2015 Nissan Murano MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2015 Nissan Murano is rated 24 mpg combined in every gas version EPA tested.

EPA fuel economy

2015 Nissan Murano · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

24MPG combined

21 city 28 highway

$2,800 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · CVT

Best version costs $2,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Oct 2, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs about $2,800 a year. Compared with 2014, the best gas version is up 4 mpg.

One of the Murano years to avoid

The 2015 drew 78 owner complaints in its first three years, against 20 for a typical Murano year: 3.9 times as many.

Years to avoid: 2015, 2017, and 2018. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Murano year ranked The 2015 Murano's recalls and problems

Every 2015 Murano version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · CVT Best EPA listing: Murano AWD	24 mpg	21 / 28	$2,800
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · CVT EPA listing: Murano FWD	24 mpg	21 / 28	$2,800

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · CVT	$2,794	$233	$13,969
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · CVT	$2,794	$233	$13,969

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Nissan Murano MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 20 to 24 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2015. Hybrid: 29 mpg (2016).

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2015: gas 24 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Nissan Murano best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	20	–
2011	20	–
2012	20	–
2013	20	–
2014	20	–
2015	24	–
2016	24	29
2017	24	–
2018	24	–
2019	23	–
2020	23	–
2021	23	–
2022	23	–
2023	23	–
2024	23	–
2025	23	–
2026	23	–

Every Murano year's ratings in one table

How the 2015 Murano compares

2015 midsize SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2015 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Lexus RX Best: hybrid	29 mpg	21 mpg	$2,850
Toyota Highlander Best: hybrid	28 mpg	22 mpg	$2,400
Nissan Pathfinder Best: hybrid	26 mpg	23 mpg	$2,600
Jeep Grand Cherokee Best: diesel	25 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Ford Edge Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Nissan Murano This page Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Ford Explorer Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Kia Sorento Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Honda Pilot Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Dodge Durango Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Chevrolet Traverse Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Mazda CX-9 Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
GMC Acadia Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Buick Enclave Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550

2015 Murano recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 204 owner complaints for the 2015 Murano.

Owners most often describe shaking or vibration (19 complaints, 9%), then transmission failure (17). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2015 Murano recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2015 Nissan Murano's gas mileage?

No. Versions that differ only in drive share the same combined rating: the 3.5L 6-cyl gets 24 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 24 with AWD.

Does the 2015 Nissan Murano need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2015 Nissan Murano version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2015 Murano's MPG compare with the 2014?

For 2015, the best gas version is rated 24 mpg, up 4 from 20.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.