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2023 Nissan Murano.

The 2023 Nissan Murano has too few complaints to score: 8 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 22 to 23 mpg combined. The best Nissan Murano year is 2022.

Early read

Not enough data. Only 8 complaints in its first 3 years: too few to score.

Best year 2022 · Worst year 2003

Nissan Murano
Photo shows a 2015 Nissan Murano. User3204, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · background removed

Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Owner complaints8first 3 years
Fuel economy22–23 mpgcombined, EPA
Crash test★★★★★NHTSA overall

How serious. Out of 8 owner complaints, owners reported:

2crashes
0injuries
0fires
1tows
Early read. The 2023 Nissan Murano hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2023 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

brakes38%
automatic emergency braking25%
wheels12%
body structure12%
lights12%

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.

Transmission problems in every Nissan Murano year →

Recalls 0

No safety recalls on record.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

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Problems Nissan told dealers about

Nissan sent dealers 57 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:

  • CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
  • Abnormal noise, vibration and/or binding feeling from rear differential this bulletin has been…
  • DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on…

Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.

Safety

Stability controlStandard
Collision warningStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
NHTSA front crash test of the 2023 Nissan Murano
Front crash test · NHTSA
Crash test details
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Murano SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Nissan Murano SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines

About $2800–2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.

Quick answers

Is the 2023 Nissan Murano reliable?

There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 8 complaints in its first 3 years.

What are the most common 2023 Nissan Murano problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (38%), automatic emergency braking (25%) and wheels (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Murano have?

None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Nissan Murano get?

22 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

Is the 2023 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 2023 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.

How much does the 2023 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?

About $2800 to $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2023 Nissan Murano have?

3.5L 6-cyl.

What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2023?

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

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