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2013 Nissan Murano Steering Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
15%of 74 total for the year
Median mileage
66,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Nissan Murano, 15% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,800 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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 had my 2013 Nissan Murano repaired following a recall involving the power steering. The work was completed on 2/2/18. On 4/11/2019 I completely lost power steering while driving home. Thankfully I was on neighborhood streets and not the interstate. By the time I was able to pull over smoke was coming from under the hood of my car and there were two large puddles of fluid under the front end. After having the car towed the mechanic stated the clamp had apparently come loose and rubbed several holes in the hose and tube assembly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11203529, filed 2019-04, 66,800 miles

“While driving with family on a residential road, the power steering failed and steering wheel became extremely stiff. I quickly checked dashboard indicators and everything look okay and engine was still running. I pulled into gas station, popped hood and noticed steering fluid was very low. I buy a bottle at the gas station, put a little in the reservoir and moved around the gas station lot. Steering felt nominally better. I checked the steering fluid and reservoir was low again. I then called a few Nissan dealers and found one that could look at it the very next day. …”

NHTSA complaint #11289982, filed 2019-12, 70,000 miles

“Purchased 2013 Murano platinum in april 2014 with 25k miles on it. Within a few months, I had it to the dealer with a steering rack problem because the power steering had failed. After fixed, I didn't have another issue with steering until sep 2017 in which I couldn't turn the steering wheel at all. It had locked up while I was traveling from work to home on a sunday morning. Car went into dealer for nearly 2 weeks at lake manawa Nissan with them trying to install oem parts that were failing. I have a extended warranty (halo) and spent $150 deductible to get it back. …”

NHTSA complaint #11057489, filed 2017-12, 65,000 miles

“Power steering recall was repaired 2014, (2nd or 3rd owner) and re-broke may 2018 with vehicle mileage 60k miles, no warning lights came on, while I was on a dangerous downhill curve having no power steering at all and 15 minutes from home in a remote location, steering became very stiff. Car had to be towed for repairs and bad history with Nissan dealership-rhinelander wi so took to local chevy dealer who fixed it again. Pretty sure it will need to be repaired within next 30k miles and rest of its lifetime..”

NHTSA complaint #11115388, filed 2018-08, 58,000 miles

“Difficulty with the power steering. Checked fluid levels and none is leaking. My car is part of recall but my VIN is not associated. Can I still have my car checked? Where does this need to be done?”

NHTSA complaint #11075672, filed 2018-03

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020510%
201811%
201755%
201622%
201563%
20142316%
20131115%
201254%
201121%
201063%
2009345%
2008120%
2007426%
2006385%
2005141%
2004264%
2003172%

Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Murano

Other or unknown
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel 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 30, 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