2020 NISSAN MURANO Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Nissan Murano. This model year has 42 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.
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Worst 2020 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Uncategorized Issues
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Nissan Murano. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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It has occurred on a few occasions where the emergency braking system has enabled with no obstructions nearby most commonly while backing up into a parking spot but the recent situation of it automatically breaking on the highway while doing 60 with no other vehicles nearby, my w…
On March 4th I was driving my car that I had my daughter and two grand children with me which is a 2020 Nissan Murano. I was driving and as I was driving I heard a loud pop that sounded like a gun shot so i immediately look through the mirror to see if i could see my grandchildre…
My 2020 Nissan Murano SV driver side headlight failed. This headlight is suppose to be a “sealed for life” unit. This failure created an immediate driving hazard. There was heavy moisture intrusion on with the driver side, the headlight stopped working, creating a visibility haz…
Claim #11682497 follow up I’ll be attaching documents below
Subject: Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2020 Nissan Murano, VIN [XXX] Dear NHTSA, I am submitting a formal Vehicle Safety Complaint regarding my 2020 Nissan Murano (VIN: [XXX] ) due to unresolved safety defects that match existing recalls. I have been notified of two recall campaign…
The seatbelts are starting to stick so it makes it hard to try and pull it to latch.
My 2020 Nissan Murano sl has 35k miles and the rear shocks are defective. The defect has already ruin a new set of tires with humps. This should be a manufactured recall.
Slowly over time it is becoming harder to turn the wheel, making a loud clumping voice when I turn the wheel a certain direction.
Driver seat belt latch starting to stick and not latch properly
My sunroof exploded but I don't know why. There was no warning. Might have been a rock but I didn't see one. I had the sunroof closed but the fabric cover was open for light. I heard an explosive noise and then glass started raining in. I closed the fabric cover to keep the gla…
The car keeps braking like I've been in an accident when I travel under an overpass. It doesn't do it every time, just sometimes. I've had it at the dealer, Don Moore in Owensboro, Ky. and since it doesn't show any codes they can't/won't do anything about it. I don't feel safe…
I was driving my vehicle on the freeway at a speed of 60 mph when all of a sudden the sun roof part of my panoramic roof shattered all over my interior of my car and myself. It blew up all over me and was quite disturbing let alone could of caused an accident or glass could of c…
The hood of my car flew open while driving.
Suv failed to start, nothing happened when pts button pushed. Googled it found brake pedal swithch problems on nissan, some recalls on other models. Snapped switch couple of times, vehicle started. Called dealer, explained what happened, working now, they said they will order p…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while having a routine service check on the vehicle at the dealer, the mechanic became aware that the front passenger’s side headlight assembly was moist, and that water was entering the headlight assembly. The contact was…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving with adaptive cruise control mode engaged and set at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently as he was approaching a hill. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle wa…
I've only had the car 3 months and an error code for the forward collision worning light is on. The dealership said it should go off. It never did. It is malfunctioning and it automatically and without notice applied the emergency brake system when it's not needed. It gave me sor…
The forward collision warning is stuck on saying malfunction. Sometimes the car brakes without warning, activating the automatic emergency braking and stopping suddenly. This is dangerous.
It has happened twice since we purchased our Murano 8 months ago. When pulling onto a divided highway you have to slow down then you accelerate to get into the lane....the transmission hesitates around 2 or 3 seconds then grabs the gear and you take off. This is very worrysome …
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2020 Nissan Murano.
Recalls for 2020 Nissan Murano
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2020 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.
2020 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2020 Nissan Murano reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2020 Nissan Murano has 42 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (14 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Murano?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (14 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (10 complaints). #3: Suspension Failures (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Nissan Murano?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2020 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2020 Nissan Murano has 1 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 42 total NHTSA complaints. 2 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2020 Nissan Murano have any recalls?▾
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2020 Nissan Murano. The largest issue: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2020 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2020 Nissan Murano has notable issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB 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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