Worst 2012 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbags
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan Murano.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 30 | 2 | — | 71,148 mi | |
| Airbags | 26 | 2 | — | 60,855 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | — | 1 | 55,371 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | — | — | 69,071 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | 68,905 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 10 | — | — | 55,789 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 8 | — | — | 40,149 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 40,044 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Nissan Murano
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~2,983 vehicles.
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,ÂTIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM.Â
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2012 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Murano reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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