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2014 Nissan Murano reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Nissan Murano holds 145 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 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

145

Per year

4

Recalls

1

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (31 of 145), then Steering (23) and Visibility and wipers (20). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 5 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Murano has 74 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2015 has 203 complaints, 26 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

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 2014 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 (145 total)

Powertrain
31
Steering
23
Visibility and wipers
20
Air bags
11
Structure
10
Electrical system
8
Engine
7
Service brakes
6
Fuel and propulsion system
4
Speed control
4
Back-over prevention
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seats
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

6

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

5

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while parking or making right turns, a clicking noise was heard coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it…"
    Steering · filed 2026-08-28
  • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Nissan Murano. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 7,071; however, after the…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-15
  • "I am reporting a dealer's refusal to perform a safety recall repair (Campaign R1710) on my 2014 Nissan Murano. The local dealership in Montgomery, AL has repeatedly failed to schedule this repair, which involves a…"
    Steering · filed 2026-05-06
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that multiple issues were experienced with the vehicle while driving, including the following: the transmission has odd noises, is not changing gears properly,…"
    Service brakes, Engine, Powertrain · filed 2026-05-04
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the AC compressor became inoperable. The contact stated that the power steering fluid was making an abnormal sound…"
    Steering, Electrical system · filed 2026-04-20

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Nissan Murano Crosscabriolet SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2014 Nissan Murano SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Murano reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Nissan Murano holds 145 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 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 2014 Nissan Murano?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (31 of 145), then Steering (23) and Visibility and wipers (20). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 5 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2014 Nissan Murano more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Murano has 74 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2015 has 203 complaints, 26 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Nissan Murano been recalled?

The 2014 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 2014 Nissan Murano?

Owners have filed 145 complaints about the 2014 Nissan Murano with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Nissan Murano get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 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.