2013 Nissan Murano Reliability
The 2013 Nissan Murano has 74 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other and powertrain / transmission. Compared with other Murano model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Murano's typical year, while the 2015 drew 205 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
74
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2013 Nissan Murano complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 model year, filed between 2014 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 13 | 18% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 13 | 18% |
| Visibility / wipers | 13 | 18% |
| Electrical system | 11 | 15% |
| Steering | 11 | 15% |
| Seat belts | 5 | 7% |
| Body structure | 5 | 7% |
| Engine | 5 | 7% |
2013 Nissan Murano recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2013 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V184000 | Mar 16, 2017 | Steering — hydraulic power assist / hose, piping, and connections | 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. |
How the 2013 compares with nearby Murano years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Murano analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 148 | 0 | Service brakes | Caution |
| 2012 | 135 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2013 (this page) | 74 | 1 | Unknown or other | Solid |
| 2014 | 145 | 1 | Unknown or other | Caution |
| 2015 | 205 | 5 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2013 Nissan Murano
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2013 Nissan Murano reliability FAQ
Is the 2013 Nissan Murano reliable?
The 2013 Nissan Murano has 74 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other and powertrain / transmission. Compared with other Murano model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Murano's typical year, while the 2015 drew 205 complaints.
What are the most common 2013 Nissan Murano problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Murano are unknown or other (13), powertrain / transmission (13), visibility / wipers (13), electrical system (11). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2013 Nissan Murano have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Nissan Murano, including 17V184000 (steering — hydraulic power assist / hose, piping, and connections). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2013 Nissan Murano compare with the 2012 and 2014 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2012 has 135 complaints and 1 recall (solid); the 2014 has 145 complaints and 1 recall (caution). The 2013 has 74 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2013 Nissan Murano?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2013 Murano, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.