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2020 Nissan Murano: raw data

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vehicle2020 / nissan / murano
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-29)
complaints45 on file (2020-02-11 → 2026-07-15)
recalls2
investigations0
fars18 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Panoramic sunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER4 complaints2021-09 → 2024-10murano-2020-sunroof-shattering
  • 11620490 My sunroof exploded but I don't know why. There was no warning. Might have been a rock but I didn't see one. I had the sunroof closed but the fabric cover was open for light. I heard an explosive noise and then glass started raining in
  • 11553966 I was driving my vehicle on the freeway at a speed of 60 mph when all of a sudden the sun roof part of my panoramic roof shattered all over my interior of my car and myself
  • 11456422 On Feb 26, 2022; my wife and I were driving down a Hwy in SW Georgia at approximately 60 mph and our 2020 Nissan Murano Sunroof literally exploded. The roof was fully closed at the time and the sun shade was also closed. It was like a shot gun blast
Control arm and steering knuckle wearSUSPENSION7 complaints2022-03 → 2026-05murano-2020-control-arm-wear
  • 11740299 The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while the vehicle was at Now Auto Care for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the driver's and passenger's side control arms were unusually worn and failing
  • 11501886 This is a 2020 Nissan Murano S. The vehicle has been well maintained and taken to the dealership for maintenance periodically. I usually take my vehicle to either Antwerpen Nissan Clarksville or Antwerpen Nissan Security
  • 11682497 Subject: Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2020 Nissan Murano, VIN [XXX] Dear NHTSA, I am submitting a formal Vehicle Safety Complaint regarding my 2020 Nissan Murano (VIN: [XXX] ) due to unresolved safety defects that match existing recalls
Headlight assembly moisture intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING2 complaints2023-08 → 2026-01murano-2020-headlight-moisture
  • 11713967 My 2020 Nissan Murano SV driver side headlight failed. This headlight is suppose to be a “sealed for life” unit. This failure created an immediate driving hazard
  • 11539309 The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while having a routine service check on the vehicle at the dealer, the mechanic became aware that the front passenger’s side headlight assembly was moist, and that water was entering the headlight assembly
Seat belt latch stickingSEAT BELTS2 complaints2024-10 → 2025-07murano-2020-seatbelt-latch-stick
  • 11671350 The seatbelts are starting to stick so it makes it hard to try and pull it to latch
  • 11621436 Driver seat belt latch starting to stick and not latch properly
CVT transmission hesitation and delayed engagementPOWER TRAIN3 complaints2021-06 → 2026-07murano-2020-cvt-hesitation
  • 11750646 CVT Transmission failed at 82k miles. Diagnosed at Midas, specific Transmission shop and local Nissan dealership as needing full replacement. Notified Nissan Consumer Affairs, they created a case but refused to fully replace it, offered to pay only 50% of approximately $9k
  • 11516958 It has happened twice since we purchased our Murano 8 months ago. When pulling onto a divided highway you have to slow down then you accelerate to get into the lane....the transmission hesitates around 2 or 3 seconds then grabs the gear and you take off
  • 11420111 The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into park, the vehicle continued rolling forward. The failure occurred intermittently
Automatic emergency braking with no obstruction presentFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE11 complaints2020-10 → 2026-04murano-2020-aeb-phantom-braking
  • 11406535 I HAVE A 2020 NISSAN MURANO THAT HAD 3 OCCURRENCES IN A 48 HOUR PERIOD WHERE THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSED MY CAR TO STOP IMMEDIATELY WITH NO WARNING OR OBSTRUCTION IN THE ROAD
  • 11485520 Vehicle routinely triggers the automatic emergency braking system when approaching a certain overpass. Speeds are usually around 40 to 50 MPH. Occasionally triggers at other locations where no obstacle should be triggering it
  • 11454164 WE'VE HAD THE VEHICLE OVER A YEAR AND HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET USED TO THE FORWARD AND BACKWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE EMERGENCY BRAKING, AS IT SEEMS TO ACTIVATE FOR NO REASON AT ALL. MULTIPLE TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY WIFE, THE PRIMARY DRIVER
Sudden unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3 complaints2021-12 → 2023-08murano-2020-unintended-acceleration
  • 11536283 The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving with adaptive cruise control mode engaged and set at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently as he was approaching a hill. The local dealer was notified of the failure
  • 11507190 The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer
  • 11444676 While parallel parking, we backed into the space and when we put the car into Drive, it lurched forward at an incredible speed. We hit and pushed the car parked in front of us, hopped up onto the sidewalk, knocked down a street light, and moved a huge concrete planter

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
452020-02-112026-07-1510FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:14; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:10; SUSPENSION:7; POWER TRAIN:4; STEERING:4

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
21V40200027/05/2021SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLENissan 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.The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
21V17000011/03/2021STEERING:LINKAGESNissan 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.Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC797.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202418legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Nissan Murano vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/nissan/murano
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2020 Nissan Murano},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/nissan/murano}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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