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2018 Nissan Murano problems

The most common problem on the 2018 Nissan Murano is driver assistance and stability, typically around 17,400 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Murano model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
75/100
Owner complaints
114
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
182
Worst area
Driver assistance
Fuel economy
24mpg

The worst 2018 Nissan Murano problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2018 Nissan Murano

Adaptive cruise 29Sunroof shattered 8ABS 6Collision warning 6

Recalls 2

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported November 8, 2019 · 391,479 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V‑601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Recall number 19V807000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported September 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.

Recall number 19V654000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2018 Nissan Murano

Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Nissan Murano 182

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 182 bulletins for the 2018 Nissan Murano

2018 Nissan Murano fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.5L 6‑cylFWD212824
3.5L 6‑cylAWD212824

What 2018 Nissan Murano owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 27, 2026 · Driver assistance · KY

While driving the emergency braking light comes on in the dash and my vehicle loses power

Filed May 27, 2026 · VA

I am filing a safety complaint regarding my Nissan Murano due to a recurring water leak caused by clogged sunroof/moonroof drain tubes. This problem has now happened for the third time, even after prior repairs by an authorized Nissan dealership. Water repeatedly enters the interior of the vehicle, soaking the carpets and interior areas. I am very concerned about mold and mildew developing underneath the carpeting and inside the vehicle because of the trapped moisture. This creates potential health concerns for passengers and affects the safety and air quality inside the car. I am also concerned about possible electrical damage from repeated water intrusion near wiring and electronic components. The ongoing leaks have caused major inconvenience, repair expenses, and concern about the long-term reliability of the vehicle. The first repair was completed by a Nissan dealership at my own expense, yet the same issue returned multiple times afterward. After researching this problem, I found that many other Nissan Murano owners have reported similar recurring drain clogging and water intrusion issues. I believe this may indicate a design defect or inadequate drainage system that should be investigated further. I respectfully request that the federal safety agency review this issue for potential safety risks related to mold exposure, electrical failures, and recurring water intrusion affecting Nissan Murano vehicles.

Filed Mar 31, 2026 · Brakes · FL

When my car gets to about 20mph the abs light comes on and stays on until I restart the car and drive it again then at 20 mph it come on again I know there are recalls on other Nissan Murano midnight edition for there abs system issues the federal safety agency number is 19v807000 other numbers were r1916 and 1920 also 18v601000 my car is showing the same issues the other recalled vehicles are showing and needs to be added to the recall please contact me ty

Filed Mar 20, 2026 · Driver assistance · MS

Forward collision warning light comes on and off while driving. When the light comes on the cruise control will not work and when the light goes off I need to reset the cruise control. This started about two months ago.

Filed Nov 30, 2025 · NC

The panoramic sunroof front glass on my 2018 Nissan Murano shattered unexpectedly while I was driving on the highway. Fortunately, I had the interior sliding sunshade closed, which prevented the shattered glass from falling directly onto me. The explosion sound was extremely loud — at first, I thought there had been a collision nearby or that a tire had blown out. However, I immediately felt heat and airflow inside the car, and I could hear the shattered glass movement on top of the closed interior shade. That’s when I realized something happened to my sunroof. I immediately took the next exit and pulled over to inspect the damage. There was a large hole in the sunroof and shattered glass sitting right on the interior sliding sunshade. If the sliding interior shade had been open, the glass could have caused me serious injuries. Additionally, the shock from the explosion could easily have caused me to swerve and create a dangerous accident on the highway. I also have no way of knowing whether glass fell onto the highway or struck other vehicles, which is hazardous to others. There were no construction zones, trucks, or any visible road hazards at the time of the incident. I later learned that there is a class-action lawsuit involving Nissan panoramic sunroofs for this same issue — catastrophic glass shattering allegedly caused by the use of tempered glass — and my model and year appear to be included. I filed a claim with my insurance company, brought the vehicle to Nissan dealership, and had the sunroof replaced. Since this incident, I no longer feel safe opening the sliding sunshade at all.

Filed Nov 9, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · MN

My car several times while driving randomly had the traction control loss light pop up randomly (dry conditions) several times through a 45 minute drive. Around the 35 minute mark it popped up again, and my car completely stalled out. My VIN is allegedly not apart of one of their recalls but it appears as if it’s the exact same issue many others had and that it should have been included with said recall.

Filed Oct 14, 2025 · Driver assistance · IL

The FCW turns off within 10 miles of driving. The FCW light clears up if the vehicle is shut off and restarted. However FCW warning comes back up and the FCW system is disabled.

Filed Aug 15, 2025 · Transmission · VA

During acceleration, vehicle has a jerkiness/shutter feeling throughout compartment.

Filed Aug 7, 2025 · Driver assistance · CA

The transmission shutters at low speeds and doesn’t not engage Driving in the freeway is scary

Filed Jul 31, 2025 · Driver assistance · FL

AEB light was on so we took it into the St. Augustine Nissan dealership. They told us the ABS actuator needed replaced and there are now more lights including the ABS on the dash after they were in the car. They said the part was on back order since February and that there were about 70 people ahead of us in line waiting for this part. Hearing that I decided to check for recalls and noticed there were ABS recalls on other Muranos of the same year. This also keeps cruise control from working.

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Questions about the 2018 Nissan Murano

Is the 2018 Nissan Murano reliable?

Owners have filed 114 complaints about the 2018 Nissan Murano, fewer than a typical Murano model year.

What is the 2018 Nissan Murano year score?

The 2018 Nissan Murano scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Murano: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Nissan Murano?

Driver assistance and stability, with 27 complaints, typically around 17,400 miles. Next is brakes (26).

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Murano have?

2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and back over prevention.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Nissan Murano driver assistance?

Yes, 1 recall: 19V654000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Murano have the most driver assistance problems?

The Nissan Murano model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2018 (27 complaints), 2020 (14 complaints) and 2019 (12 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Murano get?

Official estimates for the 2018 Nissan Murano range from 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 28 highway.

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