Showing the 2013 Murano AWD: as EPA lists it. NHTSA's overall rating for that drive: 4 stars (AWD). Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year. Every version
Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
Fuel economy
20 mpgcombined; city 18, highway 23; the AWD
Five years of fuel
$16,240U.S. average; Ohio $14,510 at local prices; the AWD; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026
NHTSA's VIN data lists no trims for the 2013 Murano, so these are the versions EPA tested, by its names. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Murano. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Power train
13
1
1
1
Unknown or other
13
0
0
0
Electrical system
11
0
0
0
Steering
11
0
0
0
Visibility/wiper
10
0
0
0
Engine
5
0
0
0
Seat belts
5
1
1
1
Structure
5
0
0
0
Air bags
3
0
0
0
Exterior lighting
3
0
0
0
Visibility
3
0
0
0
Engine and engine cooling
2
0
0
0
5 more parts
Fuel/propulsion system
2
0
0
0
Latches/locks/linkages
2
0
0
0
Service brakes
2
0
0
0
Seats
1
1
1
1
Wheels
1
0
0
0
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Murano over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 121 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2013 Murano, the latest on Apr 13, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: equipment (33), electrical system (25), power train (13), wheels (12), fuel system (11).
NHTSA hasn't opened a defect investigation that covers this model year.
Maintenance
Oil
The owner's manual gives the oil and how often to change it. We show oil facts only once we've checked them against the manual, and we haven't yet for the 2013 Murano.
EPA class: small sport utility vehicle. EPA greenhouse gas score: 4–5 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:
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Version
Engine
Transmission
Fuel
City / hwy / comb
Murano Front-Wheel Drive
3.5 L, 6 cyl
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline
18 / 24 / 20
Murano All-Wheel Drive
3.5 L, 6 cyl
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline
18 / 23 / 20
Murano CrossCabriolet All-Wheel Drive
3.5 L, 6 cyl
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Premium Gasoline
17 / 22 / 19
Sources and dates
U.S. EPA fuel economy data, file of Sep 29, 2026
NHTSA owner complaints, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA recalls, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data