2012 Nissan Murano
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 30 of 135 complaints (22%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 148 in 2011 to 135 in 2012.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | vs. 2012 Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,900 | 3,100–4,100 | 3,100–4,100 | 3,100–4,100 | 3,100–4,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 20 | 19–20 | 19–20 | 19–20 | 19–20 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18 / 23 | 17–18 / 22–23 | 17–18 / 22–23 | 17–18 / 22–24 | 17–18 / 22–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 444 | 444–468 | 444–468 | 438–468 | 438–456 | |
| Complaints filed | 190 | 148 | 135 | 74 | 145 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 6 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Murano have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Nissan Murano?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 30 of 135 NHTSA complaints (22%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan Murano get?
EPA rates it 19–20 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Nissan Murano?
EPA estimates $3,100–$4,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 18 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 444 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 18 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 444 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 30 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 26 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS · Campaign 12V068000 · Feb 23, 2012
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: ALL OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALER INVENTORY. DEALERS HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO ACTIVATE ALL OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS.