2023 Nissan Murano reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Nissan Murano holds 8 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 1 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.

2012 Nissan Murano
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Complaints

8

Per year

1

Recalls

0

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 8), then Electrical system (1) and Exterior lighting (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Murano has 6 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2024 has 5 complaints, 2 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Nissan Murano. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (8 total)

Service brakes
3
Electrical system
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Structure
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

220242202542026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My car is currently in the dealership due to excessive water damage after a rainstorm this month. I noticed the issue when I opened the door and the car smelled of mildew. When I inspected the vehicle, there was a large…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-30
  • "The driver's-side front headlight assembly (a sealed LED unit) failed. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. It started with moisture intrusion; I took it to the Dealer. They said I had to replace it out…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-08-07
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, as he was slowing down for a traffic signal, the vehicle in front of him made a sudden stop. The contact stated that…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-02-18
  • "My lift gate window shattered while the car was sitting in my driveway with no one near it."
    Structure · filed 2026-02-15
  • "I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20 MILES AN HOUR NO CARS INFRONT OF ME AND NONE BEHIND ME, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING WENT ON FLASHING RED ON MY DASH AND MY CAR WAS AUTOMATICALLY BRAKING FOR NO REASON. YES,…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-09-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Nissan Murano SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 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 19 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

3rd generation refresh (Z52), 2021–present
Body styles Crossover
Oil 0W-20 (3.5L V6) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R18 to 245/60R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 1,500 lbs

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Nissan Murano reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Nissan Murano holds 8 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 1 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 2023 Nissan Murano?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 8), then Electrical system (1) and Exterior lighting (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Is the 2023 Nissan Murano more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Murano has 6 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2024 has 5 complaints, 2 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Nissan Murano been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2023 Nissan Murano.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Nissan Murano?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2023 Nissan Murano with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Nissan Murano get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 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.