On October 14, 2026, while driving my 2025 Nissan Murano, the engine suddenly began making an extremely loud, sustained sound as though it was revving at very high RPM. I completely released the accelerator and applied the brakes, but the loud revving continued while the vehicle slowed. I remained able to brake and reduce speed; the vehicle did not accelerate uncontrollably. I safely pulled over, switched off the engine, and restarted it. The abnormal behavior then disappeared. I did not record the actual RPM. Two yellow dashboard indicators appeared during the incident, but I could not identify them with certainty. The Check Engine light did not illuminate. Several milder episodes of unusual engine revving had occurred previously during normal driving. The unpredictable behavior raised concern about a possible engine or transmission malfunction while driving. The specific failed component and cause are unknown. On October 19, 2026, Lorenzo Nissan Fort Lauderdale inspected the vehicle under repair order 300406. Mileage was 10,951 at intake and 10,960 after testing. The technician reported a nine-mile road test, no abnormal RPM flare, normal transmission operation, and no diagnostic trouble codes. The reported condition was not reproduced, and its cause remains unidentified. The repair order summarizes revving during acceleration but omits that it continued after releasing the accelerator and while braking, and disappeared after restarting. I had provided these details in writing to the service director. I have also submitted an inquiry to Nissan Consumer Affairs and am awaiting a response. Service records and correspondence are available.
Nissan Murano check engine light comes on
181 of the 5,970 owner complaints about the Nissan Murano describe check engine light, most of them for the 2003 model year.
- owner complaints
- 181
- worst model year
- 2003
- typical repair cost reported
- $765
- typical mileage
- 89,000
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 48Loss of power 27Jerking 18Fuel gauge 14Transmission failure 13CVT failure 13Hesitation 12Engine failure 12
Trouble codes mentioned
P0340 4P17F1 2U1000 1P0725 1P0463 1P0345 1P0335 1
What owners say
My tire light is on a my 2012 nissian murano. It flashes at startup, with the light on, telling me I have low tire pressure. I put air evenly in all four tires. The light still remains on; how can all four TPMS go bad? I wouldn't know if i have a leak or low pressure due failed TPMS. My check engine light is on due to air/fuel ration on bank 1 sensor 1. This issue is causing poor fuel economy and filing emissions.
It show in the panel the check engine symbol & sometimes when I turn off the car the windows come down and the radio doesn’t want to work I can’t change stations even turn off the radio I need to shutdown the car and started again and then works the radio
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that on several occasions, while driving or while idling, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. On one occasion, while making a left turn, the sound from the engine compartment became louder, and the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that the speedometer failed to operate as intended and remained at 0 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was driven back to the residence but stalled before reaching the driveway. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 167,120.
While driving, the rear arm connected to the rear driver-side wheel broke off. According to my Nissan dealership diagnosis, this was due to excessive rust/rot of the whole subframe. The 2013 Nissan Murano rear arm cannot re attach the wheel to the sub frame due to so much rust/rot on the sub frame. The whole subframe would need replacement. When doing an estimate on fixing, Nissan called and stopped the estimate when replacement of the subframe, fixing of the arm, and additional rust/replacement exceeded the value of the car. My son and I were driving on the road when the arm broke off the rear wheel, the wheel went sideways and we skidded to a stop, so our safety was at risk. There were no warning lights or signs of this happening. While driving on the road, my car felt unstable then seconds later the arm broke off. The car was at Nissan 4 months prior to have work done, I had them do a multipoint inspection when there was a problem/engine light with the vehicle and it would not go more than 15mph. Nissan fixed loose RF hub, plus they replaced a right and left front sway bar. This is right on the sub frame, there was no warning given to me that the sub frame was rusted or could give out.
The contact’s spouse owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while his spouse was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,450.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle shuddered, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle intermittently returned to normal functionality. The contact checked the transmission fluid and noticed the fluid was burnt and emitted a foul odor. The contact found metal shavings inside the transmission fluid pan. The contact who is a mechanic used a Thinkcar Scanner and retrieved DTC: P17F1. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure had progressively worsened, and the vehicle was no longer driven and remained parked at the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. In addition, the contact stated that several days later, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a leaking radiator. The contact was informed that the exhaust assembly and the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH on the highway, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the body of the vehicle thumped ten times in a row and constantly seized. The check engine warning light was illuminated. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact inspected under the hood and became aware that there was coolant all over the engine bay. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via email, and informed the contact that they could not assist with the cost for the repair of the engine. The approximate failure mileage was 44,830.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the same diagnostic test result was provided and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling 362,891 my 2003-2007 murano vehicles. The intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.
- Risk
- Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 09V169000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
- Risk
- This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 03V455000 · Recall details
Questions about the Nissan Murano check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Nissan Murano?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, sudden loss of power and jerking or lurching, and the codes they mention most are P0340, P17F1 and U1000.
Which Nissan Murano years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2003 (47 complaints), 2004 (27 complaints) and 2007 (18 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Nissan Murano?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $765 (median of 15 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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