2021 Nissan Murano problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Nissan Murano, filed between 2021-06-04 and 2026-07-06. The most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (6, 38%), electrical system (2, 13%) and vehicle speed control (2, 13%). Owners reported 1 crash in these complaints. NHTSA lists 0 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2021 Nissan Murano complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 38% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Forward collision avoidance: 6 complaints
- 6 complaints of 16 (38%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- Owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Nissan Murano covers this system.
Electrical system: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 16 (13%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Nissan Murano covers this system.
Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 16 (13%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Nissan Murano covers this system.
Back over prevention: 1 complaint
- 1 complaint of 16 (6%) name the back over prevention — the rear-view camera and rear back-over warning systems.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Nissan Murano covers this system.
Engine: 1 complaint
- 1 complaint of 16 (6%) name the engine.
- Owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Nissan Murano covers this system.
Exterior lighting: 1 complaint
- 1 complaint of 16 (6%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Nissan Murano covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names MURANO, model year 2021. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2021 Nissan Murano recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Murano?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2021 Nissan Murano's most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (6 of 16 complaints), electrical system (2 of 16 complaints) and vehicle speed control (2 of 16 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2021 Nissan Murano have?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Nissan Murano, including 1 reported crash.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Nissan Murano's problems?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Nissan Murano. Complaints alone do not trigger a free repair.