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#BS-2012-NISMUR-2E1F

2012 Nissan Murano

Based on reports from 165 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
165
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
127
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 165 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

failure

9 complaints β€’ Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX
2

coolant leak

3 complaints β€’ Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
3

road debris hit ac condenser and ruined it

2 complaints β€’ Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

30 owners reported drivetrain issues β€” failures commonly reported around 62K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

32
0–30K
24
30–60K
25
60–90K
29
90–120K
8
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (32 reports) β€’ Median: 62K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (30 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain30 (18%)
Airbags26 (16%)
Other24 (15%)
Engine14 (8%)
Brakes13 (8%)
Electrical11 (7%)
Visibility11 (7%)
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly8 (5%)

2012 Nissan Murano: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2012 Nissan Murano, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 62K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2012 Nissan Murano, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2012 Nissan Murano, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2012 Nissan Murano, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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15
13
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27
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24
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25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Nissan Murano. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

12V068000Feb 2012

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 MURANO AND ROGUE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2012. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WAS NOT ACTIVATED. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138,Β”TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM.Β”

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Murano is the 2015 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2012 Nissan Murano vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

165

Class avg

313

Below the class average β€” fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 165 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2012 Nissan Murano: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Nissan Murano?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Nissan Murano is related to the drivetrain, with 30 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Nissan Murano reliable?
The 2012 Nissan Murano has 165 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average β€” a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Nissan Murano problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Nissan Murano has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Murano problems start?
Based on 118 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records β€” then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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