This page covers 2 recalls, 72 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Nissan Murano.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2013 Nissan Murano cluster most heavily around steering and the powertrain. On the steering side, owners frequently report loss of power assist, stiff or unresponsive steering, and in several cases a complete failure of the electric power steering system while driving. Powertrain complaints center on the CVT, with owners describing shuddering, hesitation, jerking during acceleration, and transmission failure requiring replacement. Visibility complaints are the third most-reported area, and a recurring theme there is the driver-side sun visor detaching and drooping into the sightline. A smaller but consistent thread involves rear suspension components, specifically control arms and subframe corrosion severe enough that the wheel can lose its attachment point, with rust cited as the underlying condition across multiple reports.
72
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Nissan Murano has two recalls, both pointing to the same issue: a power steering hose that can detach and spray fluid onto hot engine or exhaust components, raising the risk of an engine fire and making the steering wheel harder to turn.
The hose can pull free because the clamp holding it in place may not grip securely enough. As fluid escapes, the power steering system loses pressure, and the driver will notice noticeably heavier steering effort. If the leaking fluid reaches a hot surface under the hood, it can ignite.
At a glance
What can fail
The high pressure power steering hose may separate due to an incorrect clamp, causing fluid to leak and increasing steering effort. A leak near an ignition source could start a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new power steering high pressure hose kit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The clamp securing the power steering hose may fail to hold it properly, causing the hose to separate and leak power steering fluid.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new power steering high pressure hose kit at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
