Nissan Murano complaints by model year
5,960 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 113 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 | 107 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 107 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 204 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 145 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 135 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 148 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 193 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 635 | 24 | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 676 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 | 803 | 13 | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 | 987 | 12 | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 | 678 | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| 2003 | 800 | 14 | 5 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 27 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 14 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Nissan Murano recalls (26)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Murano model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V821000 | Nov 26, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2025 | 81.4% |
| 25V173000 | Mar 19, 2025 | Front Brake Calipers May Fail/FMVSS 135 | 2025 | 94.8% |
| 24V053000 | Jan 30, 2024 | Glass Panels May Detach | 2024 | 100% |
| 21V402000 | May 27, 2021 | Steering Knuckle or Rear Axle Housing Can Deform | 2020 | 94.9% |
| 21V170000 | Mar 11, 2021 | Transverse Link May Separate From Ball Joint | 2020 | 95.1% |
| 19V807000 | Nov 8, 2019 | Brake Fluid Can Leak Into ABS Pump and Ignite | 2015–2018 | 63% |
| 19V654000 | Sep 12, 2019 | No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 | 2018, 2019 | 80.4% |
| 18V916000 | Dec 19, 2018 | ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event | 2009 | 22.2% |
| 18V601000 | Sep 7, 2018 | Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 80.9% |
| 17V184000 | Mar 16, 2017 | Power Steering Hose may Detach | 2013, 2014 | 70.5% |
| 16V636000 | Sep 2, 2016 | Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 90% |
| 16V244000 | Apr 26, 2016 | Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error | 2015, 2016 | 77.1% |
| 16V193000 | Apr 7, 2016 | ABS Brake Actuator may have a Damaged O-Ring | 2016 | 78% |
| 15V364000 | Jun 10, 2015 | ABS Actuator may Malfunction | 2015 | 94.5% |
| 12V068000 | Feb 22, 2012 | TIRE PRESSUSRE MONITORING SYSTEM/FMVSS 138 | 2012 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Nissan Murano FAQ
How many recalls has the Nissan Murano had?
NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns that cover at least one Nissan Murano model year from 2003 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Nissan Murano year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2007 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (676) and the 2008 the fewest (5). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Nissan Murano problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the unknown or other, forward collision avoidance, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Nissan Murano get?
EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Murano at 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.