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2013 Nissan Murano: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Nissan Murano, most recently filed March 2017. Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Nissan Murano. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 17V184000 Filed Mar 16, 2017

Power Steering Hose may Detach

Steering · hydraulic power assist · hose, piping, and connections
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.
Consequence
If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
70.5% repairedof 56,766 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (74)

74 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Murano, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 74.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2013 compares with other Murano years

Best and worst Murano years →
2009201020112012201320142015201620172018
This year (2013)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 3★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★☆
RolloverRollover risk 17.9%★★★★☆
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Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2013 Nissan Murano suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 20 mpg combined

20
mpg combined
18
city
24
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,350
CO₂ tailpipe
438 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$3,266per year
$272per month
750gallons a year

Miles ÷ 20 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2013 Nissan Murano configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.5 L 6-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20$3,350438
3.5 L 6-cyl · CVTAll-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$3,350445
3.5 L 6-cyl · CVTAll-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$4,350468

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2013 Nissan Murano FAQ

How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 17V184000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2013 Nissan Murano problems?

Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (13), Unknown or other (13), Electrical system (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2013 Nissan Murano get?

EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · CVT version at 18 city, 24 highway and 20 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2013 Nissan Murano get?

NHTSA rated the 2013 Nissan Murano suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (17.9% rollover risk).

How does the 2013 Murano compare with other years?

Among the 2009–2018 Nissan Murano model years at least five years old, the 2013 drew the fewest complaints (74) and the 2009 the most (635). The 2013 drew 74. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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