Receiver Hitch for 2013 Nissan Murano

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Hello - Interested in a trailer hitch for my 2013 Nissan Murano LE. Issue - mine has a rare Nissan NISMO bumper, which sits lower than stock bumper - so would need to cut facia if use your hitch to fit. However, Nissan made a convertible of this SUV - the CrossCabriolet which you list as a different part number. I think the CrossCabriolet version of the Murano had a lower rear bumper. Is there anyway that you could measure the attaching bracket lengths to see if the CrossCabriolet are longer. I know a little strange. Thanks, Tom

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Thanks for letting us help Tom. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13577 is a confirmed fit for all 2013 Nissan Murano models, including the CrossCabriolet. I wasn't able to find any published dimensions for the NISMO rear bumper you mentioned, but I did take a measurement of the # 13577. The distance from the top of the frame mounting brackets to the top of the receiver cross tube is 5-1/4 inches. You can use that measurement to estimate clearance by measuring down from the frame mounting points on your Murano to the bottom of the rear bumper. That should give you a good idea of how much space you'll have between the hitch and the bumper.

One other option to consider is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e65AR. It's essentially the same hitch as the Curt, but it features a matte black powder coat finish. I believe either hitch should work well for your application.

What are you planning to use the hitch for most often—a bike rack, a cargo carrier, or towing a small trailer?

expert reply by: Christopher H

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Tom D.

8/10/2026

Hi - Thanks for the reply. I am looking to use the trailer hitch for a bike rack. Thanks for the info on the #1357. My question is if the CrossCabriotlet hitch distance is greater than the 5 1/4 inches for the standard Murano. Is is possible to please obtain this measurement? Regards, Tom

Christopher H.

8/10/2026

@TomD The # 13577 is the correct part number for both the 2013 Nissan Murano and the Murano CrossCabriolet. If you check the fit guide, the same part number will be listed twice.

Tom D.

8/10/2026

Thank-you

Christopher H.

8/12/2026

@TomD No problem at all! Let us know if you need anything else.

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