What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Murano?

The biggest named complaint groups are brakes, speed control and the electrical system. Owners in those stories describe a front radar warning that affects emergency braking and cruise control.

How many complaints does the 2018 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA has 113 owner complaints on file for this model year.

Has the 2018 Nissan Murano been recalled?

Yes. The by-year data lists 2 recalls. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Nissan Murano?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2018 Nissan Murano reliable?

The complaint file has 113 reports. Compare the by-year section on this page with other years of the same model, and read the problems and recalls sections first.

2018 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 113 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Nissan Murano^[1]. The by-year data also lists 2 recalls for this model year^[2].

113owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[2]

24MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

4–5★NHTSA overall rating^[4]

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

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA file, biggest first.

Unknown or other. 29 complaints^[5]. These do not name a clear component, so we can't say more about them.
Brakes. 26 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe the automatic emergency braking warning light coming on for no clear reason. Some say a front radar message shows up even when nothing blocks the sensor, and that the braking system gets switched off.
Speed control. 23 complaints^[7]. Owners describe cruise control dropping out while they drive. They often link it to the same front radar warning on the dash.
Electrical system. 21 complaints^[8]. The stories we read circle back to the same radar warning and to the emergency braking sensor acting up. Some owners say it will not stay off when they turn it off.
Forward collision avoidance. 16 complaints^[9]. Owners describe the radar message appearing again and again, and the car braking or sounding an alarm with nothing ahead.
Electronic stability control. 8 complaints^[10].
Visibility and wipers. 7 complaints^[11].
Seat belts. 5 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2018 Murano is necessarily included.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (19V807), November 2019. About 391,479 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (19V654), September 2019. About 1,228,830 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

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 (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[3]	21 / 28 / 24	$2,800
Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[15]	21 / 28 / 24	$2,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[4]	5	4	5	4	15.1%
SUV FWD^[16]	4	4	5	4	15.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2018 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[17]	260 hp

How 2018 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Murano model year. The 2018 is highlighted^[2].

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 113 complaints and 2 recalls for 2018^[2]. Among the 24 model years listed, 12 have fewer complaints than 2018 and 11 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2005 (987)^[2]. 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 2018 Murano?

The 2018 Murano has 113 complaints on file with NHTSA^[1]. The biggest named groups are brakes^[6], speed control^[7] and the electrical system^[8], and the stories we read in those groups keep pointing to the front radar warning. A small share of the file mentions a crash, a fire or an injury^[1]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. Check the recalls section on this page and ask a dealer about any open ones before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Murano?: The biggest named complaint groups are brakes^[6], speed control^[7] and the electrical system^[8]. Owners in those stories describe a front radar warning that affects emergency braking and cruise control.
How many complaints does the 2018 Nissan Murano have?: NHTSA has 113 owner complaints on file for this model year^[1].
Has the 2018 Nissan Murano been recalled?: Yes. The by-year data lists 2 recalls^[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.
What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Nissan Murano?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2018 Nissan Murano reliable?: The complaint file has 113 reports^[1]. Compare the by-year section on this page with other years of the same model, and read the problems and recalls sections first.

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
2014 145 complaints, 1 recall
2015 204 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 108 complaints, 6 recalls
2017 107 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 this page

Compare all model years of the Nissan Murano

Other Nissan models from 2018

2018 Nissan Armada 75 complaints, 1 recall
2018 Nissan Maxima 36 complaints, 2 recalls
2018 Nissan Pathfinder 78 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 Nissan Rogue 669 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 Nissan Sentra 185 complaints, 2 recalls
2018 Nissan Titan 90 complaints, 4 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2018: station wagons

2018 Honda HR-V 159 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 Kia Soul 222 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 50 complaints, 12 recalls

All station wagons we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 113 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Nissan Murano (3 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). 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 (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
29 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 19,781). NHTSA vehicle records
26 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 24,225). NHTSA vehicle records
23 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 14,700). NHTSA vehicle records
21 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 15,500). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 26,390). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 19V807, filed November 8, 2019: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V654, filed September 12, 2019: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. 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 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 260 hp. www.epa.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.

2018 Nissan Murano: problems, recalls and fuel economy