Nissan Murano
22 model years from 2005 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Midsize Station Wagons
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 20–29 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 16 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2009 (475)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 7,000 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Murano in brief
The 2026 Nissan Murano is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 193 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,756 lb (Platinum 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), 11% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Nissan Murano has 22 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Midsize Station Wagons.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 29 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 29 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the service brakes (451), unknown or other (376), power train (320).
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2016 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 16 campaigns and 2,399 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Murano compares
The 2005 Nissan Murano is a SUV - offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,845 lb.
About the Nissan Murano
The Nissan Murano is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan since May 2002 for the 2003 model year. The fourth generation was revealed in October 2024.
From the Wikipedia article "Nissan Murano", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Murano pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 Murano
6 owner complaints · 0 recalls · 2 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2015 Murano
204 owner complaints · 6 recalls · 5 fire reports · 10 crash reports
Most reported: Power Train
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Murano changes by model year
- 2025
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
- Lightest version 1847 lb heavier
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2017
- No hybrid version any more
- Engine dropped: 2.5L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 29 to 24
- 2016
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 24 to 29
- 2015
- New body dimensions: 2.7 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Best combined MPG up from 20 to 24
- 2009
- Lightest version 161 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 22 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 192.9 in | 5,756 lb | Not rated | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 192.9 in | 5,756 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 25 |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,940 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,940 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,940 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,940 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 17 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,940 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 45 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,940 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 44 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,940 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 113 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,940 lb | Not rated | 3 | 107 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 29 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,940 lb | Not rated | 6 | 109 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 192.5 in | 3,794 lb | Not rated | 6 | 204 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,026 lb | Not rated | 1 | 143 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,037 lb | Not rated | 1 | 68 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,037 lb | Not rated | 1 | 116 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,037 lb | Not rated | 0 | 134 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 188.6 in | 4,158 lb | Not rated | 0 | 162 |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 188.6 in | 4,158 lb | Not rated | 1 | 475 |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 187.8 in | 4,017 lb | Not rated | 0 | 323 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 187.8 in | 4,017 lb | Not rated | 0 | 153 |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,845 lb | Not rated | 0 | 138 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Murano
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →



