2013 Nissan Murano Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 311miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Nissan Murano, 7% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 311 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.
“I too had the smell of anit-freeze from my engine compartment. I took it to Nissan dealer and they (master & regular mechanic) said the same thing. The anti-freeze used in they're new cars is a totally different blend from those used in years past. It's a sweeter smelling blend. They have received several complaints about it as well as visits to the dealerships about it and there's nothing to do. It's considered the new normal and there is nothing to worry about. This is to reply to complaint filed by a owner from turlock, ca. Nhtsa I.d. …”
NHTSA complaint #10838784, filed 2016-02, 7,000 miles“When stopped on an uphill in drive, car rolls backward when I step off the brake before I can step on the gas. On a steep hill, requires coordinating keeping one foot on brake while stepping on gas to move forward. Tested on an empty hill, car rolled back all the way down until I braked. Test drove with dealer's technician, he said this was normal operation feature of this transmission. If so, is this what I tell the car behind me on the hill when I roll into it..or the child who scoots behind me to catch the school bus? Definitely a safety issue!!”
NHTSA complaint #10643423, filed 2014-10, 311 miles“1st issue:......coolant smell. Dealer said could not find (acknowledged smell). Topped off surge tank. Coolant still dropping over time......; reviewed: found coolant leak on passages side (fire wall side) mid engine above exhaust 9 inches...... Viewable from bottom of engine looking up between exhaust and frame line (light is required)....... Cannot see source. Will need bore scope to further review........ Plan to take back to dealer with info....... Blue colored coolant is not staining area well...... …”
NHTSA complaint #10653538, filed 2014-11, 70 miles“2013 Nissan Murano (81,000 miles): Engine warning light came on, code check revealed Mass Airflow Senser while waiting for dealer appointment car was running fine with no issues other than warning light. I was driving the car at 40 MPH and the car came to a complete stop as if engine was turned off . there was no warning. no breaks, no steering. Car was almost in ditch but I managed to force steering back onto road (I was the only one at risk). Car restarted as though no problem had occurred. Research revealed same issue with other model years.”
NHTSA complaint #11475727, filed 2022-07Related service bulletins
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- 10119221Jul 25, 2017THUNK SOUND ON FIRST FEW ACCELERATIONS OF THE DAY This bulletin applies only to Altima, Murano, and Pathfinder vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engine. This bulletin has been…
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- 10192471Nov 19, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION A two-piece design front engine mount is currently being used for the applied vehicles listed. A single thunk noise may be heard on the first acceleration of…
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 | 18 | 9% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 | 33 | 5% |
| 2007 | 63 | 9% |
| 2006 | 24 | 3% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 44 | 6% |
| 2003 | 45 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Murano
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology