Nissan Murano Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Nissan Murano model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2008 drew the fewest (5) and the 2007 the most (676).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
4 | 0 | Engine | 5★ | 23 |
| 2008 Among the fewest complaints |
5 | 1 | Power train | — | — |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
5 | 1 | Unknown or other | 5★ | 22–23 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Unknown or other | 5★ | 22–23 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Service brakes | 5★ | 22–23 |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
16 | 0 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 22–23 |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
22 | 2 | Electrical system | 5★ | 23 |
| 2019 Among the fewest complaints |
43 | 1 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 23 |
| 2020 | 46 | 2 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 23 |
| 2013 | 74 | 1 | Power train | 4★ | 19–20 |
| 2016 | 107 | 5 | Unknown or other | 4★ | 24–29 |
| 2017 | 107 | 3 | Unknown or other | — | 24 |
| 2018 | 113 | 2 | Unknown or other | 4★ | 24 |
| 2012 | 135 | 1 | Power train | 4★ | 19–20 |
| 2014 | 145 | 1 | Unknown or other | 4★ | 19–20 |
| 2011 | 148 | 0 | Service brakes | 4★ | 19–20 |
| 2010 | 193 | 0 | Service brakes | — | 20 |
| 2015 Among the most complaints |
204 | 5 | Power train | 4★ | 24 |
| 2009 Among the most complaints |
635 | 4 | Service brakes | — | 20 |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
676 | 2 | Seats | — | 19–20 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Nissan Murano years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2007 Nissan Murano: 676 complaints
Most-reported: Seats 221 (33%); Suspension 94 (14%); Structure 69 (10%).
Reports mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 80,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2009 Nissan Murano: 635 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 269 (42%); Air bags 91 (14%); Electrical system 83 (13%).
Reports mention 24 crashes, 4 fires, 26 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 80,779 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
2015 Nissan Murano: 204 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 53 (26%); Air bags 36 (18%); Service brakes 28 (14%).
Reports mention 10 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 24,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
The Nissan Murano years with the fewest complaints
2008 Nissan Murano: 5 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 3 (60%); Air bags 1 (20%); Exterior lighting 1 (20%).
1 recall campaign listed.
2021 Nissan Murano: 16 complaints
Most-reported: Forward collision avoidance 6 (38%); Electrical system 2 (13%); Vehicle speed control 2 (13%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Nissan Murano: 43 complaints
Most-reported: Forward collision avoidance 10 (23%); Service brakes 6 (14%); Vehicle speed control 6 (14%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 10,300 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Nissan Murano owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8,200 |
| 2019 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10,300 |
| 2018 | 113 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 17,400 |
| 2017 | 107 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 19,800 |
| 2016 | 107 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 32,000 |
| 2015 | 204 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 24,000 |
| 2014 | 145 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 60,000 |
| 2013 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 66,800 |
| 2012 | 135 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 65,000 |
| 2011 | 148 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 85,000 |
| 2010 | 193 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 88,000 |
| 2009 | 635 | 24 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 80,779 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 676 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 80,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Nissan Murano recalls
- Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error (2015–2016 model years; 3,296,947 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2016; 16V244000)
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 (2018–2019 model years; 1,228,830 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2019; 19V654000)
- NISSAN/CRANK/CAM POSITION SENSOR WELD (2003 model year; 630,000 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2003; 03V455000)
- Brake Fluid Can Leak Into ABS Pump and Ignite (2015–2018 model years; 391,479 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2019; 19V807000)
- INTAKE AIR DUCTS/RESONATOR (2003–2007 model years; 362,891 vehicles across all models; filed May 2009; 09V169000)
All 26 Nissan Murano recall campaigns · Nissan Murano problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Nissan Murano years FAQ
Which Nissan Murano year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2008 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (5). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Nissan Murano years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2007, 2009 and 2015 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the service brakes. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Nissan Murano problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the service brakes (505 of 2,692 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Nissan Murano have?
NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns covering the Nissan Murano. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Nissan Murano recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.