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2025 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#4 most-complained of 16 Murano years

The 2025 Nissan Murano ranks 4th worst out of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 80, 22 NHTSA complaints, and 2 recalls. Electrical System issues make up 32% of complaints, making this year a relative Avoid within the Murano lineup.

Complaints
22
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
21 city / 27 hwy

Top 2025 Nissan Murano problems

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

  1. Electrical System7 (32%)
  2. Engine5 (23%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain5 (23%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (18%)
  5. Lane Departure4 (18%)
  6. Other3 (14%)
  7. Brakes2 (9%)
  8. Fuel System2 (9%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (9%)
  10. Airbags1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Dashboard warning lights and "Warning Malfunctioning" messages appear at startup, sometimes with no clear diagnosis from the dealer.
  • The main infotainment screen goes black while driving and can require multiple restarts to recover.
  • The Lane Departure/Blind Spot Detection system throws a malfunction warning and stops working properly at low mileage.
  • The accelerator pedal has stuck during driving, with the engine continuing to race even after the driver removes their foot from the gas.
  • Electronic Parking Brake actuator bolts reportedly back out and detach from the brake caliper due to missing threadlocking compound.
  • Front collision avoidance cameras report false "Driving Aids temporarily disabled" warnings when facing sunlight.
2025 Nissan Murano complaints: complaints filed per month5May 2025Aug 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (5).

2025 Nissan Murano recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Best208022.5
2024Best05122.5
2025Avoid8022223

All Nissan Murano years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Nissan Murano reliable?
Compared to other Murano model years, 2025 ranks 4th worst out of 16 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 22 NHTSA complaints. It is rated Avoid relative to other Murano years.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA data shows Electrical System complaints are the top issue, making up 32% of all complaints for the 2025 Murano, with a median failure mileage of 3,600 miles.
Does the 2025 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for an infotainment software error (campaign 25V821000) and one for front brake caliper assemblies that may have reduced strength (campaign 25V173000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2025 Murano compare to other years?
The 2025 Murano's Complaint Index of 80 is well above the best years like 2022 (index 7) and 2021 (index 13), but below the worst year, 2015, which had an index of 100.
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.

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.