2021 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021 Nissan Murano has 6 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are Automatic Emergency Braking / Forward Collision Phantom Activation, Front Radar/Sensor Malfunctions Triggering AEB, ICC, and Forward Collision Warnings and Rearview Camera Image Blank, Distorted, or Intermittent Due to AV Control Unit/Camera Fault ($0-$1,200 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $100 to $1,400. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Murano vehicles. The incorrect primer may have been used on the quarter glass, resulting in the left and right quarter glass detaching from the vehicle.
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021 Nissan Murano has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Automatic Emergency Braking / Forward Collision Phantom Activation, Front Radar/Sensor Malfunctions Triggering AEB, ICC, and Forward Collision Warnings, Rearview Camera Image Blank, Distorted, or Intermittent Due to AV Control Unit/Camera Fault. Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2021 Nissan Murano has 6 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Automatic Emergency Braking / Forward Collision Phantom Activation and Front Radar/Sensor Malfunctions Triggering AEB, ICC, and Forward Collision Warnings and Rearview Camera Image Blank, Distorted, or Intermittent Due to AV Control Unit/Camera Fault. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Nissan Murano issues range from $0 to $1,400, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Third-generation Muranos with Nissan's Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)/Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) have widely reported 'phantom braking' — the system suddenly and forcefully brakes when no obstacle is present, creating rear-end collision and loss-of-control risk. The probl… Severity: high.
Nissan NTB19-033G applies to 2015-2024 Murano Z52 vehicles when ICC stops working, the AEB/FEB warning illuminates, or a front-radar obstruction message appears and C1A16, C1A16-97, C2582 or C2582-97 is the only stored DTC. Its flow separates obstruction and weather from repeat i… Severity: high.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
Multiple Murano owners in the 2021-2024 range have reported the backup camera showing a black screen, frozen image, blue screen, or distorted picture when shifting into reverse. This is also covered by Nissan/NHTSA recall actions affecting rearview camera display reliability on N… Repairs typically run $0-$1,200. Severity: high.
Owners have reported the driver's seat rocking front-to-back, clicking during braking/acceleration, or feeling loose on its track. Nissan has issued service information on seat track/frame-related movement complaints on late-model vehicles, and owner reports indicate the issue ca… Repairs typically run $150-$1,400. Severity: medium.
A recurring owner complaint on newer Nissan crossovers, including Murano, is a dead battery after sitting overnight or for a few days despite the battery testing good initially. Reports often point to parasitic draw from telematics, AV control, or body control modules that fail t… Repairs typically run $200-$1,200. Severity: medium.
Murano owners continue to report water leaks into the cabin, often showing up as damp headliner edges, wet front footwells, musty odor, or water near A-pillars after rain or car washes. The most common causes are restricted sunroof drains, disconnected drain tubes, or seal/body s… Repairs typically run $100-$1,200. Severity: medium.
