2020 Nissan Murano Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Nissan Murano, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. 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.
“This is a 2020 Nissan Murano S. The vehicle has been well maintained and taken to the dealership for maintenance periodically. I usually take my vehicle to either Antwerpen Nissan Clarksville or Antwerpen Nissan Security. I took my vehicle to Antwerpen Nissan Security for a transmission flush and change. Shortly after that service I started to notice an oil smell coming into the cabin. I took it back to them twice and they did not see any leakage or anything to cause the smell. I later took my car to Antwerpen Clarksville. …”
NHTSA complaint #11501886, filed 2023-01“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was driving unstable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the suspension was inspected. The mechanic became aware of cracked bushings on the upper control arm on both sides of the vehicle. The independent mechanic performed an alignment; however, after the alignment was performed, the steering instability and handling failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11765060, filed 2026-09Related recalls
- 21V170000Mar 11, 2021Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been…Covers: Nissan Murano 2020
Related service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 10% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 23 | 16% |
| 2013 | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 | 5 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 42 | 6% |
| 2006 | 38 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 26 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Murano
14 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology