2020 Nissan Murano Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Nissan Murano.

20192021
Complaints
59
per 10K Sold
10.1
US Sales
58,256
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2020 Nissan Murano Problems

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

#19 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Avg mileage:6,400 mi
#26 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:19,000 mi
#35 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Avg mileage:1,500 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Nissan Murano.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,400
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
1,500
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Nissan Murano

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~29,499 vehicles.

21V402000Suspension:rear:axle:spindle · Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
~14,276 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.

21V170000Steering:linkages
~15,223 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.

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2020 Nissan Murano — FAQ

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

Is the 2020 Nissan Murano reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Nissan Murano has 59 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Nissan Murano?
Top reported problems: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (9 complaints, avg 6,400 mi); Suspension Failures (6 complaints, avg 19,000 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (5 complaints, avg 1,500 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 2020 Nissan Murano?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 8,955 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Nissan Murano include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 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 2020 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 29,499 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 2020 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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