The Lemon Index2020 Nissan Murano.
The 2020 Nissan Murano is better than average by owner complaints: 28 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 51, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 23 mpg combined. The best Nissan Murano year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 44 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Murano year. 2020 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 0K to 34K miles on the car (11 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- suspension 2021
The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
- steering 2021
The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.
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 129 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service information for brake switch adjustment for dtc c1142 and/or c1116 stored service…
- FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT SEAL This bulletin has been amended
- AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended
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 $2800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The forward collision warning is stuck on saying malfunction. Sometimes the car brakes without warning, activating the automatic emergency braking and stopping suddenly. This is dangerous.
2020 Nissan Murano owner · NHTSA complaint 11527246
Quick answers
Is the 2020 Nissan Murano reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 51; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Murano year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2020 Nissan Murano problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (54%), brakes (14%) and wipers & visibility (7%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Murano have?
2 safety recalls (latest: suspension). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Nissan Murano get?
23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2020 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.
Does the 2020 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 7% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2020 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2020 Nissan Murano have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2020?
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