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2013 Nissan Murano Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2013 Nissan Murano has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 74 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Nissan Murano, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Nissan Murano owner complaints

Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Murano, describing incidents dated April 15, 2013 to September 2, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 13 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 13 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 13 complaints
  • Electrical System 11 complaints
  • Steering 11 complaints
  • Engine 7 complaints

Of the 74 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 74 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11762080 · Filed

    I am the second owner of a 2013 Nissan Murano, purchased from my friend's estate in 2026. Recently, the drivers seat belt was found to be shredding in two places. I did a search for open recalls on seal belt fabrics but there are none. I do not know what to do about it. I have placed thin shipping…

  • ODI #11762079 · Filed

    I am the second owner of a 2013 Nissan Murano, purchased from my friend's estate in 2026. Recently, the drivers seat belt was found to be shredding in two places. I did a search for open recalls on seal belt fabrics but there are none. I do not know what to do about it. I have placed thin shipping…

  • ODI #11720599 · Filed

    While driving, the rear arm connected to the rear driver-side wheel broke off. According to my Nissan dealership diagnosis, this was due to excessive rust/rot of the whole subframe. The 2013 Nissan Murano rear arm cannot re attach the wheel to the sub frame due to so much rust/rot on the sub frame…

Read all 74 complaints

Power Steering Hose may Detach

NHTSA #17V184000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice

Reported March 16, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 56,766 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 10, 2017 · Vehicles built July 18, 2013 – August 28, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.

Safety consequence

If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Nissan Murano model years

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