P0345 on Nissan Murano
Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 2
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Nissan Murano context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P0345.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
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.
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."
"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,"
"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"
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year
Common Causes on Nissan Murano
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
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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.
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Compare repair quotes
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