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Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
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2013 Nissan MuranoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 2013 Nissan Murano, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-184 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Nissan Murano has problems
74 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Power train1 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system
11Steering
10Visibility/wiper
5Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
5Structure
5Engine
3Air bags
3Exterior lighting
137 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 13 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 13 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 Nissan Murano recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Murano year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Murano median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Nissan Murano safety ratings
2013 Nissan Murano SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Murano owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano SL. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who would not perform the work due to recalls on the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the…
2013 Nissan Murano CVT Transmission known issue with CVT low pressure no fix only option is to replace transmission for more than the vehicle. Transmission will fail without any warning.
2013 Nissan Murano (81,000 miles): Engine warning light came on, code check revealed "Mass Airflow Senser" while waiting for dealer appointment car was running fine with no issues other than warning light. I was driving the car at 40 MPH and the car came to a complete stop "as if engine was turned…
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