P0868 on NISSAN MURANO — Transmission Fluid Pressure Low

Q: "What does P0868 mean on a NISSAN MURANO?"

"P0868 indicates: Transmission Fluid Pressure Low. This is a transmission code. 2 NISSAN MURANO owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P0868 on NISSAN MURANO?"

"Based on 2 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Unknown Or Other, Power Train. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P0868 serious on my NISSAN MURANO?"

"Of 2 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 P0868?"

"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 P0868 Means on Your NISSAN MURANO

P0868 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Transmission Fluid Pressure Low. This code relates to the transmission system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

2 NISSAN MURANO owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2009-2010. Most reports come from the 2009, 2010 model years. The most commonly reported component is Unknown Or Other (50.0% of reports).

Real NISSAN MURANO Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"Got car on June 15 after 3:30. Five hours later the car would not reverse or drive forward. Sound like gears would not shift. And the car was also dropped of to me with no antifreeze."

— 2009 NISSAN MURANO owner · UNKNOWN OR OTHER · Filed 06/15/2021

"When stepping on the gas after stopping at a stop light or similar situation, the car acts like it's stalling for 2 - 3 seconds before finally going forward. It's intermittent."

— 2010 NISSAN MURANO owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 09/04/2022

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

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

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'09

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'10

Common Causes on NISSAN MURANO

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

UNKNOWN or OTHER 50%

POWER TRAIN 50%

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 P0868 mean on a NISSAN MURANO? ▾

P0868 indicates: Transmission Fluid Pressure Low. This is a transmission code. 2 NISSAN MURANO owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P0868 on NISSAN MURANO? ▾

Based on 2 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Unknown Or Other, Power Train. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P0868 serious on my NISSAN MURANO? ▾

Of 2 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 P0868? ▾

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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