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2018 Nissan Murano Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Nissan Murano, 20% of that year's 113 total complaints, with 2 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 15,500. No electrical recall is currently linked to this model year.

Electrical System complaints
23
20% of 113
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report smoke or fire originating from the rear seat area or from a parked vehicle, in some cases tied to an insurance claim referencing a recall.
  • Several owners describe a false 'front radar unavailable due to obstruction' warning that disables cruise control and automatic emergency braking even with nothing blocking the sensor.
  • Some drivers report the traction control loss light popping up repeatedly during a drive, in one case followed by the vehicle stalling.
  • Low beam headlights were reported to project only a short distance ahead, creating a dark zone that made it hard to see the road at night.
  • Android Auto was reported to randomly freeze or crash while navigating, forcing the driver to disconnect and reconnect the phone while driving.
  • Doors were reported to unlock unexpectedly while turning, triggering the door-ajar light and an unrelated forward-collision alarm.

When 2018 Nissan Murano electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 23, 2018, latest Nov 9, 2025.

2018 Nissan Murano electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2018Aug 2019Dec 2019Aug 2020Jan 2021Jan 2025
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Nov 2025; peak Oct 2019 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Nissan Murano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Murano model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005104 (11%)
  2. 200627 (3%)
  3. 200755 (8%)
  4. 20081 (20%)
  5. 200984 (13%)
  6. 201022 (11%)
  7. 201111 (7%)
  8. 201213 (10%)
  9. 201313 (18%)
  10. 20148 (6%)
  11. 201523 (11%)
  12. 201611 (10%)
  13. 201718 (17%)
  14. 201823 (20%)
  15. 20193 (7%)
  16. 20202 (5%)
  17. 20213 (19%)
  18. 20222 (33%)
  19. 20232 (25%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20257 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA lists 23 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Murano, which is 20% of the 113 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Murano's electrical system?
The data provided shows no related recalls currently listed for the 2018 Murano's electrical system.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2018 Murano?
The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2018 Murano is 15,500 miles.
Have there been any fires linked to electrical problems in the 2018 Murano?
Yes, NHTSA complaint data shows 2 fires reported in connection with the electrical system on the 2018 Murano, with no injuries or crashes recorded.
Is the 2018 Murano worse than other years for electrical complaints?
The 2018 model year's electrical complaints make up 20% of its total complaints, the highest share among the years listed in this data, though 2022 (33%) and 2023 (25%) show higher percentages on much smaller complaint counts.

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.