely dangerous situation.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Clicking noise from front or rear axle during take-off/acceleration
- Abnormal noise, vibration and/or binding feeling from rear differential
- Nissan AWD models; abnormal noise, vibration and/or judder from rear differential
- Nissan; vibration and/or noise when making low speed turns
- Clicking noise from front or rear axle during take-off/acceleration
- Service information
- Service information
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2014 Nissan Murano cvt failure
Is CVT failure a common problem on the 2014 Nissan Murano?
16 of 145 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Murano (11%) mention CVT failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Nissan Murano?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Nissan Murano
Check engine light 11Sunroof shattered 11Transmission failure 8Airbag light 7Stalling 6Jerking 5
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