2021 NISSAN MURANO Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Nissan Murano. This model year has 14 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.
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Worst 2021 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Uncategorized Issues
Seat Belt Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Nissan Murano. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan Murano. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 14 most recent complaints
I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2021 Nissan Murano Platinum with approximately 45,000 miles. The vehicle experienced water intrusion into the cabin due to a failure in the panoramic sunroof drainage system. A Nissan dealership diagnosed that water was leaking from th…
The driver side rear seat belt buckle does not engage, the red button on buckle does not pop up
I’m not sure what this problem may be but I was at the traffic light with my foot on the brake and the car just accelerated by itself which was very frightening to my and my grandkids I had to pump the brakes twice before it almost ran into the car in front of me. So the engine r…
The crash sensor light keeps engaging while driving, even when the vehicle is parked or idle. There is nothing in site to indicate a crash. Vehicle was taken to dealer on 5 or more occasions and finally it was replaced in December 2024 after Nissan Corp. got involved. The vehicl…
On Jan 15, 2025, my vehicle exhibited an unintended sudden acceleration event while applying the brakes to slow the vehicle. Shortly after applying the brakes, the vehicle's engine revved very high and the car launched forward despite my foot on the brake and then struck another…
The component of the vehicle is the passenger headlight. The vehicle is available for inspection at any time.I was unable to see at night clearly with the use of only one headlight because the other headlight went out. At the time that the headlight went out I was on a 2 Lane Rd…
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while her mother was driving at 6 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop, after which the vehicle lost power. As a result, the F…
Back up system sensors alarms when nothing is behind vehicle and sometimes does not alarm when there is something behind me. I bought the car 5/31/2023 the problem started right away, I took my car to the dealership for repair on 6/7/2023 for the first time. They were unable to r…
The cruise will not maintain the set speed when going downhill. This does not have to be a steep hill. Any downward slope with cause the speed to increase until I hit the brake pedal. It has gotten up to 13 miles over before I hit the brake. I owned a 2018 Murano and it did not d…
The problem we have with the Murano is the cruise control. We live in a mountainous area and the issue we have is the cruise control will not maintain our speed when going downhill. It wasn't until we had bought the car that we learned that because the vehicle is equipped with a …
Car stalls and dashboard goes blank or backup warning lights or other warning lights randomly coming on. I don't feel safe. My car could stall and cause accidents. 2 dealership inspected and said they could not find anything wrong.
The contact rented a 2021 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the rear windshield suddenly shattered. The contact indicated that during the failure, no object had struck the windshield to cause it to shatter. The manufacturer was notified but vehicl…
A specific cruise control feature of the 2021 Nissan Murano, in my opinion, is dangerous to operate and may or may have already caused a serious injury/accident. I have brought this concern to the people at the Dealership in Tucson, AZ on several occasions. I have also contact th…
As I was driving up a parking garage ramp, about 1/2 way up the ramp, the vehicle slammed on the breaks like a front end collision was imminent. There were no cars in front of me, and I wasn't close to any required turns in the parking garage. If someone was driving too close, …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2021 Nissan Murano.
Recalls for 2021 Nissan Murano
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2021 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.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2021 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Nissan Murano reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2021 Nissan Murano has 14 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (6 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Murano?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (6 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (3 complaints). #3: Seat Belt Issues (1 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Nissan Murano?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2021 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2021 Nissan Murano has 1 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 14 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2021 Nissan Murano have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2021 Nissan Murano in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2021 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2021 Nissan Murano has severe 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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