2012 Nissan Murano
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 135
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2012: 135 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 800 |
| 2004 | 678 |
| 2005 | 987 |
| 2006 | 803 |
| 2007 | 676 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 635 |
| 2010 | 193 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2012 | 135 |
| 2013 | 74 |
| 2014 | 144 |
| 2015 | 204 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2018 | 114 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
22% · 30 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 15 MPH and turning into a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated forward and the oil consumption indicator illuminated. The contact crashed into the vehicle in front of her.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-17
While pulling out the car from a parking spot and putting the car in reverse, and giving it a little gas, the car seemed to shoot out of the parking spot. The car seemed to be in control rather than me. I hit a parked car while in reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-16
Air bags
19% · 26 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Car had a collision that totaled the car on 1/1/2022 & no air bags deployed. Officers on scene were very concerned that this safety feature did not engage due to the impact. The other vehicle involved air bags deployed but not ours.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-01
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-13
Also filed under Tires
Airbags have malfunctioned. I was told the whole passenger seat needed to be replaced which costs more than the car is worth. No safety recall for this year. I know Iâm not the only one with this issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-26
Engine
10% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Nissan Murano. While the vehicle was parked, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police or fire report was not filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-02
Service brakes
10% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
10% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing sensor.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2012-02-15Tires12V068000 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…
Remedy: All of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers have been instructed to activate all of the tire pressure monitoring systems.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Nissan Murano — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 12V068000 · Tires
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2012 Nissan Murano reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Nissan Murano is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Murano?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Murano have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.