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2021 Nissan Murano

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Murano.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2021 Nissan Murano combines an Automatic (AV-S7) transmission with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 20/27/22 mpg, giving researchers a clearly defined model-year specimen. Reliability data for 2021 is comparatively mild: just 16 owner complaints, zero recalls, and Forward Collision Avoidance as the top complaint area. That volume sits well below the 2005 peak of 986 complaints and near the lower end of the 2003–2026 range, making 2021 one of the quieter years in the Murano's recorded history.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy20/27/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/65R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165460Z000
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288905AA1A discontinued · alt 288905AA0A
Serpentine belt117206TA0A
Thermostat13050ZA000 alt 212009HP0A
Cabin air filter272779NM0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.5 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height66.5 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3940 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume108 cu ft
Cargo volume28 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Murano of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.1–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 2015 Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019SL 3.5L V67.30 sec15.60 sec260 hpFWD
2019Platinum 3.5L V67.40 sec15.70 sec260 hpAWD
2019Platinum 3.5L V67.50 sec15.80 sec260 hpAWD
2018Platinum 3.5L V67.30 sec15.70 sec260 hpAWD
2025Platinum 2.0L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.70 sec241 hpAWD
2025Platinum 2.0L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.60 sec241 hpAWD
2025Platinum 2.0L Turbo I-47.70 sec16.00 sec241 hpAWD
2015Platinum 3.5L V67.10 sec15.50 sec260 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT NS-3 Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.2 qt
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.2 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23.0 ft. ls. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs61.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5.1 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Setting Speed: 625 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)Checking Speed: 625 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts17 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 7-101.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.0-15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°14–15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.0-15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°14–15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
132.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 84-90°32 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
172.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all bolts in reverse order of tightening. Step 3: 29.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 103°, Step 5: 103°72 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower Bolts5.2 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0-28.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°24–28 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124-28 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°24–28 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 22,500 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2021 Nissan Murano recorded only 16 consumer complaints, zero recalls and zero investigations, marking a low point in the federal complaint record for the model. Compared with the preceding years 2015‑2017, which saw complaints rise to 201, 107 and 107 respectively, the 2021 figure reflects a notable decline. Following 2021, complaint counts remain similarly low, ranging from 4 to 6 complaints in 20222024 before a modest uptick to 21 in 2025, indicating that 2021 sits within a sustained period of relatively few federal complaints. The technical service bulletin count for 2021 (100) is moderate but does not correlate with higher complaint or recall activity. Taken together, the minimal complaint and recall exposure suggests that the 2021 Murano is a favorable model year to consider for purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
100
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
16
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 16 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Forward Collision Avoidance5
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System1
Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other1
Seat Belts1
Structure,Engine,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Exterior Lighting1
Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 100 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB15-049CC2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2021 Murano have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Murano get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.