BrakesLow
Premature brake wear and pulsation.
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Feel for pulsation under braking.
2021 Nissan Murano problems
A 2021 Nissan Murano is now 5 years old, so an average example has covered around 67,500 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2021 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2021 Nissan Murano is 5 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 67,500 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first. A further 2 typically appear later in the car's life.
Faults a 2021 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~68k miles an average 2021 car has covered.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment freezes and reboots.
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test the touchscreen and navigation.
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
TransmissionHigh
CVT judder and failure.
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Feel for shudder on acceleration; ask about fluid service and any replacement.
HVACMedium
AC compressor failure.
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Confirm cold AC and listen for compressor noise.
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Check this exact carNissan Murano · frequently asked questions
Is the Murano reliable?
Comfortable but CVT-dependent; test the transmission carefully.
Are Murano CVTs a problem?
They can judder and fail; confirm fluid history and any prior work.
Is the Murano good value used?
Yes if the CVT checks out; otherwise repairs are expensive.