Nissan Murano years to avoid (and the best years)
1,249 NHTSA owner complaints and 13 recalls across 13 model years, 2010 to 2025. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 1,249complaints
- 13recalls
- 55reported crashes
- 12reported fires
- 54reported injuries
- 2reported deaths
Which Nissan Murano years should you avoid?
No Nissan Murano model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Nissan Murano year has 107 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2015 (203) and 2010 (190).
What are the best Nissan Murano years?
The Nissan Murano years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2018 (15), 2021 (16) and 2019 (43). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 0.2× | 2 | 2 | 3 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2021 | 16 | 0.1× | 0 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Forward collision avoidance system |
| 2020 | 45 | 0.4× | 2 | 1 | 2 | Few red flags | Forward collision avoidance system |
| 2019 | 43 | 0.4× | 1 | 1 | 2 | Few red flags | Forward collision avoidance system |
| 2018 | 15 | 0.1× | 2 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2017 | 107 | 1.0× | 3 | 8 | 11 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2016 | 107 | 1.0× | 5 | 3 | 3 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2015 | 203 | 1.9× | 5 | 10 | 6 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2014 | 145 | 1.4× | 1 | 6 | 13 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2013 | 74 | 0.7× | 1 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2012 | 135 | 1.3× | 1 | 4 | 4 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2011 | 148 | 1.4× | 0 | 7 | 2 | Some concerns to check | Brakes |
| 2010 | 190 | 1.8× | 0 | 11 | 7 | Some concerns to check | Brakes |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 426 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Brakes113 (27%)
- Engine & powertrain111 (26%)
- Structure & body82 (19%)
- Electrical & infotainment43 (10%)
- Airbags & seat belts31 (7%)
Recalls (13)
Safety · 25V821000 · Nov 2025 · model year 2025
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 25V173000 · Mar 2025 · model year 2025
A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Suspension · 21V402000 · May 2021 · model year 2020
The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Steering · 21V170000 · Mar 2021 · model year 2020
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 19V807000 · Nov 2019 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Safety · 19V654000 · Sep 2019 · model years 2018, 2019
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 18V601000 · Sep 2018 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Steering · 17V184000 · Mar 2017 · model years 2013, 2014
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.
Brakes · 16V636000 · Sep 2016 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Airbags · 16V244000 · Apr 2016 · model years 2015, 2016
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Brakes · 16V193000 · Apr 2016 · model year 2016
Insufficient brake fluid pressure may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 15V364000 · Jun 2015 · model year 2015
Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, the malfunctioning ABS actuator could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tires · 12V068000 · Feb 2012 · model year 2012
A NON-ACTIVE TPMS CANNOT WARN A DRIVER THAT A TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED. UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH.