2014 Nissan Murano Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

20Steering complaints

14%Of all 143 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other39 · 27.3%

POWER TRAIN30 · 21%

VISIBILITY/WIPER20 · 14%

STEERING20 · 14%

AIR BAGS10 · 7%

Share of the 143 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Nissan Murano overview page.

What owners report

“During regular driving, the vehicle's engine emitted a loud bang, followed by a lot of white smoke coming from the engine and substantial fluid leakage…”NHTSA complaint 11423644 — filed 07/06/2021

“I HAVE NOT BEEN CALLED OR INFORMED TO SERVICE THE RECALL PART. NISSAN DEALERSHIP HAS HAD THE PIECE ON ORDER FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS NOW…”NHTSA complaint 11287837 — filed 12/09/2019

“MY VEHICLE MAKES A SCREECHING NOISE EVERY TIME THE STEERING WHEEL IS ROTATED TO THE LEFT OR ANY MOVEMENT IS MADE LEFTWARD. THE NOISE IS…”NHTSA complaint 11267408 — filed 10/09/2019

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Nissan Murano have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Nissan Murano: 20 of 143 complaints on file (14%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Nissan Murano have in total?

143 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.