Nissan Murano Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5,959 owner complaints and 26 safety recalls on file for the Nissan Murano, across 24 model years (2003–2026). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (987). The most reported problem area overall is seats.
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Nissan Murano years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Murano year: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Murano: 987 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2006 Murano: 803 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2003 Murano: 800 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Murano: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 Murano: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2024 Murano: 5 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nissan Murano problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats problems | 1,324 | 15 | 7 |
| Power Train problems | 890 | 20 | 15 |
| Electrical System problems | 711 | 22 | 10 |
| Visibility problems | 545 | 18 | 3 |
| Service Brakes problems | 485 | 21 | 31 |
| Air Bags problems | 331 | 19 | 48 |
| Engine problems | 325 | 21 | 5 |
| Structure problems | 288 | 21 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 238 | 17 | 10 |
| Suspension problems | 233 | 16 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 233 | 19 | 13 |
| Latches/locks/linkages problems | 231 | 12 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 200 | 12 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 173 | 18 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 112 | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 102 | 15 | 3 |
| Wheels | 78 | 19 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 77 | 15 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 74 | 14 | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 62 | 16 | 9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 51 | 11 | 1 |
| Equipment | 51 | 9 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 36 | 15 | 0 |
| Tires | 28 | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat or Vehicle) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Nissan Murano problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2015: power train (53)
- 2010: service brakes (56)
- 2009: service brakes (253) · air bags (91) · electrical system (83) · power train (69)
- 2007: seats (221) · suspension (94) · structure (69) · engine (63) · power train (63) · electrical system (54)
- 2006: seats (402) · visibility (150)
- 2005: seats (456) · visibility (124) · latches/locks/linkages (118) · electrical system (102) · power train (56) · air bags (52)
- 2004: power train (143) · visibility (124) · electrical system (110) · seats (94)
- 2003: power train (265) · electrical system (187) · seats (111) · engine and engine cooling (98) · vehicle speed control (58)
All Nissan Murano model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Murano | 4 | 0 | 5★ | Engine | |
| 2025 Murano | 22 | 2 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Murano | 5 | 1 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2023 Murano | 8 | 0 | 5★ | Service Brakes | |
| 2022 Murano | 6 | 0 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2021 Murano | 17 | 0 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Murano | 44 | 2 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Murano | 43 | 1 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Murano | 113 | 2 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 Murano | 107 | 3 | — | Unknown or Other | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2016 Murano | 107 | 5 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2015 Murano | 204 | 5 | 4★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 Murano | 145 | 1 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Murano | 74 | 1 | 4★ | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 Murano | 135 | 1 | 4★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 Murano | 148 | 0 | 4★ | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 Murano | 193 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2009 Murano | 635 | 4 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Murano | 5 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2007 Murano | 676 | 2 | — | Seats | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Murano | 803 | 4 | — | Seats | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Murano | 987 | 6 | — | Seats | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Murano | 678 | 4 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Murano | 800 | 6 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Murano years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (800), 2004 (678), 2005 (987), 2006 (803), 2007 (676), 2009 (635) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Murano year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan Murano?
Seats, with 1,324 complaints across 15 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan Murano have?
26 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.