The Lemon Index2013 Nissan Murano.
The 2013 Nissan Murano is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 17 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 29, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about wipers & visibility, it has 1 recall, and it gets 19 to 20 mpg combined. The best Nissan Murano year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 74 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Murano year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 40K to 96K miles on the car (53 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- steering 2017
The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 121 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration or judder feeling from the rear of the vehicle; when…
- NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Murano SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Murano SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Murano Cross C AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200–4200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Nissan Murano reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 29; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Murano year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2013 Nissan Murano problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are wipers & visibility (24%), electrical (18%) and lights (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Murano have?
1 safety recall (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan Murano get?
19 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Nissan Murano safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Nissan Murano problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 40,600 and 96,600 miles. The middle report was at 66,000 miles, from 53 complaints.
Does the 2013 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 18% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 to $4200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Nissan Murano have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2021 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works