Nissan Murano FWD

20052025 · 20 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
22
Best
24

The Nissan Murano FWD has been tested by the EPA across 20 different configurations spanning model years 2005 through 2025. Over this period, the Murano FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2025
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2024
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2023
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2022
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2021
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2020
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2019
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2018
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2017
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2016
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2015
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S7)Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2014
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2013
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,450182320MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,450182320MPG
2007
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$3,450182320MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$3,000182320MPG

Historical Efficiency

2025
23
2024
23
2023
23
2022
23
2021
23
2020
23
2019
23
2018
24
2017
24
2016
24
2015
24
2014
20
2013
20
2012
20
2011
20
2010
20
2009
20
2007
20
2006
20
2005
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Murano FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Nissan Murano FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Nissan Nissan/Datsun Murano (For 2003-2018 only. For model years 2019 on, see 35-422.), Nissan/Datsun Murano (For 2019 on. For model years 2003-2018, see 35-056.) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,057
Total Deaths
508

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
14.8%
Fire Occurrence
1.8%
Speeding Involved
12.6%
DUI Involved
13.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

79%
Front
11%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes165
Fatalities
92
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2022
Fatal Crashes129
Fatalities
55
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2021
Fatal Crashes144
Fatalities
74
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2020
Fatal Crashes113
Fatalities
52
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2019
Fatal Crashes106
Fatalities
63
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2018
Fatal Crashes85
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.34
2017
Fatal Crashes109
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.49
2016
Fatal Crashes63
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2015
Fatal Crashes81
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2014
Fatal Crashes62
Fatalities
28
Deaths/Crash
0.45

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2025
2
2024
1
2020
2
2018
1
2016
1
2015
5
2013
1
2012
1
2009
3
2007
1
2005
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory