2013 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#10 most-complained of 16 Murano years
The 2013 Nissan Murano has 74 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 10th worst of 16 model years and earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Murano years. It has one recall, for a power steering hose that can leak.
- Complaints
- 74
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
Top 2013 Nissan Murano problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System13 (18%)
- Other13 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (18%)
- Visibility & Wipers13 (18%)
- Steering11 (15%)
- Structure & Body8 (11%)
- Engine7 (9%)
- Seat Belts5 (7%)
- Airbags3 (4%)
- Brakes2 (3%)
What owners report
- Driver's seat belt webbing shreds or tears near the retractor mechanism over time.
- Sunroof glass has exploded while driving on the highway with windows closed.
- Driver-side sun visor fractures at any speed and needs replacement.
- CVT transmission can fail without warning, with owners describing low pressure issues that require full transmission replacement.
- Power steering can suddenly become stiff or fail on the road, sometimes after prior recall repair.
- Vehicle has lost all power, steering, and brakes while driving, later traced to a bad battery.
2013 Nissan Murano recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V184000Mar 16, 2017Steering56,766 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
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 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Nissan Murano reliable?
- Compared to other Murano model years, the 2013 ranks 10th worst out of 16 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 40 and a "Good" verdict relative to the rest of the lineup.
- What problems does the 2013 Nissan Murano have?
- NHTSA complaints are spread across Electrical System, Transmission & Powertrain, and Visibility & Wipers, each accounting for 18% of complaints. Steering issues make up another 15%.
- Does the 2013 Nissan Murano have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 17V184000) covers a power steering hose clamp that may not adequately secure the hose, allowing it to detach and leak fluid. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Nissan Murano?
- The EPA rates it at 20 mpg combined (18 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.
- Which Murano year should I avoid instead of 2013?
- Based on Complaint Index, 2010 (93), 2015 (100), and 2014 (87) rank as "Avoid" years, all worse than the 2013's index of 40.