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2019 Nissan Murano reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Murano over 8 years — 7 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Murano years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Camera.

2012 Nissan Murano
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Complaints

43

Per year

7

Recalls

1

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (10 of 43), then Speed control (6) and Air bags (5). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Murano has 15 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 46 complaints, 7 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.

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 2019 Nissan Murano. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2019-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 19V654000
Summary 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 Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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 customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Complaints by component (43 total)

Forward collision avoidance
10
Speed control
6
Air bags
5
Service brakes
4
Equipment
2
Exterior lighting
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Lane departure
2
Structure
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Back-over prevention
1
Electrical system
1
Engine
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Seat belts
1
Suspension
1
Visibility
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I replaced my rear rotors and brake pads with Duralast black painted rotors in June. I inquired about the painted rotors and the salesperson at AutoZone said the paint would wear off from the rotors where the brakes…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-08-23
  • "My car wouldn't start one morning. All lights lit up on dash, headlights continually started flashing and fan running under hood. I had to get to work so took a Lyft. I knew older son would be home from firestation…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-07-14
  • "Known issue with sunroof drains clogging and leaking into vehicle. Could Possibly cause electrical damage. The rear drains are clogged and are not accessible without removing interior trim/headliner to clear. A consumer…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-13
  • "I am submitting this complaint regarding a manufacturing defect, specifically premature paint delamination of the exterior, factory-applied, Pearl White paint. The paint is lifting, bubbling, peeling and flaking…"
    Structure · filed 2026-04-23
  • "Both headlight assemblies on my 2019 Nissan Murano have developed water intrusion inside the sealed LED headlight housing. The first headlight failed in March 2025 when moisture entered the assembly and caused the light…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-03-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Nissan Murano SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Nissan Murano SUV FWD 5 stars 5 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 (AV-S7) All-wheel drive 20 28 23 MPG $2800
Murano front-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Front-wheel drive 20 28 23 MPG $2800

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 2019 Nissan Murano reliable?

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Murano over 8 years — 7 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Murano years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Camera.

What are common problems with a 2019 Nissan Murano?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (10 of 43), then Speed control (6) and Air bags (5). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Nissan Murano more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Murano has 15 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 46 complaints, 7 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.

Has the 2019 Nissan Murano been recalled?

The 2019 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 2019 Nissan Murano?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 2019 Nissan Murano with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Nissan Murano get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Nissan Murano is 23 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.