Nissan Murano Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Nissan Murano across 18 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (29). The words owners use most often: “sun visor” (35% of reports).
- 173visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 51%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sun visor: mentioned in 61 of 173 complaints (35%)
- Driver side: mentioned in 56 of 173 complaints (32%)
- Safety hazard: mentioned in 16 of 173 complaints (9%)
- View road: mentioned in 9 of 173 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility/wiper repair on the Nissan Murano at $500, and half of them between $320 and $580.
Based on 23 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 133 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 173 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Nissan Murano visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Murano | 3 | 7% | 100 |
| 2019 Murano | 2 | 5% | 15,018 |
| 2018 Murano | 7 | 6% | 13,000 |
| 2017 Murano | 7 | 7% | 12,500 |
| 2016 Murano | 5 | 5% | 10,700 |
| 2015 Murano | 7 | 3% | 2,900 |
| 2014 Murano | 20 | 14% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Murano | 10 | 14% | 64,000 |
| 2012 Murano | 10 | 7% | 56,000 |
| 2011 Murano | 5 | 3% | 42,000 |
| 2010 Murano | 2 | 1% | 129,500 |
| 2009 Murano | 6 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2007 Murano | 28 | 4% | 69,000 |
| 2006 Murano | 29 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Murano | 19 | 2% | 87,000 |
| 2004 Murano | 9 | 1% | 102,000 |
| 2003 Murano | 3 | 0% | 64,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Nissan Murano. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
3/20/26 my windshield was cracked right through the front camera. I now have issues with my cars sensors not working, beeping, not going into gear, and the car not starting. The crack starts at the very top of my car and goes all the way over to drivers line of sight. I am told that Nissan does not…
System: Exterior Lighting / Visibility / Unknown or Other VIN: [XXX] Mileage: Approx. 93,500 Date: October 2024 Issue: After a service visit, my headlights became excessively bright and misaligned. The windshield also began reflecting light in distorted ways, especially at night or in rain. I now…
My sunroof exploded but I don't know why. There was no warning. Might have been a rock but I didn't see one. I had the sunroof closed but the fabric cover was open for light. I heard an explosive noise and then glass started raining in. I closed the fabric cover to keep the glass out of the…
During the heat in summer 2023 a clip placed in the sunroof melted and resulted in the sun roof not opening any longer. According to the Nissan dealership they have seen several of these and this should be a recall. A consumer has no ability to rectify this nor keep it from happening.
The hood of my car flew open while driving.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Muranos have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 173 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Nissan Murano. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Murano visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix visibility/wiper problems on the Nissan Murano?
Owners report a typical cost of $500 (half paid between $320 and $580), from 23 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “sun visor”, in 61 of 173 complaints, followed by “driver side” (56).
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