Model reliability

Nissan Murano reliability

The Nissan Murano fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 39.6% of 1,137 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

39.6% failed their MOT

About average

From 1,137 MOT tests of Nissan Muranos this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenAnti-roll bars9.3% vs 4.2%

Fails 75% more oftenSuspension arms8.9% vs 5.1%

Fails 3× as oftenExhaust system5.5% vs 2.1%Fix about £150

Fails 2× as oftenSteering linkage components5.2% vs 2.4%

Advised 31% more oftenMechanical brake components22.1% vs 16.9%

Advised 64% more oftenSuspension arms19.8% vs 12.1%

Advised 75% more oftenFluid leaks17.7% vs 10.1%

Advised 82% more oftenAnti-roll bars10.9% vs 6%

Safety recalls

2 DVSA recalls for the Nissan Murano

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2006/02923 May 2006Built 2002–2005Rear seat belt webbing may be damaged in a frontal impact

There is a possibility that during a frontal impact and under specific circumstances the rear seat belt webbing may be damaged. This could increase the risk of injury to an occupant during an impact.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have a protector fitted to the affected seat belt area.

Recalled models: MURANO · 1,434 vehicles

R/2006/02823 May 2006Built 2002–2005Possible damage to fuel tank

In the event of a front tyre travelling over a sharp object the object could be propelled towards the rear of the vehicle and possibly damage the front edge of the fuel tank.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have a protective shield fitted to the fuel tank vulnerable area.

Recalled models: MURANO · 1,684 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Nissan Murano before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Nissan Murano reliability

2 DVSA recalls for the Nissan Murano

Checking a Nissan Murano before you buy

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