This page covers 2 recalls, 112 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Nissan Murano.
24 mpg combined
9.8 L/100km
Midsize Station Wagons
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 2018 Nissan Murano cluster most heavily around the vehicle's speed control and forward collision warning systems. Owners frequently report that the forward collision warning system deactivates on its own during normal driving, often triggering a dashboard warning light and disabling cruise control at the same time; restarting the vehicle temporarily clears the fault, but the system tends to shut off again within a short drive. Speed control complaints often tie directly to this pattern, since cruise control becomes unavailable whenever the collision warning system drops out. Service brake complaints represent the third most-reported area, though owners describe a range of symptoms there without a single dominant pattern. A smaller number of owners report an intermittent jerking or shuddering sensation during acceleration, and isolated reports mention the traction control warning activating unexpectedly in dry conditions.
112
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
5
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Nissan Murano has two recalls, the more serious being a brake system issue where brake fluid can leak onto a circuit board and cause an electrical short that may start a fire. This recall also covers vehicles that were previously inspected under an earlier campaign but were not repaired or were cleared at the time. The second recall involves the backup camera, which can fail to display an image when reversing, reducing the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The Anti-lock Brake System actuator pump may leak brake fluid onto an internal circuit board.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ABS actuator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
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 backup camera display settings can be changed so the rear view image disappears. The system saves this setting, so the rear view remains hidden when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software settings at no cost to restore proper rear visibility functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
