2013 Nissan Murano problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (11) · Power Train (11) · Visibility/Wiper (10)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
54 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2017-03-16 · campaign 17V184000 · 56,766 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (121)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 121 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-04 · Seat Belts“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 som…”
2026-02-26 · Wheels“while driving, the rear arm connected to the rear driver-side wheel broke off. according to my nissan dealership diagnosis, this was due to excessive rust/rot of the whole subframe. the 2013 nissan murano rear arm cannot re attach the wheel to the sub frame due to so much rust/rot on the sub frame. the whole subframe would need replacement. whe…”
2025-09-12 · Structure:interior Panels:sun Visor · 103,000 mi“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. …”
2025-08-04 · Structure:body“paint peeling off in spots all over vehicle. vehicle was never in a collision or adulterated in anyway. …”
2025-07-06 · Power Train“pllease provide me information about transmission recall…”
2025-05-15 · Air Bags · 94,500 mi“the contact owns a 2013 nissan murano. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the air bag warning light was blinking. the contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags). the vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the occupant sensor module had cause the fai…”
2024-06-07 · Air Bags“the air bag light started blinking. we took the car to our local nisan dealership. we had to pay $220.77 just to have them look at it. they said there was an occupant sensor unit malfunction and it needed the bottom seat pad replaced. we were then told “that it is discontinued “! we are left with an air bag that doesn’t work, and a blinking air ba…”
2024-03-20 · Power Train · 166,000 mi“ 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 sta…”
2023-09-27 · Unknown Or Other“at running time the car stop like if transmission disconected …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.