2021 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability

22 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Nissan Murano, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

22Complaints
2/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2021 sits among all Murano years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Driver assistance 9 complaints (41%)
Other 4 complaints (18%)
Electrical 3 complaints (14%)
Speed control 2 complaints (9%)
Visibility & wipers 1 complaints (5%)
Body & structure 1 complaints (5%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2021 Nissan Murano.

Technical service bulletins

100 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2021 Nissan Murano. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2021 Murano TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2021peak 7 in 20252026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2021 Nissan Murano reliable?

The 2021 Nissan Murano drew 22 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2005).

What are the most common 2021 Nissan Murano problems?

The top reported problems for the 2021 Nissan Murano are driver assistance (9 complaints), other (4), and electrical (3).

Does the 2021 Nissan Murano have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 Nissan Murano. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.