2020 Nissan Murano problems: recalls, complaints and whether this is a year to avoid
The 2020 Nissan Murano has 47 owner complaints on record with NHTSA, which ranks it 1 of 2 Nissan Murano model years by complaint volume. That is the highest of any year in the run — the 2018 car has 15. 2 recall entries cover this year.
Which recalls cover the 2020?
Suspension
The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Free remedy: Dealers 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.
Steering
The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.
Free remedy: Nissan 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.
Take the campaign number to any franchised Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free with no mileage or ownership limit, and they follow the car rather than the owner, so a used 2020 with an unrepaired campaign is a free repair you can claim. How recalls work.
Recall text is abridged from the NHTSA record. Search the campaign number at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the full notice and affected VIN ranges.
What do owners report on the Nissan Murano?
Across every Nissan Murano year, not the 2020 alone — NHTSA does not split component totals by model year.
- Unknown or Other — 14 reports
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 10 reports
- Service Brakes — 5 reports
- Electrical System — 5 reports
Which other Nissan Murano years should you compare?
← 2018 Nissan Murano · All Nissan Murano years
If you are deciding between years, the Nissan Murano page carries the full run with the component breakdown. Before money changes hands, run the VIN for open recalls and read the inspection checklist — ten minutes in the seller’s driveway finds most of what matters.
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