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2012 Nissan Murano recalls & problems

The 2012 Nissan Murano has 1 safety recall and 135 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (30 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints135filed by owners
Crashes · fires4 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2012 Nissan Murano in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

TiresFeb 22, 2012

Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Recall 12V0680002,983 vehicles

Problem
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 MURANO AND ROGUE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2012. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WAS NOT ACTIVATED. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138,”TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM.”
Risk
A NON-ACTIVE TPMS CANNOT WARN A DRIVER THAT A TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED. UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
Fix
ALL OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALER INVENTORY. DEALERS HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO ACTIVATE ALL OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2012 Nissan Murano SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk18.5%

2012 Nissan Murano SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk17.9%

2012 Nissan Murano Cross C AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
2012 Nissan Murano NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2012 Nissan Murano NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Murano FWD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Murano AWD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Murano CrossCabriolet

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 22 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power train3020175,000 mi
Air bags2620265,548 mi
Unknown or other2300075,400 mi
Electrical systemIgnition › Anti-theft › Immobilizer/proximity › Sensor1300078,000 mi
Engine1301039,500 mi
Service brakes1200078,000 mi
VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly; Windshield wiper/washer1000035,100 mi
Visibility/wiper1000056,000 mi
StructureBody; Body › Roof and pillars600148,000 mi
Steering5000—
Suspension5000—
Fuel/propulsion system4000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.