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First impressions
gibson6, 03/05/2015
updated 09/06/2017
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
61 of 61 people found this review helpful
Just traded in 2011 murano for the new 2015 murano sl awd. This is a completely different suv. Much more comfortable seating and better set up of the dash and gauge arrangement. Living in Canada the roads are rough and full of potholes in the winter. The new murano soaks up the bumps much better then my 2011 did. With temperatures near -30 C this murano was still smooth and absorbed the harshest of road conditions this country has to offer. Heated seats and steering wheel a big plus. Great value for the buck.
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LOVE MY MURANO
joan hardy, 11/20/2015
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
49 of 49 people found this review helpful
I have never written a review before on any website however I am so incredibly pleased I wanted to share my thoughts. I hope what I have to say helps you in your decision. I have had my 2015 Murano SL for a few weeks and I cant say enough about it. I actually came to this site and read the reviews and was not going to buy this car because of what people were saying about the gas mileage. I want you to know I have not seen it. I am getting 26 MPG. I had a Nissan Altima for 5 years and loved the car never a problem but I do drive a lot and the miles were getting high so it was time for a new car. I did a lot of research on which car I wanted to buy and looked at different brands. At the end of the day I decided to stay with Nissan because I had such good luck with my last car. My new purchase was between the Murano and the Maxima. They both have new styles and I love them both. I really wanted a smaller SUV vs. a car so that is why I leaned towards the Murano. OMG it is awesome!!!!. First the exterior is super stylish and boy do you get looks when you are driving this car. The interior is luxurious! The seats have memory foam in them and are very comfortable, the cabin is spacious, the car has every gadget you can think of and it is all at your finger tips. The cargo area in the back is plenty spacious even if you travel. The back seats recline as well a fold down. There are USB ports in the front and the back which is nice. You have memory seating for up to 2 people, you have auto start which is so nice in the winter time, the back hatch auto lifts, extra secret storage compartments in the cargo area, heated/cooled seats and the ride is so smooth. I looked at a lot of higher end cars, Lexus 350, ACURA MDX, RDX and BMW 3 and this car in my opinion out beats all of them in the interior. It matches all of the cars plus some. If I did have to say anything negative it is two very minor things. Cup holders in the front I wish one was a little bigger than the other and the visor I wish it had the extender, I can live without these because everything else is fabulous. This car is not cheap is it on the higher end, if you can afford it go with the Nissan Murano. You will not be disappointed. Good Luck with your purchase!
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Fully Loaded Platinum Review
LR, 03/06/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
37 of 37 people found this review helpful
I'm probably biased as an owner, so take my review for what it is...just my opinion. I'll start with the redesigned style. I've read some reviews online calling it ugly...those people must have only seen the orange model and focused solely on the color. My black platinum with the 20 inch rims is a head turner. I'm sure other people have said the same, but from the side it kind of reminds me of a Lexus RX 350. Even though it's not considered a luxury vehicle, the platinum model is sleek on the inside. The leather seats are extremely comfortable (I'm between 6'4" and 6'5"). With the front seat adjusted to my liking, I have enough space when seated in the back. When I adjusted the front seats and shifted them all the way to the back it was a little tight. But I think most people would have enough room in the back seats even with the front seats moved all the way back. Front seats are heated and cooled. Back seats are heated. I've only tested the cooled seats before I purchased the vehicle to make sure they worked. The heated function has 3 settings and works really well, so I keep it on the 2nd setting. In the summer I'm sure I'll use the cooled seats on the highest setting. Also has sliding moon roof that I'm sure I'll make use of in the summer. I don't really need the cargo space, but seems sufficient and the back row goes down with the push of a button. The technology inside is great. Has a rear view camera and it even has cameras on the side mirrors with a birds eye view if you're making any tight squeezes around town. The technology on the dash is simple to use. Seems to have the perfect amount of buttons along with a touch screen. Some cons about the inside: I never thought I'd complain about something like this, but the glove box is a little weird...it's kind of deep, but narrow at the same time. Also the cup holders aren't the biggest. Good luck if you're the type of person who keeps a million random things in your center console and cup holders. Another problem is outward visibility. The sensors on the left and right help, but I wish I had a better view of the cars surrounding me. Now on to performance: If you're looking for something sporty, this isn't the vehicle for you. Acceleration isn't the greatest and the 20 inch rims aren't the best option for making sharp turns. I didn't test the models with smaller rims, so I don't know about the turning on those. Also I've mostly driven in the city, but the MPG seems to be slightly less than they advertise. In the city I usually get 18-19 MPG...not 21 like they claim. This vehicle seems to be more about comfort and the ride is really smooth. I can't think of another car I test drove that felt as smooth going over these huge Wisconsin pot holes. With that being said, when you include taxes, title and everything I think $40k is a really good price for a fully loaded platinum. Some people might say it is over priced for a Nissan, but when you consider all the features it isn't bad. Sure it isn't an Acura, Lexus, or Infiniti, but I think it's the next best thing when you don't have an extra 15-20k to play with. I'm sure there are other things to be said that I haven't mentioned. I've never reviewed a car on here before, so I don't know if I can edit this in the future. If I can, I will update my miles, MPG and any other details I think of. I also can't speak for the maintenance cost, repair frequency and a couple of other things. So I'll update that as time passes.
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A Great Car So Far
Brent Greider, 03/04/2016
updated 09/05/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
Let me start my saying this is our first SUV, so I don't have anything to compare it to. Bought the 2015 Murano Platinum a few weeks ago and so far it has exceeded my expectations. Was hesitant about getting the 20 in. wheels since another guy who wrote a review said it rode hard. I have found this to be not true and the ride is very comfortable. We got the Pacific Sunset color with the black leather interior. In my opinion, this is one of the best color combinations. Overall, we are extremely happy with this car so far. Some of the pluses include; 1) One of the best looking SUV's on the road. Looks better than it's Infinity cousin and the Lexus 350 and is $10-$15,000 less. 2) The 360 camera is great! 3) An SUV that can get 21 city and 28 highway with a 6 cylinder, 260 HP engine is very good. The car is still in the break-in period so it is too early to tell. A lot of other reviews complain that their actual mileage is less. 4) The power up back-seat function is great. The back seats can be raised from the back cargo area or from a button on the dashboard. 5) The main 8 in. screen and the instrumentation are well laid out and easy to understand. 6) The LED headlights really light up the road. 7) The memory foam seats are very comfortable. 7) The 20 in. wheels that come with the Platinum model are really nice. 8) The panoramic roof is great. A couple of small negatives; 1) The silver vent bezels that surround the vents on the left and right side of the dashboard reflect an image of the bezel onto the glass driver and passenger windows. This is annoying but is not a problem with the windows down. 2) The seats, while comfortable, do not seem to extend far enough to support your thighs very well. The Maxima has seat extenders installed for just this very reason but these are not available on the Murano. 3) The engine is a little loud if you step on the gas too hard from a dead stop. 4) Although the car has all kinds of safety features, rear warning beepers are not an option. The car does have a rear camera and rear cross alert however. 5) The blind side lights are not very bright, do not blink and make no warning beep making them hard to notice during the daytime. Update Sept., 2016 Had the car for 7 months now and still love it! A couple of updated comments; 1) Mileage seems to be as advertised. 2) A correction on number 5 above. The blind side warnings do blink but only if you have your turn signal turned on. Otherwise, the warning light is a steady orange and not very noticeable when not flashing. 3) Am glad we bought the 2015 since the color we got (Pacific Sunset copper) is reportedly no longer available on the 2016 model. 4) You must really be careful as the visibility over the hood and sides of the car is poor. Ran into a low level lumber cart in a Home Depot parking lot that I could not see and had to have a ding repaired in the door.
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Almost Great
Brent H, 07/24/2015
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
58 of 60 people found this review helpful
My first ever Nissan - first ever foreign car as well. Just got tired of the unreliability and poor resale of domestics. Test drove and researched a number of crossovers, ultimately landing on the Murano, which wasn't even on my radar throughout most of my search. Have always liked the concept of the Murano, but never loved the styling. The new styling definitely caught my eye and sold me on the product. I receive a ton of compliments on the appearance of the vehicle. But on to the performance. Great car, fun to drive, reliable, all the things you would expect. KIds love the second row heated seats - and all the seats are very comfortable. Not a ton less cargo space than my much larger seeming Durango, but there does seem to be less useful storage space. Bottom line, great car, with really only two complaints. The smaller of which is the climate control - set at 70 on automatic it will blast full speed until it basically forces you to adjust the fan down (which puts it into manual mode) because it gets too cold. Second, and far more annoying complaint, is the navigation. This is the first car I have owned that has navigation and after using my phone as for this duty the past five years, it feels like I went back in time a solid decade. It is embarrassing how bad Nissan's navigation is. I tried using it a few times and went back to my phone - nothing about it is redeeming - it's inaccurate, not user friendly and it's cumbersome. It has to be the worst nav system on the market today. That said, it's a minor thing and everyone has a smart phone, so it's not a big deal. Why car companies can't contract with Google to do their mapping is beyond me, but I promise you, if you are used to using a phone to navigate, you will be sorely disappointed with what Nissan offers in this arena.
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LOVE MY 2015 MURANO PLATINUM!!!!
jvmarcus, 03/12/2015
updated 09/12/2017
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
32 of 33 people found this review helpful
I had a 2003 Nissan Murano, a model I fell in love with at first sight and test drive. I loved the quirky styling and overall feel of it. My 2003 was starting to cost more in repairs each time I took it in, so I started looking around for the next car to fall in love with. I hated the next generations of Muranos. In December I received an email from Nissan to check out the 2015 Murano. Fell in love with my first glimpse and resolved if the test drive was as good as the first impression, this would be my next car. My old Murano went back in for service and we decided to buy a new car. The 2015 Murano looked as good, if not better in real life and the test drive was the closer. 9/2017 update. I still love my Murano. I wish it had a lane straying indicator..not sure if the newer ones do. One of the things I really love is the "overview" picture you get when parking. I use it all the time to make sure I am in the lines, close to the curb, backing up. It gets better mileage than my last Murano, but I would like to still see better mileage in newer models.
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2015 Murano - The longer you live with it, the more you love it.
magnumb172, 03/29/2015
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
67 of 71 people found this review helpful
Absolutely excellent machine. Nissan has achieved (what is in the Canadian market) a superb value. The fact that you can cross shop a Ford Escape and a Nissan Murano says it all. There is simply no comparison for comfort, style, size and functionality. The Murano sits on the large end of the 2 row SUV scale offering more behind the second row storage than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. An impressive feet considering the Murano looks sleek and athletic by comparison. I'm 6'4" and 38 years old, this is my wife's car and replaced a 2005 Chrysler Pacific that wouldn't die soon enough. Well good thing it held off (it threw a rod eventually) because we would have missed out on owning a great car
Good but could have been great: 3.5 stars
Neil O'Brien, 12/11/2015
updated 12/14/2017
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
I specifically chose the SL over the Platinum due to my experience with intelligent cruise control on my Infiniti MX35. It was so aggressive on the highway the first time it kicked in, I thought that the engine was dying. I was 100 yards away from the car in front of me and it was slowing me down! You could reduce its aggressiveness but you couldn't turn it off. There is a great deal to like about this car. I find the styling, inside and out to be refreshing. The interior reminds me of Infiniti's that I have had so they definitely moved things upscale. The seats are very comfortable, the car rides wonderfully, and I find the steering to be pretty precise. The car handles well for sitting so high. The surround camera and cross traffic alerts are worth their weight in gold. Given the difficulty in sensing where the front of the car is while parking, the ability to turn the surround cameras on when going forward slowly is a big help. Having had a 1st generation CVT on a Ford 500, the Murano's is a giant step forward. There is a slight bit of noise from it but not at all objectionable. I find the acceleration to be reasonably good. Having the next driving instruction from the Nav in the driver display is very useful, and the general timing of guidance and how it is provided works well. There have been issues with my experience with buying and using this car: - Nissan touts their NissanConnect smartphone integration with its 6 functions. I told my sales rep that smartphone integration for safe driving was a key concern of mine and he allowed me to believe that all of these functions were available at the SL trim level, as one would expect with a higher level trim. They are not! Cars with Nav ONLY have Google search available so, if like me, you want Pandora integration, go elsewhere or get a Murano without navigation! (By integration I mean being able to see the Pandora interface on the dash and use steering wheel controls to interact with it.) Compounding this, I was basically stonewalled at every level when trying to get an honest answer about when the other functions would be supplied. Whether I went to my salesman (still waiting for him to get back to me), Nissan national customer service, or the office of the North American president, I got the same low-integrity, condescending answer: "We have no information at this time if or when the other functions will be available". Man up, already, and just say that you aren't going to do it! So now I am stuck with a car without Pandora integration, which virtually every other car brand has. - As my car was delivered to me, the three navigation settings that impact how it chooses routes were set so that it didn't want to use expressways / tollways / interstates. This fact, coupled with the imprecision of the navigation, had it telling me to make left turns off of a 65 mph expressway after I ignored its instructions and went onto the expressway. It thought I was on a road paralleling the expressway so it kept giving me unsafe instructions for where I actually was. After I had figured out two of the settings but was still having problems I called into the dealer. They had their "expert" get on the phone but he couldn't offer anything else. I did find the third setting and that was when I came to understand the lack of precision and why it was giving me unsafe instructions. The Nav tells me that I have arrived at my destination when I am 100 yards away! When you don't know where you are going in a world with a lack of house / building numbers displayed, 100 yards is a problem. My Garmin unit is far superior in its accuracy. - The Nav screen easily washes out from side window sun. - The two front doors vibrate when you close them. The two rear doors close with a satisfying and final thunk. With the two front doors the upper rear corner vibrates visibly. When we were on a trip and I had a spare bottle water in the door holder and would close the door, the it made quite a racket as the door vibrated and shook the water bottle around. When I asked the service rep at my selling dealer he basically responded that it would be too much effort to do anything about it. - I went into another dealer to look into establishing a relationship there. They did an oil change, which was a bit pricey ($53) for a 5W30 oil change, but they did help figure out that the reason the TPMS sensors in my new snow tires wouldn't register was because TireRack put the wrong ones in. When I got the replacements, I went back to have them do the sway. They said it would be 3.0 - 3.5 hours (!) and cost accordingly. Thinking that I had mis-heard or misunderstood, I asked how it could take 45 minutes a wheel to swap the sensors. His reply was that was what it takes. I declined to go forward and stopped by a Discount Tire on the way home. They did all four wheels in 40 minutes for $32. Have you noticed a theme about the Nissan organization?
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Awesome vehicle!
avesphd, 06/07/2015
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
I love my new Nissan Murano! Traded in a 2010 Ford Escape, which I also loved. But, the new Murano is much nicer all the way around. Very comfortable, very smooth ride, nice acceleration, very good gas mileage, very well made, very nice interior, great handling, just a great car! Only drove 6000 miles, so reliability is a guess so far.
Awesome!!
LEO, 08/09/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
When I decided to purchase a new car I had my heart set on the new Lincoln MKC. I went to the dealership to test drive one but was disappointed in how small it was. It was impossible to fit in the back seat and there was virtually no trunk space. I then went to the Volvo dealership to look at the C60 which had received top notch consumer reviews. Again I was disappointed. I went on to look at Mercedes, GMC, Chevrolet and Ford. I couldn't find one that I really liked until I drove by the Nissan dealership and saw the Murano. I thought the styling was unique and and totally unlike any SUV I had seen. After test driving one, I was sold. I ended up purchasing the Platinum addition with all the bells and whistles. Fast forward a year and 10,000 miles later. I still think this is an awesome car. It is the most comfortable car I have ever driven. I have a bad back and find most car seats aggravating. Not with the Murano. Trust me, if you buy one you will not be disappointed.
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I love my Murano SV
Marceau, 03/08/2016
updated 03/08/2017
2015 Nissan Murano SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I've had my Murano for about 4 months now. I can honestly say I love it. I got a great deal from my dealership and the buying experience was very pleasant. The car is very comfortable, powerful, very nicely finished, and I think it looks great. I drive mostly in the city and I get somewhere between 22-18 mpg. It's not the greatest but it is fine considering the size of the vehicle and the amount of power you get from the V-6. I think the exterior looks great, it really stands out when compared to other SUVs in its class. Some people have commented that it is a little too futuristic but I'm a fan. The interior is very comfortable thanks to the zero gravity seats and all of the Nav/audio/bluetooth controls are very intuitive. I have yet to open the owners manual to figure out how to do something. The little compartment that houses the USB port is too small to hold a phone and the you cannot close the lid with cable connected. It's kind of annoying but it isn't a deal breaker for me. I know that people seem to love to complain about the CVTs, but it feels fine to me. The car is smooth and quiet, and it doesn't feel slow. I test drove several comparable SUVs and this has much more power. The back-up camera is very useful and has greatly improved my ability to parallel park. It's not a sports car, but anybody who gets a SUV and expects sports car performance and handling is being unrealistic especially at this price (I paid less than $30,000 for mine). Find a good dealership who has fair prices and bargain hard. I ended up driving 60 miles to a dealership that was willing to give me a good deal, I saved a few thousand dollars. UPDATE (March 2017): It's been nearly a year and a half (about 18000 miles) and I'm still very pleased with my Murano SV
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Great Value For A Crossover SUV
James Jones, 04/12/2016
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
This vehicle was a real bargain for a 6 cylinder mid size crossover SUV. It's considered near luxury in its class with the latest automotive technology, very comfortable ride and appealing exterior design. I've owned Volvo, Lexus and Audi cars. All luxury class vehicles ... none of which can compare with the 2015 Nissan Murano.
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Best Value
luvmurano, 03/26/2015
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
Had my 2015 Murano for over a month now and this vehicle lives up to all of Nissan's advertising. Seats are comfortable on long trips, driving position is great, and interior is nice and quiet. Handling is great and of special note is the acceleration. Although Edmunds claim it doesn't have the speed, I beg to differ. Here in Texas we have the shortest on-ramps and let me tell you I can merge into traffic at 70+. Coming back from a road trip ran into some rare snow and the vehicle handled well. Still haven't figured out all the bells and whistles yet. Only drawback is the front left window shield pillar. Kinda blocks your view when making left turns. Other than that, awesome vehicle.
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CB, 07/30/2015
2015 Nissan Murano SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
If you place an emphasis on comfort over sport, value safety, admire value over brand cachet, love technology, and would like a lot of cargo space, the Murano should be right up your alley. I've owned Audi, Mercedes, Lexus, and BMW and the Murano's comfort is on par with the Lexus and better than the other three brands. Some things of particular note: CVT is really smooth and propels the vehicle without fuss, rear visibility behind and over the rear wheels is poor, my real world city mpg is right at to slightly below the 21 city mpg stated by EPA, the Platinum model is loaded with technology and safety features. Overall, this is one of the best two-row SUVs on the market and with 4 different trim levels, should be able to fit in most budgets. If you want sport and sub 6 second 0-60 mph times, this is not the right crossover (think BMW/Porsche). Having said that, the Murano gets to 60 a shade over 7 seconds which isn't shabby at all. All in all, you get a lot of vehicle for your money and after 21 days of ownership, I'm loving my Pearl White Platinum w/technology package.
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4th Murano & counting
Dale, 07/28/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've had a Murano since their inception...on my 4th one. Currently have a 2015 Platinum AWD...Mocha color with light interior. When I first got it I had everyone ask about it when ever I stopped for gas or wherever. Super comfy to drive though there is a hood glare when the sun is at a certain angle...no big deal. We have a home in Florida for winter & driving down in the Murano makes the 1750 mile trip enjoyable. Though gas mileage can suffer in town stop & go traffic (true for any SUV) gas mileage on the highway is great. We have got as much as 31 going down to Florida. Futuristic styling puts Murano above all the normal look SUVs. True of interior styling also. Much better then any SUV priced $5 grand more. Let me tell you about Nissan itself. Our first 2015 Murano was white. We had some trans problems & you know what Nissan did. Rather then try and figure out the problem (under warranty) which could have taken who knows how long they told us to go down to the Nissan dealer in our home town & pick out another new Murano & they would take the white back. NO CHARGE!!! Dealer didn't have another white one on hand so we took the Mocha color rather then wait for a white one to come in or do a dealer trade. Love the Mocha. Now what does that tell you about NISSAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ken Holub, 03/25/2016
2015 Nissan Murano S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my second Murano...I traded in a five year old Murano that I still enjoyed driving but wanted to update. My trade in Murano along with the three Maxima's I have owned have been the most dependable vehicles I have ever owned and that is why I prefer to buy Nissan vehicles. The experience at my first dealership visit set up through Edmonds was not very positive. I had a loud and pushy salesperson that must have thought I was an idiot. He lowballed me on my used car by about $3000...He asked me where I got my price from...The visit was set up via Edmonds...Need I say more. My wife and I did not enjoy all we went through to get this automobile, but we really love it now that we have it. As stated in reviews it has a somewhat softer ride than our previous Murano and we enjoy that. It is a very quiet ride and we really appreciate the increased mileage. We got 27 MPG on an interstate trip and average about 21 MPG on our suburban driving. That is up from about 18 suburban and 20 highway from our last Murano...Impressive improvement. We were committed to purchasing a White car. It is hard to believe the Pearl White is an upgrade...I have the same paint on my Maxima and there was no up charge...In fact I believe Pearl White is the only upcharge paint. All of our white cars have had a beige/tan interior. When we saw the Murano with the beige interior we hated it. The cheap white paneling looked awful and it looked like there was a beige pad over the speedometer. If beige was the only option interior we would not have bought the car. However the Graphite interior with the brushed steel trim looks like a different interior...We really like the look of it and are quite satisfied. We both think that Nissan made a big mistake with the beige interior...I believe they called the panel trim white washed oak...It looked extremely cheap...Hard to believe they made such a miss. We did contact the Nissan home office about the poor sales treatment at the first dealership and they did follow up with us on it. I recommend anyone who has a poor experience with a dealer to contact Nissan...The did follow through on my complaint. Shopping for a car should be enjoyable but it rarely is. With the help provided by Edmonds you know the value of your trade in and a fair price for the vehicle you want...I have depended on Edmonds for the last six or seven cars I bought and it helps make you a more informed consumer. My advice to anyone shopping is to get up and walk out when your salesperson is unsatisfactory.
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First Impression and later
skydriver1, 07/04/2015
updated 07/07/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
I traded a very clean 09 LE AWD Murano for this 2015 Platinum version. So the older Murano is the benchmark here. First impressions are that the vehicle has better acceleration due to the improved CVT transmission, is quieter on the road, much nicer interior and more cargo space, does not handle as well, but not by much. Love all the new electronic safety stuff, like lane change warning & overview monitoring to name a few. The looks are certainly more exciting, but that is subjective. Reliability is unknown. Will update review in a month. Final word: there are a many mid size SUV's out there, and this Nissan may suit your needs better than others based on the features you find important. UPDATE: After 7 months no change in impressions except that the car does not track well. Constant small corrections are needed which makes driving a chore. The dealer has no fix and their explanation is that it has to do with the new electronic power steering. At this point I am reducing the rating to three stars based on this. Take a long test drive before buying.
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Well Executed, Balanced Design
Steve, 11/19/2015
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2015 Nissan Murano SV 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have only had my Murano for a few weeks....I had a Rogue SV AWD that I generally liked, but dealership called me and was interested in buying it back for an upgrade, so I bought a Murano SV AWD. I have to say the few issues that bothered me about the Rogue (engine roughness and fuel economy & range) seem resolved in the Murano. I really like this vehicle so far, and am glad I bought it. Reliability is to early to evaluate, but I have owned several Nissans and have had very few significant problems with any of them, so I have a lot of confidence in this vehicle and don't expect issues. Interior - really nice, plush design. Nissan consistently seems to have some of the nicest interiors versus their competitors. The interior materials and design in the Murano, like in most Nissans I have driven, are outstanding and among the best out there. Driver's seat lumbar control is terrific and really gives strong lower back support. The front passenger seat has no lumbar control but is still comfortable and 4-way power in the SV trim. The interior feels much more upscale than in past versions of the Murano. Feels really BIG inside, as well. HUGE center console with nicely padded armrests. Well laid out dash and controls, clear gages, and the driver's display in the dash has lots of helpful information. In normal driving around town and at moderate speeds, cruises really quietly. Navigation system is useful, screen is huge (8") and the map displays speed limit on whichever road you're on, which is helpful in unfamiliar areas. There is a third 12V power outlet in the rear cargo area which is a nice feature. Exterior - I really like it, seems a bit lower but much longer and wider than the previous model. Fog lights are a nice touch, and lower trim levels are a tougher gray plastic that will probably hold up well to road debris, rocks, etc. and resist scratches better than a painted surface. Driving impression - very smooth and quiet at normal speeds; easy to steer and drive. Noticeably quieter than last-gem Murano. Power steering is pretty heavily assisted at lower speeds so the vehicle is easy to maneuver. Handles pretty well, better than my Rogue did - but probably not as well as its Mazda counterparts. Good handling and comfort/ride quality balance. Engine mates well to CVT and both are responsive. The CVT can be placed in manual mode and simulates a 7-speed conventional automatic, which is very cool. Engine is generally smooth and powerful, though can be a little rough under hard acceleration - but it's got enough power you usually won't feel the need to push it too hard. Engine noise is well isolated from the cabin. I have been really pleased with highway mileage.....I have driven several hundred miles and while results are mixed, on a recent trip I got 29.6 mpg after 177 highway miles, including a couple of stops at rest areas, with an average speed (according to the trip computer) of 64 mph. As long as there's not a lot of wind and the surface is level, engine RPM's can be as low as 1200-1300 in normal cruising, and almost always <1500. I got in the low 30's for mileage on several short trips at 55-60 mph. I did only get about 23 mpg on one stretch of about 100 miles driving into a lot of wind and rain, but guess that is to be expected. City mileage is nothing special and seems close to the claimed 21 mpg. AWD is excellent and this thing feels rock-solid and stable in the worse weather at freeway speeds. Gas tank is over 19 gallons so great highway range. Only negative, really, can be visibility. This thing has a high cowl and a funky-shaped hood with flares in it and it can be tough seeing what's directly in front of you at close range in dark conditions, and especially towards your front quarter panels. Headlights are OK but don't provide especially good projection in my opinion. There can be some significant blind spots to the rear and sides. The last-generation Murano was much better from a visibility standpoint. I test drove a car with the Around View monitor system, which is excellent. The car I bought does not have that and I believe you can only get it in the SL trim in the Murano, though it is offered in SV trim in the Rogue. Well worth the investment if you can afford it. BTW I LOVE the remote engine start (an extra button on the key fob/remote). Will come in handy this winter! Update 5/19/17 - two years into owning this vehicle, I can say in all honesty I like it as much today as I did the day I bought it. Probably, overall, my favorite vehicle I have ever had. I have had to make no repairs at all, other than a leaking tire, and mechanical/electrical reliability has been perfect. This thing is very sure-footed in heavy rain and even snow, and a great road cruiser. Seats are terrific for long distance trips. I would only say, if I had to buy this all over again, that I'd probably go up to the next trim level to get the around-view camera system.
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Nice But Twitchy Steering
Peter Kunasz, 08/05/2015
2015 Nissan Murano SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
Love a lot about this car, but there are some issues. I will be brief. 1. Most important, this car has very sensitive "twitchy" steering at freeway speeds. Essentially you end up making twice the little steering corrections that you would expect. I had a shop supervisor ride with me and he agreed and said that the 2015 Murano has a different type of electronic power steering that causes the issue and Nissan is aware of the problem but there is no fix other than to check the alignment. If you are not attuned to how the car handles, you may not notice this problem as it is subtle-- but it is there. Shoppers should freeway test drive and see if this bothers them before buying. 2. Fuel economy--not as reported. Getting 19.9 in mostly highway driving. This is way below EPA values. This may be a law suit issue as it seems to be the norm. 3. Interior materials--much cheeper than my 09 Murano. Some panels do not align properly. I am disappointed in the assembly process. 4. General handeling--not as good as my 09 Murano, but ride is softer.
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Great CUV so far...
Willie, 08/01/2015
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
Engine/trans combo is nearly perfect for this vehicle. While 260 hp may not seem like a whole lot these days...it's perfectly matched to the CVT. I love the CVT and this is my 3rd CVT from Nissan. It's the best one yet I've owned! I wish I could have the paddle shifters from my 2012 Maxima though. While I do wish for a bit more power coming from a 290 hp Maxima...it wasn't as big of a step down as initially expected (only lost about a sec in 0-60 mph time...6.8-7.0 sec I have timed compared to 5.8-6.2 sec in my 2012 Maxima). The same goes for handling...it's no sports car...but wasn't a huge step down from the Maxima...but I wasn't expecting it to be a canyon carver either. It handles very well for what it's intended purpose. The steering...while light...is very precise and has just enough road feel (less than the Maxima...which I loved the steering feel/response). Very comfortable cabin...powerful HVAC and heated/cooled seats. I like the 11 speaker stereo...but feel it could have a bit more punch at mid volumes. It's pretty darn good at upper volumes...but nothing extraordinary. Mileage has been very good so far...with a best tank of over 29 mpg (550 mile trip hand calculated with cruise set to 74 mph) and a worst tank of 22 mpg...and I have not babied this thing. The navigation is ok...but could be better. Nissan Connect Apps are a big thorn as the top trip Platinum only has Google Search at this time. Lower trims have access to Pandora...so I don't understand how a upper trim get's less stuff. I am still waiting for that upgrade from Nissan. The radar-based cruise control is nice...but sometimes wish I could revert to basic cruise at times. Overall...I have only seen a few minor issues so far...and have overwhelmingly satisfied at this time.
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Don't Waste Your Money
Bill, 12/03/2016
updated 12/04/2017
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Nissan's best days are behind them. Do your research work before buying this vehicle. The external look of the this vehicle is outstanding but that is where the value ends. In six months this is what I experienced: 1) Rotors resurfaced at 103 miles 2) Major Fluid Leak at 2000 miles 3) Power Tailgate starts to drop down after it opens. Also, there is an open recall that could cause a "thermal" event for your high priced vehicle. The "thermal" event simply means that it can catch on fire. Nissan told buyers the fix would be available in December of 2016. Unfortunately, Nissan is no closer to solving the problem. I attempted to trade this vehicle in on either an Acura, Mercedes or BMW product but each of the dealers informed me that they would NOT resale the vehicle because of the safety issues. In other words, they gave me a "auction value" on the vehicle which means I will lose approximately $12K in 6-months. There are much better vehicles in this class that offer a better warranty and will hold their value more than Nissan.
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Love my Murano
Harve Ganz, 01/28/2016
updated 08/01/2018
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. Had a Lexus RX350 before this and we like the Murano better. Feels roomier and very comfortable. Very quiet and love all the safety features. After 9550 miles we still love it.
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Nothing has changed 4/9/20
Linda Lopez, 10/09/2018
updated 04/10/2020
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have a 2015 Murano Platinum and had in and out of the shop for different things but I right now it's in the shop because they replaced the transmission 2 time now and the fuel pump and now it back in again for the 4 time because they can't find out why i'm only getting 11 miles a gallon I had a case with Comsumer's affairs dept. at Nissan but they called me today and they told me my case was denied I'm not happy with them and i'm not happy with a car that cost over $43,000. my warranty is almost over and now any repairs will come out of my pocket I"M NOT HAPPY Nissian is not as good as it use to be I will let everyone know
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slipping transmission w/intelligent cruise control
gstorey39, 01/07/2016
updated 01/15/2021
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Have a new 2015 Nissan Murano. Has Intelligent cruise control. When overriding the cruise control to pass a car, sometimes the transmission slips, the engine RPM increases tremendously, the car slows and jerks, when you accelerate more the trans re engages, or when you turn the cruise control off the trans re-ingages. Dealer replaced the transmission, but had the same results. The factory rep said it was the intelligent cruise control, and could not be fixed. So I couldn’t get it fixed and got rid of it and took the loss. Never buy another Nissan product.
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Nissan replaced a sensor and all peoblems solved.
Oscar, 10/29/2016
updated 11/07/2022
2015 Nissan Murano S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Very good and reliable car. 6 years and still running good!
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Well thought out car
David N., 07/10/2015
2015 Nissan Murano S 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Very good car; up to Nissan standards! Engine peppy; good fit and finish especially inside. Some dissatisfaction with the noise the air conditioning creates blowing through the vents until it reaches temp. Must turn the radio up to hear it. Cools and heats very quickly though. Center console could be compartmentalized a little better (very deep with only one tray and rear slot is not easily accessible. "Temperpedic" seat very comfortable, and drives great. Turning radius improved greatly over my Maxima. Ease of entering front seat, could be better. Rear lift gate well balanced with a hand hold which can be easily reached to close it manually. Plenty of space and electronics. All in all a well-thought out car.
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8 yrs later, still LOVE this car!
Janey Darnell, 11/17/2015
updated 09/13/2023
2015 Nissan Murano SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
2023 update: 8 years, 56k miles. All good! 2022 update: 7 years, 50k miles. Zero problems. Stellar performance in so many ways. The size has come in handy with SO many things (furniture, bicycles, kennels, storage tubs, etc.), the comfort, reliability, mpg for a car this size (I got 35.1 for a 12 mile trip last week), styling, power…5 stars. 2018 update: Way above avg comfortable seating, smooth ride, and quiet! (I have been in several crossovers of various types, had many passengers confirm those observations.) Superb mpg for vehicle of this size. At 21,000 miles, it averages 27.4. (I rarely do a fast acceleration, but hp is there if needed.) Beautiful exterior design drew me in 2015, but it's COMFORT, versatility (large, flat cargo space), mpg, zero mechanical issues keep me in debt to Nissan. ;-) A+ Haveta say, it's bizarre what some people find to complain about. One person said no cell phone storage near USB. There's a slot by driver's right leg well within my 3 ft cord length, or you can prop it in the compartment with the USB slot. Cup holder size? Perfect for 2 Tervis to-go cups or one cup with a handle. ------ (Earlier review below) I read SUV reviews for six months, took test drives for two months. Read Edmunds, Motor Trend, Car Complaints, KBB, watched YouTube, etc. til my eyes were bugged out. Drove new and used, talked to sales reps, friends and family, about drove everybody crazy (including myself) about what to buy. (With my single woman, public school salary, I couldn't afford to mess this up.) My priorities were enough cargo space, sporty styling (couldn't stand the thought of a payment for something I really didn't enjoy seeing every day), flat folding seats, rear AC (so I can shut my corner down--I'm cold when others are warm, and I sometimes haul furballs), reliability (Nissan got good reviews from lots of people), horsepower for Branson and other Ozark hills, relatively high mpg, comfortable seats, attractive exterior color (pref metallic blues/greens), head rests that don't cause a pain in the neck. (Hours on the computer at work, combined with my 5'4" height has been a problem in some cars.) $20-25,000. Obv, I went a couple thousand over. Well worth it as long as it stays relatively maintenance free. (I refused to look at them at first, because I thought they were too far out of my price range. Thank you TrueCar.com, Nissan dealers of NW AR, MO, and Springfield, MO in particular, and my guardian angel for helping me indulge silly beliefs about what I needed to be happy. This car had all the requirements. Still a great car, but often wish I'd just gotten small, cheap, used money for other things. Cannot lie, though. I enjoy driving it very much! A FEW of the SUVS I seriously considered... CR-V (lovely colors, esp 2014s, couldn't live with lack of seat padding and hideous head rests)...RAV4 (older models possible brake issues, ok styling, good enough comfort, no rear AC)... FORRESTER (tilting head rests not found on any other midsize models, reliable, off road capable, good cargo area, boring styling)... EQUINOX (sorry to say this given my long history with reliable Chevy cars n trucks, cheap parts and service, but...waffle cloth would collect debri, no rear AC, all their SUVS looked alike, no thanks)...KIA (Sportage, I think, another good car, too small), SANTE FE TURBO (great SUV, reliable, flashy interior w/ nice colors, HP for hills, almost bought one, no flat folding seats, metallic blue was almost black, exterior styling not as good, nor cargo dimensions as suitable for the comfort and safety of my furballs). Complainers on mpg and steering must've gotten some freakish lemon or driving like a crazy person. In average driving conditions, I get 22 and 27 without even trying, combined last month was 25.3 Watching the mpg scale is a game I play. I am VERY happy with the 30 mpg I get every time if I accelerate gradually and stay 60-75 mph. (Typical is 29. Cruise control additional 1 mpg lost.) FWD cheaper long term in multiple ways. The somewhat loosing steering is a reality. However, I handle this car with no problems. I drove it home in a panic after longer day than expected, leaving restaurant and discovering a storm front. The hands free bluetooth for checking conditions with various people on the drive back from Springfield was a huge help. I barely stayed ahead of a storm with 50 mpg wind gusts. By the time I got home, winds knocking over trees, power out. Rain, sticks, gravel, limbs flying as I pulled into the driveway. Thirty foot limb down in backyard as I manually pulled up the garage door and checked for scratches. (None, thank God.) Advice for the "challenged" individual not to be able to keep his Murano between the lines in high winds--go to driving school. Transmission--smooth and quiet. Enjoying that, cool int and ext night lights, front and console display, storage pockets, much room in wheel well and multiple options for hiding valuables. Expect to be this happy years down the road.
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Excellent Design & Interior. Poor acceleration
P Varma, 11/01/2015
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought my Murano in March 2015. I was in market for SUV. Researched several options and ended up with Murano. No issues so far. Doesn't like the acceleration. Stability seems to be poor in cornering. Braking is optimal. Great interior. Main drawback is city Mileage. I end up in 14-16 in City but satisfactory highway mileage. I don't know how reliable is the CVT (This is my first CVT)
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A Nissan Convert
Trax, 05/12/2016
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have owned a string of Honda CRVs. However I feel Honda did me wrong on a major defect that should have been a recall so I started looking for a new brand of midsize SUV to pledge my loyalty to. I drive a lot and trade in my cars every 5 years will 150,000+ miles on them. I almost did not test drive the Murano because the sloping front end felt odd and scary to me. However the very patient salesman showed me how to use the cameras and now I feel very comfortable driving the car. I have now had the car for 11 months and totally love it. The Murano has terrific acceleration both on the highway and from a standstill. Driving 75 mph feels as smooth as doing 30 mph. The gas mileage is great for the size of the car and the rear storage capacity of the Murano is impressive. Do I use all of the technology? No, but I like knowing it is there. Also as someone who has all of the car maintenance done at the dealership, the routine Nissan service is much less expensive than the routine Honda service was. That was an unexpected bonus.
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It's the little things...
Disappointed, 06/25/2017
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had the 2015 Murano six months. It is a beautiful car and so comfortable. However, the quality of the Nissan does not compare to my old Tahoe, Camry or Jetta. Constant little things and possibly transmission problems. I have 2000 miles left on my warranty and feel an urgent need to get rid of it. Something is always rattling. First it was the overhead console. Now it's the Ac fan. The driver window has a loud clack that just started. This week the button on the hatch stopped working. The ride feels kind of rumbly at slow speeds. I have read about transmission issues with this vehicle and fear that it may have some. This is the most expensive vehicle I have ever owned and the most problematic. I doubt I will ever invest in another Nissan. Buyer beware.
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Comfy, High Tech Ride!
Rick, 03/10/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We have had the Murano for only about 1,000 miles now but very impressed so far and I will update if anything changes. Highs: Super comfortable in front and back. Love being able to remotely raise and lower seat backs. Perfect hight, no stepping up or down into vehicle. Design of the interior feels very high class and the large driver screen in front of the driver is fantastic. Acceleration is very adequate. I am actually enjoying the CVT transmission as it is so smooth. Handling has been very impressive, it corners more like a sedan. We are coming from a european car so we are very excited about the excellent reliability of these SAV's Lows: Engine is a bit loud at heard acceleration. Cheaper feeling door handles(especially with how high end everything else is, these should be steel). Passenger seat doesn't have as many adjustments as drivers.
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2015 Nissan Murano's Can Catch Fire
Looking for Answers, 08/30/2016
updated 03/06/2017
2015 Nissan Murano S 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
30 of 37 people found this review helpful
Horrible experience / Nissan chooses cost containment over consumer safety - Faulty ABS Actuator & Takata Airbags 6/5/15 - Nissan issues a STOP SALE condition related to ABS actuator concerns. Yes, ONE YEAR before the first reported fire. 6/07/16 - Nissan says they found out about the spontaneous combustion problem after getting a report of a fire in a 2016 Maxima on June 7. 6/07/16 - 08/24/16 - Nissan investigated and found several more fires. 7/12/16 - Our brand new Nissan Murano, less than 6,000 miles, caught fire due to faulty part - listen to the policeman, he nails it - faulty ABS. 7/13/16 - We notify Nissan of the concern - complete denial - "allegation". July to August 2016 - Concurrent with this activity, as part of active field monitoring, Nissan became aware of, inspected and confirmed several additional incidents of thermal damage to the subject vehicles. 7/14/16 to 8/26/16 - What a battle - daily exhaustive effort for justice - Nissan denies problem exists - blocked by Nissan Consumer Affairs 08/13/16 - Nissan North America's - Derek Latta Manager - Technical Compliance - files defect information report with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration / Recall Division - May Lead to Fire 8/24/16 – Based on the foregoing, Nissan determined that a safety related defect exists, and decided to conduct a safety recall campaign to remedy this issue. 8/24/16 - Nissan decided to recall the cars on Aug. 24, according to documents. 8/26/16 - Nothing left to do but settle. Lost our shorts by settling with insurance company 8/30/16 - Grass roots effort to warn others of the danger 9/02/16 - Nissan finally reports problem to the US Government (NHTSA) 9/8/2016 - LEXINGTON, SC - 2015 Nissan Murano - WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND AWAITING A TOW TRUCK, IT CAUGHT FIRE. 9/14/2016 - WEST ORANGE, NJ - 2015 Nissan Murano - THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY 9/09/16 - Nissan recalls 134,000 vehicles for fire danger - tells Murano owners to "park outside away from structures, vehicles and humans" 9/11/16 - Nissan said in a statement that it will send owners a letter this month notifying them of what to do. 9/22/16 - Arlington Heights, IL - dealership burns from Nissan Murano ABS overnight fire. 10/07/16 - we received our undated recall letter in the mail. "Your vehicle may catch fire." 10/14/2016 - CHARLOTTE, NC - 2015 Nissan Murano - THIS CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE WITH THE KEY OUT, BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE OF [XXX]. 11/20/16 - Frisco, TX - 2016 Nissan Maxima ignites in mall parking garage. Owner, and pregnant wife, return to find car engulfed in flames. No ABS warning lite. 11/22/16 - received a call from a Nissan Murano owner, in the South, who's Murano caught fire. He lost his garage and part of the house. 11/22/16 - ironically, same day, Nissan called and offered to open our case. 5 months after notification of the fire danger & they proclaimed "not our problem". 12/10/16 - received email from Nissan Maxima owner whose car ignited on 11/20/16. Pregnant wife onboard. 12/15/16 - received Nissan Recall mailed notification. 5 months after fire. Undated, no post mark. Classic. Second notice as vehicles continue to ignite across the country. 12/21/16 - in a strong arm tactic, Nissan has given us until 01/06/17 to settle with them. David & Goliath. 12/22/16 - Georgetown, TX - 2016 Nissan Murano catches fire in family driveway. 01/05/17 - Lilburn, GA - Nissan dealership service center burns down due to Maxima ABS related fire. 01/10/17 - Nissan refuses to work with us on a settlement agreement and retracts their earlier offer leaving us with nothing. 01/10/2017 - now they are just messing with us, the same day they rejected the settlement, got another recall email - "the Antilock Brake System (ABS) actuator may leak brake fluid and create an electrical short and may lead to a fire. " They continue to burn! 02/07/17 - spoke with Kim (no last name or number) at Nissan North America regarding Recall PC375. No help. When asked why letters to the CEO and VPs of Post Sale & Quality Assurance go unanswered, she said, "because they are not customer facing." Says it all right there. 02/28/17 - Nissan named in Takata Airbag suit - Nissan Knew of Takata Airbag Hazard for Years, Suit Says - Plaintiffs in a class action say internal documents from Nissan show that they continued to use the flawed parts to save on costs. The fresh allegations against Nissan point to a far deeper involvement by the automaker. [non-permissible html content removed]
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ALL PROBLEMS FIXED
David Fleisher, 09/14/2015
updated 03/15/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
21 of 26 people found this review helpful
Replaced transmission at 1800 miles, and power tailgate would not open at times, after 3rd fix, no problem since. One of the most comfortable card on the road. Happy with the Murano Platinum and would buy again
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Oh so close.....
Richard Kelly, 08/27/2017
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have 26,000 miles on our leased 2015 Nissan Murano. So far the vehicle is very comfortable with plenty of power, minimal interior noise and gas mileage isn't bad for a vehicle of this size. The list of features on our Platinum model is good. I will say the absence of automatic windshield wipers is strange with the list of options included on this vehicle. I like the around view camera, but feel front and rear parking sensors would be more helpful in most situations. The very low beep sound of the rear cross traffic alert is useless. The blind spot monitor lights flash when someone is coming when backing up. If you are backing up why would you be looking at the monitors built into the A pillars? My biggest complaint is storage in the center stack. The small change compartment houses the USB port and isn't big enough to hold a phone. You also cannot close the lid when you have a phone plugged in. This will be a major pain now Apple Car Play has been added for 2017. The paint quality is not impressive. There is a lot orange peel in the metallic red paint (or clear coat), especially on the doors. You will not see a clear reflection on this vehicle. The paint on my VW GTI is in a different league compared to the Murano. So far we haven't had any mechanical issues. We do he a random surging/sputtering from the CVT when driving at very low speeds (under 20 MPH) and when you are giving it very little gas. I have read online we are not the only ones experiencing this with the 2015 Model. Hopefully this isn't a start of a transmission problem. So overall we really enjoy our Murano and with a few changes/additions this would be a great vehicle.
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My New Baby "WHISPER" 2015 White Nissan Murano
Marie, 06/30/2016
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I loved this car. I use to drive a Chrysler Pacifica which made me fall in love with mid-size SUV's. The Nissan Murano EXCELS by LEAPS in comparison. The body style is extremly futuristic yet very classy at the same time. The interior of the car make you feel you are in a BMW , or Lexus. The only complaint is the design of the hood tend to have a glare on extreme sunny days. ALSO ............... Because I decided to purchase the Cashmere (Bleach Color) Interior it is a challenge keeping it clean, but the color is SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL with those luminating enterior lights it is worth the effort. :-> NISSAN........... YOU HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK!!!!!!!!
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2015 Murano SL great car so far
Dimitri Skoular, 01/20/2016
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
First time Nissan buyer here.. Traded my 2010 Passat wagon (w/ 125K miles) for a 2015 Murano SL with 33 miles on it. I must say, this is a very well thought and engineered Crossover. Beautiful design that stands out, I love looking at it. My only minor complaint is the middle console sways a bit sideways / flexes if pushed (where it meets the dashboard). No biggie, however, I suspect perhaps something needs to be tightened (even though I would not take a chance with all the soft padding/panels etc..) Will address with the dealer.. The quality of the interior is a lot better than the German made Passat. I chose the Murano after months of research (Port injection engine, vs Direct Inj), virtually a nightmare with VW's (had extensive carbon issues with the Passat, hesitation for months; ended up taking the intake apart to clean the valves) which made me look for a vehicle without DI. I avg 23+mpg in 2 days of driving in heavy traffic(saw 33mpg on the highway back from the dealership), so fuel consumption should be about the same with the Passat once broken in (I averaged 27-28mpg on the VW). Plus I don't have to use Premium gas. I opted for the SL model without the Intelligent Cruise control, given some of the reviews on the net. The car is near perfect for me. I remember with the Passat, I experienced bucking/lurching on the DSG transmission from Day 1(once the car got hot on the highway); the CVT behaves a lot better, even in heavy traffic(past 2 days and the car is not even broken in yet). Not to mention the plastic panels on the Passat creaked like crazy until I pulled all panels apart and applied double sided tape. German quality my.. Overall I'm glad I purchased the Murano; I'm puzzled by the fact I don't see many more 2015/2016 Muranos on the road. INMO this is a far better package/more attractive than the current Highlander, Pilot or even the Subaru Outback(some of its direct competitors). Also somehow I was never a fan of the old Murano design ( I prefer the new design).
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Still Having Regrets at 35,000 Miles
phil pinol, 01/25/2016
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2015 Nissan Murano S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
1) Contrary to other reports about the seats, driver's seat uncomfortable for me. 2) 20" wheels inflated to 35 pounds are a disaster. You feel every bump in the road and noisy. 3) The high dash and hood obstructs my view (I'm 6'2") of possible obstructions, i.e. wide posts, columns all around obstruct your view, especially looking back over the right shoulder. 3) At the wiper blade well, the hood metal slopes backward approx. 45 degrees and will reflect sunlight in the drivers eyes on sunny days between say 11 AM to 3 PM when driving towards or away from the sun. This is a safety hazard and some non-glare material needs to be added. 5) The extra 1" of overhang for the top cover of the convenience storage box between the driver and passenger seat obstructs the fasting of the drivers seatbelt. I can only imagine what trouble a very heavy person would have attaching their seat belt. 6) No ability to raise the passenger seat vertically. Stupid. 7) Poor storage cubby-holes in the doors and transmission housing: all deep, long and narrow. I miss the large convenient storage area forward of the gear shift and under the dash in my '07 Murano. 8) With 55,000 miles on the car, my average MPG is only around 19 - 20 with equal city and highway driving. Advertised 23 - 26. 9) The fit and finish issues: still have a whistling in the driver's door at 50MPH, plastic inserts in the steering wheel overhang and tend to scrape your fingers. Also had to replace the windshield because of internal flaws. I think my old 09 Murano SL was a better car. Bottom line: Shouldn't have changed my mind and left it at the dealership after 100 miles. Looking to trade in for Lexus
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Do not Buy!
Dsmith, 06/07/2018
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
My back rear window on my 2015 Nissan Murano just imploded on both sides. There were two holes in the back, the car was parked in the driveway and when I walked out the I thought that someone threw a rock, but there were two exact round holes on each side. Not much glass on the ground, the glass fell insided. Upon reading reviews I found that this happens to a lot of rogues and muranos and sometimes on the passenger side. I am thankful that I was not driving or that my son was not in the car. I contacted Nissan and of course got the run around, took it to the dealer and of course got the around. Had to end up paying for it out of my own pocket. After this I am selling it , this car is not safe for driving. I can not imagine driving and having one of the windows just implode. I am so sorry for those other owners that were driving when it happened. Nissans are poorly made, they have lost a customer for lie.
Horrible MPG in the City
Roger, 09/15/2015
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
26 of 34 people found this review helpful
I purchased my new Murano AWD Platinum a few months ago and i'm so dissapointed. I haven't yet schedule my first oil change, and i'm already thinking of trading this vehicle. This vehicle has horrible MPG in the city, i get from 7 to 13 MPGs in the city. I opened a complaint with Nissan, and their advise was to take it back to the dealer to check the vehicle out. I did, long story short, the dealer didn't find any isssues with the vehicle, expected. Nissan mentioned in order to get assistant or be cover under the lemon law, the dealer had to find something wrong with the vehicle. Is obviously that something is wrong, when Nissan claimed to obtained 21 MPGs in the city and this vehicle is only offering me only 7-13 MPGs in the city. So, you be the judge, and before buying this vehicle, really make sure you test drive it, don't let the looks deceive you.
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SMOOTH AS SILK
HARRY J., 04/03/2016
updated 10/03/2017
2015 Nissan Murano SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Drive all crossovers. You will choose this one because the ride is very smooth with engine is strong and fast. Interior is laid out well and very user friendly. Tan is the best color for the inside . The cabin is quiet..insulated very well.. Gas mileage is good for this size crossover..CVT changes smooth. Hard to go wrong with this one. Good resale value also..
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I'll never buy another Nissan, I love my Sorento
Jim, 12/28/2015
updated 06/28/2017
2015 Nissan Murano S 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
22 of 29 people found this review helpful
My 2009 Murano was just flat out great! Reasonably comfortable, quiet ride and lots of interior room. The 1st 2015 I bought was good, but Nissan took away a lot of things that were standard on the 09, like adjustable lumbar support, auto-dimming rear view mirrors, 6 CD player, cargo net, deep door pockets, rear storage pockets in the back seat area etc. I was disappointed. Quality control at the new factory just sucks. I had to have a new transmission put in due to slippage and shuddering when it shifted. The car was totaled when I was rear-ended. My seat back broke at the time. My new 15 Murano has a grinding or high-frequency vibration in the steering wheel the dealer can't or won't address. It also doesn't ride as well as my last 2 Muranos. Lots of vibrations, rough idle, unktraceable noises etc. If they don't fix it I'll force them to take it back and buy a Kia UPDATE, they played the lemon law avoidance game very well and refused to admit the transmission slipped. After I was almost broadsided at an intersection because the transmission wouldn't engage, I sold the piece of junk and bought a Kia Sorento, which turns out to be an even better car with much higher quality and many standard items Nissan would have charged a fortune for. After 20 years of Nissans, I was sorry to discover they do not value their customers and would rather rip one off and lose that customer than honor the warranty and keep him. they've become too short sighted. To date I've been able to dissuade 20 people from buying a Murano or other Nissan and will continue to do so. I met a person who bought a 16 Murano and he's been having the same problems with the transmission and vibrations I did with mine. Nissan is screwing him on the warranty, although he bought an extended warranty and the car only has 6,000 miles. He can't afford to take the loss by getting rid of it so he's taking them to court.. I agreed to testify on his behalf Update, I've had my Kia Sorento over a year now and haven't had a single problem. 11,500 miles and it averages 30 MPG on the highway and 26-28 in rural driving. The more I drive it, the more I like it. I especially like the heated seats in the winter, which came as STANDARD equipment, along with the self dimming mirror, outside mirror defrosters, auto dimming headlights and a lot of things Nissan charges extra for.
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Certified Preowned 2015 Nissan Murano
Sandy, 01/21/2019
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Noting that there is very little difference between the 2015 through 2018 Nissan Murano and taking into consideration that 2015 marked the year in which Nissan introduced the third generation Murano, I opted for a low mileage 2015 Nissan Murano SL, certified preowned model. I feel that the price was right and there was still a lot of warranty left. The dealership threw in a lifetime service contract for oil changes and tire rotations. So far I am very happy with my 2015 Nissan Murano. I love the exterior design and the interior puts you in the lap of luxury.
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Get more than you pay for!
BB, 11/14/2015
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2015 redesigned Murano Platinum AWD for my wife in March 2015 - this is our first Nissan. She loves it and so do I. Approximately 10k miles already and averaging around 23mpg - 50/50 city/highway driving thus far. The exterior definitely design gets noticed. People of all ages have asked us about it - we are in our late 50's - and we had had little kids to 80 year olds ask us about it - with one child (6 yrs old?) telling my wife it was the coolest car he had seen. :-). The ride and cabin space is very comfortable and quiet for 4 adults (5 is the seating capacity & 3 adults do fit in back fine, but it is really comfortable with 2 with the fold down center arm rest). Very nice sound system and all of the creature comforts you can desire - heated and cooled seats, dual climates, Bluetooth, etc. When I read other reviews of the Murano's short comings, they usually are comparing it to a vehicle that runs $15,000-$20,000 more (at least in some cases) and to me that is a different category/class. The headlights and parking assist and other safety issues are first rate and make driving and parking a cinche - and were some of the best on the market. The 6 cylinder engine w/CVT offers plenty of get up and go - with the CVT offering a very smooth acceleration. The interior boasts a look (Platinum model) that rivals the look of $60,000 SUVs at a significantly reduced price. We researched and looked at (and drove) several mid-sized SUVs and felt this was as nice as many higher priced ones and better equipped than most in the same price category. Overall, we felt it was the Best Buy for the money - and still do.
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Bad Mistake In Buying a Murano
John C., 02/29/2016
updated 09/07/2017
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
Lousy vehicle, poor quality, and Nissan's professional ethics are substandard - traded this vehicle in for an awesome Toyota!
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murano SV
Kevin m, 07/17/2015
2015 Nissan Murano SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
A great car, a particularly good value. I shopped around for a good crossover and this was originally not on my list. When I finally test drove it, I loved it. Compared to other makes the Murano stood out as a great value, a lot of car for the money and fun to drive. My only complaint is visibility out of the last set of windows.
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I still love my Murano after 2 years!
LAURA CLARK, 04/18/2016
updated 04/19/2018
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Update-- Still love the car and to tell you the truth I don't even remember what I was talking about in my original review when I said i didn't like where the radio knob is located, lol. The ONLY complaint i have about this car is where the radio knob is located and gas mileage in town in not great. I've had the car for about a month now and it is AWESOME. My 12 year old said he needed to be wearing a suit when he got out of the car at school! He feels like a rockstar! The interior (tan leather) is gorgeous, feel and looks very high end. All of the saftey features are great too!
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Great Car with Very Bad Intelligent Cruise Control
Tim, 07/29/2015
updated 01/26/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
This is our 3rd Nissan. Our last was a 2011 Murano which my wife loved. When it was time for a new car Murano was our first choice. The Good: Interior is nice and new seats are great for long trips. Gas mileage is much better than the 2011, 29 on our last trip. Side cameras and blind spot warning are great. Voice activation is very complete. Car is a very nice ride. The BAD: Intelligent Cruise Control. I see some people brag about this. If you are going to buy this car make sure you take it out and drive in traffic with cruise. We just went on a 1500 mile trip and the cruise control was a mess. The Murano is the only car that you cannot turn the Intelligent Cruise Control off and use normal cruise. Intelligent cruise has 3 ranges that it will follow at different distance behind another car. If a car in front of you slows down, you slow down. Change lanes and you accelerate back to your set speed. HOWEVER if a car slows to exit on four lane and you cannot get over, you slow down even though the car is on the exit ramp. If a car cuts in front of you on the four lane even though it is faster than you, your vehicle applys brakes and slows very fast to get the defined distance. Hope no one is close behind it is going to be dicey. Had one car on our trip take the shoulder and did not have kind words for us as he went by. UPDATE: After 3 months of ownership we sold the car. The second close call was enough for us to reevaluate the ownership of this car. We tried and tried to work with Nissan with no resolution. The Adaptive Cruise Control on this car is dangerous. The second close call was worst than the first with numerous cars going different directions on the highway trying to avoid accidents that our car intensified because someone changed lanes in front of us at 70 mph. We loved our 2011 Murano, but the 2015 Adaptive Cruise Control is not ready for Prime Time. No more Nissan's for us.
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An Infiniti without the badge markup!
BT, 09/05/2018
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I never thought I would buy a car at the end of a lease, but not a single car I tested at Nissan and other dealer lots when approaching the end of my lease could hold a candle to my existing Murano Platinum (aside from the newer year of the same model/trim), so I did the unthinkable and bought it out at the end. What drove this crazy decision? Simple - the Platinum trim of the Murano beats any of the Infiniti SUVs I have driven, rented or ridden in for long-haul comfort, styling, intuitive infotainment, and value for money. I realized during lease-end car shopping that I simply enjoyed owning and driving it. I fell in love with the look of the vehicle when they first redesigned the Murano 3ish years back, and even now, just seeing the car in the parking lot, as Konmari would say, "sparks joy". (I'm disappointed with Nissan for not bringing the Rogue up to date with their newest design language, nor offering a Platinum trim for it, as sometimes I feel a slightly smaller vehicle with a similarly reduced price tag would suit my needs, but the Rogue still looks like it's 2008, not 2018, and still lacks the stealthy luxury of a Platinum trim.) Safety: The active safety systems have saved me from at least 6 different potential collisions, including one where I wound up being the front car of a 3-car sandwich. Not only did I avoid hitting the car in front of me, but while the middle car and rear car were completely totaled, there was zero frame damage to the rear of my car, despite having the entire rear smashed in from the impact, and no serious passenger injury. Performance: Much better pickup and handling than you would expect from a midsize crossover. It won't win any drag races, but I never feel like it lacks required power, and the relatively low center of gravity avoids any serious swaying in turns. Infotainment: There always seem to be drawbacks to any infotainment system, but this one is pretty good. I only have a couple complaints here. First, it will *almost* always forget where it was when playing an iPhone via USB, and default to playing all tracks in the iTunes library on the phone beginning with the first song name in alphabetical order. Even if you shut the car off for less than 5 minutes. You might want to change up your songs that start with "A" periodically to not get sick of that first song always playing. Second, the navigation system is hard to zoom, it takes 3 or more accurate presses on the screen, where the VW navigation system zooms the view level in and out by just turning the tuner knob. Not a huge deal, since I use Waze on my phone for navigation anyway, but when I just want a quick reference of what streets I am passing and coming up to soon, the view is always set to the wrong zoom level for it. Interior: Nicely designed, the seats are SUPER comfy for long trips, fairly low cabin noise at highway speed for a non-luxury brand. Cargo space is quite ample, and the motorized seat return function controlled from the rear tailgate area is very useful (just be aware that a 6 foot tall driver's seat position might cause the rear seat headrest to prevent the seat from smoothly dropping or being returned upright).
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You want this car!
LMO98, 10/16/2017
2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car already broken in and certified by the dealer. 19,000miles The vehicle is surprisingly roomier than expected. The drive is easy and handles very well in rain & snow. Very quiet cabin compared to competitors. The gas mileage seems to be less than what it says it will get.I usually spend around $28 dollars to fill up so not bad for a vehicle this size. Love the multi- zone climate and heated seats. The remote start is amazing in cold weather so you can warm up quick and you can start it pretty far away. The read outs for the menu is easy to use. The volume button on the steering wheel feels useless where it is positioned. The blind spot monitor is very helpful and the camera is great. ( birds eye view) . there are some blind spots. My drive way is on a hill and when I pull out the front end rubs due to the front end being so low for a SUV but I think they wanted a sporty look for a not so sporty car. I guess it could be sporty but I don't see how. It will be awesome on road trips because the back seats recline in different positions.. Can I say YES!! Automatic lift gate. The speakers are Bose but you do have to turn way up to get a good fill of music all around, so I would say the speaker placement sucks. The navigation system will not allow you to type or change route while vehicle is in motion. I think that is a plus for safety and a con if your driving slow and it locks up ...(Just use the Waze app you will be just fine). No apple car play this makes me sad, but I will get over it. Overall its a great vehicle and your passengers will fall in love for sure. No automatic braking feature or driving feature but hey that could be a huge distraction anyway. I hope this helps you make a decision. I purchased a all around warranty for 100,000miles so I feel good about my purchase.
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Oh boy 12K and need a new Trany
todd mowl, 09/12/2015
2015 Nissan Murano SV 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
I was loving this car other than a rattle noise at 78 plus. Then at 12k miles starts to shutter . Needs a new transmission. Really. Now I am worried.
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