What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Murano?

By complaint count, the power train and unknown or other groups lead with 13 each. Electrical and steering follow with 11 each.

Does the 2013 Nissan Murano have recalls?

The by-year data shows 1 recall for 2013. The Recalls section on this page lists it.

How many complaints does the 2013 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA has 74 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports and one complaint can name several parts.

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Nissan Murano?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2013 Nissan Murano reliable?

Complaints are spread over many groups, with none standing far above the rest. Check the by-year section to compare it with other years.

2013 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 74 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Nissan Murano^[1]. The power train group is one of the two largest, with 13 complaints^[2].

74owner complaints^[1]

1recalls^[3]

19–20MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car. Here are the groups, biggest first.

Power Train. 13 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a car that rolls back on a hill before the gas pedal takes over, a coolant smell with a slow leak, and gearbox trouble such as hard shifting.
Unknown Or Other. 13 complaints^[6]. These reports do not name a clear part, so there is little to say beyond the count.
Electrical System. 11 complaints^[7]. In the stories we read, owners describe a backup camera picture that is hard to use at night, warning lights that stay on, a car that will not unlock, and a burning smell with smoke near the center console.
Steering. 11 complaints^[8]. Owners describe power steering that turns stiff or gives out without a warning light, and a leaking hose. Some say the trouble came back after a repair.
Visibility/Wiper. 10 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a blurry, glary backup camera in rain and bright sun. They also describe a driver side sun visor that drops down while driving.
Engine. 7 complaints^[10]. The count is small, so we will not read more into it.
Seat Belts. 5 complaints^[11]. One of them mentions a crash, a fire and an injury.
Structure. 5 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2013 Murano is necessarily included.

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections (17V184), March 2017. About 56,766 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Murano FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	18 / 24 / 20	$3,350
Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[14]	18 / 23 / 20	$3,350
Murano CrossCabriolet, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[15]	17 / 22 / 19	$4,350

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	4	4	5	4	18.5%
SUV FWD^[16]	4	4	5	4	17.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2013 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[17]	265 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
MURANO 4 DR SUV S AWD/SV AWD^[18]	190 in	74 in	68 in	111 in	4,037 lb
MURANO 4 DR SUV SL AWD/LE AWD^[19]	190 in	74 in	68 in	111 in	4,169 lb

How 2013 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Murano model year. The 2013 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2003	800	6
2004	678	4
2005	987	6
2006	803	4
2007	676	2
2009	635	4
2010	193	0
2011	148	0
2012	135	1
2013	74	1
2014	145	1
2015	204	6
2016	108	6
2017	107	3
2018	113	2
2019	43	1
2020	45	2
2021	17	0
2022	6	0
2023	8	0
2024	5	1
2025	25	2
2026	4	0

NHTSA's counts for the Murano show 74 complaints and 1 recalls for 2013^[3]. Among the 24 model years listed, 9 have fewer complaints than 2013 and 14 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2005 (987)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2013 Murano?

The 2013 Murano has 74 owner complaints on file with NHTSA^[1]. They are spread over many groups, with power train and unknown or other at the top^[2]^[6]. Electrical and steering follow close behind^[7]^[8]. Only 1 complaint mentions a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries, and none report deaths^[1]. These are unverified owner reports, so read the recalls section above and check the other model years before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Murano?: By complaint count, the power train and unknown or other groups lead with 13 each^[2]^[6]. Electrical and steering follow with 11 each^[7]^[8].
Does the 2013 Nissan Murano have recalls?: The by-year data shows 1 recall for 2013^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists it.
How many complaints does the 2013 Nissan Murano have?: NHTSA has 74 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports and one complaint can name several parts.
What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Nissan Murano?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2013 Nissan Murano reliable?: Complaints are spread over many groups, with none standing far above the rest^[1]^[2]. Check the by-year section to compare it with other years.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Murano

2007 676 complaints, 2 recalls
2009 635 complaints, 4 recalls
2010 193 complaints, 0 recalls
2011 148 complaints, 0 recalls
2012 135 complaints, 1 recall
2013 this page
2014 145 complaints, 1 recall
2015 204 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 108 complaints, 6 recalls
2017 107 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 113 complaints, 2 recalls
2020 45 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Murano

Other Nissan models from 2013

2013 Nissan Maxima 62 complaints, 0 recalls
2013 Nissan Pathfinder 890 complaints, 11 recalls
2013 Nissan Quest 18 complaints, 0 recalls
2013 Nissan Rogue 610 complaints, 1 recall
2013 Nissan Sentra 638 complaints, 6 recalls
2013 Nissan Titan 11 complaints, 3 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2013: small suvs

2013 Mazda CX-9 68 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 140 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 Volvo XC60 66 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 Acura MDX 30 complaints, 1 recall
2013 Acura RDX 162 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 BMW X3 226 complaints, 7 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 74 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Nissan Murano (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 87,861). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Murano model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Murano FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 66,800). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 64,000). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,814). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the seat belts component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 17V184, filed March 16, 2017: Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Murano CrossCabriolet, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2013 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 265 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MURANO 4 DR SUV S AWD/SV AWD: length 190 in, width 74 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,037 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MURANO 4 DR SUV SL AWD/LE AWD: length 190 in, width 74 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,169 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2013 Nissan Murano: problems, recalls and fuel economy