2025 Nissan MuranoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Murano, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-173 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.

2025 Nissan Murano

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Nissan Murano has problems

26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system81
Engine60
Power train61
Lane departure40
Forward collision avoidance42
Fuel/propulsion system30
Wheels20
Seat belts11
Service brakes10
5 other systems51

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2025 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.

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

New

Recall 25V-821 · Nov 26, 2025 · 64,085 vehicles · 55,314 repaired

Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2026 Q3

Disc: caliper

Recall 25V-173 · Mar 19, 2025 · 1,430 vehicles · 1,364 repaired

Risk. A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2025 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

2025 Nissan Murano safety ratings

2025 Nissan Murano SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2025 Nissan Murano frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2025 Nissan Murano side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Murano owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While driving the vehicle the engine completely shut down and an "engine failure" light came on, and the vehicle became completely stationary. Electrical seemed to be running. I had to put the vehicle in park, turn it off and turn it back on to move it off the road. A couple weeks prior, the…
Complaint 11775686 · Nov 4, 2026
One week ago (6/19) while driving the main screen went black. I pulled over and restarted engine 3x with no luck so drove to dealership. Another startup there it was still black. I was told by service manager “I cannot have you drive it like that” and I was offered a rental which I accepted. Just…
Complaint 11746899 · Jun 27, 2026
I was traveling out of state when the climate control panel on the vehicle stopped working. I was not able to control heat, defroster or air flow. Took to dealership. They verified it was the control panel, and the part was ordered but it's on backorder with no ETA when it may arrive and the…
Complaint 11719293 · Feb 20, 2026

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