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2013 Nissan Murano

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2013 Nissan Murano, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2013 Nissan Murano has 1 NHTSA recall on record and 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Its overall NHTSA crash-test rating is 4 out of 5. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

1

Open recalls

15

Complaints

4

Overall safety

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2013 Nissan Murano recalls (1)

  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

    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.

    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.

2013 Nissan Murano safety ratings

4

Overall

4

Front

5

Side

4

Rollover

Source: NHTSA NCAP ratings.

2013 Nissan Murano owner complaints (15)

  • WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    While driving, the rear arm connected to the rear driver-side wheel broke off. According to my Nissan dealership diagnosis, this was due to excessive rust/rot of the whole subframe. The 2013 Nissan Murano rear arm cannot re attach the wheel to the sub frame due to so much rust/rot on the sub frame. The whole subframe would need replacement. When doing an estimate on fixing, Nissan called and stopped the estimate when replacement of the subframe, fixing of the arm, and additional rust/replacement exceeded the value of the car. My son and I were driving on the road when the arm broke off the rear wheel, the wheel went sideways and we skidded to a stop, so our safety was at risk. There were no warning lights or signs of this happening. While driving on the road, my car felt unstable then seconds later the arm broke off. The car was at Nissan 4 months prior to have work done, I had them do a multipoint inspection when there was a problem/engine light with the vehicle and it would not go more than 15mph. Nissan fixed loose RF hub, plus they replaced a right and left front sway bar. This is right on the sub frame, there was no warning given to me that the sub frame was rusted or could give out.

  • STRUCTURE

    The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor had detached and was hanging down, blocking the visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

  • STRUCTURE

    Paint peeling off in spots all over vehicle. Vehicle was never in a collision or adulterated in anyway.

  • POWER TRAIN

    PLLEASE PROVIDE ME INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSMISSION RECALL

  • AIR BAGS

    The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning light was blinking. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V244000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the occupant sensor module had cause the failure and recommended that the seat frame be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 94,500.

  • AIR BAGS

    The air bag light started blinking. We took the car to our local Nisan dealership. We had to pay $220.77 just to have them look at it. They said there was an occupant sensor unit malfunction and it needed the bottom seat pad replaced. We were then told “that it is discontinued “! We are left with an air bag that doesn’t work, and a blinking air bag warning sign that constantly reminds us of the danger we are in. I am frightened to death to drive the car and angry that it cost $220.77 for nothing. When I asked what I could do - they said “You can trade it in and buy a new Nisan”! We will never buy another Nisan!! Can you help?

  • POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano SL. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who would not perform the work due to recalls on the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but has not been repaired. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under a previous manufacturer recall that replaced the transmission, however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    AT RUNNING TIME THE CAR STOP LIKE IF TRANSMISSION DISCONECTED

  • POWER TRAIN

    2013 Nissan Murano CVT Transmission known issue with CVT low pressure no fix only option is to replace transmission for more than the vehicle. Transmission will fail without any warning.

  • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

    2013 Nissan Murano (81,000 miles): Engine warning light came on, code check revealed "Mass Airflow Senser" while waiting for dealer appointment car was running fine with no issues other than warning light. I was driving the car at 40 MPH and the car came to a complete stop "as if engine was turned off". there was no warning. no breaks, no steering. Car was almost in ditch but I managed to force steering back onto road (I was the only one at risk). Car restarted as though no problem had occurred. Research revealed same issue with other model years.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    The contact's girlfriend owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the driver’s side door would fail to unlock or lock from the outside. The dealer was called about the failure and informed the contact that the failure may be an electrical failure. The vehicle had yet to be inspected or diagnosed for the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

  • STEERING

    POWER STEERING WENT OUT...DAMAGED BELTS AND PIPE.

  • STEERING

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAD MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER COCHRAN NISSAN LOCATED AT 3355 WILLIAM PENN HWY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V184000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING. THE CONTACT ADDED WATER TO VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE WATER ALSO LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THE EXHAUST TIP. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUTONATION NISSAN TEMPE (7755 S AUTOPLEX LOOP, TEMPE, AZ 85284, (480) 630-2829) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,135.*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN CAR WAS LIFTED ONTO THE TOW TRUCK. *JB

  • SEAT BELTS

    FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS LOCKED. WILL NOT RELEASE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN SEAT BELT LOCKED.

Checking a used Nissan Murano before you buy

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2013 Nissan Murano — questions and answers

Does the 2013 Nissan Murano have any recalls?+

Our check found 1 NHTSA recall associated with the 2013 Nissan Murano. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

How many complaints does the 2013 Nissan Murano have?+

NHTSA lists 15 owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Murano in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2013 Nissan Murano safe?+

The 2013 Nissan Murano has an overall NHTSA crash-test rating of 4. Review the front-crash, side-crash, and rollover ratings above, and pair safety ratings with a mechanical inspection of the specific vehicle.

How do I check a 2013 Nissan Murano VIN?+

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Are recall repairs on a Nissan free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Nissan dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.

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