Nissan Murano Problems by Year

We compared every Nissan Murano model year from 2003–2025 using 5,959 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 26 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2015, 2025, 2005, 2003 and 2006, which drew far more complaints than other Murano years at the same age. The best years are 2022, 2023 and 2021.

23model years
5,959complaints
26recalls
2015, 2025worst years
2022, 2023best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Nissan Murano. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2025251.6×2Collision AvoidanceCaution
20245−70%1EngineGood
20238−79%—BrakeGood
20226−89%—BodyGood
202117−77%—Collision AvoidanceGood
202045−52%2Collision AvoidanceGood
201943−58%1Collision AvoidanceGood
2018113typical2BrakeAverage
2017107−29%3ElectricalAverage
2016107−35%5TransmissionAverage
20152041.6×5TransmissionCaution
2014145−16%1TransmissionAverage
201374−59%1TransmissionGood
2012135−31%1TransmissionAverage
2011148−33%—BrakeAverage
2010193−28%—BrakeAverage
20096353.9×4BrakeAvoid
20085−96%1TransmissionGood
20076763.4×2SeatAvoid
20068035.7×4SeatAvoid
20059877.0×6SeatAvoid
20046784.1×4TransmissionAvoid
20038005.8×6TransmissionAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median Murano year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Nissan Murano problems

Latest Nissan Murano recalls

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-821 · Nov 26, 2025 · 64,085 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.

Remedy: The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

NHTSA recall 25V-173 · Mar 19, 2025 · 1,430 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, Pathfinder, and INFINITI QX60 vehicles. One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025.

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

NHTSA recall 24V-053 · Jan 30, 2024 · 6 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Murano vehicles. The incorrect primer may have been used on the quarter glass, resulting in the left and right quarter glass detaching from the vehicle.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both side quarter glass panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle

NHTSA recall 21V-402 · May 27, 2021 · 14,276 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021.

Steering › Linkages

NHTSA recall 21V-170 · Mar 11, 2021 · 15,223 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2021.

All 26 Nissan Murano recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Nissan Murano should you avoid?

2015, 2025, 2005, 2003, 2006 and 2004 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Murano years at the same age, led by transmission & drivetrain problems in the 2015.

What is the best year for the Nissan Murano?

2022 has the fewest complaints compared with other Murano years at the same age, followed by 2023 and 2021. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Nissan Murano problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the seats (1,323), transmission & drivetrain (890) and windows, wipers & sunroof (711). Seat complaints peak in the 2005 model year.

How many recalls has the Nissan Murano had?

26 recalls across 2003–2025. The model year with the most is 2003. See all Nissan Murano recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.