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2020 Nissan Murano

Gas
Midsize Station Wagons
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA42
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2020 Nissan Murano is sold in the U.S. as a gas wagon with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Murano AWD, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 42 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Murano AWDGasAWD3.5L 6-cyl202823$2,700
Murano FWDGasFWD3.5L 6-cyl202823$2,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42098, 42097.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Steering

14,276 vehicles
ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.RiskThe steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign 21V402000reported May 27, 2021Nissan North America, Inc.
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Steering

PC797
15,223 vehicles
ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.RiskBall joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.FixNissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC797.
NHTSA campaign 21V170000reported Mar 11, 2021Nissan North America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
42complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 2 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 3 · 2021: 9 · 2022: 6 · 2023: 10 · 2024: 4 · 2025: 4 · 2026: 6

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance18
Unspecified10
Suspension6
Service Brakes4
Steering4
Visibility/Wiper3

What owners describe

“It has occurred on a few occasions where the emergency braking system has enabled with no obstructions nearby most commonly while backing up into a parking spot but the recent situation of it automatically breaking on the highway while doing 60 with no other vehicles nearby, my wife attempted the gas pedal to disengage…”Apr 21, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report
“My 2020 Nissan Murano SV driver side headlight failed. This headlight is suppose to be a “sealed for lifeâ€� unit. This failure created an immediate driving hazard. There was heavy moisture intrusion on with the driver side, the headlight stopped working, creating a visibility hazard. The moisture intrusion / headlig…”Jan 28, 2026 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA owner report
“Subject: Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2020 Nissan Murano, VIN [XXX] Dear NHTSA, I am submitting a formal Vehicle Safety Complaint regarding my 2020 Nissan Murano (VIN: [XXX] ) due to unresolved safety defects that match existing recalls. I have been notified of two recall campaigns affecting my vehicle model: 1. NHTSA …”Aug 22, 2025 · Steering · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆15%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning.

Other Murano model years

A

2026 Nissan Murano

0 recalls · 1 complaints

B

2025 Nissan Murano

2 recalls · 21 complaints

A

2024 Nissan Murano

1 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2023 Nissan Murano

0 recalls · 8 complaints

A

2022 Nissan Murano

0 recalls · 6 complaints

A

2021 Nissan Murano

0 recalls · 16 complaints

A

2019 Nissan Murano

1 recalls · 43 complaints

B

2018 Nissan Murano

2 recalls · 113 complaints

F

2017 Nissan Murano

3 recalls · 107 complaints

F

2016 Nissan Murano

6 recalls · 108 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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