Most common 2012 Nissan Murano problems
Share of the 135 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Murano complaints by model year
Best Murano years: 2022, 2023, 2021. Years to avoid: 2015, 2025, 2005, 2003, 2006. Compare all years →
2012 Nissan Murano recalls (1)
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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.
Remedy: All of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers have been instructed to activate all of the tire pressure monitoring systems.
What 2012 Nissan Murano owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 30 →
This car I purchased two months ago has the Cvt transmission in it and has proven unsafe for regular traffic let alone highway driving. It randomly "lurches" , has a loss of power and hesitates when accelerating or lane changing .
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 15 MPH and turning into a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated forward and the oil consumption indicator illuminated. The contact crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The front bumper was damage on both vehicles. No police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Air bags all 26 →
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Also, while operating the vehicle, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light activated although the tire air pressures were normal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Car had a collision that totaled the car on 1/1/2022 & no air bags deployed. Officers on scene were very concerned that this safety feature did not engage due to the impact. The other vehicle involved air bags deployed but not ours.
Windows, wipers & sunroof
While driving, the driver's side visor fell down and would not go back up and stay in place. I contacted the Nissan dealer about this issue and was told it was my problem to replace it. I bought my 2012 Murano used in April 2020 with 74k miles on it. The visor issue happened within the first 30 days of owning the vehicle.
Driver sunroof exploded while driving. Nothing impacted the glass to my knowledge. Occurred on 1/21/23, 54xxx miles on the vehicle, no previous accidents. Gloomy day approx 30F, heat on and drivers window opened about an inch. No injuries.
2012 Nissan Murano engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | CVT | FWD | 18 / 23 / 20 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | CVT | AWD | 18 / 23 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Nissan Murano a good car?
Based on 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 Murano rates average: 31% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Murano at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Nissan Murano?
The transmission & drivetrain — 30 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (26) and windows, wipers & sunroof (19).
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Murano have?
There is 1 recall for the 2012 Nissan Murano, the most recent from February 22, 2012 (pressure monitoring and regulating systems). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Murano?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022, 2023 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2015, 2025, 2005, 2003 and 2006. See the full Nissan Murano years comparison.
At what mileage do 2012 Nissan Murano problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 38% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.