Traction Control complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (electronic stability control and traction control).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
While driving with cruise control set at 80, I passed a vehicle and as I began to return to the driving lane from the passing lane, the control panel beeped and a warning "front radar unavailable due to obstruction" appeared and the vehicle immediately decelerated drastically and the cruise control was disengaged and disabled. I had to react quickly to avoid a rear collision by accelerating rapidly. There were no vehicles in front of me or on either side.the cruise was disabled for about 4-5 minutes. This happened a total of 12 times in a 5.5 hour trip. I googled the problem and realized that it was ongoing for many years and involved a recall on other vehicles, but not mine. I took it to a dealer where they indicated a faulty icc module that I am having to replace at a cost of over $1000. …
I was driving for the first time in this vehicle on interstate with cruise control activated and the car sensor speed control set to the lowest setting. I changed lanes to pass a car, and after passing, signaled to return back to the lane. The car suddenly beeped and a warning appeared "front radar unavailable due to obstruction" and the car suddenly deactivated the cruise control and braked. There were no vehicles in front or beside me. I floored the accelerator so that the car behind me didn't hit me. It happened several more times, so I turned off the cruise control until I could safely stop and check the manual to see what happened. I googled the warning and immediately saw that this was a common problem. On my return home it happened at least 8 times with no warning in a 3 hour trip. The cruise control remains deactivated for a period of time before you can engage it again.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that with the traction control feature deactivated and while driving up the snowy and icy inclined gravel drive way, the traction control light suddenly began to flash off and on, the vehicle stopped accelerating and began to slide backwards and off the gravel driveway, down a 30-foot embankment, rolling over several times and landing on the passenger side. During the incident, the driver sustained a left wrist injury and the front seat passenger sustained bruising of both legs and the right shoulder. No medical treatment was immediately required. The vehicle was later towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V807000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). …
Front radar system suddenly turns off when in motion, be it on a highway or street. Front radar/safety/front emergency breaking system/cruise control disengages or shuts off everyday/ in motion and during ff; 1. On highway and on cruise control on a random and frequent basis which also disengages the breaking assist/forward collision breaking assist 2. During sharp turns 3. On a highway when another vehicle overtakes or vise versa 4. Inadvertently shuts off from time to time. Made complains already during the 1st and 2nd routine maintenance. 'during the time of 1st visit/maintenance, customer rep said there system was down and I should get back to them. '2nd visit/maintenance, customer rep said, they have other customers with same problem and replacing the sensor unit does not solve it, and they are currently looking for a resolution, and will keep in touch once they have the solution. …
My Murano loses power while stopped or upon acceleration from a stopped position. All my vehicle lights inside and out flicker and flash. Theses lights include dome, dash, radio, outside lights headlights, park lights, brake lights. I've taken it to the dealer for diagnostic and they always say it's the battery. I've had 5 Nissan batteries in 5 years. I've had the alternator replaced with no relief for the electrical problems
My Nissan Murano 2009 died as I was driving on expressway, very scary , everything just stopped , says battery and alternator , replace twice because it happened yet again within a cpl of days, so now the brake light and battery light are on , on my dashboard and 3 weeks without my car and no idea ! I have been on numerous forums with no solution but yet the same complaint , is Nissan going to fix this ,
In the past 2 weeks while driving my car, it randomly, completely shuts off. I have no electrical anything. My car will start right back up once I stop and turn the key. This happens several times anytime I try driving (just in the past couple of weeks) on the highway 70-80 MPH or just down the street 25-40 MPH and has also happened twice when I am making a turn! It is scary when I lose the ability to steer my vehicle.
My car is totally just crap! I've replaced coil packs, alternator, mass air flow sensor, battery, hub assemblies, catalic converter, and a lot more and it still has major problems! I believe it has electrical problems because my radio gets a loud static. It seems like it has a hard time accelerating. Then starts shaking real bad at about 20-40mph, then does fine above 60mph???
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Murano years have traction control problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2009 (10), 2018 (8), 2003 (7), 2004 (6) and 2017 (6) model years. Traction Control complaints make up 2% of all complaints for the 2009.
Is there a recall for Nissan Murano traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for any Nissan Murano model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Nissan Murano traction control problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 76,000 miles; 45% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the automatic (asc) (2 mentions).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.