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2018 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

45/100

#12 most-complained of 21 Murano years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2018 Nissan Murano has 113 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #12 highest of 21 Murano model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is brakes (29 complaints, 26% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 5 fires, and 3 injuries.

Complaints
113
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
3 / 5
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
24
21 city / 28 hwy

Top 2018 Nissan Murano problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes29 (26%)
  2. Other29 (26%)
  3. Engine28 (25%)
  4. Electrical System23 (20%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (15%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers7 (6%)
  7. Structure & Body6 (5%)
  8. Seat Belts5 (4%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain5 (4%)
  10. Lane Departure3 (3%)
2018 Nissan Murano complaints: complaints filed per quarter252018 Q12019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q22024 Q32025 Q4
157 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q4 (25).

2018 Nissan Murano recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2016Good40107525.5
2017Caution65107324
2018Good45113224
2019Good2543123
2020Good3543223

All Nissan Murano years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Nissan Murano a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Nissan Murano ranks #12 of 21 among Murano model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 113 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Murano?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (29 complaints), engine (28 complaints), and electrical system (23 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 17,400 miles.
Does the 2018 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Murano, most recently reported 2019, covering brakes and collision avoidance & cameras.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Nissan Murano?
EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Murano at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.