Verdict
2021 Nissan Murano: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2021 Nissan Murano — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most wagon.
Owners filed 16 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 67% of 2021 wagons. Forward Collision Avoidance leads the reports (31%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2021 wagons, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
16
Reports to NHTSA, 2021
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 67% of 2021 wagons
The bar is this car's percentile among 2021 wagons by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Forward Collision Avoidance issues lead owner complaints (31% of 16 reports), followed by electrical system (13%).
+ 1 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 16 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11639696, ODI 11582700, ODI 11508862, ODI 11495916, ODI 11419650.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
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
2021 Nissan Murano SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2021 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 (AV-S7) | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| Murano AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 20 | 27 | 22 |
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.
2021 Nissan Murano: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2021 Nissan Murano?
Owners filed 16 NHTSA complaints about the 2021 Nissan Murano — more complaints than 67% of comparable 2021 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 2021 Nissan Murano?
The most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (31% of complaints) and electrical system (13%).
How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Murano have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2021 Nissan Murano as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Nissan Murano get?
The EPA rates the 2021 Nissan Murano between 22 and 23 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.