2014 Nissan Murano steering problems

The 2014 Nissan Murano has 22 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Steering complaints

13%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Murano steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V184000SteeringMarch 16, 2017 · 56,766 units

Defect

Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE DOWN A HILL. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO TWO TREES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY THAT REQUIRED…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 15, 2016 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2014 Nissan Murano steering — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Nissan Murano steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 17V184000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.