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2020 Nissan Murano

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints45
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2020 Nissan Murano

2 recalls
45 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
45
Complaints citing a crash
1

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V402000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

    Nissan 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.

  • 21V170000high

    Steering issue

    STEERING:LINKAGES

    Nissan 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.

Consumer complaints

45 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

45
Total
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER18
  • ENGINE5
  • STEERING4
  • BRAKES4
  • SUSPENSION3

Notable Issues

45 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve injuries. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues18
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)5
steering issues (play, noise, loss of assist)4

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
SUV
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$1,944
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

All Nissan Murano years

Common problems

Nissan Murano problems

569 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V402000

    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.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V170000

    Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.