Model year
2013 Nissan Murano
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 74 complaints for the 2013 Nissan Murano (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (13), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 800 complaints
- 2004 678 complaints
- 2005 987 complaints
- 2006 803 complaints
- 2007 676 complaints
- 2009 635 complaints
- 2010 193 complaints
- 2011 148 complaints
- 2012 135 complaints
- 2013 74 complaints
- 2014 145 complaints
- 2015 204 complaints
- 2016 107 complaints
- 2017 107 complaints
- 2018 113 complaints
- 2019 43 complaints
- 2020 45 complaints
- 2021 17 complaints
- 2022 6 complaints
- 2023 8 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 25 complaints
- 2026 4 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
17V184000 · Mar 16, 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.
Complaints
74 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano FWD · 3.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Murano AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Murano CrossCabriolet · 3.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2013 Nissan Murano at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.