2013 NISSAN MURANO Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Murano. This model year has 72 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Uncategorized Issues.
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Worst 2013 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Uncategorized Issues
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Nissan Murano. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Murano. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 72 most recent complaints
While driving, the rear arm connected to the rear driver-side wheel broke off. According to my Nissan dealership diagnosis, this was due to excessive rust/rot of the whole subframe. The 2013 Nissan Murano rear arm cannot re attach the wheel to the sub frame due to so much rust/…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor had detached and was hanging down, blocking the visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notif…
Paint peeling off in spots all over vehicle. Vehicle was never in a collision or adulterated in anyway.
PLLEASE PROVIDE ME INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSMISSION RECALL
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning light was blinking. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V244000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diag…
The air bag light started blinking. We took the car to our local Nisan dealership. We had to pay $220.77 just to have them look at it. They said there was an occupant sensor unit malfunction and it needed the bottom seat pad replaced. We were then told “that it is discontinued “…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano SL. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who would not perform the work due to recalls on the transmission. The vehicl…
AT RUNNING TIME THE CAR STOP LIKE IF TRANSMISSION DISCONECTED
2013 Nissan Murano CVT Transmission known issue with CVT low pressure no fix only option is to replace transmission for more than the vehicle. Transmission will fail without any warning.
2013 Nissan Murano (81,000 miles): Engine warning light came on, code check revealed "Mass Airflow Senser" while waiting for dealer appointment car was running fine with no issues other than warning light. I was driving the car at 40 MPH and the car came to a complete stop "as if…
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…
POWER STEERING WENT OUT...DAMAGED BELTS AND PIPE.
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 S…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING. THE CONTACT ADDED WATER TO VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE WATER ALSO LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THE …
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS LOCKED. WILL NOT RELEASE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN SEAT BELT LOCKED.
I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OF MURANO 13, TWICE IN '17 AND AGAIN IN '18. NOW IN LATE 2019, I AGAIN STARTED TO HEAR CRANKING SOUND WHILE PUSHING GAS. THEN IN 2020, VEHICLE SEIZED AT THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, BUT AFTER 5 MINS IT GOT STARTED TO DRIVE ABOUT .3 MILE. AFTER THA…
ON AUGUST 3, 2019 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING OUR 2013 MURANO ON A TWO-LANE STATE HIGHWAY (COLORADO 133) BETWEEN REDSTONE AND MARBLE WHEN WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING, LEAVING THE ENGINE RUNNING NORMALLY. IT WAS LIKE THE CAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. WE WERE THEN C…
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 WA…
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 CONTA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK OR UNLOCK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MATT CASTRUCCI NISSAN (3013 MALL PARK DR, DAYTON, OH, (855) 299-1946), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR RE…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2013 Nissan Murano.
Recalls for 2013 Nissan Murano
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2013 Nissan Murano. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2013 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Nissan Murano reliable?▾
Minor Issues. The 2013 Nissan Murano has 72 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (13 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Murano?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (13 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (13 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (11 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Nissan Murano?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2013 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2013 Nissan Murano has 1 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 72 total NHTSA complaints. 1 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2013 Nissan Murano have any recalls?▾
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2013 Nissan Murano. The largest issue: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2013 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2013 Nissan Murano has a relatively low complaint rate. Pay particular attention to Uncategorized Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Murano reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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