2026 Nissan Murano Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Murano years
Not enough data 24th of 24 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Murano. That ranks 24th out of 24 Murano model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,890 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Nissan Murano
2025 Nissan Murano (Front) NYC Auto Show. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Raszbeary, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2026 Nissan Murano problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine2 · ~1,890 mi
Back Over Prevention1
Electrical System1 · ~1,890 mi
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine250%1,890——
Back Over Prevention125%———
Electrical System125%1,890——
Power Train125%———
Service Brakes125%———
Unknown or Other125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 3 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 320263

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2026 Nissan Murano recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2026 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.

The engine and transmission do not run smoothly. It hesitates, and it doesn’t downshift correctly. The engine revs up and will not shift gears properly. It’s jerky. Everything about this engine and transmission feels strange for a luxury car. Sometimes, I don’t feel safe trying to pass…

Engine · received Sep 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766977

The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to avoid sudden merging traffic and to decelerate, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed to come to a complete stop and another vehicle…

Engine · received Sep 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766664

I was going down a hill and when I tried to slow down the brakes went to the floor and I hit the drive gear button twice and it went back to normal. I did not notice anything on the dash screens that I am aware of.

Service Brakes · received Sep 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766303

The 2026 Nissan Murano is a great vehicle, but often times the infotainment display freezes and the restart remedy provided by Nissan does not work either. That is an annoyance but the rear view camera which is a standard safety feature on vehicles does not display either. With the only way to fix…

Unknown or Other · received Dec 17, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11705643

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Nissan Murano?

Owners most often report engine, back over prevention, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2026 Nissan Murano?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2026 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 2026 has too little data to compare, 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.