2012 Nissan Murano Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,104miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Nissan Murano, 3% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,104 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power loss on take off. Issue has been occurring for over a year and is intermittent. When starting off from a stopped position, ie stop sign, red light, or highway onramp, the vehicle will engage, but immediately loose acceleration. The gas peddle can be fully pressed, with no reaction. After a few seconds the power gets restored and vehicle takes off as if engaging a jet booster. A visit and diagnostic check at a Nissan dealer, did not reveal and faults or codes, and issue could not be recreated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11374892, filed 2020-11, 102,104 miles“My tire light is on a my 2012 nissian murano. It flashes at startup, with the light on, telling me I have low tire pressure. I put air evenly in all four tires. The light still remains on; how can all four TPMS go bad? I wouldn't know if i have a leak or low pressure due failed TPMS. My check engine light is on due to air/fuel ration on bank 1 sensor 1. This issue is causing poor fuel economy and filing emissions.”
NHTSA complaint #11758894, filed 2026-08“Vehicles of previous model years, this model year, and future model years have all experienced this issue. Issue was reported on thru a youTube channel in order to let the public know and understand the issue and how to fix/repair the issue. It was then discovered thru view time and the linking of the part to repair that this was a rempent issue of concern for possible recall. Issue of hesitation upon acceleration was noticed for 18 months. Vehicle was taken into dealership for diagnosis - main Nissan dealer and second repair facility diagnosed the need for a new transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #11724430, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 10208953Feb 7, 2022DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10208948Feb 7, 2022EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10152998Jan 29, 2019ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel…
- 10152514Nov 28, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of…
- 10144513Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout…
- 10144508Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout…
- 10109214Mar 20, 2017NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this…
- 10194184Mar 29, 2016Fuel Filler Cap tether clip service information
- 10192787Mar 29, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION If the clip for the fuel filler cap tether becomes lost or is detached for any reason, it is no longer necessary to replace the fuel filler cap. The clip or…
- 10192634Aug 25, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM: Fluid leak from transfer assembly. NOTE: Please refer to NTB14-057 for conditions demonstrating a fluid leak that should be considered for repair, and for service…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 15 | 2% |
| 2007 | 23 | 3% |
| 2006 | 44 | 5% |
| 2005 | 33 | 3% |
| 2004 | 35 | 5% |
| 2003 | 42 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Murano
30 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Murano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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