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All cars · Nissan Murano · 2021

2021 Nissan Murano. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index19100 = average car
Complaints9NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold46,117U.S. model year
Per 100K sold20complaints
Year rank#2 of 19#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto (AV-S7)FWD20 / 28 / 23Regular$2,700
3.5L 6-cylAuto (AV-S7)AWD20 / 27 / 22Regular$2,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking56%
Speed control11%
Visibility11%
Electrical11%
Backup camera11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1710001

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 100

Nissan filed 100 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended
  • FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT SEAL This bulletin has been amended
  • CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Murano SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Nissan Murano SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2018927883,547Speed control
2019322468,361Automatic emergency braking
2020512858,255Automatic emergency braking
202119946,117Automatic emergency braking
20229430,074Body structure
2023–831,137Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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