NHTSA has 45 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Nissan Murano[1]. The biggest group, 14 complaints, names the forward collision avoidance system[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA record for this model year, biggest first.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 14 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the automatic emergency braking stopping the car hard with nothing in the road. Some say it happened more than once, and some say it left them nervous about driving.
- Unknown Or Other. 10 complaints[6]. These reports do not fit a clear component group, so there is no single theme to describe.
- Suspension. 8 complaints[7]. Owners describe worn control arms, cracked bushings, an unstable feel at the wheel and rear shocks that wore out tires.
- Steering. 5 complaints[8]. Owners describe a wheel that slowly gets harder to turn and makes a clunking noise.
- Brakes. 4 complaints[9]. Owners describe a grinding sound when braking and the car braking suddenly on its own.
- Visibility/Wiper. 3 complaints[10].
- Power Train. 3 complaints[11].
- Structure. 2 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2020 Murano is necessarily included.
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle (21V402), May 2021. About 14,276 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of steering, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Steering › Linkages (21V170), March 2021. About 15,223 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.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder[17] | 260 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2020 compares with other years
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 45 complaints and 2 recalls for 2020[3]. Among the 24 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2020 and 15 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 2020 Murano?
The record for this model year shows 45 complaints[1]. The largest group is the forward collision avoidance system at 14 complaints[2]. Suspension and steering also come up, at 8[7] and 5[8]. These are unverified owner reports, and counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. Recalls exist for this model year, so check the Recalls section too[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Murano?
- The biggest complaint group is forward collision avoidance, with 14 complaints[2]. See the problems section for the other groups.
- Has the 2020 Nissan Murano been recalled?
- Yes, the record shows 2 recalls for this model year[3]. They are listed in the Recalls section.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Nissan Murano?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2020 Nissan Murano reliable?
- NHTSA has 45 owner complaints on file for it[1]. These are unverified reports, so use them as a guide and check the safety and recall sections too.
- How does 2020 compare with other Murano years?
- See the by-year comparison section on this page.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Nissan Murano
Compare all model years of the Nissan Murano
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 45 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Nissan Murano (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 8,850). 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: 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 21V402, filed May 27, 2021: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V170, filed March 11, 2021: Steering › Linkages. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2020 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 260 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MURANO 4DR SUV AWD: length 193 in, width 76 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,940 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MURANO 4DR SUV FWD: length 193 in, width 76 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,794 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov