2018 Nissan Murano Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2018 Nissan Murano has 113 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 45, ranking 12th out of 21 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped because of a park-outside recall tied to unrepaired ABS actuators, with brakes as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #12 of 21 Murano years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 113
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2018 Nissan Murano problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes29 (26%)
- Other29 (26%)
- Engine28 (25%)
- Electrical System23 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (15%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (6%)
- Structure & Body6 (5%)
- Seat Belts5 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (4%)
- Lane Departure3 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes can fail to stop the vehicle when the pedal is pressed, in one case leading to a collision at about 50 mph.
- Electrical fires have started inside the cabin, including smoke from the rear seat and a case where a parked vehicle burned completely.
- Low beam headlights reportedly cut out or go dark after 50 to 60 feet, making it hard to see the road at night.
- The automatic emergency braking system has triggered false warning chimes repeatedly with no vehicle nearby.
- Cruise control tied to the collision avoidance system has disengaged without warning, including while on an incline.
- Airbags have failed to deploy in a crash, with the driver sustaining injuries to the back, neck, shoulder, and limbs.
2018 Nissan Murano recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V807000Nov 8, 2019Brakes391,479 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2018 Nissan Murano fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 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.
2018 compared with other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Nissan Murano reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 113 complaints for the 2018 Murano with a complaint index of 45, ranking 12th of 21 model years for this model. Its verdict is Caution, not because complaints alone are high, but because of a park-outside recall for unrepaired ABS actuators.
- Does the 2018 Nissan Murano have a brake recall?
- Yes. Campaign 19V807000 covers 2015-2018 Murano vehicles with a previously unrepaired ABS actuator issue, and Nissan will replace the actuator free of charge. This recall carries a park-outside designation.
- What is the top problem area for the 2018 Nissan Murano?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 29 of 113 complaints (26%), followed closely by engine issues at 28 complaints (25%) and electrical system issues at 23 complaints (20%).
- How does the 2018 Murano compare to other years?
- The 2018 model year ranks 12th worst of 21 years tracked, with a complaint index of 45. Years like 2021 through 2024 score much lower (index 20 and under) and earn Best verdicts, while 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010 are rated Avoid with much higher complaint indexes.
- Are there other recalls besides the brake issue on the 2018 Murano?
- Yes, a second recall, 19V654000, covers a back-up camera software update affecting several 2018-2019 Nissan models including the Murano. This recall is not do-not-drive or park-outside.