Problems · NHTSA complaints
2013 Nissan Murano problems
Owners filed 74 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Murano with NHTSA between Mar 2014 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is power train (13).
Complaints
74
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Power train13
- Electrical system11
- Steering11
- Visibility/wiper10
- Seat belts5
- Structure5
- Engine5
- Air bags3
- Visibility3
- Exterior lighting3
- Latches/locks/linkages2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Service brakes2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Power train
13 reports1 crash1 fire
“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano SL. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who would not perform the work due to recalls on the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but has not been repaired. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under a previous manufacturer recall that replaced the transmission, however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.”
Electrical system
11 reports
“2013 Nissan Murano (81,000 miles): Engine warning light came on, code check revealed "Mass Airflow Senser" while waiting for dealer appointment car was running fine with no issues other than warning light. I was driving the car at 40 MPH and the car came to a complete stop "as if engine was turned off". there was no warning. no breaks, no steering. Car was almost in ditch but I managed to force steering back onto road (I was the only one at risk). Car restarted as though no problem had occurred. Research revealed same issue with other model years.”
Steering
11 reports1 related recall
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAD MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER COCHRAN NISSAN LOCATED AT 3355 WILLIAM PENN HWY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V184000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.”
Visibility/wiper
10 reports
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUN VISOR WAS HANGING DOWN AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.”
Seat belts
5 reports1 crash1 fire
“I am the second owner of a 2013 Nissan Murano, purchased from my friend's estate in 2026. Recently, the drivers seat belt was found to be shredding in two places. I did a search for open recalls on seal belt fabrics but there are none. I do not know what to do about it. I have placed thin shipping tape over the rips and tears. It appears that something in the roll up mechanism is tearing the seat belt. Please help me. Thank you.”
Structure
5 reports
“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor had detached and was hanging down, blocking the visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.