YearToAvoid

2019 Nissan Murano Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2019 Nissan Murano has a complaint index of 25, ranking 16th worst out of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 43 complaints, 1 recall, and no fire or death reports.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
25/100
#16 of 21 Murano years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
43
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Collision Avoidance & Cameras
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
20 city / 28 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2019 Nissan Murano problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (26%)
  2. Other11 (26%)
  3. Brakes6 (14%)
  4. Engine6 (14%)
  5. Airbags5 (12%)
  6. Electrical System3 (7%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers3 (7%)
  8. Lane Departure2 (5%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (5%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags reportedly deployed in low-speed collisions with unusual force, in one case causing a knee injury.
  • Panoramic sunroofs have shattered loudly and unexpectedly while driving on the highway.
  • Some owners describe a delay of a few seconds after braking and then accelerating, followed by unexpected forward surge.
  • Owners report the automatic emergency braking warning light turning on and off randomly, with dealers unable to find a cause.
  • Adaptive cruise control has reportedly failed to slow the vehicle on downhill grades, gaining speed instead.
  • A hood design has been described as reflecting sunlight into the driver's line of vision.
2019 Nissan Murano complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2019Dec 2019Jan 2021Oct 2021Jan 2023Jun 2024Nov 2025Jul 2026
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Oct 2019 (3).

2019 Nissan Murano recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2019 Nissan Murano fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,800
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.

2019 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
2017Caution65107324
2018Caution45113224
2019Good2543123
2020Good3543223
2021Best2016022.5

All Nissan Murano years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Nissan Murano reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Murano ranks 16th worst out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 25, earning a Good verdict relative to other Murano years.
What problems does the 2019 Nissan Murano have?
The top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras, with 11 complaints (26% of total), followed by brakes and engine issues, each with 6 complaints.
Does the 2019 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2019 Murano, covering back-up camera software that Nissan updated free of charge through dealers, reported in September 2019.
What year Nissan Murano should I avoid?
Among Murano model years, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2015 carry Avoid verdicts, with 2009 having the highest complaint index at 100.
How is fuel economy on the 2019 Nissan Murano?
The 2019 Murano is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800.

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.