2013 Nissan Murano: Transmission failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Murano report: transmission failure. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 96,200 miles.
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2013 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11671464 (filed 07/06/2025): “Pllease provide me information about transmission recall…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11578554 (filed 03/20/2024): “The contact owns a 2013 nissan murano sl. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who would not perform the work due to recalls on the trans…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (4 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $5,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
Estimated repair cost: transmission replacement (automatic or CVT, remanufactured unit)
Average shop cost
$835
Range $400–$1,390 (labor)
4.0–10.0 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$1,255
Range $600–$2,085 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
Estimates only, not a quote. Actual prices vary by vehicle, shop and location. See the estimate for your city → · About this repair and its cost
Same repair on other models: 2013 Chevrolet Cruze: Transmission went out · 2015 Dodge Durango: Transmission failure · 2016 Subaru Forester: Transmission failure · 2018 Nissan Sentra: CVT failure · 2019 Nissan Pathfinder: Check engine light came on transmission failure · 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe: Transmission failure
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