The Lemon Index2018 Nissan Murano.
The 2018 Nissan Murano is about average by owner complaints: 78 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 92, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about speed control, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 24 mpg combined. The best Nissan Murano year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 113 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Murano year. 2018 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 5K to 31K miles on the car (67 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 10K–34K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 2K–30K miles
Recalls 2
- brakes 2019
These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601.
- back over prevention 2019
Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.
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 181 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2018 MURANO; BRAKE BOOSTER DESIGN CHANGE SERVICE INFORMATION A change has been made to the…
- NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration…
- DRIVERS POWER SEAT IS INOPERATIVE IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that one or more of the…
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 AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Murano SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Unavailable front radar obstruction error intermittently . Cruise control is disabled.
2018 Nissan Murano owner · NHTSA complaint 11277825
More owner reports
The automatic emergency braking warning light came on 14 times throughout the day while driving. There were no other cars around and there was no apparent reason that the chime & warning light should have come on.
NHTSA complaint 11097328
Forward collision system turns off on a regular basis as you are driving.
NHTSA complaint 11289501
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Nissan Murano reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 92; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Murano year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2018 Nissan Murano problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (28%), brakes (27%) and electrical (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Murano have?
2 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Murano get?
24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 Nissan Murano safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 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 2018 Nissan Murano problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,000 and 31,000 miles. The middle report was at 17,400 miles, from 67 complaints.
Does the 2018 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2018 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Nissan Murano have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2018?
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