Nissan Murano CVT (Continuously Variable Transmissions )

Can't answer your question, but, I have received no recalls on the Murano, nor had any CVT problems in the year and half I have been driving it.

A good thing I've noticed is better engine braking down hills where on the traditional trans. in 4th gear I might have to use the brake more or downshift depending on steepness.

I would be wary of independent trans. fixers in the warranty period.

Do you have traction control on it? I am in NJ, only get about couple times snow here. Not sure it is worth to get 4x4 or 4x2 will do it alright?

Do not have TC, but, I have AWD. Was fine in last year's snow. Seems to be an extremely good handling car in all weather.

Murano is (was?) Nissan's first CVT with this powerful an engine. I've had no problems at all with CVT for 23 months now. I do not have traction control package and have never missed it in Illinois weather. AWD automatically engages up to 20 mph, then it shifts to front wheel drive only.