2013 Nissan Murano recalls and problems

The 2013 Nissan Murano has 1 recall and 74 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2012 Nissan Murano
Pictured: a 2012 model; the 2013 may differ in details. Photo: 2012 Nissan Murano by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2013 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 24 Murano model years — 15th most.

1recalls
74complaints
1crashes
1fires
1injuries
66,800median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Steering

Mar 16, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V184000 · 56,766 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.

Risk: If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2014: 6 complaints20142015: 5 complaints2016: 6 complaints20162017: 11 complaints2018: 13 complaints20182019: 14 complaints142020: 5 complaints20202021: 2 complaints2022: 1 complaints20222023: 2 complaints2024: 2 complaints20242025: 4 complaints2026: 3 complaints20263

2013 vs. other Nissan Murano years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2013. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Murano have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2013 Nissan Murano, the latest from Mar 16, 2017 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (13), unknown or other (13), visibility (13). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.