2021 Nissan Murano reliability
The 2021 Nissan Murano has 16 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 2 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (6 of 16), then Electrical system (2) and Speed control (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
The 2020 Murano has 46 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2022 has 6 complaints, 1 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.
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 2021 Nissan Murano. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (16 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The fuel gauge no longer works and the speedometer is inconsistent. The 2021 Murano has a digital spped read out that can be used. The main speedometer can jump around show 45 while running at 73 mph. Or showing 23 when…"
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"While accelerating to merge into traffic and make a left turn, the vehicle briefly hesitated, which has occurred previously. After completing the turn and straightening the vehicle, I fully released the accelerator…"
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"I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2021 Nissan Murano Platinum with approximately 45,000 miles. The vehicle experienced water intrusion into the cabin due to a failure in the panoramic sunroof drainage system.…"
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"The driver side rear seat belt buckle does not engage, the red button on buckle does not pop up"
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"I’m not sure what this problem may be but I was at the traffic light with my foot on the brake and the car just accelerated by itself which was very frightening to my and my grandkids I had to pump the brakes twice…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2021 Nissan Murano SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2021 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 |
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| Murano all-wheel drive | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-wheel drive | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG | $2950 |
| Murano front-wheel drive | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-wheel drive | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG | $2800 |
Specs and fitment
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Nissan Murano reliable?
The 2021 Nissan Murano has 16 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 2 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2021 Nissan Murano?
The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (6 of 16), then Electrical system (2) and Speed control (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
Is the 2021 Nissan Murano more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2020 Murano has 46 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2022 has 6 complaints, 1 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.
Has the 2021 Nissan Murano been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2021 Nissan Murano.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Nissan Murano?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2021 Nissan Murano with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2021 Nissan Murano get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Nissan Murano is 22.5 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.