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2018 NISSAN MURANO Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Murano. This model year has 14 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Uncategorized Issues.

14
Complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Injuries
Deaths
2
Recalls

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Worst 2018 Nissan Murano Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
4
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

Fires:1
#2
4
complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#3
3
complaints

Brake System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Nissan Murano. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Uncategorized Issues41
Electrical Faults41
Brake System3
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB3
Lane Departure2
Engine Problems21
Transmission / Drivetrain1
Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Showing 14 most recent complaints

Brake SystemMar 31, 2026

When my car gets to about 20mph the abs light comes on and stays on until I restart the car and drive it again then at 20 mph it come on again I know there are recalls on other Nissan Murano midnight edition for there abs system issues the nhtsa number is 19v807000 other numbers …

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBMar 20, 2026

Forward collision warning light comes on and off while driving. When the light comes on the cruise control will not work and when the light goes off I need to reset the cruise control. This started about two months ago.

Uncategorized IssuesNov 30, 2025

The panoramic sunroof front glass on my 2018 Nissan Murano shattered unexpectedly while I was driving on the highway. Fortunately, I had the interior sliding sunshade closed, which prevented the shattered glass from falling directly onto me. The explosion sound was extremely loud…

Electrical FaultsNov 9, 2025

My car several times while driving randomly had the traction control loss light pop up randomly (dry conditions) several times through a 45 minute drive. Around the 35 minute mark it popped up again, and my car completely stalled out. My VIN is allegedly not apart of one of their…

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBOct 14, 2025

The FCW turns off within 10 miles of driving. The FCW light clears up if the vehicle is shut off and restarted. However FCW warning comes back up and the FCW system is disabled.

Transmission / DrivetrainAug 15, 2025

During acceleration, vehicle has a jerkiness/shutter feeling throughout compartment.

Lane DepartureAug 7, 2025

The transmission shutters at low speeds and doesn’t not engage Driving in the freeway is scary

Lane DepartureJul 31, 2025

AEB light was on so we took it into the St. Augustine Nissan dealership. They told us the ABS actuator needed replaced and there are now more lights including the ABS on the dash after they were in the car. They said the part was on back order since February and that there were a…

Electrical Faults🔥 FireJul 28, 2025

Car was parked for two hours in a private parking space. Onlooker reported seeing it on fire and called 911. Car was completely destroyed by fire. Insurance company reported it was related to this recall.

Electrical FaultsJul 13, 2025

NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2018 Nissan Murano Submitted by: [XXX] Vehicle: 2018 Nissan Murano VIN: [XXX] Mileage at time of issue: Approx. 93,500 miles Location: Albuquerque, NM Date of issue onset: [XXX] Summary of the Problem: Shortly after my vehicle was serviced at …

Electrical FaultsJul 13, 2025

Submitted by: [XXX] Vehicle: 2018 Nissan Murano VIN: [XXX] Mileage at time of issue: Approx. 93,500 miles Location: Albuquerque, NM Date of incident onset: [XXX] ⸻ Complaint Summary: My vehicle was in the custody of a local Nissan dealership for approximately 7 to 8 weeks tot…

Visibility/WiperJul 13, 2025

System: Exterior Lighting / Visibility / Unknown or Other VIN: [XXX] Mileage: Approx. 93,500 Date: October 2024 Issue: After a service visit, my headlights became excessively bright and misaligned. The windshield also began reflecting light in distorted ways, especially at nigh…

Uncategorized IssuesJul 13, 2025

System: Electrical System / Exterior Lighting / Visibility / Unknown or Other VIN: [XXX] Mileage: Approx. 93,500 Date: October 2024 Issue: My vehicle displays abnormal light and energy-based behavior after a service visit. These include daytime lighting under the door, plasma-l…

Uncategorized IssuesMar 8, 2025

Wanted to know if this car has been in an accident before I buy it

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2018 Nissan Murano.

Recalls for 2018 Nissan Murano

2 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2018 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.

19V654000Dec 9, 2019
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

19V807000Aug 11, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

2018 Nissan Murano — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Nissan Murano reliable?

Good Record. The 2018 Nissan Murano has 14 NHTSA owner complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (4 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Murano?

#1: Uncategorized Issues (4 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (4 complaints). #3: Brake System (3 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Nissan Murano?

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2018 Nissan Murano?

The 2018 Nissan Murano has 0 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 14 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2018 Nissan Murano have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2018 Nissan Murano. The largest issue: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2018 Nissan Murano?

The 2018 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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