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2020 Nissan Murano

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Murano.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2020 Nissan Murano pairs an Automatic (AV-S7) transmission with a powertrain that takes 5.1 quarts of 0W-20 oil and returns EPA estimates of 20/28/23 mpg. In the model's complaint history spanning 2003 through 2026, the 2020 year logged 45 total owner complaints — well below the 986 peak seen in 2005 but above the single-complaint low of 2026 — with Forward Collision Avoidance emerging as the top concern and two recalls issued. That placement suggests a mature, generally reliable iteration, though the concentration in forward-collision systems warrants attention for owners and researchers alike.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/28/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 550 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 Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 47 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/55R20 102HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5JJ inOEM · 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 / 28 / 23 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
2015Platinum 3.5L V67.10 sec15.50 sec260 hpFWD
2015Platinum 3.5L V67.30 sec15.60 sec260 hpAWD
2015Platinum 3.5L V67.40 sec15.60 sec260 hpAWD
2015SL 3.5L V67.80 sec16.00 sec260 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.1 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan NS-3 CVT Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.25 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Blue Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.25 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity5.1 qt
Power Steering FluidNissan E-PSF

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs61.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)625 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeFXE22HR11
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing12 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.146 - 1.278 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-8
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

RPM51.0
Residual Pressure51.0 PSI is approximate. psi

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 7-1017 in
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: In Reverse order loosen all bolts. Step 3: 29.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 103°, Step 5: 103°72 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0-28.0 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 at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (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 2020 Nissan Murano recorded 45 complaints, 2 recalls, and 130 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). Primary complaint areas for this year included Forward Collision Avoidance and a category listed as "Unknown Or Other," each with 8 reports, while the power train and suspension each saw 3 reports. In the broader context of the model's history, 2020 sits within a period of significantly lower complaint volumes compared to the peaks seen between 2003 and 2007, though it shows a slight increase over 2019's 42 complaints and 1 recall. This year marks a plateau before complaints dropped further in 2021 (16) and 2022 (5), implying a general stabilization of the vehicle's reliability over the generation's arc. With zero federal investigations and a long-term downward trend in reported issues, this is a good year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
130
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
45
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 45 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Forward Collision Avoidance8
Unknown Or Other8
Power Train3
Suspension3
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance3
Structure2
Exterior Lighting2
Steering,Suspension,Wheels2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V402000Suspension:Rear:Axle:SpindleReported 27/05/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan…

21V170000Steering:LinkagesReported 11/03/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 130 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

How much oil does the 2020 Murano take?

5.1 qt of Nissan 0W-20 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 Murano have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 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 / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.