Maintenance & repair cost

Nissan Murano Maintenance & Repair Cost

The Nissan Murano averages $507 a year in repair and maintenance costs, which is 3% below the typical compact SUVs. Here is what that covers, how it ranks, and the problem areas most likely to drive the bill.

Data updated April 2026

Avg. annual cost
$507

Repairs + maintenance, per year

compact SUVs average
$521

3% cheaper

Reliability rating
medium

RepairPal rating

Segment rank
#20 of 26

compact SUVs

Cost of ownership

How much does a Nissan Murano cost to maintain?

Independent repair data puts the Nissan Murano at about $507 per year in combined repair and maintenance spending. The average compact SUVs runs about $521, so the Nissan Murano is 3% cheaper than a typical rival to keep on the road.

RepairPal rates the Nissan Murano's overall reliability medium and ranks it #20 of 26 in the compact SUVs class. A lower cost usually tracks with fewer and less severe repairs, but it is an average across every model year.

What drives the cost

The problems most likely to show up on a repair bill

Across the model years we track, these are the most frequently reported Nissan Murano problem areas — the categories most likely to turn into a real expense:

#1

Unknown Or Other

Complaints
27
Years affected
8
Worst year
2020
#2

Forward Collision Avoidance

Complaints
23
Years affected
6
Worst year
2020
#3

Service Brakes

Complaints
9
Years affected
4
Worst year
2020
#4

Electrical System

Complaints
9
Years affected
3
Worst year
2025
See the full Nissan Murano common-problems breakdown →

How to read this

Averages describe the model — the VIN describes the car

Annual-cost and reliability figures come from independent repair data aggregated across many vehicles. They are a strong way to compare one model against another, but a single Nissan Murano can cost far more if it was neglected, wrecked, or has an open recall. Use the estimate to shortlist, then confirm the specific car with its VIN.

Source trail

Where this Nissan Murano data comes from

VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Nissan Murano research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.

Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.

Buyer questions

Nissan Murano research FAQ

How much does it cost to maintain a Nissan Murano per year?

A Nissan Murano averages about $507 per year in repair and maintenance costs across parts and labor, versus roughly $521 for a typical compact SUVs. Actual cost depends on the year, mileage, condition and where it is serviced.

Is the Nissan Murano expensive to repair?

Compared with similar vehicles, the Nissan Murano is 3% cheaper to maintain than the compact SUVs average, and its overall reliability is rated "medium".

Does a low maintenance cost mean a specific Nissan Murano is a safe buy?

No. A segment average describes the model, not one car. A cheap-to-maintain model can still hide a salvage title, odometer rollback, flood damage or unfinished recall work. Always run the VIN before you buy.

Check the actual car

Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.

Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Nissan Murano you are considering.