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2013 Nissan Murano reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Murano over 14 years — 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Murano years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Hoses and connections.

2012 Nissan Murano
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Complaints

74

Per year

4

Recalls

1

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (13 of 74), then Electrical system (11) and Steering (11). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Murano has 135 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2014 has 145 complaints, 4 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Nissan Murano. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall steering, hydraulic power assist, hoses and connections 2017-03-16 · NHTSA campaign 17V184000
Summary 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.

Complaints by component (74 total)

Powertrain
13
Electrical system
11
Steering
11
Visibility and wipers
10
Engine
5
Seat belts
5
Structure
5
Air bags
3
Exterior lighting
3
Visibility
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Service brakes
2
Seats
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Seat belts · filed 2026-09-04
  • "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…"
    Seat belts · filed 2026-09-04
  • "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…"
    Wheels, Unknown or other · filed 2026-02-26
  • "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…"
    Structure · filed 2025-09-12
  • "Paint peeling off in spots all over vehicle. Vehicle was never in a collision or adulterated in anyway."
    Structure · filed 2025-08-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Nissan Murano Cross C AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2013 Nissan Murano SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2013 Nissan Murano SUV FWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Murano all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) All-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
Murano CrossCabriolet 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) All-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $4200
Murano front-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $3250

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (Z52), 2012–2020
Body styles Crossover
Oil 0W-20 (3.5L V6) , 5.375 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R18 to 245/60R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 1,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 18V601000. 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. A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. 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 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Nissan Murano reliable?

Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Murano over 14 years — 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Murano years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Hoses and connections.

What are common problems with a 2013 Nissan Murano?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (13 of 74), then Electrical system (11) and Steering (11). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2013 Nissan Murano more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Murano has 135 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2014 has 145 complaints, 4 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

Has the 2013 Nissan Murano been recalled?

The 2013 Nissan Murano has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Nissan Murano?

Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Murano with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Nissan Murano get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Nissan Murano is 19.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Murano take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.

What generation is the 2018 Nissan Murano?

3rd generation / Z52 (2012-2020 before the 2021 refresh on this site).

What tire sizes does a Nissan Murano use?

Common US sizes run about 235/65R18 to 245/60R20 depending on trim.