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 STEERING WHEEL AT ALL. IT HAD LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS TRAVELING FROM WORK TO HOME ON A SUNDAY MORNING. CAR WENT INTO DEA…
2013 nissan Murano steering problems
moderate 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 STEERING FLUID LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER COCHRAN NISSAN LOCATED AT 3355 WILLIAM PENN HWY, …
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 WAS VERY LOW. I BUY A BOTTLE AT THE GAS STATION, PUT A LITTLE IN THE RESERVOIR AND MOVED AROUND THE GAS STATION LOT. STEER…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2013 nissan Murano?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering 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 $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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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