Verdict
2013 Nissan Murano: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2013 Nissan Murano — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for wagon.
Owners filed 72 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 62% of 2013 wagons. Power Train leads the reports (17%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2013 wagons, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
72
Reports to NHTSA, 2013
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 62% of 2013 wagons
The bar is this car's percentile among 2013 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 (17% of 72 reports), followed by unknown or other (17%).
+ 8 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 72 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10597753, ODI 11671464, ODI 11578554, ODI 11523522, ODI 11475727.
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 North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.
Risk: If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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
2013 Nissan Murano SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2013 Nissan Murano SUV FWD 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 | 24 | 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.
2013 Nissan Murano: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2013 Nissan Murano?
Owners filed 72 NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Nissan Murano — more complaints than 62% of comparable 2013 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 2013 Nissan Murano?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (17% of complaints) and unknown or other (17%).
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Murano have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2013 Nissan Murano, covering components such as steering. 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 2013 Nissan Murano get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Nissan Murano between 19 and 20 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.