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2012 Nissan Murano Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 133 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2012 Nissan Murano

The 2012 Nissan Murano has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
133
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Nissan Murano (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V068000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Nissan Murano

Based on 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
28
Air Bags
24
Unknown Or Other
18
Electrical System
12
Service Brakes
11
Visibility
9
Visibility/wiper
8
Engine
6
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Nissan Murano — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 147 complaints 2012 133 complaints 2013 72 complaints 2014 143 complaints 2015 201 complaints 2016 107 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Nissan Murano

Is the 2012 Nissan Murano reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Nissan Murano has 1 recall and 133 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Murano have?
The 2012 Nissan Murano has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Murano?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Nissan Murano are: Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Nissan Murano safe to buy?
The 2012 Nissan Murano has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Murano should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Murano are: 2010. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.