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2013 Nissan Murano Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2013 Nissan Murano carries 1 open NHTSA recall — most recently covering hose, piping, and connections. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “CVT transmission failure requiring replacement.” Nissan owner's manuals split service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1. The biggest preventable failure on Nissan vehicles is CVT transmission damage from extended fluid intervals — owners of Altima, Rogue, Sentra, Pathfinder, and Murano with CVT should not skip it.

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1 Open Recall

Source: NHTSA

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Campaign #17V184000 · Mar 16, 2017

Issue: 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.

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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2013 Nissan Murano.

Reported to NHTSA

CVT transmission failure requiring replacement

POWER TRAIN

7 NHTSA complaints · 2017-05 → 2024-03

“ON AUGUST 3, 2019 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING OUR 2013 MURANO ON A TWO-LANE STATE HIGHWAY (COLORADO 133) BETWEEN REDSTONE AND MARBLE WHEN WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING, LEAVING THE ENGINE RUNNING NORMALLY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11299794
“TRANSMISSION FAILURE @ 130K MILES. VEHICLE STOPS MOVING. ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10990499
“2013 Nissan Murano CVT Transmission known issue with CVT low pressure no fix only option is to replace transmission for more than the vehicle. Transmission will fail without any warning”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11523522

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Electronic door lock and latch failures

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 NHTSA complaints · 2018-11 → 2019-12

“ALL FOUR DOOR ELECTRONIC LOCKS HAVE FAILED WITHIN A 2 WEEK PERIOD. WHEN DRIVING, THE AUTO-LOCK FEATURE NO LONGER WORKS NOR DOES THE PARK AND AUTO-UNLOCK FEATURE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11207009
“WHEN I LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOOR, THE DRIVER DOOR IS NOT RESPONDING LOOKS LOKE THE ACUSCTOR IS GOING BAD”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11222327
“MY 2013 MURANO WOULD NOT UNLOCK. SO I CALLED AAA ROADSIDE SERVICE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11153439

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Power steering fluid leak and hose failure

STEERING

9 NHTSA complaints · 2017-02 → 2021-02

“WHILE DRIVING WITH FAMILY ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11289982
“THE POWER STEERING PUMP, HOSE, AND RACK AND PINION ALL BROKE. ONLY 70,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHEN MALFUNCTION OCCURRED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11062417
“THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAD MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11384662

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Sun visor detachment obstructing driver view

VISIBILITY/WIPER

11 NHTSA complaints · 2016-09 → 2025-09

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10991577
“THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOW VISORS ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY WILL NOT STAY UP AND THUS CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD WITH VISIBILITY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11054676
“DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR KEEPS FALLING DOWN IN OBSCURING OUR VIEW”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11229643

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Sunroof glass shattering while driving

VISIBILITY

5 NHTSA complaints · 2014-12 → 2019-10

“MOONROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, HEARD LOUD NOISE AND BROKEN GLASS FELL INTO FRONT CONSOLE AND SEATS. NO OTHER VEHICLES IN CLOSE VICINITY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10667832
“THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT ANY CAUSE. IT SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB WENT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11256275
“WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A REALLY LOUD SOUND AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11266842

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Air bag warning light with occupant sensor fault

AIR BAGS

3 NHTSA complaints · 2019-11 → 2025-05

“MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT START BLINKING AND THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WAS OUT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11278551
“The air bag light started blinking. We took the car to our local Nisan dealership”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11593041
“The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning light was blinking”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11661098

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Paint peeling and chipping on body panels

STRUCTURE

3 NHTSA complaints · 2018-10 → 2025-08

“PAINT DEFECT. SEVERAL LARGE AREAS OF PAINT CHIPPING AND FLAKING ON DOORS AND HOOD WITHOUT ANY OTHER PHYSICAL DAMAGE CORRESPONDING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11173577
“PAINT PROBLEM. NISSAN IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH WHITE PAINT AND TRANSPARENT BASE ACCORDING TO PAINT SHOPS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11143476
“Paint peeling off in spots all over vehicle. Vehicle was never in a collision or adulterated in anyway”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11678135

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Replace synthetic-blend or full-synthetic oil every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1. Schedule 2: 7,500 miles. VR30DDTT (3.0L twin-turbo): full synthetic only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate tires every 5,000 miles. Front-wheel-drive Nissans (Altima, Sentra, Versa) wear front tires fast — don't skip rotations.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

CVT Fluid (NS-3)

Every 60,000 mi

Nissan officially calls CVT fluid 'lifetime,' but independent technicians and Nissan TSBs recommend replacement every 60,000 miles to prevent CVT failure. Use Nissan NS-3 fluid only — substitutes destroy the belt-and-pulley system.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$360–$500

Shop

~$255–$355

DIY

~$80–$180

CVT fluid is manufacturer-specific and pricey — do NOT substitute conventional ATF.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Rogue and Pathfinder front pads typically last 35,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 2 years. Dark or amber fluid indicates moisture contamination.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner if driving on dusty unpaved roads.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium-tipped spark plugs are rated 105,000 miles on QR25, MR20, and VQ35 engines. VR30DDTT: 60,000 miles due to higher cylinder pressures.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 75,000 mi

Nissan Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue/green): first change at 105,000 miles, then every 75,000. Do not mix with other coolant chemistries.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Transfer Case / Rear Diff (AWD models)

Every 60,000 mi

On AWD and 4WD models, replace transfer case fluid and rear differential fluid every 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Located behind the glove box on Altima, Rogue, and Sentra.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

25 crashes 1990–2024

How the 25 occupant deaths break down

19

driver deaths

6

passenger deaths

25

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2014 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

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. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

1

complaints mentioning a crash

1

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2013 Nissan Murano reflects Nissan's published service intervals and the Maintenance Reminder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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