Is the 2018 Nissan MURANO reliable?

The 2018 Nissan MURANO has 172 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.2x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: SPEED CONTROL problems.

What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan MURANO?

Top problems: SPEED CONTROL (30 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (29 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (26 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2018 Nissan MURANO?

Yes, there are 2 recall(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. Contact any Nissan dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Nissan MURANO?

The 2018 Nissan MURANO gets 24 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2000. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2018 Nissan MURANO?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2018 Nissan MURANO is approximately $1,590/year (wagon class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2018 Nissan MURANO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2018 Nissan MURANO has 172 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 141. The most common issue is speed control problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan murano. while driving various speeds, the cruise control disengaged without warning. the contact stated that the cruise control feature of the vehicle was controlled by a collision control system, which malfunctioned while on an incline and while driving various sp. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 7 fire reports filed.

7 fire reports 3 crash reports 2 injuries

172

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

SPEED CONTROL

30 complaints

17%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE WAS CONTROLLED BY A COLLISION CONTROL SYSTEM, WHICH MALFUNCTIONED WHILE ON AN INCLINE AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SP
• THE ABE WARNING LIGHT (ORANGE) DISPLAYS AND THE WARNING MESSAGE 'UNAVAILABLE FRONT RADAR OBSTRUCTION' APPEARS RANDOMLY. THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY AND INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS (HIGHWAY, STREET, TURNING, LANE CHANGES, STRAIGHT AHEAD IN ONE LANE, SEEMS TO BE AT SPEEDS OF 40
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE SPEEDOMETER. SUDDENLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOM NAQUIN CHEVROLET NISSAN CADILLAC (2500 W LEXINGTON AVE, ELKHART, IN 46514) WHER

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE WAS CONTROLLED BY A COLLISION CONTROL SYSTEM, WHICH MALFUNCTIONED WHILE ON AN INCLINE AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SP”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2018 Nissan MURANO

Based on 99 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 17K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 15K mi · 20 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 24K mi · 17 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 20K mi · 17 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 16K mi · 14 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

In line with typicalmedian 26K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

In line with typicalmedian 5K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (2)

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA12/09/2019

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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2018 Nissan MURANO

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,001

Per month

$167

Per mile

16.7¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,286/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,715/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2018 Nissan MURANO

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,590

Full coverage / month

$133

Liability only / year

$607

vs US avg

-5%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (wagon)0.95x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1590

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Nissan MURANO Service Intervals

Oil change

5K mi / 6 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

24 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

105K mi

Spark plugs

105K mi

Cabin air filter

15K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

CVT-equipped models (Altima, Sentra, Rogue, Pathfinder) MUST use Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid, not conventional ATF. Frequent CVT service extends life significantly.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Nissan New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

3 yr / 36K mi

These are the terms for a new Nissan. If you're buying a used 2018 MURANO, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Nissan dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 172 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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SPEED CONTROL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE WAS CONTROLLED BY A COLLISION CONTROL SYSTEM, WHICH MALFUNCTIONED WHILE ON AN INCLINE AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: CURRENT MILEAGE IS 9,900. THREE TIMES NOW WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE A/C STOPS BLOWING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS IN THE CABIN, EVEN THOUGH THE COMPRESSOR IS STILL AUDIBLE IN THE DASH. THREE TIMES I HAVE VISITED THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND HAVE BEEN SENT HOME THREE TIMES SAYING THEY CANNOT DUPLICAT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON 14 TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AROUND AND THERE WAS NO APPARENT REASON THAT THE CHIME & WARNING LIGHT SHOULD HAVE COME ON.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE WAS CONTROLLED BY A COLLISION CONTROL SYSTEM, WHICH MALFUNCTIONED WHILE ON AN INCLINE AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Nissan dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)