Nissan Murano Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan Murano model year (2003–2024) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan Murano Years to Avoid
1 recall · 615 complaints
14 reported injuries
Top issue: SEATS
Problem score: 646
2 recalls · 550 complaints
5 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 571
1 recall · 454 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: SEATS
Problem score: 471
Best Nissan Murano Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 4 complaints
Main area: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 4
0 recalls · 5 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 5
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Nissan Murano — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 6 | — | — | 6 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 5 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 0 | 10 | — | — | 10 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 1 | 27 | — | — | 30 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 34 | 3 | — | 40 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 90 | 2 | — | 94 | Good |
| 2017 | 1 | 69 | 9 | — | 90 | Good |
| 2016 | 3 | 79 | 1 | — | 90 | Good |
| 2015 | 3 | 143 | 4 | — | 160 | Good |
| 2014 | 0 | 75 | 4 | — | 83 | Good |
| 2013 | 0 | 47 | 3 | — | 53 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 1 | 67 | 1 | — | 72 | Good |
| 2011 | 0 | 78 | 2 | — | 82 | Good |
| 2010 | 0 | 101 | 6 | — | 113 | Good |
| 2009 | 2 | 388 | 11 | — | 416 | Caution |
| 2008 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 1 | 454 | 7 | — | 471 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 1 | 434 | 7 | — | 451 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 1 | 615 | 14 | — | 646 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 1 | 423 | 18 | — | 462 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 2 | 550 | 5 | 1 | 571 | Avoid |
All 22 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Nissan Murano Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2024Recent Murano models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2024 stands out with just 1 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade Murano units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2013 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Murano models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Murano should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2005 Nissan Murano if possible. It has 1 recall, 615 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 646 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Murano to buy?+
The 2024 Nissan Murano is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Murano has the fewest problems?+
The 2024, 2008, 2022 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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