Audi Q3 vs Nissan Murano
Which used car has the cleaner record?
We line up what owners actually reported to NHTSA — complaints and recall campaigns — for both cars, so you can compare their paper trail before you buy.
Last updated: June 28, 2026
Body type
- Q3
- SUV
- Murano
- SUV
Years sampled
- Q3
- 2016, 2020, 2024
- Murano
- 2016, 2020, 2024
Owner complaints
- Q3
- 109fewer
- Murano
- 156
Recall campaigns
- Q3
- 7fewer
- Murano
- 8
NHTSA investigations
- Q3
- 0fewer
- Murano
- 6
Overall safety (NHTSA, US)
- Q3
- 5/5
- Murano
- 5/5
Combined economy (EPA, US)
- Q3
- 9.4 L/100km
- Murano
- 10.7 L/100km
The quick read
Over the sampled model years, the Audi Q3 has 109 complaints and 7 recalls, and the Nissan Murano has 156 complaints and 8 recalls. Lower numbers point to fewer reported issues, but always confirm the exact car with a VIN check.
NHTSA (US) owner-complaint and recall counts over recent model years. A reliability signal, not a check of any one car. Always run the VIN.