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Nissan Murano — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Nissan Murano model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
24
Years to Avoid
2005, 2003
Best Years
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2008
2026
7 complaints0 recalls6 TSBs
2025
43 complaints2 recalls11 TSBs
2024Best Year
7 complaints1 recalls24 TSBs
2023Best Year
12 complaints0 recalls57 TSBs
2022Best Year
6 complaints0 recalls78 TSBs
2021Best Year
23 complaints0 recalls100 TSBs
2020
66 complaints2 recalls130 TSBs
2019
58 complaints1 recalls158 TSBs
2018
172 complaints2 recalls181 TSBs
2017
155 complaints3 recalls222 TSBs
2016
141 complaints5 recalls246 TSBs
2015
269 complaints5 recalls281 TSBs
2014
174 complaints1 recalls113 TSBs
2013
92 complaints1 recalls121 TSBs
2012
169 complaints1 recalls129 TSBs
2011
190 complaints0 recalls131 TSBs
2010
226 complaints0 recalls102 TSBs
2009
805 complaints4 recalls2 invest.101 TSBs
2008Best Year
7 complaints1 recalls50 TSBs
2007
899 complaints2 recalls1 invest.80 TSBs
2006
916 complaints4 recalls2 invest.79 TSBs
2005Avoid
1,172 complaints6 recalls2 invest.80 TSBs
2004
850 complaints4 recalls4 invest.91 TSBs
2003Avoid
1,050 complaints6 recalls4 invest.109 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Nissan Murano Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2005, 2003 Nissan Murano are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Nissan Murano, consider the 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2008 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

24 model years analyzed