2012 Nissan Murano Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Murano years
- More complaints than other years 11th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Murano. That ranks 11th out of 24 Murano model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (30 complaints, 22%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 135owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Nissan Murano problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 30 | 22% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 26 | 19% | 65,548 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 23 | 17% | 75,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 10% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 10% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 9% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 7% | 35,100 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 7% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 4% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 4% | 40,044 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | 102,104 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 46,246 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 40,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Nissan Murano recalls (1)
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Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 murano and rogue vehicles, manufactured from november 23, 2011 through january 11, 2012. During assembly, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) was not activated. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138,âtire pressure monitoring system.â
Risk: 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.
Fix: All of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers have been instructed to activate all of the tire pressure monitoring systems.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My tire light is on a my 2012 nissian murano. It flashes at startup, with the light on, telling me I have low tire pressure. I put air evenly in all four tires. The light still remains on; how can all four TPMS go bad? I wouldn't know if i have a leak or low pressure due failed TPMS. My check…
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the contact and the front seat passenger attempted to exit the vehicle, but all the doors failed to unlock. Additionally, the steering wheel was locked upside down. The contact stated that the engine started…
Vehicles of previous model years, this model year, and future model years have all experienced this issue. Issue was reported on thru a youTube channel in order to let the public know and understand the issue and how to fix/repair the issue. It was then discovered thru view time and the linking of…
While driving, vehicle just quits and all dashboard lights flash quickly and then the car stalls out and won't restart. This has happened 4 times now. Had battery replaced, alternator replaced for a 2nd time, sensor replaced. Now, I had the car towed to dealer who wanted to keep it for over the…
When accelerating from a stop vehicle does not move, with gas pedal to the floor will slowly advance or stall. Has a battery drain somewhere also.
Other Nissan Murano years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Murano | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Murano | 22 | 2 |
| 2024 Murano | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Murano | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 Murano | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 Murano | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 Murano | 44 | 2 |
| 2019 Murano | 43 | 1 |
| 2018 Murano | 113 | 2 |
| 2017 Murano | 107 | 3 |
| 2016 Murano | 107 | 5 |
| 2015 Murano | 204 | 5 |
| 2014 Murano | 145 | 1 |
| 2013 Murano | 74 | 1 |
| 2012 | 135 | 1 |
| 2011 Murano | 148 | 0 |
| 2010 Murano | 193 | 0 |
| 2009 Murano | 635 | 4 |
| 2008 Murano | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Murano | 676 | 2 |
| 2006 Murano | 803 | 4 |
| 2005 Murano | 987 | 6 |
| 2004 Murano | 678 | 4 |
| 2003 Murano | 800 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Murano?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Nissan Murano?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Nissan Murano a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Murano model years, the 2012 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.