NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 74 owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Murano.
Recalled components: steering. Most-described problem: power steering problems or locked steering (9 complaints, 12%). Most-reported area: powertrain (13 complaints, 18%).
Fewer complaints than a typical Murano year
The 2013 drew 11 owner complaints in its first three years, against 20 for a typical Murano year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
Years to avoid: 2015, 2017, and 2018. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.
Risk: If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles.
NHTSA listing: MURANO.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2013 Nissan Murano.
What owners report
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Murano. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Power steering problems or locked steering9 · 12%
Transmission failure or replacement6 · 8%
Check engine light5 · 7%
Shattered sunroof5 · 7%
Loss of power or limp mode3 · 4%
Steering rack problems: sticking, play or pulling3 · 4%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Nissan Murano recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2013 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2015 Murano drew the most (78) and the 2013 drew 11.
Owner complaints
2013: 74 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Nissan Murano
Model year
Complaints
2010
193
2011
148
2012
135
2013
74
2014
145
2015
204
2016
108
2017
107
2018
113
2019
43
2020
46
2021
16
2022
6
2023
8
2024
5
2025
22
2026
4
Safety recalls
2013: 1 recallTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Nissan Murano
Model year
Recalls
2010
0
2011
0
2012
1
2013
1
2014
1
2015
6
2016
6
2017
3
2018
2
2019
1
2020
2
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
1
2025
2
2026
0
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Murano, the problems described most are power steering problems or locked steering (9), transmission failure or replacement (6), and the check engine light coming on (5). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2013 Nissan Murano safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2013 Nissan Murano earns 4 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2013 Nissan Murano?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2013 Nissan Murano.
How do I check if my Murano has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Nissan dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Oct 2, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: MURANO.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.