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2012 Nissan Murano: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Murano years.
One of the Nissan Murano years to avoid. All Murano years
265 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2012 Murano?The 2012 Nissan Murano has 265 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Nissan Murano vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Murano years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Murano?
Across the 19 Murano model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2008) to 635 (2009). With 265 complaints, the 2012 Murano sits above the model's median of 46.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Murano
tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Campaign 12V068000NISSAN 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. 138,TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM.
What owners say across generations
Deeply polarized sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Murano. See the full Murano owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Murano listings typically run $14,397–$24,260.
Other Murano model years
Compare every Murano year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.
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