2013 Nissan Murano: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
72
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
1
Injuries
25.0
Severity index
Severity index 25.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Nissan Murano ranks 128 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 12% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 18.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 18.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 15.3% |
| STEERING | 11 | 15.3% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 10 | 13.9% |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | 6.9% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 6.9% |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 4.2% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 13 of 72 complaints (18.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 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 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V184000 | 16/03/2017 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.