CVT and power steering faults on the last old Murano
The 2014 Murano has about twice the model's average complaint rate. CVT failures, a power steering hose recall and sunroof breakage lead the list.
Updated November 2026 · based on 145 owner complaints and 1 recalls
307 2.2x the Murano average
1 free to fix at a dealer
Every Murano year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2014 Murano
Top problems and what they cost
CVT failure
Shudder at stops and transmission failure.
Fix: CVT $3,500 to $5,000
Transmission and drivetrain
Power steering hose
A leaking power steering hose, covered by recall 17V184.
Fix: Free under recall
Steering
Sunroof shatters
Sunroof glass breaks while driving.
Fix: Glass $1,000 to $2,000
Other
Recalls
If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2014 Nissan Murano
- Confirm recall 17V184 shows as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2014 Murano has 1 recall on record, listed below.
- Feel for CVT shudder at low speed.A CVT is a gearless automatic transmission that uses a belt. Worn ones shudder, whine or slip, and replacing one often costs $3,000 to $5,000, so service records matter.Owners filed 17 complaints about CVT transmission problems on the 2014 Murano, one of the worst years for it.
- Check the sunroof glass for chips.Large glass roofs can shatter on their own, and drain tubes can clog and leak water inside. A small chip at the edge can grow into a full shatter.Owners filed 11 complaints about sunroof shattering on the 2014 Murano, one of the worst years for it.
Questions
Is the 2014 Nissan Murano reliable?
CVT and power steering faults on the last old Murano. The 2014 Murano has about twice the model's average complaint rate. CVT failures, a power steering hose recall and sunroof breakage lead the list.
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Murano have?
1 recall. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2014 Nissan Murano problems?
CVT failure; Power steering hose; Sunroof shatters.
Crash rating shown for the 2014 Nissan Murano SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.