2018 Nissan Murano Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Murano.

20172019
Complaints
171
per 10K Sold
20.5
US Sales
83,547
Crashes
5
Fires
10
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2018 Nissan Murano Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#126 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:23,420 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#223 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:16,844 mi
#321 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:23,674 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Nissan Murano.

Brakes
26
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
23,420
Unintended Acceleration
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,844
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
23,674
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,815
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,017
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,500
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
17,390
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,812
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,000
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Nissan Murano

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,620,309 vehicles.

19V807000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
~391,479 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,228,830 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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2018 Nissan Murano — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Nissan Murano reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Nissan Murano has 171 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan Murano?
Top reported problems: Brakes (26 complaints, avg 23,420 mi); Unintended Acceleration (23 complaints, avg 16,844 mi); Electrical Faults (21 complaints, avg 23,674 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Nissan Murano?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 22,151 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Nissan Murano include 5 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,620,309 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Nissan Murano?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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