2013 Nissan Murano Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2013 Nissan Murano ranks 15th of 21 model years with a complaint index of 30 and a Good verdict, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other Murano years. NHTSA lists 74 complaints and 1 recall for steering hose leaks, with no crash or fire-heavy pattern beyond isolated incidents.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 Murano years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 74
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2013 Nissan Murano problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Backup cameras display a blurry or glare-filled image, making it hard to see objects, pets, or children behind the vehicle, especially at night or in bright sun.
- Panoramic sunroofs have shattered or exploded while driving at highway speed, scattering glass into the cabin without any collision.
- Some owners report a coolant smell from the engine bay that dealers could not pinpoint, with coolant levels dropping over time.
- On inclines, the vehicle has rolled backward briefly in Drive before the driver could transition from brake to gas, which one dealer described as normal transmission behavior.
- A burning smell and smoke were reported coming from the center console area between the front seats.
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?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Murano has a complaint index of 30 and ranks 15th out of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Murano years.
- Does the 2013 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for 2013-2014 Murano models covering a power steering hose clamp that could detach and leak power steering fluid. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What are the most common complaints about the 2013 Nissan Murano?
- Electrical System, Transmission & Powertrain, and Visibility & Wipers issues each account for 18% of complaints, followed by Steering at 15%.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Nissan Murano?
- EPA rates the 2013 Murano at 20 mpg combined (18 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.
- How does the 2013 Murano compare to other years?
- The 2013 model's complaint index of 30 is much lower than the worst year, 2009, which has an index of 100, but higher than top years like 2022 and 2024, which score 10 and 5.