2019 Nissan Murano Safety Report
2019 NISSAN MURANO Safety Analysis
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Nissan Murano
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Nissan Murano. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (39) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Nissan Murano with 5 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2017 | Check the 2017 Nissan Murano before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Murano Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Murano years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Murano | 41 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Nissan Murano | 13 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Nissan Murano | 14 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Nissan Murano | 107 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 5 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Nissan Murano | 105 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Nissan Murano Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Nissan Murano, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyForward Collision Avoidance
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyAir Bags
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Nissan onlyVehicle Speed Control
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Vehicle Speed Control issues Nissan onlyVisibility/Wiper
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility/Wiper issues Nissan onlyExterior Lighting
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Exterior Lighting issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Nissan Murano
Reliability Score
The 2019 Nissan Murano receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Nissan Murano
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Nissan Murano
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Nissan Murano:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Failure A steering failure was reported at 45 MPH, causing the vehicle to not turn in the intended direction. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Fuel System Malfunction A fuel system became inoperable after refueling, with no warning lights or indications. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance The forward collision avoidance system has been reported to malfunction, causing issues during driving. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bag Deployment Failure A passenger detection sensor went out, causing air bags not to deploy in an accident. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Nissan Murano:
Steering issues were reported in 20% of the vehicles.
Fuel system malfunctions were reported in 10% of the vehicles.
Forward collision avoidance system issues were reported in 20% of the vehicles.
Air bag deployment failures were reported in 10% of the vehicles.
Recall Details for the 2019 Nissan Murano
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2019 Nissan Murano by NHTSA:
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible an...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Nissan Murano
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Nissan Murano with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
Both headlight assemblies on my 2019 Nissan Murano have developed water intrusion inside the sealed LED headlight housing. The first headlight failed in March 2025 when moisture entered the assembly and caused the light to malfunction. The dealership diagnosed water intrusion into the sealed headlight assembly and advised that the entire unit must be replaced because the LED assembly is not servi...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel system became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the fuel gauge reading failed to function properly after fueling. The fuel gauge previously displayed an estimated range of 400 miles before refueling; however, the range indicated approximately 300 miles afte...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the steering failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel independently turned to the left or to the right. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a front alignme...
The contact owned a 2019 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH downhill around a bend, a deer was on the road and the vehicle struck the deer. The driver's side air bag and knee air bag deployed; however, the front passenger’s side air bag had not deployed. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The conta...
I was on Interstate traveling 65 MPH. sounded like gunshot or explosion. I pulled over as soon as I could. Walked around vehicle saw nothing, I stepped on side of car to look at roof. The sunroof was shattered. I drove back home and noticed very fine glass falling into the car while I was driving
Regarding other, there is apparently an issue regarding the sunroofs in Nissan vehicles and severe leaking inside the car that causes issues regarding the flooring and possible electrical components. The second issue regarding the wheels is Nissan uses a term called "swollen lug nuts". They wanted to charge almost 1k to change the lugs and finally rotate my tires.
Nothing happened
Emergency braking system activated without anything in front of the vehicle. EBS lighting on the dash came on and vehicle made a weird sound to stop. Has happened several times in the past month, most recent was today.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that on two occasions while in reverse, the camera turned blue and failed to operate as intended. The contact also stated that on five separate occasions, while in reverse, the camera failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. T...
I was driving about 30 mph on an empty street when the car slammed on the brakes. The sequence was three beeps, then red warning message on instrument panel, then immediate hard braking to almost a dead stop. There was no traffic ahead of me or behind me. Had there been someone behind me they would have hit me. Had I been around cross traffic expecting me to clear, they would have hit me. Two Niss...
I lost brake pressure at a red light today. I ended up pressing the brake all the way to the floor and kept rolling. The light turned green and I pressed the gas and the brake started working after that and has worked since. I started googling and I saw this was an issue in older Muranos as well. I do not want to take it in and spend a bunch of money on master cylinders, etc when it may not be the...
While traveling experiences slight vibration in which passenger side tire PULLED oncming lane, nonemergency brakes were applied not notification of crossing outside of lane, passenger side tire blew out, causing to hit a Culvert and all airbags deployed with passenger air bag off. The vehicle would not start.
Passenger detection sensor went out so air bags would not deploy.
IM SEEING WATER IN MY LEFT HEAD LAMP . AND IM FINDING OUT THAT A LOT OFF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM .. NISSAN IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUSE AND NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THERE ISSUE . BECAUSE OF THE WATER ISSUEMY BULBS CONTINUE TO BURN OUT
Moon roof exploded showing glass down into the head liner. had the roof panel been open it would have showered down into the cabin potentially causing injury or distracting me and causing a potential accident. the moon roof was closed at the time of occurrence and there were no large vehicles in front of me at the time that could have sent a road hazard toward my car, the shattering of the glass w...
On 05/17/2022 I was on my way to work driving about 68-70mph on the interstate, WA HWY 520. At around 0625 am I suddenly heard a loud boom-explosion, and then glass everywhere—the sunroof spontaneously exploded and I looked up and there was a bug hole in it. I swerved a bit and then pulled over on the left, but due to very little shoulder in the road I got back on the highway. I am a physician an...
The contact owns a 2019 NISSAN MURANOSUV FWD. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 30 MPH, the brake warning light had illuminated . The contact stated that she attempted to use her divers assist , however it was not working. The contact stated that when she took her vehicle to the dealer to have her brakes repaired , she was advised that her brake may intermittingly...
We were driving down the freeway and heard a very loud bang, it sounded like a massive balloon popping. Upon further review we noticed the panoramic sun roof had shattered. There was no sign of any objects hitting the sunroof. Upon further review we have found multiple other complaints online of others with this same problem. There were no warming signs prior to the loud popping. We have not ...
Purchased the Car 8/2019. 2/3 Times Per Year, and always in a parking garage, The Forward Collision Warning is Triggered for No Reason and the Car Slams on the Breaks Automatically. It's Dangerous and Jarring. Everytime It has happened there have been 0 Cars Around Me, and no reason for it to happen. This needs to be fixed.
In September of 2019, I leased a new 2019 Nissan Murano Platinum from Missoula Nissan in Missoula, Montana. Not long after purchasing the new auto, I noticed that when driving down a hill, the cruise control released and the vehicle sped up as though free-wheeling. The engine brake (compression) did not activate nor did the transmission shift down. The hills I am referring to are gentle down-hil...
Showing 20 of 39 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Nissan Murano
Has the 2019 NISSAN MURANO been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 NISSAN MURANO has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 NISSAN MURANO have?
The 2019 NISSAN MURANO has 39 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 NISSAN MURANO?
The 2019 NISSAN MURANO received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 NISSAN MURANO?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 NISSAN MURANO involve unknown or other (7 complaints), forward collision avoidance (6 complaints), air bags (3 complaints). Other affected components include vehicle speed control, visibility/wiper, exterior lighting.
How many crash reports does the 2019 NISSAN MURANO have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2019 NISSAN MURANO out of 39 total complaints (2.6% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 NISSAN MURANO have?
There are no fire reports for the 2019 NISSAN MURANO in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 NISSAN MURANO?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN MURANO.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 NISSAN MURANO?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN MURANO. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 NISSAN MURANO?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 NISSAN MURANO is generally recommended. It has 39 complaints, 1 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 NISSAN MURANO?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 NISSAN MURANO are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7 complaints), 2. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (6 complaints), 3. AIR BAGS (3 complaints), 4. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (3 complaints), 5. VISIBILITY/WIPER (2 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 7 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 NISSAN MURANO?
Be cautious of steering and fuel system issues, and ensure the forward collision avoidance and air bag systems are functioning properly. The 2019 NISSAN MURANO has 39 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2019 NISSAN MURANO?
The 2019 NISSAN MURANO receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 39 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Steering Failure and Fuel System Malfunction.
What are the known issues with the 2019 NISSAN MURANO?
Known issues with the 2019 NISSAN MURANO include: Steering Failure, Fuel System Malfunction, Forward Collision Avoidance, Air Bag Deployment Failure. These are based on patterns found across 39 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues reported for the 2019 Nissan Murano?
Steering and fuel system malfunctions are the most common issues, followed by forward collision avoidance system failures.
Are there any known issues with the air bags in the 2019 Nissan Murano?
Yes, there have been reports of air bag deployment failures due to sensor malfunctions.
What should I do if I experience steering issues in my 2019 Nissan Murano?
Have the vehicle inspected by a professional to diagnose and address the steering issue.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of steering and fuel system issues, and ensure the forward collision avoidance and air bag systems are functioning properly.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Nissan Murano
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Nissan Murano. The data includes 39 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Nissan Murano an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16