KnownCarProblems2013 Nissan Murano Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Murano, most often about the transmission (18% of complaints, typically around 88,000 miles). It is 15th of 24 Murano model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2013 Nissan Murano problems
Transmission
13 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles.
I needed to replace the transmission of Murano 13, twice in '17 and again in '18. Now in late 2019, I again started to hear cranking sound while pushing gas. Then in 2020, vehicle seized at the middle of the road, but after 5 mins it got started to drive about .3 mile. After that vehicle is unable to start, after…
Nissan tranny failure. Hard shifting and sticking. Was told by martin tranny that this is dealership only and have been told by them that at least 30 problems have been reported to them and they sent them to the dealership. The dealerships are failing to report the numbers in regards to the issues with the tranny.
Visibility and wipers
13 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the sun visor on the driver's side fractured while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sun visor clip would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor did not stay up, which caused visibility issues for the driver. The dealer was contacted at [phone] and informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for a check-up. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
The sun visor on the drivers side feel down as I was driving on the highway. It block my vision for a few seconds and almost made me crash into the car in front of me. Scarey
Paint problem. Nissan is having problems with white paint and transparent base according to paint shops. This one in particular is peeling the hood, quarter panels and now the roof. Nissan refused to fix it. Reedman dealership also refused my request.
Electrical
11 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
2 safety issues: (a) passenger side seatbelt functioned fine when we got out of the car and upon return, we were unable to pull the belt out to fasten. It was locked within its 'roll-up' area. (b) blind-spot warning lights, tire air warning lights and etc. As seen in uploaded photo stay on in the color of orange. Also…
"power steering recall" was repaired 2014, (2nd or 3rd owner) and re-broke may 2018 with vehicle mileage 60k miles, no warning lights came on, while I was on a dangerous downhill curve having no power steering at all and 15 minutes from home in a remote location, steering became very stiff. Car had to be towed for…
Steering
11 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles.
I had my 2013 Nissan Murano repaired following a recall involving the power steering. The work was completed on 2/2/18. On 4/11/2019 I completely lost power steering while driving home. Thankfully I was on neighborhood streets and not the interstate. By the time I was able to pull over smoke was coming from under the…
Purchased 2013 Murano platinum in april 2014 with 25k miles on it. Within a few months, I had it to the dealer with a steering rack problem because the power steering had failed. After fixed, I didn't have another issue with steering until sep 2017 in which I couldn't turn the steering wheel at all. It had locked up…
Engine
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 4,500 miles.
2012 which I previously owned and 2013 Nissan Murano which they replaced has a antifreeze, smell coming from engine that they cannot seem to find and Nissan claims it is a normal smell and that we have to just deal with it.
I too had the smell of anit-freeze from my engine compartment. I took it to Nissan dealer and they (master & regular mechanic) said the same thing. The anti-freeze used in they're new cars is a totally different blend from those used in years past. It's a sweeter smelling blend. They have received several complaints…
Seat belts
5 complaints · 7%2 safety issues: (a) passenger side seatbelt functioned fine when we got out of the car and upon return, we were unable to pull the belt out to fasten. It was locked within its 'roll-up' area. (b) blind-spot warning lights, tire air warning lights and etc. As seen in uploaded photo stay on in the color of orange. Also…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
I got this vehicle in april 2013 and complained 9 months later something wrong as I was driving down the street my husband and I smell something burning inside the truck. We begin to see smoke coming from the center console area between both seats. Neither my husband or I smoke, I contact Nissan concerning this matter…
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact searched online and found that there were three open recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (all pro Nissan of dearborn, 24501 michigan ave, dearborn…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Nissan Murano recalls
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
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.
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.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america (nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 murano and murano cross cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Nissan Murano
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Murano?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (13 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles); visibility and wipers (13 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles); other or unspecified (13 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Murano have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 16, 2017 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Nissan Murano?
- It is 15th of 24 Murano model years by number of complaints, with 74 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.