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Nissan Murano Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls and 5,958 owner complaints across 24 model years of the Nissan Murano (2003–2026). The most-complained-about year is 2005.

26
safety recalls, all years
5,958
owner complaints, all years
2003
year with most recalls
2005
year with most complaints

Pick your Nissan Murano model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2026 Nissan Murano04
2025 Nissan Murano222
2024 Nissan Murano15
2023 Nissan Murano08
2022 Nissan Murano06
2021 Nissan Murano016
2020 Nissan Murano244
2019 Nissan Murano143
2018 Nissan Murano2113
2017 Nissan Murano3107
2016 Nissan Murano5107
2015 Nissan Murano5204
2014 Nissan Murano1145
2013 Nissan Murano174
2012 Nissan Murano1135
2011 Nissan Murano0148
2010 Nissan Murano0193
2009 Nissan Murano4635
2008 Nissan Murano15
2007 Nissan Murano2676
2006 Nissan Murano4803
2005 Nissan Murano6987
2004 Nissan Murano4678
2003 Nissan Murano6800

What Nissan Murano owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 5,958 complaints with NHTSA. The 2005 model year has the most, with 987.

All Nissan Murano recalls (26)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Nissan Murano, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Software (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 25V821000 Reported 64,085 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to…

    Remedy: The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at…

    Model years: 2025

  2. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 25V173000 Reported 1,430 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, Pathfinder, and INFINITI QX60 vehicles. One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or…

    Model years: 2025

  3. Glass, side/rear (visibility)

    NHTSA 24V053000 Reported 6 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Murano vehicles. The incorrect primer may have been used on the quarter glass, resulting in the left and right quarter glass detaching from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both side quarter glass panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall…

    Model years: 2024

  4. Spindle (suspension) and arm (steering)

    NHTSA 21V402000 Reported 14,276 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at…

    Model years: 2020

  5. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 21V170000 Reported 15,223 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6,…

    Model years: 2020

  6. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes) Park outside

    NHTSA 19V807000 Reported 391,479 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

  7. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 19V654000 Reported 1,228,830 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan…

    Model years: 2018, 2019

  8. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 18V916000 Reported 86,265 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan of North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009 Murano vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.

    Remedy: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid. The HCU will then be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition. If necessary, the HCU will be replaced, free of charge. The…

    Model years: 2009

  9. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes) Park outside

    NHTSA 18V601000 Reported 215,124 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017

  10. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 17V184000 Reported 56,766 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2013, 2014

  11. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 16V636000 Reported 120,329 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017

  12. Occupant classification (air bags)

    NHTSA 16V244000 Reported 3,296,947 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express,…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano,…

    Model years: 2015, 2016

  13. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 16V193000 Reported 12,616 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Murano vehicles manufactured December 17, 2015, to February 11, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to February 12, 2016 and equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). The ABS actuator may have a…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2016

  14. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 15V364000 Reported 9,614 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Murano vehicles manufactured December 4, 2014, to March 17, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) actuators which may have contamination in the solenoid valves, potentially affecting the valves' ability to completely close and allow…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2015

  15. Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)

    NHTSA 12V068000 Reported 2,983 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan 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…

    Remedy: All of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers have been instructed to activate all of the tire pressure monitoring systems.

    Model years: 2012

  16. Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)

    NHTSA 09V393000 Reported 143,223 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west…

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the TPMS nut with a new, more robust nut. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before november 9, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at…

    Model years: 2009

  17. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 09V169000 Reported 362,891 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling 362,891 my 2003-2007 murano vehicles. The intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

  18. Software (electrical system) and air bags

    NHTSA 08V521000 Reported 204,361 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs…

    Remedy: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one…

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009

  19. Air bags

    NHTSA 08V066000 Reported 16,365 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling 16,365 my 2008 infiniti ex35 and my 2009 nissan murano vehicles. Due to incorrect software programming, the air bag control unit (acu) may cause the passenger air bag not to operate as designed if the vehicle battery becomes significantly discharged.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the acu in affected vehicles. The recall began on february 19, 2008. Owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2009

  20. Anti-theft device (steering)

    NHTSA 06V401000 Reported 67,014 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2005, 2006

  21. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 06V054000 Reported 14,268 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain sport utility vehicles, a fitting for vapor recirculation, which is welded on the fuel tank, may come off the fuel tank because incorrect material was used.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank with a new one free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2005

  22. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 06V048000 Reported 203,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On some sport utility vehicles, in certain high speed frontal crashes, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge.

    Remedy: Dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

  23. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 06V003000 Reported 205,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain sport utility vehicles, due to the location of the forward edge of the fuel tank, in the event that a vehicle front tire runs over a small, sharp object in the road, catches it and propels it towards the rear of the vehicle, it may strike and puncture the fuel tank.

    Remedy: Dealers will install protectors in front of the tank free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

  24. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 05V319000 Reported 125,466 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator with a new version which has been modified to prevent movement of the coil. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005

  25. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 03V455000 Reported 630,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this…

    Model years: 2003

  26. Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

    NHTSA 03V123000 Reported 128 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the nut that attaches the transmission gear selector shaft to the control valve lever in the transmission may not be adequately tightened. This could result in the transmission not actually being in the gear indicated by the gear selector lever. In addition, the transmission position display in the…

    Remedy: Dealers will check the affected nut in the transmission shift lever linkage, and tighten it if necessary. Owner notification began april 15, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…

    Model years: 2003

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.