2021 Nissan Murano Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 20 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Nissan Murano (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2021 Nissan Murano. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by other or unknown (4) and electrical system (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 100 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown4 24%
- Electrical system2 12%
- Engine1 5.9%
- Exterior lighting1 5.9%
- Seat belts1 5.9%
- Body and structure1 5.9%
- Suspension1 5.9%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Forward collision avoidance: “As I was driving up a parking garage ramp, about 1/2 way up the ramp, the vehicle slammed on the breaks like a front end collision was imminent. There were no cars in front of me, and I wasn't close to any required turns in the parking garage. If someone was driving too close, they would have rear-ended my vehicle. The vehicle simply had no reason to stop on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #11419650, filed 2021-06Other or unknown: “I’m not sure what this problem may be but I was at the traffic light with my foot on the brake and the car just accelerated by itself which was very frightening to my and my grandkids I had to pump the brakes twice before it almost ran into the car in front of me. So the engine rises also when this happens”
NHTSA complaint #11664661, filed 2025-06Electrical system: “Car stalls and dashboard goes blank or backup warning lights or other warning lights randomly coming on. I don't feel safe. My car could stall and cause accidents. 2 dealership inspected and said they could not find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11474283, filed 2022-07Vehicle speed control: “While accelerating to merge into traffic and make a left turn, the vehicle briefly hesitated, which has occurred previously. After completing the turn and straightening the vehicle, I fully released the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle continued accelerating and maintaining speed without accelerator input from me. The vehicle appeared to maintain approximately 54 mph in a 45-mph zone while I was not pressing the accelerator pedal. I applied the brakes, but the vehicle did not immediately decelerate. To regain control, I shifted the transmission into Neutral. …”
NHTSA complaint #11745478, filed 2026-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,000 and 35,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Nissan Murano. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.1% risk |
| Murano · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.9% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2021 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2020: same overall rating; 2022: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2021 Nissan Murano version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | CVT | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Murano FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | CVT | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Murano in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 100 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11031699Mar 30, 2026Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G network compatible TCU. TCUs compatible with 3G network only are no longer supported. SERVICE INFORMATION…
- 11014472Feb 20, 2025Brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or…
- 11014471Feb 20, 2025Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system, Brakes. INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page)…
- 11009069Oct 4, 2024Lane departure, Electrical system. LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used. For all other models/model years…
- 11009068Sep 19, 2024Air bags. DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR…
- 11007005Jul 17, 2024Brakes, Forward collision avoidance. FALSE ACTIVATION OF AEB OR FCW APPLIED VEHICLES: 2019-2024 Murano (Z52) APPLIED SYSTEMS: Automatic Emergency Braking/Forward Collision Warning IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states they have…
- 11001192Jun 7, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. CVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004963May 21, 2024Electrical system. INTELLIGENT KEY INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE STOPS OR WILL NOT CONTINUE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
Other model years of the Nissan Murano
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 3,130 | 2 | 5 | 23 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 5 | 4,457 | 1 | 5 | 23 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 8 | — | 0 | 5 | 23 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 6 | 20,300 | 0 | 5 | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 17 | 23,000 | 0 | 5 | 23 | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 48 | 9,500 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 55 · Typical | Stable |
| 2019 | 44 | 10,300 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 32 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2018 | 113 | 17,400 | 2 | 4–5 | 24 | 84 · More | Stable |
| 2017 | 107 | 19,800 | 3 | — | 24 | 87 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 108 | 32,000 | 5 | 4–5 | 24 | 88 · More | Falling |
| 2015 | 204 | 23,150 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 145 | 58,000 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 29 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2013 | 74 | 66,000 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 8 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2012 | 135 | 65,000 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 44 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 148 | 85,000 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 14 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 193 | 88,000 | 0 | — | 20 | 34 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 635 | 80,305 | 4 | — | 20 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2008 | 5 | 33,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 676 | 80,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 803 | 65,526 | 4 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 987 | 66,000 | 6 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 678 | 72,134 | 4 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 800 | 72,000 | 6 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Nissan Murano model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Nissan Murano have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2021 Nissan Murano as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Nissan Murano is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 4.
Has the 2021 Nissan Murano been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2021 Nissan Murano do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2021 Nissan Murano 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Nissan Murano get?
The EPA rates the 2021 Nissan Murano (Murano FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Nissan Murano reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,000 miles and the middle half falls between 11,000 and 35,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.