Avoid: 2015, 2014, 2012, 2009 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2008 · Best recent: 2021
16 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 18 model years, the Nissan Murano has 2,249 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 30 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and power train. 2009 drew the most complaints (635), 2008 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (5).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Nissan Murano vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $14,397–$24,260.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2015 | 203 |
| 2014 | 281 |
| 2013 | 144 |
| 2012 | 265 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2010 | 192 |
| 2009 | 635 |
| 2008 | 5 |
Highest: 2009 (635 complaints). Lowest: 2008 (5).
Deeply polarized sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Catastrophic, premature failure is the dominant issue. Described as a "time bomb," especially after 100,000 miles (161,000 km). Failure often occurs without warning, with repair/replacement costs cited between $5,000 and $8,000 USD. Linked to class action lawsuits and warranty extensions for specific model years (e.g., 2010, 2015-2018).
Delayed engagement ("takes a second or two to go"), shuddering at low and high speeds, and general sluggishness. Often a precursor to total failure.
Perceived as less reliable and more cheaply constructed than key Japanese competitors (Honda, Toyota). Described as a potential "money pit," particularly older high-mileage examples.
Multiple reports of Muranos exceeding 150,000 miles (241,000 km) and even 180,000+ miles (290,000+ km) with no major issues when CVT fluid is changed regularly (every 30,000 miles). Strong, non-oil-burning V6 engine.
Praised for very comfortable seats and a smooth, comfortable ride. One owner noted no knee pain compared to a Toyota RAV4.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Murano. Individual model years are broken down above.
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