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2019 Nissan Murano problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2019 Nissan Murano sits mid-pack among Murano years: 56 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 160, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Driver Assistance leads the complaint categories with 16 reports (29% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

56

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2019 compare to other Murano years?

Murano NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted1,169 complaints2003: 1,050 complaints2004: 850 complaints2005: 1,169 complaints2006: 916 complaints2007: 899 complaints2008: 7 complaints2009: 805 complaints2010: 221 complaints2011: 190 complaints2012: 167 complaints2013: 90 complaints2014: 172 complaints2015: 266 complaints2016: 141 complaints2017: 155 complaints2018: 172 complaints2019: 56 complaints2020: 62 complaints2021: 21 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 9 complaints2024: 5 complaints2025: 36 complaints2026: 2 complaints
Murano NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Nissan Murano problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance1629%
Other1120%
Speed Control611%
Airbags59%
Brakes47%
Visibility & Wipers35%
Lighting24%
Electrical System24%
Body & Structure24%
Fuel System12%
Engine12%
Suspension12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Seat Belts12%

Does the 2019 Nissan Murano have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V654000Driver AssistanceSeptember 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Purchased the Car 8/2019. 2/3 Times Per Year, and always in a parking garage, The Forward Collision Warning is Triggered for No Reason and the Car Slams on the Breaks Automatically. It's Dangerous and Jarring. Everytime It has happened there have been 0 Cars Around Me, and no reason for it to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · September 15, 2021

“Regarding other, there is apparently an issue regarding the sunroofs in Nissan vehicles and severe leaking inside the car that causes issues regarding the flooring and possible electrical components. The second issue regarding the wheels is Nissan uses a term called "swollen lug nuts". They wanted…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 1, 2024

“While traveling experiences slight vibration in which passenger side tire PULLED oncming lane, nonemergency brakes were applied not notification of crossing outside of lane, passenger side tire blew out, causing to hit a Culvert and all airbags deployed with passenger air bag off. The vehicle would…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 9, 2023

“DEPLOYED UNDER DASH AIRBAG BROKE RIGHT KNEE TIBIA BONE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY PREPARING TO TURN LEFT ON THE INTERSECTION WHEN THE VEHICLE GOING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION COLLIDED WITH WITH STATIONARY MURANO. NO DAMAGES DUE TO AN ACCIDENT BUT IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE UNDER DASH AIRBAG WITH PROJECTION FOR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 27, 2019 · crash

“I lost brake pressure at a red light today. I ended up pressing the brake all the way to the floor and kept rolling. The light turned green and I pressed the gas and the brake started working after that and has worked since. I started googling and I saw this was an issue in older Muranos as well. I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 7, 2024

2019 Nissan Murano — common questions

Is the 2019 Nissan Murano reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 56 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Murano year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2019 Murano problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (16 complaints), other (11 complaints), speed control (6 complaints).

Does the 2019 Nissan Murano have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Nissan Murano. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Murano years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Murano years to avoid are 2005, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2004, 2009, 2015. The cleanest record among Murano years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2019 Nissan Murano?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2019 Nissan Murano earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.