Verdict
2012 Nissan Murano: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2012 Nissan Murano — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most wagon.
Owners filed 134 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 75% of 2012 wagons. Power Train leads the reports (21%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2012 wagons, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
134
Reports to NHTSA, 2012
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
20
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 75% of 2012 wagons
The bar is this car's percentile among 2012 wagons by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (21% of 134 reports), followed by air bags (18%).
+ 7 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 134 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11220554, ODI 10560206, ODI 11534342, ODI 11428016, ODI 11353296.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
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NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 MURANO AND ROGUE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2012. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WAS NOT ACTIVATED. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138,TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM.
Risk: A NON-ACTIVE TPMS CANNOT WARN A DRIVER THAT A TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED. UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy: ALL OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALER INVENTORY. DEALERS HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO ACTIVATE ALL OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2012 Nissan Murano SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2012 Nissan Murano SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| Murano AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| Murano CrossCabriolet | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 17 | 22 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2012 Nissan Murano: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2012 Nissan Murano?
Owners filed 134 NHTSA complaints about the 2012 Nissan Murano — more complaints than 75% of comparable 2012 wagons, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2012 Nissan Murano?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (21% of complaints) and air bags (18%).
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Murano have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2012 Nissan Murano, covering components such as tires. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan Murano get?
The EPA rates the 2012 Nissan Murano between 19 and 20 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.