2024 NISSAN MURANO

Typical onset: 60,000-120,000 mi

Symptoms: Shuddering or jerking during acceleration, especially from stops, Whining or grinding noises during operation, Hesitation or slipping when accelerating, Complete loss of forward movement, Check engine light with P0868 (transmission fluid pressure) or P17F0 (CVT degradation) codes

Fix: Nissan's Jatco CVT remains their Achilles heel. Full CVT replacement requires 8-12 hours labor including fluid flush and adaptive relearn. Some fail catastrophically with no warning, others degrade slowly. Extended warranty coverage expired for most pre-2024s, but 2024s have 5yr/60k powertrain. Fluid changes every 30k can help but won't prevent inherent design issues.

Estimated cost: $4,500-7,500

Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi

Symptoms: Milky or strawberry-colored CVT fluid indicating coolant intrusion, Overheating transmission temperature warnings, Transmission slipping or loss of power, Coolant loss with no visible external leaks

Fix: The external CVT cooler develops internal leaks allowing coolant and transmission fluid to mix, which destroys the CVT. Requires cooler replacement, complete CVT fluid flush with filter change, sometimes full CVT replacement if contamination went undetected. Takes 4-6 hours if caught early, add 8-12 if CVT damaged. Check fluid color every oil change on these.

Estimated cost: $800-1,200 (cooler only), $5,000-8,000 (with CVT damage)

Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi

Symptoms: Excessive vibration at idle, especially in Drive, Clunking when shifting from Park to Drive or Reverse, Shuddering during acceleration, Engine/transmission rocking visible under hood during shifts

Fix: The hydraulic transmission mount deteriorates and collapses, allowing excessive drivetrain movement. Often misdiagnosed as CVT problems. Replacement requires 2-3 hours labor, some subframe lowering depending on access. OEM mounts are recommended as aftermarket versions collapse prematurely.

Estimated cost: $400-700

Typical onset: 100,000-150,000 mi

Symptoms: Rattling noise on cold start that disappears after warm-up, Check engine light with P0011 or P0021 (camshaft timing) codes, Rough idle or poor performance, Rattling that progresses to constant noise indicates severe wear

Fix: The secondary timing chain tensioners wear and allow slack, potentially leading to jumped timing or catastrophic engine damage. Requires timing chain kit replacement with guides, tensioners, and chains. Labor-intensive at 12-16 hours due to tight engine bay. Caught early with just tensioners, 8-10 hours. Use OEM Nissan parts only.

Estimated cost: $1,800-3,500

Symptoms: Hard starting or extended cranking, Loss of power or hesitation during acceleration, Check engine light with P0087 (fuel rail pressure too low), Stalling at idle or when slowing down

Fix: Fuel tank develops sediment buildup that clogs the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors. Requires fuel system cleaning, injector replacement, and sometimes fuel pump module. If severe, tank removal and cleaning needed (8-10 hours). Address early with fuel filter changes and quality gas to prevent $3k+ injector jobs. In-tank filter not serviceable separately.

Estimated cost: $600-1,200 (pump/filter), $2,500-4,000 (with injectors/tank cleaning)

Typical onset: 80,000-130,000 mi

Symptoms: Delayed engagement when shifting to Drive or Reverse, Erratic shifting behavior or hunting between ratios, Loss of power on acceleration followed by sudden surge, Check engine light with P1778 (step motor function) codes

Fix: CVT valve body develops bore wear causing pressure regulation issues. Can sometimes be addressed with valve body replacement (6-8 hours) rather than full CVT, but 50/50 whether it solves the problem long-term. Many shops push full CVT replacement to avoid comebacks. Get valve body diagnosis confirmed with pressure tests before committing.

Estimated cost: $1,800-3,200 (valve body), $4,500-7,500 (full CVT)