2025 Nissan Murano Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 Nissan Murano has a complaint index of 55, ranking 10th out of 21 model years, with a Caution verdict. Owners most often report electrical system problems (32% of complaints), plus two recalls covering infotainment software and front brake calipers.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 55/100
- #10 of 21 Murano years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 22
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 21 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2025 Nissan Murano problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (32%)
- Engine5 (23%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (23%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (18%)
- Lane Departure4 (18%)
- Other3 (14%)
- Brakes2 (9%)
- Fuel System2 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (9%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Dashboard shows a 'Warning Malfunction' or 'Key system error' message and the vehicle sometimes will not start.
- Lane Departure and Blind Spot Detection warning lights illuminate along with unknown sensor faults, in one case at 200 miles.
- Climate control panel stops responding, leaving the driver without heat, defroster, or airflow control.
- Engine hesitates or feels sluggish during acceleration, in one case paired with a fuel leak noticed while fueling.
- Transmission has a delay before accelerating followed by a sudden power surge and lurching, described as dangerous when merging.
- Parking brake fails to release after being set, requiring the vehicle to be towed, reported at 5,560 miles.
2025 Nissan Murano recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V821000Nov 26, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras64,085 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25D6, R25D5, and R25D7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 12, 2025.
- NHTSA 25V173000Mar 19, 2025Brakes1,430 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, Pathfinder, and INFINITI QX60 vehicles. One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD137 and PD138.
2025 Nissan Murano fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 27 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.
2025 compared with other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Nissan Murano reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2025 Murano a complaint index of 55, ranking 10th out of 21 model years, which earns a Caution verdict. That's worse than recent years like 2021-2024, which all rank Best.
- What problems does the 2025 Nissan Murano have?
- Owners most often report electrical system issues (32% of complaints), including warning system malfunctions and no-start events, followed by engine and transmission complaints at 23% each. Median mileage at failure for electrical complaints was 3,600 miles.
- Does the 2025 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2025 Murano: one for an infotainment software error at startup, and one for front brake caliper assemblies that may have reduced strength. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2025 Murano compare to other Murano years?
- The 2025 model year has a complaint index of 55 and ranks 10th worst out of 21 years. Years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2015 all rank worse with Avoid verdicts, while 2021 through 2024 rank Best.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Nissan Murano?
- The 2025 Murano gets an EPA-rated 23 mpg combined (21 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800.