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2013 Nissan Murano Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
18%of 74 total for the year
Median mileage
87,861miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Nissan Murano, 18% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,861 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“On august 3, 2019 my wife and I were driving our 2013 Murano on a two-lane state highway (colorado 133) between redstone and marble when without warning the transmission stopped working, leaving the engine running normally. It was like the car shifted into neutral. We were then coasting on the highway while we looked for a safe place to stop on the shoulder of the road out of the lane of traffic. Fortunately the car following us was not too close to be endangered by our lower speed. This was a dangerous condition. The odometer read 87,861 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11299794, filed 2020-01, 87,861 miles

“I needed to replace the transmission of Murano 13, twice in '17 and again in '18. Now in late 2019, I again started to hear cranking sound while pushing gas. Then in 2020, vehicle seized at the middle of the road, but after 5 mins it got started to drive about .3 mile. After that vehicle is unable to start, after sending to Nissan dealership, it was diagnosed as transfer seal leaking problem. My Murano seems to have a generic powertrain problem. After contacting Nissan Murano consumer affair, no help this time. They help to replace the transimission 2 times though. …”

NHTSA complaint #11338430, filed 2020-07, 123,000 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

“Nissan tranny failure. Hard shifting and sticking. Was told by martin tranny that this is dealership only and have been told by them that at least 30 problems have been reported to them and they sent them to the dealership. The dealerships are failing to report the numbers in regards to the issues with the tranny.”

NHTSA complaint #10990516, filed 2017-05, 130,000 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

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025624%
2024120%
202048%
201854%
20171413%
20161514%
20155326%
20143121%
20131318%
20123022%
20113725%
20104021%
20096911%
2008360%
2007639%
2006435%
2005566%
200414321%
200326533%

Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Murano

Other or unknown
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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