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2016 Nissan Murano

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Murano.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2016 Nissan Murano is an SUV equipped with an Automatic (AV-S7) transmission and EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21/28/24 mpg city/highway/combined. Its 107 owner complaints and five recalls sit far below the model's highest-complaint year of 2005, which recorded 986 complaints across the 2003–2026 history, with air bags ranking as the top complaint category for this model year. That comparison indicates the 2016 edition benefits from a markedly improved complaint profile relative to the nameplate's early history, though the air-bag focus and recall tally remain notable factors for researchers.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/55R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165460Z000 alt 165463KY0A
Spark plug22401EW61C alt 224011KC1C
Front wiper blades288905AA1A discontinued · alt 288905AA0A
Serpentine belt117206TA0A alt 119203KY0B
Thermostat21200EA000 alt 13050ZA000
Cabin air filter272773JC1C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.5 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height66.5 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3940 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume108 cu ft
Cargo volume28 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Murano of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.1–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 2015 Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015Platinum 3.5L V67.10 sec15.50 sec260 hpFWD
2015Platinum 3.5L V67.30 sec15.60 sec260 hpAWD
2015Platinum 3.5L V67.40 sec15.60 sec260 hpAWD
2015SL 3.5L V67.80 sec16.00 sec260 hpAWD
2018Platinum 3.5L V67.30 sec15.70 sec260 hpAWD
2019SL 3.5L V67.30 sec15.60 sec260 hpFWD
2019Platinum 3.5L V67.40 sec15.70 sec260 hpAWD
2019Platinum 3.5L V67.50 sec15.80 sec260 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.7
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.0 qt
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.2
Power Steering FluidNissan EPS fluid

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 1st
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts33.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub135.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub92.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing15 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees
Ignition Timing10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10-1.20 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM51 @ idle rpm
Engine Compressionpsi 142-185 / max variation 14 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 34; Rear: 32 /; Front: 34; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 107; Rear: 62 /; Front: 107; Rear: 62
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0004
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .0022
Maximum Drum DiameterParking brake 7.520

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Nissan Murano exists within a generational arc where complaint volumes are significantly lower than those seen between 2003 and 2007, though Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) peaked during the 2015-2017 window. Specifically, 2016 saw a sharp decrease in complaints to 107, down from 201 in 2015, a figure that remained stable through 2017. This target year recorded 5 recalls and 245 TSBs, with the most frequent complaint areas being Air Bags (11), Unknown Or Other (10), Power Train (9), and Service Brakes (9). The data does not specify the root causes for these issues, which included 3 crash-related and 1 fire-related report. Because 2016 represents a stabilization of complaints following the 2015 spike and maintains a much lower complaint volume than the earliest model years, it is a good year to buy.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
245
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
107
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 107 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags11
Unknown Or Other10
Power Train9
Service Brakes9
Seats7
Structure6
Engine5
Vehicle Speed Control5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V601000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipReported 07/09/2018

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may…

16V636000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipReported 02/09/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 245 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
WBI/21-0022025-10-03Power TrainCAMPAIGN BULLETIN CVT Warranty Extension In an effort to assure customer satisfaction…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Murano have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Murano get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.