The Nissan Murano side marker utilizes a 12961 bulb size for the exterior lighting system. Available data for the specified component covers the range from 2007 through 2019.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 12961 is a Philips part number for a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W. It is the most frequently specified bulb across both front and rear side marker positions on the Nissan Murano.
The 194 and 168 are ANSI standard designations used in the US and Canadian markets. Both are T10 miniature wedge bulbs rated at 12V, with the 194 drawing 3.78W and the 168 drawing 4.9W.
All three bulb types, the 12961, 194, and 168, share the T10 form factor. Despite this physical similarity, they are not rated at identical wattages, which is relevant to socket and circuit compatibility.
For the Nissan Murano (2015-2018), both the front and rear side marker positions specify the 12961 bulb.
The front side marker on the 2009-2010 Murano specifies the 12961 only on vehicles equipped with Halogen Capsule Headlamps, indicating that headlamp type is a determining factor for the correct front side marker bulb on those model years.
The front side marker on the 2003-2007 Murano specifies the 194 bulb, while the rear side marker on the 2003-2005 Murano specifies the 168 bulb, meaning front and rear positions did not share the same bulb during those years.
The rear side marker specification for the 2006 Murano lists the 12961 with a production cutoff noted as "To 09/2005," indicating a mid-production-year change that affects which bulb applies depending on the vehicle's build date.