2025 Nissan Murano Safety Report
2025 Nissan Murano Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2025 Nissan Murano
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2025 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 (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (14) | 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 | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Nissan Murano with 1 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Murano | 1 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 4 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2023 Nissan Murano | 6 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 5 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Nissan Murano | 14 | 0 | Use as a comparable safety baseline. |
| 2020 Nissan Murano | 41 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2025 Nissan Murano Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2025 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.
Electrical System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Nissan onlyService Brakes, Hydraulic
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes, Hydraulic issues Nissan onlyEngine,Fuel/Propulsion System,Lane Departure
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System,Lane Departure issues Nissan onlyUnknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyPower Train,Electrical System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System issues Nissan onlyForward Collision Avoidance,Back Over Prevention
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance,Back Over Prevention issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2025 Nissan Murano
Reliability Score
The 2025 Nissan Murano receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2025 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 2025 Nissan Murano
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2025 Nissan Murano:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Several owners have reported issues with the digital dashboard, including complete failures and Bluetooth connectivity problems. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brakes Recalled due to foundation components issues, specifically disc calipers. This can lead to brake failure and increased risk of accidents. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine Fuel/Propulsion System Owners have reported engine hesitations and hesitations while driving, which can affect vehicle performance and safety. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Lane Departure Warning There have been reports of lane departure warning lights illuminating unexpectedly, potentially leading to driver confusion. |
Medium | 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 2025 Nissan Murano:
Issues with the digital dashboard and Bluetooth connectivity have been reported.
Recalled due to foundation components issues, specifically disc calipers.
Engine hesitations and hesitations while driving have been reported.
Unexpected lane departure warning lights have been reported.
Recall Details for the 2025 Nissan Murano
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2025 Nissan Murano by NHTSA:
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25D6, R25D5, and R25D7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recal...
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, Pathfinder, and INFINITI QX60 vehicles. One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD137 and PD138.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2025 Nissan Murano
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2025 Nissan Murano with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and activating the parking brake, the contact discovered that the parking brake failed to release, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The contact was later informed that the vehicle was ready for pickup, but no information was offered regarding the cause of the failur...
I have reported and taken my vehicle into the dealership regarding sluggish engine. Vehicle has hesitated multiple times while driving which slows the vehicle down and can cause an accident. Also reported gas leaking out as I pumped gas into the vehicle. Bolt was coming out of driver's side door, Matt Bowers Nissan stated they are aware of the issue with other Nissan vehicles, and the bolt was com...
I was traveling out of state when the climate control panel on the vehicle stopped working. I was not able to control heat, defroster or air flow. Took to dealership. They verified it was the control panel, and the part was ordered but it's on backorder with no ETA when it may arrive and the vehicle repaired.
1. The digital dashboard completely failed 3 times. Bluetooth was connected temporarily and now people cannot hear me through the system. 2. When my dashboard was disabled, I couldn't drive and was afraid for my life and afraid for my passenger's lives. 3. I have spoken with, the service manager, the general manger, the service supervisor, several service personal, Nissan Consumer Complaint case# ...
New leased 2025 Nissan Murano vehicle 7,386 miles with recent software upgrade by Nissan dealer, Keyport, New Jersey. As I accelerated from a complete stop, the vehicle experienced an unintended increased excessive speed acceleration and when I applied the brakes to slow the vehicle, the acceleration wouldn't stop knocking me back into my headrest hurting my neck and right ankle. I had to shut off...
When driving vehicle into sunlight a system warning light displays saying “ Driving Aids temporarily disabled, poor visibility. This warning has displayed during all day parts and occurs immediately when the sun is directed at the front of the car. Have had the car at the dealership and showed them pictures of warning light. Dealer noted car did not exhibit customers concern at this time. I do n...
My wife was driving the vehicle on [XXX] between Leesburg and Purcellville Virginia when a catastrophic tire failure occurred. The right front tire tread totally separated from the sidewall while driving at approximately 60 miles per hour. She told me that she saw the tire pressure warning light illuminate just before the tire failure. She could feel the immediate effect resulting in strong vi...
While accelerating there's a delay when pressing the gas pedal and then a surge in power with understeer causing dangerous lurching forward. Dangerous to merge into traffic and very unpredictable.
My wife had bought a new 2025 Nissan Murano two days earlier for our 28th Wedding Anniversary. We were rear-ended at a high rate of speed and pushed into a parking lot and went through a chain link fence and hit 3 parked cars. The front end was also at a high rate of speed. My Wife hit her head on the dash with no dash airbag deployment and My Steering wheel airbag did not deploy. This caused my...
While driving my new 2025 Nissan Murano (owned for 3 weeks), I parked the vehicle and exited. I realized the car was sticking out into traffic, so I got back inside to restart it. When I attempted to start the vehicle, the dashboard displayed the message: “Warning: Key system error – see owner’s manual” and the car would not start. The vehicle remained disabled for at least 10 minutes while partia...
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-55 MPH in a construction zone, the vehicle unintendedly veered towards the wall. The contact was able to steer the vehicle to the intended direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the Lane Departure camera was replaced. The contact also stated that the infotainment system displayed a gray ima...
[XXX] at 1378 miles received a malfunction warning light for lane departure. [XXX] at 1875 miles pulling out from my home to Railroad Street the engine started sounding really loud like a motorcycle engine and started to decelerate which could have caused an accident. Video was taken, vehicle was taken to Matt Bowers Nissan 7/11/25 and states issue could not be duplicated and that the engine noise...
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the message "Warning Malfunctioning" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 700.
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Warning Malfunction See Owner's Manual" was displayed, and an unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection feature failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that an unknown sensor needed to be repla...
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 Nissan Murano
TSBs are manufacturer-acknowledged issues with recommended fixes. Unlike recalls, TSB repairs are not always free.
MIL ON WITH DTC P0181 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the MIL is ON but the vehicle does not have any drivability concerns or reduced power message in the combination meter, AND DTC P0181 for “Fuel Tank Temperature” is stored in either “Past” or “Current” in the ECM. ACTION Foll...
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be availabl...
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be availabl...
ENGINE NO START WITH KEY SYSTEM ERROR AND DTC B2C20-24 STORED IN THE BCM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the engine will not start and “Key System Error” warning is displaying in the Information Display (Combination Meter) (Figure 1), AND DTC B2C20-24 for "STARTER CONTROL RELAY" is stored in the ...
VENT CONTROL VALVE IN ACTIVE TEST INOPERATIVE IN CONSULT 4 SERVICE INFORMATION An issue in CONSULT 4 has been identified in “EVAP system close” in Work support. · After selecting the "EVAP system close" in Work support, the “VENT CONTROL/V” in Active test becomes non-functional temporarily. · When s...
FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has a visible leak with a smoke machine test coming from the fuel filler tube lower seal, AND DTC P0456 is stored as “Active”, “Past”, or “Pending” in the ECM. ACTION 1. Remove the supplied funnel fr...
ACTION Date: October 2, 2025 To: FOMs, DOMs, RAMs, & RGMs Subject: LAUNCH PD172 PMA55 Multi Model Monroney Bumper Label – QA – Dealer Announcement and Procedure ACTION: FOMs & DOMs are asked to ensure that dealers are aware of this new campaign information. Dealer Announcement: ...
CLICKING NOISE WHEN OPENING DRIVER DOOR SERVICE INFORMATION If a popping / clicking noise is present from one or more of the Door Check Links (Figure 1) when opening the associated door: First confirm that the torque of the door side mounting bolts of the related Door Check Link is at the correct s...
ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE REQUIRED FOR RES EQUIPPED VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION If any of the APPLIED VEHICLES equipped with Remote Engine Start (RES) requires Engine Control Module (ECM) replacement, the Body Control Module (BCM) must be replaced also at the same time. If you are not familiar with...
LICENSE PLATE FRAME INTERFERENCE TO REAR BUMPER IF YOU CONFIRM A license plate frame does not sit flush and is making contact at bottom edge when installed to the Rear Bumper, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 ACTION Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin to relocate the ...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 Nissan Murano
Has the 2025 NISSAN MURANO been recalled?
Yes, the 2025 NISSAN MURANO has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2025 NISSAN MURANO have?
The 2025 NISSAN MURANO has 14 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 3 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2025 NISSAN MURANO?
The 2025 NISSAN MURANO received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 NISSAN MURANO?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2025 NISSAN MURANO involve electrical system (3 complaints), service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints), engine,fuel/propulsion system,lane departure (1 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other, power train,electrical system, forward collision avoidance,back over prevention.
How many crash reports does the 2025 NISSAN MURANO have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2025 NISSAN MURANO out of 14 total complaints (7.1% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2025 NISSAN MURANO have?
There are no fire reports for the 2025 NISSAN MURANO in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2025 NISSAN MURANO?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 NISSAN MURANO.
How many injuries are reported for the 2025 NISSAN MURANO?
3 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 NISSAN MURANO. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2025 NISSAN MURANO?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 NISSAN MURANO is generally recommended. It has 14 complaints, 2 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 2025 NISSAN MURANO?
The components with the most failures on the 2025 NISSAN MURANO are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints), 2. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1 complaints), 3. ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE (1 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 3 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2025 NISSAN MURANO?
Be aware of recalls for the electrical system and service brakes. Ensure the vehicle is up to date with the latest software and maintenance. The 2025 NISSAN MURANO has 14 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2025 NISSAN MURANO?
The 2025 NISSAN MURANO receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 14 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Electrical System and Service Brakes.
What are the known issues with the 2025 NISSAN MURANO?
Known issues with the 2025 NISSAN MURANO include: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Engine Fuel/Propulsion System, Lane Departure Warning. These are based on patterns found across 14 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2025 Nissan Murano?
Yes, there are recalls for the electrical system and service brakes.
What issues have been reported with the engine fuel/propulsion system?
Owners have reported engine hesitations and hesitations while driving.
Can you tell me about the lane departure warning system?
There have been reports of unexpected lane departure warning lights illuminating.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of recalls for the electrical system and service brakes. Ensure the vehicle is up to date with the latest software and maintenance.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2025 Nissan Murano
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025 Nissan Murano. The data includes 14 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 3 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2025 Nissan Murano an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 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