2021 Nissan MuranoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2021 Nissan Murano, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2021 Nissan Murano has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Nissan Murano recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 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
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2021 Nissan Murano safety ratings
2021 Nissan Murano SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What Murano owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The crash sensor light keeps engaging while driving, even when the vehicle is parked or idle. There is nothing in site to indicate a crash. Vehicle was taken to dealer on 5 or more occasions and finally it was replaced in December 2024 after Nissan Corp. got involved. The vehicle engaged the brakes…
On Jan 15, 2025, my vehicle exhibited an unintended sudden acceleration event while applying the brakes to slow the vehicle. Shortly after applying the brakes, the vehicle's engine revved very high and the car launched forward despite my foot on the brake and then struck another vehicle in front of…
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while her mother was driving at 6 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop, after which the vehicle lost power. As a result, the Forward Collision…
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