2018 Nissan Murano Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,390miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Nissan Murano, 4% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,390 miles. 2 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.
“I was driving in the fast lane on the freeway, and for no apparent reason, the car shut down, then immediately started up again. I was fearful that I was going to get hit from behind, so immediately went to the slow lane. I drove the car to and from my destination with no further incident, but fear it might happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #11206226, filed 2019-05, 19,781 miles“Car was parked for two hours in a private parking space. Onlooker reported seeing it on fire and called 911. Car was completely destroyed by fire. Insurance company reported it was related to this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11676667, filed 2025-07Related service bulletins
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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 2018 Nissan Murano
29 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
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