2015 Nissan Murano
2015 model shown · Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0

Midsize SUVs · Z52 generation

2018 Nissan Murano: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Well above average

It scores 83 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,700 to own, including $2,356 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Nissan Murano.

Reliability

83/100

Well above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,356

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$8,500

24 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$15,502

$13,642 – $17,362, estimate

Recalls

2

on record

Owner complaints

114

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$773
Transmission & drivetrain$640
Driver-assist & stability$279
Electrical system$211
Brakes$131
Body, glass & interior$131

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Nissan Murano

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (91/100) and the 2015 worst (65/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202486/100
202389/100
202291/100
202190/100
202088/100
201991/100
201883/100
201782/100
201681/100
201565/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2018 Nissan Murano a year to avoid?

No. It scores 83 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2018 Nissan Murano reliable?

It scores 83 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,356 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2018 Nissan Murano cost to own?

About $14,700 over 5 years: $3,844 in lost value, $2,356 in repairs and $8,500 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,502 today.

What are the best years of the Nissan Murano?

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (91/100) and the 2015 worst (65/100).

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Murano have?

2 recalls on record with NHTSA.