2018 Nissan Murano recalls and problems

The 2018 Nissan Murano has 2 safety recalls and 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Urgent: recall 19V-807 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
2
Complaints
115
Crashes / fires
3 / 5
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Nissan Murano vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Nissan Murano recalls

Recall 19V-807: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Park outsideReported Nov 8, 2019 · 391,479 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 19V-654: Back Over Prevention

Reported Sep 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2018 Nissan Murano problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other29
Forward Collision Avoidance27
Service Brakes26
Vehicle Speed Control23
Electrical System21
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)8
Visibility/Wiper7
Seat Belts6
Engine5
Power Train5
Structure3
Lane Departure3

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 10
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 8
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 7
  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 2
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock — 1
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,400 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Nissan Murano complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seat Belts · reported Nov 11, 2026
The front passenger seat belt does not always buckle. You may have to try to rebuckle yourself several times before it will latch or click. The rear drivers seatbelt is doing the same thing but will not buckle at all anymore.
Unknown or Other · reported May 27, 2026
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…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Mar 20, 2026
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.
Unknown or Other · reported Nov 30, 2025
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…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 14, 2025
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Murano have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Nissan Murano: 19V-807 (service brakes, hydraulic), 19V-654 (back over prevention). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (29 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (27). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,400 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.