2021 Nissan Murano Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Murano years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 19th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Murano. That ranks 19th out of 24 Murano model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 35,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 35% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 11,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Nissan Murano recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Nissan Murano.
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.
âComponent: Suspension: Front: Control Arm âIncident Description: State that both front upper control arm bushings suffered severe structural tearing at ~53,800 miles. This was identified when tires were being replaced on August 25th or 26th 2026 I reported the issue to Nissan Consumers and it…
The fuel gauge no longer works and the speedometer is inconsistent. The 2021 Murano has a digital spped read out that can be used. The main speedometer can jump around show 45 while running at 73 mph. Or showing 23 when at 33 - so it is clearly a safety issue. This is a low mileage vehicle - with…
While accelerating to merge into traffic and make a left turn, the vehicle briefly hesitated, which has occurred previously. After completing the turn and straightening the vehicle, I fully released the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle continued accelerating and maintaining speed without…
I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2021 Nissan Murano Platinum with approximately 45,000 miles. The vehicle experienced water intrusion into the cabin due to a failure in the panoramic sunroof drainage system. A Nissan dealership diagnosed that water was leaking from the sunroof channels…
The driver side rear seat belt buckle does not engage, the red button on buckle does not pop up
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 | 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 Murano | 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 2021 Nissan Murano?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Nissan Murano?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.