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The 2013 Nissan Murano has 72 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, and what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
The 2013 Nissan Murano has 72 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is powertrain at 12 complaints, typically surfacing around 109,977 miles (~$2,500 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Murano | 189 | 0 |
| 2011 Murano | 148 | 0 |
| 2012 Murano | 134 | 1 |
| 2013 Murano (this page) | 72 | 1 |
| 2014 Murano | 144 | 1 |
| 2015 Murano | 201 | 5 |
| 2016 Murano | 107 | 5 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: powertrain is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 109,977 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.8/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
Purchased 2013 murano platinum in april 2014 with 25k miles on it. Within a few months, I had it to the dealer with a steering rack problem because the power steering had failed. After fixed, I didn't have another issue with steering until sep 2017 in which I couldn't turn the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Nissan murano. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering hose clamp had malfunctioned causing a power…
Moonroof shattered while driving on highway, heard loud noise and broken glass fell into front console and seats. No other vehicles in close vicinity. *tr
While driving with family on a residential road, the power steering failed and steering wheel became extremely stiff. I quickly checked dashboard indicators and everything look okay and engine was still running. I pulled into gas station, popped hood and noticed steering fluid…
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If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Nissan Murano is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
On the NHTSA data, the 2013 Nissan Murano does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the powertrain first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 12 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 109,977 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 7.8 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 72 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is powertrain. Typical failure occurs around 109,977 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 12 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 109,977 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 109,977 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 72 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.