A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Nissan Murano you are looking at. Then check its model year against 27 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.
Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.
Nissan has sold the Murano in the US since the 2003 model year, and there have been four generations. Gen 1 first (2003–2007), then Gen 2 (2009–2014). The Gen 3 arrived for 2015–2024, and the Gen 4 took over for 2025–2026. Across those years NHTSA lists 27 vehicle recall campaigns and 5,958 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the Gen 1. Its 2005 and 2006 model years alone account for 1,790 of them, with owners bringing up seats most often and the powertrain after that. EPA rates the Gen 1 at 19–20 mpg combined, while the Gen 4 gets 23 mpg. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.
Four generations since the 2003 model year. The Gen 1 (2003–2007) has the most owner complaints, the Gen 3 (2015–2024) the most recall campaigns (11).
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Mentions in 3,944 NHTSA complaints.
JN8AZ08W?7W······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2007 Nissan Murano, built in Miyawaka, FukuokaMentions in 1,330 NHTSA complaints.
JN8AZ18W?9W······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2009 Nissan Murano, built in Miyawaka, FukuokaMentions in 653 NHTSA complaints.
5N1AZ2MH?FN······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2015 Nissan Murano, built in Canton, MississippiMentions in 26 NHTSA complaints.
5N1AZ3DT?SC······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum, built in Smyrna, TennesseeNHTSA has 27 campaigns on file for Murano model years 2003–2026; no single year stands out (6 at most). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.
Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.
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Between them, the 2005 and 2006 hold 1,790 of the 5,958 complaints, or 30%. Tap any bar or generation.
Mentions in 26 complaints, 2025–2026.
No other generation’s complaints mention crashes as often as the ’s, at 2 of 26 (7.7%, against 2.4% across all Murano model years). Its first model year, the 2025, drew more complaints than any other (22 of 26). By area, nothing stands out. Electrical system leads with 8, with the powertrain (6) and engine and cooling (6) close behind.
Mentions in 653 complaints, 2015–2024.
The 2015 stands out. On its own it has 204 of the ’s 653 complaints (31%). By area, nothing stands out. Forward collision avoidance leads with 93, with the powertrain (91) and the brakes (91) close behind. Fires come up in 13 complaints, or 2.0% against 0.6% for all Murano model years, which is the highest rate of any generation.
Mentions in 1,330 complaints, 2009–2014.
Its first model year, the 2009, drew more complaints than any other (635 of 1,330). Owners across the generation name brakes most often (365 mentions), then powertrain (221).
Mentions in 3,944 complaints, 2003–2007.
Of all Murano complaints, 66% are for the . Complaints peak with the 2005 (987 of 3,944). Owners across the generation name seats most often (1,285 mentions), then powertrain (585).
Complaints are moderate and cluster in the first years. CarComplaints ranks jerking first for 2015, followed by vibration and transmission failure, and NHTSA owners of the 2015 mention CVT trouble, air bag warnings and the automatic braking system. The main safety issue is ABS pumps on 2015–2018 models that may leak brake fluid onto an internal circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and raise the risk of fire. Another recall covered ABS actuators on some 2015 models. [1] [2]
The 2009 draws the most complaints in this generation. CarComplaints ranks a soft brake pedal first for 2009, followed by a malfunctioning ABS controller and transmission failure, and brakes are also the top NHTSA complaint area for that year. A 2009 recall covers ABS valves that may react with certain brake fluids and not close properly, so the pedal may need more travel to stop the SUV. Another 2009 recall covered air bag control software that could turn off the passenger air bag. [3] [4]
Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.
Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.
Hybrid Murano versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.
Crashes 14 · fires 5 · injuries 9 · complaints reporting a death 1
Crashes 14 · fires 6 · injuries 23
Crashes 12 · fires 1 · injuries 17
Crashes 13 · fires 2 · injuries 14
Crashes 6 · fires 3 · injuries 6
Crashes 0 · fires 0 · injuries 0
Crashes 24 · fires 4 · injuries 26
Crashes 11 · fires 1 · injuries 7
Crashes 7 · fires 0 · injuries 2 · complaints reporting a death 1
Crashes 4 · fires 1 · injuries 4
Crashes 1 · fires 1 · injuries 1
Crashes 6 · fires 0 · injuries 13 · complaints reporting a death 1
Crashes 10 · fires 5 · injuries 6
Crashes 3 · fires 1 · injuries 3
Crashes 8 · fires 2 · injuries 11
Crashes 3 · fires 5 · injuries 3
Crashes 1 · fires 0 · injuries 2
Crashes 1 · fires 0 · injuries 2
Crashes 1 · fires 0 · injuries 0
Crashes 2 · fires 0 · injuries 0
Crashes 2 · fires 0 · injuries 0
Crashes 0 · fires 0 · injuries 0
Crashes 2 · fires 0 · injuries 3
Crashes 0 · fires 0 · injuries 0
Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.
EPA lists 51 Murano versions for model years 2003–2026 (gas and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 310 g/mi, for the 2016 hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.
19–20 mpg · CO₂ 444–468 g/mi
19–20 mpg · CO₂ 438–468 g/mi
22–29 mpg · CO₂ 310–393 g/mi
23 mpg · CO₂ 387 g/mi
Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.
Take 2015–2024. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the Murano, against 26 for the Ford Edge and 33 for the Hyundai Santa Fe. Pick a range to compare.
Model years 2009–2014
Model years 2009–2014
Model years 2009–2014
Model years 2015–2024
Model years 2015–2024
Model years 2015–2024
NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.
Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.
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Locate the Murano's VIN on the plate at the base of the driver's side windshield. Door jamb sticker and B-pillar label between the front and rear doors are the secondary locations. The Gen 4 generation starts with the 2025 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (S for 2025) shows which side of that line a car falls on.
The 2005 leads with 987, ahead of the 2006 (803) and 2003 (800). Those first two alone make up 30% of the 5,958 Murano complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.
NHTSA’s recall records show 27 vehicle campaigns for model years 2003–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, Gen 3 leads with 11. Then come the Gen 1 (9), Gen 2 (6) and Gen 4 (2), and a campaign can span two generations.
NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 06V-003, 06V-054, 17V-184, 16V-636, 18V-601 and 19V-807. Park-outside advisories came with 18V-601 and 19V-807. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.
By US model year, the Gen 1 is 2003–2007 and the Gen 2 2009–2014. Gen 3 spans 2015–2024, Gen 4 2025–2026. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (S is 2025).
It varies. EPA rates the 2025–2026 Gen 4 at 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, up from 19–20 mpg for the 2003–2007 Gen 1 (fueleconomy.gov).
For 2015–2024 models the Murano has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Ford Edge has 26, the Hyundai Santa Fe 33. Complaints run 653, 5,239 and 3,750 in that order, with no sales adjustment.
NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Murano 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, FWD and AWD, get that score.