Does the Nissan Murano qualify for the car loan interest deduction?
The 2025–2028 deduction turns on where a vehicle is finally assembled — not the badge. Here's where the 2025–2026 Nissan Murano is built and what it means for your loan interest.
Assembly data: NHTSA vPIC + our verified plant lists · Not tax advice · Methodology
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PASS — assembled in the USA
The Nissan Murano qualifies on the assembly test. Assembly is one of four gates — you also need a new vehicle, personal use, a 2025–2028 loan, and income under the phase-out.
The short answer
The redesigned 2025 Nissan Murano is built at Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant — production started there in December 2024 — so it clears the OBBBA final-assembly test. Bought new for personal use with a qualifying loan and income under the phase-out, a Murano loan's interest can be deductible.
Where the Nissan Murano is assembled
| Assembly plant | Location | Assembly test |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Smyrna Assembly | Smyrna, TN | ✓ United States |
Confirm the other three tests
A US-assembly PASS is only the first gate. Each remaining condition has its own guide:
New & personal-use — used cars and leases don't qualify→ Loan dated 2025–2028 — refinancing keeps eligibility→ Income under the phase-out — run the MAGI calculator→
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan Murano made in the USA?
Yes. The current Murano is assembled at Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant, a US final-assembly point that meets the assembly test. Decoding the VIN confirms the plant on your exact unit.
Where is the 2025 Murano built?
The redesigned 2025 Murano launched at Nissan Smyrna, Tennessee in late 2024. That's a US plant, so it satisfies the assembly test — your loan, use, and income still have to qualify.
Which Nissan SUVs are clearly US-built?
The Pathfinder (Smyrna, TN) and Frontier (Canton, MS) are US-assembled. The Rogue is split, so decode its VIN too.
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