2013 Nissan Murano Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 15%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Nissan Murano, 15% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“My 2013 Murano would not unlock. So I called aaa roadside service. I was able after 10 minutes to unlock the car cancel aaa. Drive directly to Nissan dealership they check the battery no problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11153439, filed 2018-11, 89,000 miles“2 safety issues: (a) passenger side seatbelt functioned fine when we got out of the car and upon return, we were unable to pull the belt out to fasten. It was locked within its 'roll-up' area. (b) blind-spot warning lights, tire air warning lights and etc. As seen in uploaded photo stay on in the color of orange. Also the brake light stays on in red after car is started. These functions do not work as well. No air needed in tires: checked that. No issues with brakes: checked that. Taking car to shop friday.”
NHTSA complaint #10917374, filed 2016-10, 60,000 miles“Intermittent electrical ground failure with the brake and battery dash lights. Replaced the alternator and battery with no resolution. Ive been stranded twice on the side of the road and towed twice to the shop with no resolution. Ive called Nissan customer service and they are not aware of the problem despite several google search results describing the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11096917, filed 2018-05, 102,000 miles“All four door electronic locks have failed within a 2 week period. When driving, the auto-lock feature no longer works nor does the park and auto-unlock feature. Extremely dangerous when youre looking to provide safety in dangerous neighborhoods or trying to escape a vehicle in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11207009, filed 2019-05, 92,000 miles“The car was put in reverse and there were no overhead street lamps. Nothing could be seen but a glare from the guide lines on the screen. You can't tell if you are backing up on grass or pavement. You can not tell if there is a mail box, sprinkler, dog or child behind your car at night. The camera works but is blurry during daylight hours.”
NHTSA complaint #10575726, filed 2014-03, 10 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 28% |
| 2023 | 1 | 13% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 21 | 18% |
| 2017 | 16 | 15% |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 | 22 | 11% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 | 11 | 7% |
| 2010 | 22 | 11% |
| 2009 | 83 | 13% |
| 2007 | 54 | 8% |
| 2006 | 26 | 3% |
| 2005 | 102 | 10% |
| 2004 | 110 | 16% |
| 2003 | 187 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Murano
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Murano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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