2009–2014 Nissan Murano: CVT whine, shudder or loss of power
Likely causes, ranked
- Internal CVT wearShop
- Old or low CVT fluidDIY
Real-owner fix counts will appear here as reports come in.
DIY or shop: See DIY or shop section
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Symptom: Whine under load or on hills, shudder, RPM flare, slipping, or a CVT overheat/limp mode.
Likely causes
- CVT wear. Murano Forum owners say whine alone isn't always failure, but whine with shudder, slipping or limp mode usually is.
- Fluid. Owners stress Nissan NS-2/NS-3 fluid at the right level.
DIY or shop?
Fluid service is DIY for some owners. Diagnosis and replacement are shop jobs.
Useful steps
- Check fluid level and condition.
- Read transmission codes.
- Ask a dealer about any warranty extension for your VIN.
Vehicle focus: 2009–2014 Nissan Murano.
Safety / mechanic note
Loss of power or limp mode in traffic is a risk. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Recalls & service bulletins
No recalls or service bulletins are listed for this page yet.
NHTSA complaints: 189 keyword-matched complaints for Nissan MURANO 2009–2014 (of 1,329 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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