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2012 Nissan Murano

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2012 Nissan Murano.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2012 Nissan Murano

Recall·12V068000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WAS NOT ACTIVATED.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 135 owners reported

Power train28
Air bags24
Electrical system13
Service brakes11

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2012 Nissan Murano at a glance

Trims
LESSLSV
Engine
3.5L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
AWD, FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
SUV
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2012 Nissan Murano?

Owners have filed 135 complaints about the 2012 Nissan Murano with NHTSA, most often about the power train. There is 1 recall campaign covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2012 Nissan Murano reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 1 open recall campaign on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2012 Nissan Murano?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2012 Nissan Murano listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.