2026 Nissan Murano: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Nissan Murano gets 23 miles per gallon combined.
How the Murano ranks in its class
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Murano ranks 53rd (tied with 6 others) of 66 for combined mileage (23 mpg), 41st of 66 for yearly fuel cost ($2,700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 59th of 66 for tailpipe CO2 (387 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 27 mpg, costs $2,500 a year and puts out 329 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 127 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Murano's best version, 20 other models get the same and 87 get less. The 2026 Murano's cheapest version costs $2,700 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 88 cost less, 6 the same and 131 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 53 to 61 of 66)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 2026 Genesis GV70 | 2026 GV70 AWD (4 Mode) | 23 | $3,350 | 393 |
| 53 | 2026 Land Rover Range Rover | 2026 Range Rover Velar | 23 | $3,350 | 381 |
| 53 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | 2026 GLE350 | 23 | $3,350 | 382 |
| 53 | 2026 Nissan MuranoThis car | 2026 Murano AWD | 23 | $2,700 | 387 |
| 60 | 2026 Volkswagen Atlas | 2026 Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 22 | $2,850 | 407 |
| 61 | 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 MDX AWD | 21 | $3,700 | 423 |
| 61 | 2026 Honda Passport | 2026 Passport AWD | 21 | $2,950 | 424 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Murano AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L: 21 mpg city, 27 highway, 23 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Murano version is $2,700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Murano costs $659 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Murano costs $3,295 less to fuel than the RDX (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2026 Acura RDX
- 2026 Audi SQ5
- 2026 Cadillac XT5
The Murano against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Murano (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Murano | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2026 RDX AWD | 23 mpg | $3,350 | same figure | $650 more a year | - |
| 2026 Audi SQ5 | 2026 SQ5 | 23 mpg | $3,350 | same figure | $650 more a year | - |
| 2026 Cadillac XT5 | 2026 XT5 AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 23 mpg | $3,350 | same figure | $650 more a year | - |
Every version of the 2026 Nissan Murano
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Murano AWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S9) | All-wheel | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,700 | 387 | cheapest |
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Murano AWD puts out 387 grams per mile.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Murano AWD: fuel economy score 5, greenhouse gas score 5.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Murano gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 24 mpg | 29 mpg | 4 | 6 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 24 mpg | none | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 24 mpg | none | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2020 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2021 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2022 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2023 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 23 mpg | none | 1 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 2 versions were tested then and 1 now; the best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Murano AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
1 2025 version has no match in 2026.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NISSAN MURANO SUV N/A AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 NISSAN MURANO SUV N/A FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 5 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2026
5 complaints for the 2026 Nissan Murano are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 |
0 of the 5 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Nissan Murano (as MURANO). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Nissan Murano on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Murano itself is at 23 mpg.
Other Nissan models of 2026
More Nissan models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Nissan Murano gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Murano AWD with 23 mpg combined (21 city, 27 highway).
How much does a 2026 Nissan Murano cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Nissan Murano costs between $2,700 and $2,700 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2026 Nissan Murano rank among 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2026 Nissan Murano is 53rd of 66 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross at 42 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class at 23 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas at 22 mpg.
Did the Murano change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 2 tested versions and the 2026 model has 1. The best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
How did the 2026 Nissan Murano do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 NISSAN MURANO SUV N/A AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 NISSAN MURANO SUV N/A FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Nissan Murano?
5 complaints for the 2026 Nissan Murano are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Engine (2 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2026 Nissan Murano have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Nissan Murano on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Nissan Murano: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Nissan Murano: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Nissan Murano: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Nissan Murano: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Nissan Murano: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.