P0345 on NISSAN MURANO — Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 2

Q: "What does P0345 mean on a NISSAN MURANO?"

"P0345 indicates: Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 2. This is a ignition system code. 3 NISSAN MURANO owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P0345 on NISSAN MURANO?"

"Based on 3 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine And Engine Cooling, Suspension,Power Train,Engine, Unknown Or Other,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P0345 serious on my NISSAN MURANO?"

"Of 3 NHTSA reports for this code on NISSAN MURANO, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my NISSAN MURANO shows P0345?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P0345 Means on Your NISSAN MURANO

P0345 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 2. This code relates to the ignition system system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

3 NISSAN MURANO owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2005-2007. Most reports come from the 2007, 2005 model years.

Real NISSAN MURANO Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"2005 nissan murano taken in to nissan of gastonia on 4/27/10 to have the air intake recall corrected. mileage is about 52,000 miles. on 4/29/10, my check engine light came on and immediately had trouble with delayed starting. code p0345 camshaft position sensor a bank 2 circuit malfunction."

— 2005 NISSAN MURANO owner · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · Filed 04/29/2010

"Lock/unlock request button on the outside handle does not respond,exterior lamp fogging, engine,equipmet ,igition swtch, p0744 torque converter clutch solenoid circuit intermittent, p1778 transmission reverse i/p circuit, p0345 camshaft position sensor a circuit, p0051 ho2s heater control circuit,"

— 2007 NISSAN MURANO owner · SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE · Filed 11/01/2019

"I was driving and randomly lost power. no powersteering, no acceleration, no brakes, all of the lights on the dash turned on like the engine shut off, and the key was turned back to electrical (while in the middle of driving, i'm 100% sure the car turned off without the ignition key switching to off"

— 2007 NISSAN MURANO owner · UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE · Filed 06/13/2019

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

1

'05

2

'07

Common Causes on NISSAN MURANO

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

ENGINE and ENGINE COOLING 33.3%

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 33.3%

UNKNOWN or OTHER,ENGINE 33.3%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
2
Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
3
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0345 mean on a NISSAN MURANO? ▾

P0345 indicates: Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 2. This is a ignition system code. 3 NISSAN MURANO owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P0345 on NISSAN MURANO? ▾

Based on 3 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine And Engine Cooling, Suspension,Power Train,Engine, Unknown Or Other,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P0345 serious on my NISSAN MURANO? ▾

Of 3 NHTSA reports for this code on NISSAN MURANO, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my NISSAN MURANO shows P0345? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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