TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED THAT THE LIFTGATE WAS OPEN. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE TURN SIGNAL ALSO OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS CURRENTLY OCCURRING FREQUENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO …
2013 nissan Murano electrical problems
moderate 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
MY 2013 MURANO WOULD NOT UNLOCK. SO I CALLED AAA ROADSIDE SERVICE. I WAS ABLE AFTER 10 MINUTES TO UNLOCK THE CAR CANCEL AAA. DRIVE DIRECTLY TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP THEY CHECK THE BATTERY NO PROBLEM.
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the driver’s side door would fail to unlock or lock from the outside. The dealer was called about the failure and informed the contact that the failure may be an electrical failure. The vehicle had yet to be inspected or diagnosed for the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet …
2 SAFETY ISSUES: (A) PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT FUNCTIONED FINE WHEN WE GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND UPON RETURN, WE WERE UNABLE TO PULL THE BELT OUT TO FASTEN. IT WAS LOCKED WITHIN ITS 'ROLL-UP' AREA. (B) BLIND-SPOT WARNING LIGHTS, TIRE AIR WARNING LIGHTS AND ETC. AS SEEN IN UPLOADED PHOTO STAY ON IN THE COLOR OF ORANGE. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON IN RED AFTER CAR IS STARTED. THESE FUNCTIONS DO …
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2013 nissan Murano?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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