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2021 Nissan Murano Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 14 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Nissan Murano

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Recommended — 2021 Nissan Murano

The 2021 Nissan Murano shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
14
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Nissan Murano

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2021 Nissan Murano.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Nissan Murano

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Forward Collision Avoidance
5
Unknown Or Other
2
Seat Belts
1
Structure
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Back Over Prevention
1
Electrical System
1
Visibility
1
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Nissan Murano — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 201 complaints 2016 107 complaints 2017 107 complaints 2018 15 complaints 2019 40 complaints 2020 44 complaints 2021 14 complaints 2022 5 complaints 2023 6 complaints 2024 4 complaints 2025 18 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Nissan Murano

Is the 2021 Nissan Murano reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Nissan Murano has no open recalls and 14 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Murano have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2021 Nissan Murano. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Murano?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Nissan Murano are: Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other, Seat Belts, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Nissan Murano safe to buy?
The 2021 Nissan Murano shows a clean safety record with low complaint activity. It is generally considered safe to buy, though a pre-purchase inspection and independent VIN check are always recommended.
What year Nissan Murano should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Murano are: 2018, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017.
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.