2020 Nissan Murano forward collision avoidance problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2020 Nissan Murano — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It has occurred on a few occasions where the emergency braking system has enabled with no obstructions nearby most commonly while backing up into a parking spot but the recent situation of it automatically breaking on the highway while doing 60 with no other vehicles nearby, my wife attempted the…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
“The car keeps braking like I've been in an accident when I travel under an overpass. It doesn't do it every time, just sometimes. I've had it at the dealer, Don Moore in Owensboro, Ky. and since it doesn't show any codes they can't/won't do anything about it. I don't feel safe driving this car for…”
filed Feb 26, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Murano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano | 4 | 19% |
| 2019 Murano | 10 | 24% |
| 2018 Murano | 16 | 14% |
| 2017 Murano | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 Murano | 5 | 5% |
| 2015 Murano | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 Murano | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Murano | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 Murano | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 Murano | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Murano | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Nissan Murano
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.