The Lemon Index2025 Nissan Murano.
The 2025 Nissan Murano is so far about average by owner complaints: 23 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 89, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 23 mpg combined. The best Nissan Murano year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 23 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Murano year. 2025 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.
Recalls 2
- back over prevention 2025
A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
- brakes 2025
One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break.
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 11 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engine no start with key system error and dtc b2c20-24 stored in the bcm if you confirm the…
- LICENSE PLATE FRAME INTERFERENCE TO REAR BUMPER IF YOU CONFIRM A license plate frame does not…
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: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
While accelerating there's a delay when pressing the gas pedal and then a surge in power with understeer causing dangerous lurching forward. Dangerous to merge into traffic and very unpredictable.
2025 Nissan Murano owner · NHTSA complaint 11706871
More owner reports
I was at a stop light I proceeded to take off and car was lagging when accelerating. Recently just discovered that the vehicle lags in reverse also . Foot is placed on a gas pedal car hesitate to take off
NHTSA complaint 11771872
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Nissan Murano reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.1× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 89; 100 is average). The best Nissan Murano year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Murano problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (30%), transmission & drivetrain (26%) and lane assist (22%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Murano have?
2 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Murano get?
23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 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 2025 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 26% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Nissan Murano have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2025?
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