Short answer: The Nissan Murano is a comfortable, upscale two-row midsize crossover known for a smooth ride and a quiet, well-finished interior. The 2025 redesign (the fourth generation) moved to a turbocharged four-cylinder and a conventional nine-speed automatic, while the well-regarded 2017 to 2024 models used a smooth V6 with a CVT. Recent Muranos are pleasant, dependable family crossovers. Like any vehicle, a Murano benefits from protection once the factory warranty ends, because major repairs run into the thousands. Security+Plus is the Nissan-backed way to cap that risk.
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Is the recent Nissan Murano reliable?
Yes. The Murano has long been positioned as Nissan's comfort-first crossover, and recent model years earn solid reliability marks. There is an important difference by generation under the hood: the 2017 to 2024 Murano used a 3.5L V6 paired with a CVT, while the redesigned 2025 and newer Murano switched to a turbocharged four-cylinder and a conventional nine-speed automatic. Both are well regarded. As with any crossover, the experience depends on model year, maintenance, and how the costly systems are protected once factory coverage ends.
What to know on a recent Murano
Drawn from owner reports and how the Murano is used as a family crossover. Most Muranos never see these. They are the systems worth understanding before the warranty ends.
- Transmission. Which unit you have depends on the year: a CVT on 2017 to 2024 models, a conventional nine-speed automatic on 2025 and newer. Either way, the transmission is among the most expensive systems to repair out of warranty, which is the main reason owners protect it.
- All-wheel drive and drivetrain. Many Muranos are ordered with available all-wheel drive, which adds a transfer case, a rear driveline, and related hardware that a front-drive car does not have.
- Engine. The V6 (2017 to 2024) and the newer VC-Turbo four-cylinder (2025 and newer) are both proven, but engine repairs are among the costliest a vehicle can need out of warranty.
- Electronics, infotainment, and comfort features. The Murano is feature-rich, with large displays, driver-assist sensors, and available premium interior features, all increasingly expensive to repair across the industry.
- A/C, suspension, and wear items. Routine wear components need service as miles accumulate.
The point is not that the Murano is a problem vehicle. It is that a few systems carry four-figure repair bills, and that risk rises as the factory warranty ends.
What Murano repairs can cost out of warranty
Out of warranty, these are your expense. A transmission repair commonly runs several thousand dollars (a CVT on 2017 to 2024 models often $6,000 to $9,000 or more), and engine, AWD driveline, electronics, or A/C repairs range from the hundreds into the thousands. A single major repair can exceed the cost of a full Security+Plus plan.
When to add coverage, and a note on active issues
The biggest factor in both your price and which plan terms are available is your vehicle's mileage when you enroll. The fewer miles on the odometer, the more coverage options you can choose from and the lower your price will generally be. Because mileage only goes up over time, enrolling sooner almost always costs less than waiting. If your Murano is still relatively new and low mileage, this is the most affordable time to lock in protection.
If your Murano has an open recall or an active problem, or you want to confirm a factory warranty extension, those are handled directly by Nissan USA and your local Nissan dealer. A plan purchased here protects against future repair costs and cannot be applied to a problem already happening.
How Security+Plus protects your Murano
Nissan Security+Plus comes in tiers, from Powertrain Preferred up to the most comprehensive Gold Preferred & Wrap. The Transmission/Transfer Case is one of the most extensively covered systems on every tier (for example, 445 covered components on Gold Preferred & Wrap, 377 on Silver Preferred, and 348 on Powertrain Preferred), whether your Murano has the earlier CVT or the newer nine-speed automatic. Drivetrain parts fall under the Drive Axle category, also included on every tier. Coverage is defined component by component and varies by plan tier, model, and year, so your plan documents spell out what is included. Higher tiers also add systems like electrical, air conditioning, and electronics.
Every plan also includes rental-car coverage while your Murano is in the shop, trip-interruption reimbursement if you break down far from home, and repairs at any authorized Nissan dealer by factory-trained technicians using genuine Nissan or Nissan-approved parts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the recent Nissan Murano reliable?
Yes. Recent Muranos earn solid reliability marks. The 2017 to 2024 models use a V6 with a CVT, and the redesigned 2025 and newer models use a turbo four-cylinder with a conventional nine-speed automatic. Reliability depends on model year and maintenance, and major repairs can be costly out of warranty.
Does the new Murano still use a CVT?
No. The 2025 redesign moved to a conventional nine-speed automatic. The CVT was used on the 2017 to 2024 generation.
Does coverage include the Murano's transmission and all-wheel drive?
The transmission falls under the Transmission/Transfer Case category and AWD driveline parts under the Drive Axle category, both included on every tier. The exact covered components are listed in your plan documents and vary by tier, model, and year.
When is the best time to add coverage to a Murano?
The sooner the better. Your mileage at enrollment drives both the price and which plan terms are available, so a newer, lower-mileage Murano gets more options at a lower cost.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a Nissan Murano?
For many owners, yes, because a transmission or engine repair can cost thousands, and a plan converts that into a predictable cost. See our worth-it guide.
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