2018 Nissan Murano
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 114
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 114 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.
Forward collision avoidance
24% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving the emergency braking light comes on in the dash and my vehicle loses power
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-27
Service brakes
23% · 26 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2018 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 50 MPH, when attempting to press the brake pedal in order to stop for an oncoming turning vehicle when the brakes failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-10
Vehicle speed control
20% · 23 reportsElectrical system
18% · 21 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Car was parked for two hours in a private parking space. Onlooker reported seeing it on fire and called 911. Car was completely destroyed by fire. Insurance company reported it was related to this recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-28
Also filed under Engine
Electronic stability control (esc)
7% · 8 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2019-11-11Back over prevention19V654000 Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated.
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2019-12-16Service brakes, hydraulic19V807000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Nissan Murano — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 23 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V654000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 19V807000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2018 Nissan Murano reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Nissan Murano is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Murano?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Murano have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.