Nissan Murano Reviews

Obviously the transmission went on my 2009 Nissan Murano so that was replaced $2000 later. Now after getting my Murano back after almost two months I smell an awful burnt smell and that's the new issue... mind you I just bought this car 3 months ago!!! I will never ever buy a Nissan again!!! I’ve always had jeeps and they run amazing and never did I have these crazy problems. What a junk and omg how unaware I was to this...

NONE of the cars in my area have it. Why does only my car have orange rust spots? I hope they send someone to check out these “orange spots." After all, it’s 10 months old only. It has been an unhappy experience with Nissan, especially after owning 3 consecutive cars.

Bought 2011 Nissan Murano CVT brand new - one car owner and transmission went out. Warranty only good up to 100,000 miles. It won't accelerate after stopping then when you continue to push on the pedal it takes off exclusive. Nissan is not cooperating with getting the transmissions fixed at their cost. Just to bring it in to check the codes, they want 140.00 where the transmission shop charges nothing. I already know what's wrong with it. You get the rebuilt transmission from Nissan with no warranty so that tells you something too. Nissan is not a reputable car dealership. This should be a recall on ALL vehicles if they can't make the vehicles last long.

It is maintenance free and dependable choice. I like the gas mileage and feel very safe in this car. This meets all of my desires for technology and is very easy to drive. It meets all of my families needs in every way. Very comfortable ride, blind spot technology, navigation built in. Roomy and convenient. It is a great car to drive and has good visibility. Very satisfying and I would highly recommend this car.

When I'm stopped at a light or stop sign the car (2004 Nissan Murnao) all of a sudden will not hit the gas. It won't go anywhere. I push the gas and it's just sitting there in the middle of the road. All of a sudden gets a surge of power or gas and it almost hits a vehicle in front of me or I'm going across the road fixing to turn left into the other lane and a car coming almost hits me because the car stalls in the middle of the street and then gets a surge of power or gas and takes off. This is not right. This car should not be doing that. Many people has had this problem. It should be fixed by Nissan. This should be a RECALL.

2011 Nissan Murano - we bought this vehicle new and haven't had one regret. They've tried to buy it back from us for the last 4 years. My wife said she'll keep it till it totally conks out. It would be good to have a little better gas mileage, but we can live with it.

The Nissan Murano Cabriolet looks great, comfortable seating, could be better on gas and steering wheel should have a better range. Overall, I really enjoy driving it, it's a head turner.

I purchased my Murano in October 2008 for 1400 miles. Skip to 2018 and 140K miles later I can honestly say this has been the best car I’ve owned. Actually the only car I’ve owned since I used to lease cars. It has moved me from Texas to Florida, back to Texas, back to Florida then to Chicago and now to Philly. It gotten me through medical school, residency, weddings, births, divorce and deaths. She has been my partner in crime.

The Nissan Murano looks like a luxury car and drives like one. It is very easy to turn and for parking, love the screen monitor and camera angles. It's very comfortable and plenty of storage. I do wish the dealership told me it has to have synthetic oil which is about 50 dollars an oil change.

2007 Nissan Murano - My transmission went out at 93,000 miles. These CVT transmissions are known for failure which is why Nissan doubled their warranty from 5 yrs to 10 yrs and 60,000 miles to 120,000 miles. Unfortunately, I was unaware and bought this car at 10 yrs old and 83,000 miles. A year later, the transmission went out. I took it to a local garage and because nobody wants to mess with the POS CVT Transmission, it took them 7 weeks to replace it with a used one (I'm getting rid of the car asap). I will never EVER buy a Nissan Crap vehicle again! Most everyone I talked to said they wouldn't deal with Nissan and their crap anyway.

I bought this 2007 Nissan Murano at a Germain dealership where I had previously purchase Nissans. The car was purchased in 2015 at 91K miles for 12000K. After being purchased it was in an accident where the left wheel well and front left bumper was damaged. After getting it fixed through Progressive Insurance, the AWD light went on and soon after the engine seized in 2016. The car sat until this month when I decided to get the engine installed. 3600 dollars later, the car is still stuck in AWD the RPMS at 65 MPH are at 4 RPM. The mechanic said after the repair that this car now has transmission issues. I still owe on the car and it only has 128k. I will never buy a Nissan again, it has been nothing short of a nightmare. We have spent all this money and continue to on a car that has barely been driven. STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR.

In Oct.2016, I purchased a brand new 2016 Nissan Murano. Love the car, for the last 8 months driving it I started getting sick, nausea, headache, lightheaded, chest pain and diarrhea. And finally, I found out what is wrong with me. My 2016 Nissan Murano has CARBON MONOXIDE and is killing me slowly. I went to my dealership to let them know about my SUV, and they tested it right away. AND IT'S POSITIVE for Carbon Monoxide. They asked me if I wanted to trade my vehicle or to wait a few weeks and fix the problem. I said no, so I told them to trade in my 2016 Nissan Murano to a newer one 2017 Nissan Murano that was November 2017. Exactly 2 months today I am experiencing the same thing happen to me 10 months ago, my new 2017 Nissan Murano is leaking fumes inside my vehicle. I have been driving and owned most of the Nissan Vehicles since 1994 and I have never experience like this before.

I bought a 2009 Murano 4 years ago and it has been the worst vehicle I have ever owned. I have taken good regular care of it, but I've had to replace the air compressor, front axle, radiator, and multiple other engine problems. This car has cost me thousands of dollar now in repair. I'm a single Mom on a limited income and I thought I was getting a good family vehicle. What a HUGE disappointment! Run away, do NOT buy this vehicle!

Two years and half, I bought a brand new Nissan Murano Platinum 2015, 46.000 thousand miles, BY FAR THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. Don't waste your money. Nissan has the worse customer service. The dealer close to the office is the worst. 1 sensor (airbag) disables while an adult is seated in front passenger seat. 8 MONTHS, 5 resets, 3 reprogramming, 2 OCS sensor replacements, and one new OCS control unit later and I have lost ALL patience!

I would first like to start off by saying that I absolutely love my 2010 Nissan Murano! Recently my oldest son and 5yr old son were on their way to the store and somehow my son lost control of the vehicle and went up on the curve, attempted to regain control of the vehicle but the truck ended up going in the air and flipping over. My 5 year old remained anchored in his car seat thanks to the extra safety belt feature for car seats and the front and side air bags also played a vital role in keeping them safe. By the grace of God neither were injured! My Murano was totaled. But it kept my children SAFE! For that reason alone I will always be grateful for my decision to purchase a Nissan Murano and will always stand by Nissan products. I have no complaints!

The most crappiest car award goes to Nissan Murano... I am driving 2006 Murano, I am a family person and likes to drive very slowly, no rush, no harsh brakes, proper oil change and maintenance on time. First, radiator of the car started leaking then power steering when hose gone. Then came the transmission failure and something that almost took my life: Drive seat got BROKEN while I was driving... Craaaap. Dealers don't do anything unless you flash money to them. Thousands spent in repairs. Won't suggests this car to anyone. STAY AWAY ALERT.

After driving in rain a high pitch whistle occurs coming from the rear of the car. It has occurred 3 times. On two of the occasions the car was brought to a Nissan dealer and they could not fix problem since the noise stopped before I got to the dealer. I did make a video of the car as the noise was occurring and played it for the service manager to hear. He agreed the noise was from the rear but no error code showed on their computer and therefore they could not do anything. After calling Nissan consumer affairs on multiple occasions and they spoke to the service dept both agreed nothing could be done until they actually hear the noise in the car at the time in the shop.

I bought a 2007 Nissan Murano 8 years ago with 16,000 miles on it. I now have less than 103,000 miles. 2 weeks ago I was driving and it stopped right in the middle of a busy street... It boosted off, but on the way home, it began making a squealing now that got louder when I was driving 40 mph. I got it checked when it died backing out of the driveway... Got it towed... Needed a new alternator. Now it started doing the same squeezing noise and RPM running 3times higher than it should... Now it needs a new $4400 transmission!! Oh... Not to mention that I have had the front right part of my axle replaced twice in the past 3 years. I am disabled and cannot afford to have a new transmission put in... I'm praying Nissan will cover this under a warranty. I am so upset and disappointed.

I bought a 2012 Nissan Murano, 2 years ago. I paid cash for the car. I bought the car in Denver, Colorado from Plant Honda, I really like the car EXCEPT the Transmission went out. When buying the Nissan I knew Nothing about the CVT Transmission. The car started jerking when backing up and lunging forward. Checked the fluid. Did not register on the stick. My husband decided to replace the Transmission and filter, not a big deal. The problem was after we replaced it. The car would NOT go into gear. We called Nissan here where we live, they said there was not a filter. Also they do not work on the CVT transmission. We had the car towed to a Transmission shop here. They called and said we needed a new Transmission, that those transmission have been known to go out around 30,000 miles. The transmission is on order but I have to wait because where they build transmission are on back order.

The frame in my 2006 Nissan Murano broke in half today while driving. The frame and subframe are so rusted the dealer says it can not be repaired. I'm kind of in shock that an 11 year old car with only 92k miles would break in half. Nissan has escalated the issue to a regional customer service rep. Has anyone here had this problem and been fairly compensated by Nissan?

So discussed with the bosses at Nissan for not recalling Muranos for potentially dangerous suffrage rust. They've recalled Altimas with the same problem, and according to the company, there is a single plant that installed defective steel subframes. You would think Nissan would rather fix the flaw instead of paying the potential lawsuits. My mechanic said I was very fortunate that the rear didn't collapse after hitting a pothole at 60 MPH. I'm not finished with my pursuit of compensation.

I bought the 2007 Nissan Murano brand new, the first year I had to take it in for a 2.5 quart oil with service engine on. And ever since I have had multiple problems with this car. I truly believe I bought a lemon. My extended warranty has pay for fixes on this vehicle over $9000 dollars in fixes. I complain to Nissan Corporate and they wanted me to go to a Nissan dealership for a diagnostic, which I paid for $99 dollars, the service guy told me that I had over $6400 dollars in fixes. I sent the info to Nissan Corporate, and they denied my claim.

In March of 2016 I purchased a 2009 Nissan Murano and it's been the worst decision of my life. A year later I have an exhaust leak and need a new transmission. While driving on the highway, my car simply stopped and wouldn't go into gear. I have spent over 1,000 in rental cars because I have to go to work, 125.00 for a battery, 200.00 new tires, and 600.00 for an alternator. Money pit! I always thought Nissans were great cars! Don't buy Nissan people. You will regret it.

Nissan Murano 2019 transmission & transfer assy problems - I almost get into an accident on a hill because my Nissan Murano hesitates upon acceleration. Driving for a while then stopping at a red light the car doesn't go. While I go up a hills the car feels like it is not going to make it. I took this car to the dealer in New Jersey and had to spend $4000 in repairs. I will never recommend anyone to buy a Nissan.

I purchased a 2003 Nissan Murano used in 2004 with 17,000 miles. In the first 10 years I owned this car I never put 10,000 miles a year on it, kept regular maintenance, garage kept and climate controlled. I have to say I loved the quality and handling of this car. In the last two years the instant this car hit 125,000 miles the suspension started going and has been replaced one thing right after another. Struts, control arms (upper and lower), ball joints, strut mounts, sway bars, bearings and tie rods, some of these parts replaced twice.

2010 Nissan Murano 66,000 Miles and SO FAR ABS Actuator (Part alone $2200), 2 door actuators (estimated parts and labor $1500), drivers side sunvisor (estimated $300). CASE # **. I am so upset, angered, disgusted with Nissan I don't know where to begin. My 2010 Murano - only has 66,738 miles on it. I bought it BRAND NEW in the $35,000 range and planned on keeping this car for 10-12 years. Within the past 3 months my car has had a driver's visor issue which I was told would cost almost $400 to fix and apparently is such a common issue that a RECALL should have been done.

I have a 2009 Nissan Murano. I bought it in 2012 with 28,000 miles and at 33,000 miles it had some motor work done and now at 68,000 miles the car smokes when I start it. And I took it to Star Nissan where I got it from and they said I need a motor so they had the car for 4 days and then told me the warranty wasn't going to cover it cause it's from lack of oil changes. So I gave them all my oil change papers and they still won't fix it and I was charged 500.00 for them to tell me that. So then I talk to Nissan consumer affairs and they said the answer is no so then I call then again and again and it's still no. Then I finally called this last time and they said to take it back to a Nissan dealer to have them tell you what's the problem with the motor and cost. So I did to Mid City Nissan and they said "I believe they should cover this for you. It seems like it's not your fault the motor is bad."

Buyer be aware. We purchased a 2016 Murano with the Technology package and found out after the fact that it does NOT have beeping sensors when approaching stationary items. Although it has a front and back camera, as you approach too close to a stationary item, or about to hit said item, the vehicle will NOT sound a beep as a warning. This was very disappointing to learn since this technology has been around since dinosaurs. Funny part is I called Nissan headquarters today to obtain an explanation and they had no answer other than "contact your dealer."

I have owned a 2005, 2009, and now the 2015 Platinum series. The automatic/safety stop feature in this vehicle is dangerous. It has almost put me thru the windshield a few times. I am surprised that I don't have whiplash or that I have not been rear ended yet. It happens out of nowhere... no one in front or either side of me and next thing I know... dead stop! If someone would have been behind me during these incidents, I know without a doubt that someone would have rear ended me. I have asked the dealership to turn this feature off because I am now afraid to drive this vehicle. My biggest fear is going down a busy highway and this feature decides to activate. OMG... I can't imagine.

Just purchased a 2016 Nissan Murano last month September 2016 and already having issues. Haven't even made my first payment on the car and the car has less than 1,000 miles. That's not the scary part. The issue was with the brakes. My wife was backing out of the driveway and her brakes stopped responding. She nearly hit a light pole and fence behind her, luckily she placed the car in drive and avoided that collision. Her next problem was that the car is now moving forward and brakes still not responding. She threw the car into "park" before colliding with our neighbor's car. After calming my wife down, I asked her to step out of the car so I can take a look for myself. When I got into the driver seat I noticed the brake pedal was almost to the floor. There was maybe about an inch of play on the pedal.

2015 Nissan Murano SV - BY FAR THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. 1.5 months into ownership Two dealerships tell us it's new car smell - burning off the factory smell. BS! Heater block cord was never secured to the frame and was MELTING against the fan. Transfer case is leaking and needs the seals replaced. AFTER A MONTH AND HALF. OCS sensor (air bag) disables while an adult is seated in front passenger seat. 8 MONTHS, 5 resets, 3 reprogramming, 2 OCS sensor replacements, and one new OCS control unit later and I have lost ALL patience!

I've been always a Nissan fanboy but things changed when my Murano 2012 failed miserably right after the warranty expired with 1K over the 60K manufacturer warranty. Its so sad Nissan ignores such a big issue with their transmission. I took great care of my car and for it to fail after 4 years. I would not recommend anyone to own a Nissan Murano unless they are ready to pay 5K for a CVT replacement right after the warranty will expire. The dealer shop in San Juan Capistrano - Imperio Nissan told me that there was nothing wrong with the car and then after another 1K they were able to actually figure out that they did find the problem and suggested to do a full replacement right after my car was out of warranty.

I've had my 2005 Murano for 11 years. Engine and transmission I've had no problems. However the alarm system was the first to fail. Then the CD player. Now door handle just break or should say detach for reasons unknown. What's crazy is I don't use passenger doors much because I'm mostly alone. So I just don't get it. Also the lock system is terrible. It in locks 1 out of 5 doors 80% of the time. Very annoying especially when you go shopping and can't open the hatch back.

Very bad transmission. Not a reliable vehicle. Do not buy Nissan. CVT Transmission are breaking down after 5 or 6 years. Look for something better.

My first purchase of Nissan vehicle ever... I purchased a 2008 Murano with 106000 KM from friend. At the end of June 2016 I started feeling that my car is jerking/missing at speed 10-20 KM/H and stayed in the lowest gear and would not shift up to the next gear. Nissan dealership said it was the CVT issue. As it covered 2003 to 2010 Muranos in USA not in Saudi Arabia. Quoted me 39K Riyals for the repair -- ridiculous!!! I can't afford to have the repair done. Can some guide me. Is this extended warranty accepted world wide or only in USA. My question from NISSAN, if this extended warranty is in USA so why not in Saudi Arabia. Is NISSAN not selling their cars in Saudi Arabia? Please guide me how to get extend warranty in Saudi Arabia.

My first purchase of a Nissan vehicle ever... Recently purchased a 2011 Murano from our company fleet in March 2016. At the end of May 2016 I started hearing a fluttering noise from the engine and the car stayed in the lowest gear and would not shift up to the next gear. Nissan dealership said it was the CVT but mine would not be covered, as it covered 2003 to 2010 Muranos AND a few earlier 2011 models. Quoted me $4800 for the repair --- ridiculous!!! Waiting on a call from Nissan Consumer Affairs but why would I want to own a vehicle with such problems??? I can't afford to have the repair done -- vehicle is sitting in my garage. My neighbor had her Nissan Maxima for over 15 yrs.

Recently purchased a brand new 2016 Nissan Murano and began to notice within the first 2000 km that on some occasions, after a longer trip there were oil spots on the garage floor. Took the car in for servicing and the dealer determined that there was a transfer case leak from the seal between the CVT and the transfer case. Nissan repaired the problem under warranty and I was told that only about 30% of the oil capacity was lost (I image this to be a conservative estimate). My concern is that some damage could have occurred to the transfer case components and if such a major issue occurred this early on, what other problems are going to appear. Not at all impressed with Nissan's quality control.

Purchased a used Murano 2006 at 71k. Beautiful inner and exterior. 34 days after purchase transmission failed on my way to work. Problem after problem with no help from Nissan. Very sad and stressful when you're already struggling.

Bought a new Murano 2015 Platinum series and really like all external and internal looks and comfort however... The navigation system is the worst I have ever experienced! I am comparing it to GMC, Cadillac, and Acura vehicles I have owned and currently own. I can be two blocks away from a connection to a freeway and it would direct me to turn in an opposite direction. When I look at the details of where it would take me it just makes a large loop to eventually get back to a corrected point for me to continue to my destination. I also have input the route using my Smartphone nav and it would take me to the proper route guidance. It was set to "fastest" route so I changed it to "shortest" route to see if that would fix the issue and it also tried to send me in incorrect directions.

In March 2016, at approximately 72,000 miles, the CVT transmission on my 2010 Nissan Murano LE failed as I was pulling out of a Lowe's parking lot. Nissan had extended their warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles so they fixed it free of charge. Exactly one week after getting my vehicle back from the dealer, I noticed a brown oily fluid leaking on my garage floor. I took it back to the dealer, and they said the CVT transmission was fine but now I had a cracked transfer case. Unfortunately, the transfer case was not covered under their extended warranty and I paid over $1300 for repairs. I will never buy another Nissan automobile again.

Just recently while on the road my Murano all a sudden wouldn't go anymore while I am stepping on the gas pedal. Had to get it towed to Nissan and come to find out it has a bad transmission. It is a 2011 Nissan Murano with 69k miles on it and already I need to get it replaced?!! Nissan quoted me $3,700 not including tax to replace for a new transmission! In all the cars I have owned never had I ever have to replace their transmission. Nissan should Extend their warranty to all Nissans with CVT. It's a load of bs that they stopped at 2010 and claimed that everything has been fixed on the newer cars but, apparently not!!! Never ever again will I purchase a Nissan or any cars with a CVT transmission for that matter.

I have a 2003 low mileage Nissan Murano. I purchased it at a fair price. It was nice and clean, no rust on the body, ran great! Not long after, it started making a ticking noise. Turned out it was the timing chain which Nissan puts in vehicles - very unprofessionally designed - in which they are absolutely known to be faulty. Type in 'Nissan timing chain noise'. You'll see. Not a cheap fix, costs thousands and timing chains are supposed to last a lifetime like other vehicle makes, but Nissan couldn't get it right, and no matter the complaint amount, won't recall it. They still can't get them right. They just recalled the Jukes for it because they were noticeable too soon and Nissan knew they couldn't get away with that one.

I recently purchased a 2015 Nissan Murano two weeks ago. On first sight everything seemed perfect, I thought I had fallen in love with the car. I had originally looked at the Ford Edge and the Hyundai Sante Fe Sport, but thought perhaps the Nissan Murano would be more comfortable and durable. The first week I had it I noticed the reflection of the a/c vents in the side mirrors which is distracting as you think someone is right beside you, then I noticed in the front leg part of the seats is a plastic piece that sticks out about an inch. I have repeatedly scraped my leg on it and even cut my ankle when I exited the car. My granddaughter also had the same issue on the passenger side.

I purchased my 2005 Murano in Dec 2008. LOVE driving this vehicle, HOWEVER I have replaced every part on the front end twice. Currently have 177,000 miles and my tires were uneven and I have grinding noise and clunking sounds coming from the front end. Pretty much tired of replacing parts... Oh and now that I have put in 120,000 miles I am in need of my 3rd set of tires... and it drops low on oil about every 2,000 miles I need to add a quart of oil, and no leaks found.

About a year ago I purchased an 05 Nissan Murano. The car had only 83,000 miles on it and I thought for it to be a 9-year car, that is not too bad and it looked as though it were in good condition. Recently, the engine light came on and I went to get it checked and behold, I need a whole new transmission. I still unfortunately owe $8,000 on the car and it will cost me about $5,500 to fix it. From my understanding, Nissan extended a 10-year manufacturer warranty on the car because of this issue. Well, sadly for me I am 7 months out of warranty, however, I am under 125,000 miles. Whichever falls first they will repair the transmission. I asked, "Well what can be done" and they basically said nothing even though I am under 125,000 miles, but the 10 year hit first. So, I am out some serious money.

I have a 2010 Nissan Murano. In the 5 years that we have owned the vehicle we have now gone through 2 sets (4) running lights. The problem is that the lens break. We drive only on paved roads and approximately 50% on highways (ie not in close proximity to vehicles ahead of us). I know the argument of the dealer is that pebbles coming from vehicles ahead of me is the culprit. Hard to prove otherwise but I have a feeling that it is a design problem. Has anyone else reported such? They are not a cheap fix!

NISSAN WILL YOU EVER STOP? I DO RIGHT BY PEOPLE MY WHOLE LIFE AND I AM SICK OF THIS. People Read This All. Please. My wife and I bought what we thought was her first good car about 2 years ago. 2006 Nissan Murano, loaded with leather, used. The car appeared to be in great condition. I really think it was till about 100,000 at which point we had front end repairs, shocks, and visors broken. Shortly after that now we find out the transfer case & the transmission are toast. This will cost over 5000.00 for all used parts.

I have 2007 Nissan Murano. Worst car I ever had. Drove only 80,000 mile. Problem in Suspension, Transmission, Key issue. And until now spend more than 6000$ on it. Plus the service department is also not cooperative. Please don't buy Nissan at all.

Just traded my 2010 Murano for a 2015 Platinum. The 2015 has been cheaped down too much. The seats are for a very small person, the front cockpit has lost leg room both length and width. There is one very dangerous change, the brake and gas pedal are far too close together, causing me to almost have two accidents the first week I owned the vehicle. This is a very dangerous problem. It's very easy to get your foot tangled behind the brake pedal and hit something.

Purchased a brand new 2014 Murano AWD in 2015. 9,000 on it, one of the few times my wife is driving it and she says that the car is making a noise. Nissan replaces the rear differential, under warranty. Upon further discussion with the Devon Nissan sales manager and service manager this small dealer is replacing one rear differential per week. When the sales manager asked if Nissan had instituted a recall the service manager said no. Possibly they can extend the warranty, was the response. After reading the reviews of the Murano and Nissan, they clearly have known about this issue for many years. And they have left many car buyers out of a lot of money. I was told by the service manager, evidently the Infinity AWD rear differential has the same challenge.

I purchased a used 2012 Nissan Murano in April 2015. We took it on a 4000 mile road trip in which on our first mountain pass we completely lost power going up. The nearest Nissan dealer told us to pull over and 'rest' the car for an hour, it would be fine. It was, and we didn't have much more trouble until our last pass we had to cross. Same problem. I took the car into the dealership when we returned home. Car was still under original warranty. Transmission & transfer case were replaced free of charge. My question: how long will this new transmission last?

Today I am blown away by the poor customer service of Nissan. I own a Nissan Murano Convertible that has spent more time in the shop that it has spent on the road. In fact, it has spent so much time in the shop that they have extended the warranty on the top to 100K miles because of the issues with the top. WHAT GOOD THAT DID ME??? After getting stranded with the top stuck in the air again, I went into the dealership to have it fixed and lo and behold, I am told they will not fix the top because the piece inside the truck was bent and it had to be my fault. Now the dealership is saying that they know that it is not my fault and the manager and service tech are telling Nissan Corporate this but some Engineer across the miles is saying that now I had to have done it by over stuffing my truck.

So I purchased a used 2010 Nissan Murano from a person in Craigslist, I inspected the truck to make sure nothing was wrong with it. We finally decided to purchase it, I checked the Carfax and it stated that the transmission was replaced one year ago due to a factory defect. A few weeks later my Nissan Murano started to lose power so I took it in to Ross Nissan dealership and was told that it would need a new transmission but that the warranty had already expired. I think it's ridiculous that the transmission had been replaced from Nissan themselves and only lasted one year. I was quoted 4,000 for parts and labor from Nissan. I was furious they didn't want to cover it. My family and I all own Nissan cars and this had never happened to us. I can't believe am saying this but am never buying a Nissan SUV in my life for any of my family and friends.

18 months ago I bought a 2009 Nissan Murano with 48 thousand miles. While preparing to drive out of my property heading for work the car buckled under on the right side. I discovered after a thorough inspection by a trusted repair shop that it was the control arm that holds my tires. Had it repaired but a couple of months later the rack and pinion went out. This is one dangerous vehicle. I could have been killed had I entered the freeway,to go to work.

I own a 2004 Nissan Murano with 33,000 miles. It hasn't been driven that much & is owned by a little old lady, me. I had transmission problems earlier that was taken care of. This problem is only the driver's side sun visor. It broke (has not had hard wear), then when I call to find out about replacement, am told it costs over $179.00. Now this isn't much but for me it's too much. I feel this is a little excessive for a car with such little use. I bought Nissan because I felt it was a good car & would hold up well, even though it cost much more than other makes. Guess I was wrong.

Purchased 09 Murano used 1 year ago with 69,000 miles. Was driving the car on a major highway and the car lost all power. When the tow truck came he said that my transmission fluid was all over the ground. He said I should call Nissan. It should be covered because I only have 79,000 miles on the car. I called Nissan and was informed that it should be covered but I have to have the car towed to Nissan. I had the shop that picked up the car take it to the nearest Nissan ($500.00 towing fees).

2006 Nissan Murano SL touring pckg rattles - We need a class action suit. Every positing has mentioned CV transfer case (leaks and rattling), the driver seat, the sway bar/control arm (loud clunking sound over bumps)... This obviously a known problem by Nissan and wants us to continue picking up the tab for an obvious manufacturer defect on these vehicles!!!

We purchased a Murano Crosscabriolet last October and the top rails got messed up. Apparently that part is all one piece and it will be $13,000 to fix it. If Nissan knows of a problem in their design a recall should be made. Don't buy one of these cars. I bet this is the real reason they discontinued this model.

I bought a new Nissan Murano 2007 in March 2008. Within three years the entire electrical was messed up. Gas gauge stopped working (needle falling to empty constantly), the drivers window would not automatically close, the adjustable seat broke & dealership said it would cost 1200.00 to fix it (mind you I'm the only person that drives the car & do not constantly change the seat position), the sun roof would not open/ close, the tire pressure icon flashed constantly (even after inflating all tires), the service engine soon light was lit up every day. Sorry I paid cash for this car--thought I would have a dependable car for a few years. I have now had the car for eight years & it's costing a fortune to keep it on the road. DO NOT buy a Nissan-- the quality has disappeared.

I am writing this letter to warn people of Nissan's lack of goodwill. I purchased a 2010 Murano and developed transmission problems with it. I was not aware that your company had a serious problem with your transmissions until recently. My problem started about 6 months and just got worse [at the time my mileage was below the 120,000 extended warranty]. Once I was made aware of Nissan's history of transmission problems, I tried to make an appointment to have a dealership look at it. My local dealership in Vineland had a fire and has limited bays to work on cars at the present time, so by the time I got the car in I was 2000 miles over. I called 1-800-NISSAN-1 to explain the situation, but unfortunately I was dealing with people in the Philippines. They told me to take it to the dealership which I did; the dealership told me they could not do anything until Nissan approved it and to call 1-800-Nissan1. This back and forth went for a while.

I purchased the vehicle used, so I'm unable to speak for the first 50k or so miles that the car was used; however, the previous owner seemed to take pretty good care of it and routinely service the vehicle. Once in my possession, there have been many issues, which seem to be consistent with a large number of other posts here. First immediate issue was failure of a window motor, which I replaced pretty easily. Next, the car has failing motor mounts, which according to the forums and even the mechanic that owns the same vehicle is a very common issue with the Murano.

We purchased our 2009 Murano used in 2011. We liked the car at first but looking back, every time we took it in for service there seemed to be something wrong with it. In 2012 the dealer told us the head was not installed correctly and the gasket had to be replaced. Luckily the vehicle was still under warranty and the gasket was replaced free of charge.

I purchased a new 2011 Murano in July 2012 at a dealer in NJ. I recently had a problem with lowering the convertible roof. I took the car to the dealer and learned that two of the frame rails were broken, and since the vehicle was 1,000 miles over the limit of 36,000 mile, I would have to deal directly with Nissan to get the repair authorized. The estimate for the repair is between $10,000 and 13,000 since the entire frame has to be replaced. It took the Nissan business office five days to get back to me to deny my claim. I now have a vehicle that is effectively totaled! The dealer is in the processes of appealing the decision. Don't ever buy one of these vehicles or any other vehicle offered by Nissan. It is unbelievable that Nissan would not stand behind their product! Frame rails breaking within three years is either a material or manufacturing defect!

100-150k mi: RR calipers seized, oil cooler seal broke, control arm assemblies broke, tie rods broke again, camshaft sensor failed, bad catalytic converter, U1000 EOL code/no finding, AWD mode stuck again until parked, low beam headlights fail every year, FR wheel bearings failed, alternator failed.

I take my 2009 Nissan Murano in every 3-6 months to keep it maintained, she's not gorgeous and I take all accountability for that. However, I recently took it in to make certain it would get me where I need to go because, it's going to be a LONG drive. The mechanic said the transmission was going out and that slightly feared me however, I'm not sure what to think about that because, the oil place I trust so much said they didn't see any metal in the fluid and the fluid looked very good. The mechanic also said it would cost 6,000 to fix and from what I'm seeing it would only be about $3k TOPS. I guess what I'm still trying to figure out is, is it normal for the transmission to go out on a 2009 Murano after about 120-130,000 miles? I love my car and will let you guys know as soon as I figure it out!

First, just to get it out of the way upfront, I'd like to send Nissan a giant "**." That said, I have a 2007 Nissan Murano LE (note that stands for "luxury edition"). 78K miles. Regularly maintained. Owned by same family since it was purchased. In the past 3 years but more notably in the last month, this car has given us more problems than I ever expected from a brand like Nissan which up until now, was always synonymous with 'quality', 'dependability', and 'longevity' in my mind. Not anymore. Nissan is a broken brand and they have betrayed the trust of those who came to them with the expectation that their newer cars would continue in their older tradition of quality and dependability. Those days are gone and Nissan has gone the sad, dark way of Volvo. Just waiting for a Chinese buyout to completely destroy the brand.

On a routine maintenance visit to Nissan of Elk Grove, Ca I was advised that the transfer case is leaking and the repair is $2499. The 2009 Nissan Murano has only 88K miles. The resale value of the car on a trade in is only $10,000, which makes this repair 20% of the car's value. This is an absurd amount for the repair. My online research turned up blogs where Murano owners state this problem with their cars. The blog entries describe multiple transfer case repairs/replacements on the same car, related transmission failures while driving the car and a fire. Why is this not covered in a TBS or a recall? Are they waiting for deaths like GM has to correct this faulty part? I am beyond angry.

FOUR transmissions in two years, the last two were within two months! 2004 NISSAN Murano, stay away from them, problem after problem, they will not admit to a faulty transmission design. Now I have to sell it and do not know if I can be as deceitful as Nissan is!! The Nissan repair shop will just tell you everything is fine, sure.

I was sold a 2007 Nissan Murano with 800 miles... two weeks later transfer case went out... thank god to a extended warranty.. I had a second transfer case put on a month later. Drove my car all of one week, third transfer case. I have drove my car all of three weeks top. I am still making payments, seriously thinking about giving it back. I can't afford to pay for a vehicle that I can't drive.

Not a fan of the 2005 Murano. BUT.. I did buy it 10years too late. Well... I love Nissans BUT wowie zowie this car has issues and I blame it on Nissan. I have read a million reviews about the 2005 Nissan Murano to be specific... and the SAME issues are mentioned. No lie. Let's list them:

Transfer case is failing, I'm sure. Nissan will not acknowledge that they are responsible for using cheap parts that are a HUGE problem and should be recalled. Car loses power, and makes loud grinding noises. Took it to Nissan of Burleson dealer who said, "It's not your responsibility to keep your fluid levels satisfied in your vehicle. Let them leak and then go bad." I did not do this. I spent $3,000 with them. Replaced side oil seal, drive, shaft, etc and did not fix the leaking oil problem coming from the transfer case. Now it is a goner. Will never own another Nissan again.

Had a 2004 Murano totaled at 52000mi. Liked so much bought a 2007 new to replace it. I really like this SUV. It is now 2015 and it has 54000mi on it. I had a government vehicle for a few years. I am now retired and planned on having this vehicle for 200,000 mi or more. I also have a 1991 Acura Legend (24 years) runs and looks fantastic. In 24 years has only cost me normal maintenance, still has original exhaust system and rotors. After reading all the problems with Nissan Murano I am going to put it up for sale to avoid extensive repairs.

I have been trying very hard to reach out to Nissan USA from the time I bought my car (Nissan Murano SL 2013) on July 2013 to inform them about the continuous issues that I've been facing just two months after buying the car, and I am being forwarded back and forth to the dealer for fixes and Nissan consumer affair for complaints. My problems started by: 1- Loud noise and clicking sounds coming from the dashboard area. 2- Large white spots on the body of the car. These are extremely noticeable since the car is black. 3- Oil leak found when I took the car in to do an oil change recently. 4- another oil leaking within a month after the dealer fixed the first oil leaking.

I love my 2013 Nissan Murano, but have gotten two big nasty gashes on my legs because of the door. There is a very sharp piece of plastic on the bottom corner of the door where it meets the frame when closing. I guess it is because of my height, but it hits right at the calf of my legs. If you bump into it, get ready for a really nasty gash. It is VERY sharp. I am going to see if my husband can somehow file off the "point" on this thing to keep it from stabbing me again. I think it is very dangerous, especially if you have any small children who could run into it when the door is open. Check it out if you have one of these vehicles.

2005 Nissan Murano - I bought this car used in 2007 with 16k miles and took excellent care of it using high grade oil and having regular maintenance done. The issues started in 2009 at around 40k miles: ball joint, control arm $2500. Took it to a Nissan dealer in Silver Spring MD and they DID THE WORK ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE CAR. I only found out when I went to take the car to pass the state inspection that the work was done on the wrong side. Took it back to Nissan and they corrected it -SHADY. I tried to go through Nissan North America for the repairs since it seemed outrageous that it would need replacing at 40k miles. No help what-so-ever. I got the run around, the rep was terrible, and there was never any resolve and I let it go.

I purchased my 2009 model Murano (Mo) in May 2008 brand new, and I can honestly say that the only problems I have had are the ones I have caused. I currently have over 92K miles on my Mo and it still performs like the first day. I had an accident about a year ago that knocked out my AC and damaged the front end to the point that it had to be completely replaced, and it still drives like a charm. Just recently I had to change the driver side ball joints because it was making a knocking noise when I went over ruff road at slow speeds. The mechanic said it could have been caused by constantly driving over that type of roadway, which I do when I commute 40 miles a day on Dallas' under construction highways and raggedy roads. But most likely due to the accident because that's the side that was mostly impacted.

My 2005 Nissan Murano alternator broke down Sept. 2014. I was on vacation in rural Wisconsin and had a local shop install a non-factory alternator by O'Reilly. I was 3 hours from my dealership when this occurred. At the end of November 2014 that alternator failed and had the Chrysler dealership in Galena IL replace the alternator. February 2015 that alternator failed. Chrysler said there was something wrong and said that Nissan needs to look at this. It was towed to Nissan in Dubuque Iowa.

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Murano from a dealership in Dec. 2014. Everything was checked over and ok'd. I had some problems right from the start but this dealership took take of each on and personally assured me everything would be double checked. Now I've owned it 3 months. The other day I am almost home it starts to putter and sputter. Then within a mile it gets worse. Now NOTHING has been wrong. NO WARNING LIGHTS have come on. NO OIL LIGHT has come on at any time!! So I turn in on my street. The sputter is worse and now it's not picking up any speed. So I just kind of coast on down to my house. NOW the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT comes on but then it goes OFF. Then it comes on again a minute later.

03/03/2015 I first want to say that I've owned many cars and trucks - junk to almost spanking new. I have had my share of maintaining and repairing each of them. I was tired of it so almost three years ago I decided to go with a 2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD with 50,000 miles - was from a branded Nissan dealership. I had purchased the truck. Drove well - everything functioned well. About a week later I noticed a slight hiss whistle coming from the engine area at a low speed. I contacted the dealer and they replaced a rubber gasket on the throttle body that needed to be adjusted due to manufacture changes. They say the issue was not solved completely but now hissed at a different rpm range. Ok I guess I have to deal with it.

I have a 2011 Nissan Murano crossover (convertible) that I bought in the summer of 2012 new off the Lot. In the fall of 2014 I began getting alarm lights that said the trunk was open while driving down the road. Invariably the trunk would be open. I initially thought that I must not have closed the trunk securely. A short time later I had the roof open while driving to work. I parked the car and attempted to close the roof. It closed halfway and then froze. It would not open or close. I had a co-worker go and buy a tarp as it was supposed to rain. I came back outside about 30 min later and the roof had closed and locked on its own. I did not have any further problems until about 3-4 weeks ago when the "roof unlatched", alarm came on and would not stop.

I purchased my 2004 Nissan Murano through an auction online on Jan/15. It was located in Boston, MA and had 130k miles on it. Was selling for $1,900! I immediately thought this was too good to be true, but I purchased it anyway. The car looked in great condition, not one scratch fully loaded with navi. I wish I would've read the reviews before purchasing this car because it honestly had everything wrong that a Murano can possibly have go wrong!!! Thankfully my husband is a mechanic and did all the work himself. Seems like the previously owner preferred to junk the car than spend more than what it was worth.

On at least 3 occasions, my front driver and passenger windows roll down on their own. This has happened when the car was completely off, parked, and the keys were nowhere near the vehicle. I also keep my keys on a key rack so they aren't being compressed by anything. I took my vehicle to the dealership and they checked the keys and said it wasn't the key fob feature. They basically stated it wasn't anything they could do if the windows didn't roll down while it was there. I don't know what to do since this is in fact a RANDOM occurrence. I live in an apartment complex and this is very unsafe. Not knowing that my vehicle is safe is extremely worrisome. I'm starting to question my purchase, which sucks because this is my second Nissan.

Purchased my 2014 Murano 3 months ago and only discovered last month that my carpet under the mat was soaked to the extent that I had to removed the water with a vacuum, getting more than a qt of water and had only been in light drizzle using washers prn. I took to dealership which advised thought was plugged drain from sunroof. I was sent to another auto body shop off site, where they removed headliner and advised there is no drain from sunroof and could see leak.

I have a 2005 Nissan Murano with 87,000 miles and I can relate to many of the costly repairs. As of late I noticed the airbag sensor flashing constantly. I took the vehicle to the Nissan dealer and they ran diagnostics indicating that the vehicle requires replacement of an airbag control sensor (the airbags have not deployed) and this part is approx 1.5k ($2k with taxes and labour). As this is related to safety and not maintenance I contacted both Nissan NA and Canada and both have passed the buck stating veh is out of warranty and no believed recalls. Neither will actually help as veh was purchased in Canada, used in 2008 (US Vin number). It is irritating to know that the consumer must pick up the tab for a safety defect granted it is outside of the warranty.

We have a 2005 Murano and even though the paint is peeling on the roof, I still loved my car. Then it died on the freeway in traffic and again on a railroad track with my daughter and grandchildren in the car. THAT WAS ENOUGH!!! I called after I was told by Kwick Kar Care after they had run the diagnostic that there was a recall on those sensors a while ago. Both the right and left camshaft position sensors were out and the camshaft position sensors. I found the recall and called Nissan expecting to have them repair my vehicle at no charge because obviously they were aware of the problem. The original recall included several other models of vehicles made by Nissan.

Took the car for an oil change and was told I needed back brakes. I have a 2012 Murano with 27000 miles. Should I need back brakes so soon? I could see needing front brakes as I drive in bumper to bumper traffic often. The car isn't even 3 years old! Please respond before I go to another Nissan dealer. The car has an extended warranty which I am told does not cover brakes!

Navigation system shows I am in the Pacific Ocean. Took it to a dealer in San Diego and they uploaded updates, etc. Checked it out and advised I had to buy a new system for $5,200. It is out of warranty so I am stuck. Switching to Garmin plug in system, but pissed off. Driver door handle no longer working right either and it is $200 to fix.

Terrible service. We have a 2003 Nissan Murano and one time while driving it, it just suddenly lost power. We brought it to our local repair shop and come to find out it was a cam and crank positioning sensor problem. We search it on the Internet and we found out that it was under recall so we brought it to a Nissan dealership to have it fix. We called Nissan consumer affairs and told them about the problem, they say they will look at the Murano and assigned us a case manager. I called the case manager several times but he never returned my call and some other case manger took our case.

I owned a 2006 Nissan Murano up until November 27 of 2014. Yes the driver seat broke at 60k miles, my brother will get it back on home shop job, lower control arms had to be replaced, replaced all struts on the car front or rear including trunk shocks recently, replace CV axles in the front several times, fuel tank assembly broke did not fix drove as is using odometer monitor gas. At 110,000 miles it was making a gurgling sound, which was either the heater core or the alternator in addition to needing 99 k spark plugs radiator hoses, transmission flush again.

I just bought a used 2011 Nissan Murano SL with 80,000 miles and the transfer case is leaking????? This should be a recall by Nissan! How can a $40,000 car have this problem????? I have owned 3 Nissan Xterras and never had any issues. I have been a faithful Nissan Customer for many years!!!! And they won't recall this issue????? I will never buy a Nissan again! Nor will anyone in my family. They need to step up to the plate and honor their issues. Next...I'm calling the Better Business Bureau.

Don't you just love it when reviews start out with...My 10 year old car with 200,000 miles failed...What a joke. These are good vehicles. All vehicles break. All need service. All cost money. Reading these reviews remind me of just how stupid the typical consumers are.

I was having problems with my 2003 Nissan Murano which already has 190,000 miles. So far has been a very good car but lately I've been having problems. When accelerate, the cars start to shake so I took it to a mechanic and told me that I had to replace 3 gaskets plus 3 coils and spark plug total cost $600 which I thought it was fair. After he did all that then he call me just to let know of a bigger problem after he change and replace all the parts he started and find out the motor was shaking still. And the problem was the motor was losing compression because of 2 Pistons were failing. He told me that it will be the same price to replace the engine or replace the piston? I don't know what to do I really like my cars that I purchase brand new but I don't want to spend too much money in vain. Advice me.

I bought my murano at 160,000 KMS knowing full well what is wrong with it. Yes I replaced the 2 control arms, replaced 2 front KYB shock absorbers then another front shock absorber after 2 month, due to a leak in the shock but that's not the fault of the car. Also Replaced Battery but that another tear & wear item, you will replace in any car you drive. Uses oil but at 160,000 KMS is expected about 1litre/month. Just put up with it. We are from Australia in Sydney. Everything here is very expensive. God, you never think of going to a nissan dealer, they charge @ $75.00/hr. Make friends with the local garage. All the parts are either aftermarket or second hand at the local auto dismantlers. But one sure thing it's POS. Never buy another one.

2005 Nissan Murano - Just noticed front grill wrinkled. Why?

Mostly about the broken driver seat but the list goes on. Brakes squeak, sun visors won't stay in the middle, all the cup holder things broke. So the seat....quoted the 1400 bucks and researched and found the part can be bought from Amazon for 90 bucks and it took me a little over 2 hours to fix. Talked to the CS at Nissan and he said the recommended repair at the dealer was the whole lower part of the seat. It was not the whole lower part of the seat, it was only the poorly made bracket. Anyway.....won't be buying Nissan products again.

I don't understand the most recent post regarding the gentleman who has a Nissan Murano and says he keeps having problems with it. This is my second Murano and I will NEVER buy anything else. My son has a Sentra and my daughter an Altima. I don't get it.

I have owned two Nissan Muranos: 1) 2003, SE. Transfer case failed at 140K km. Very high oil consumption starting at 120K km Control arms were standard maintenance. 2) 2007, SE. Transfer case failed at 114K km. Both control arms failed as well. Do yourself a favor and AVOID NISSAN!!!!

I've been having problem with my 2004 Nissan Murano for about 5 years - the accelerator not working. When I stop for a traffic light the SUV, I take off, the accelerator doesn't work. I have to pump the pedal and then it take off. Last year I was almost kill.

April 2011, I bought a 2005 Murano w/ 68k mileage. In July 2011 I took it to a Nissan dealer for noises, driving terribly. I had gone to the Nissan's consumer website and it had outstanding recalls. Recalls fixed and $1k replacement of AC compressor. That was the start. Over the years I've replaced tires, motor mounts, wheel bearings, control arms, the battery (and it still fails to start randomly). Regular oil changes. Continues to drive like crap and noise persisted. Everything I replaced was liked a patch job, got better but never fixed the initial noise I complained about.The driver's seat frame is falling apart. The visor refuses to stay up. The phone charger keeps falling out of it's compartment. It's not charging my phone anymore. The CD skips while driving.The motor on the sunroof I think has gone. It'll stop an inch short of completely closing. When I back up and brake, it sounds like I hit something but there's nothing back there. I finally found an honest mechanic who told me my car drives like **. The transmission is failing, the wheel bearing probably needs to be replaced too. But that transmission is failing. Printed me out the extended warranty that Nissan issued for the transmission and sent me to a Nissan dealership with $0 charge.

My Murano 2009 jerks and stops on speed usually after a traffic hold up. If I wait for 2 minutes it starts again, if I park for long it works normally again, until another hold up. At times produces pop sound, jerks and stops.

I only wish I had seen these kinds of reviews before purchasing my 2006 Murano. I purchased the car in 2007 with 27k and currently I only have 66k on the car. The front driver's seat is broken and leans to one side (quoted $1500.00 and have read this has been a common occurrence). Have replaced both front power window motors ($800.00). Have replaced power steering pump and main hose ($650.00). I was just told control arms (right and left) in the front are bad (top and bottom-$1400.00). This was an 'upgrade' from a 1994 Honda Accord with 167k miles that had none of these issues, and again I will point out my Murano has only 66k miles on it! I will never purchase Nissan again!

This is a common problem that WILL happen with EVERY 2003-2007 Murano. While sitting in the vehicle, the seat broke and dropped to the back-left rear. $2000 repair. NOT recalled by Nissan. SAFETY ISSUE. This problem is all over the internet. Nissan needs to be held accountable. I will not buy another Nissan since they don't care about customer safety.

I own a 2007 Nissan Murano SL all wheel drive. It has 62000 miles. I did maintenance every 3000 miles. The past year the car has been costing me in repairs thousands. The most recent incident of the transfer kid defaulting on me, Nissan asking close to four thousand dollars to repair it. Just a month ago my alternator went. I don't think a car with such low miles being so well maintain should have so much problems. Nissan give me a list of $8000 worth of repairs. The Blue Book value is only 12 thousand dollars. Trying to talk to the local Nissan dealers is like talking to the four walls. They are not out help you, only to suck money out of you with zero customer service. Shame on Nissan for such service and such junkie cars.

"What happened and what were the consequences." Seems as the main focus of this site are complaints.. Had a few experience with Nissan vehicles before, never had a problem. Around 100k miles on the Murano and have had absolutely no complaints, really great car. I also am an aggressive driver and really tend to push the car, not much of "grandma behind the wheel." No complaints here.

We bought a brand new 2014 Nissan Murano from Nissan dealership. After driving off the lot from the purchase the passenger side belt kept locking up!! Every time I'd move it would lock up. I'd reach for my water or my purse, or move to adjust the seat.... the belt locks up. I am totally disgusted that a company would sell such an expensive vehicle with a seat belt that is supposed to keep you safe and it's actually a hazard!! I have to literally remove my belt to reach my purse that is on the floor!!! How SAFE is that??? I called the dealership and the service person said it's just a design flaw. And then, he laughed. He said they could replace the seat belt but they've done that many times before and it never helps. So, we replaced it and it does not help. We tell everyone not to buy Nissan.

2009 Murano - Everything was good until now. I'm at only 80,000 miles and just found out I have a cracked transfer case. I just read all the other complaints and am getting worried what may go next.

My 2005 Nissan Murano Sl has been in the shop for repairs since I purchased the car...I thought I was buying a dependable car but this Nissan is nothing but unreliable. I won't be buying another Nissan.

2 years ago I purchased a 2006 Nissan Murano S with 85,000 miles and it drove like a dream. Now 2 years later in 2014 I am experiencing an extremely loud noise that sounds like it is coming from under the engine since I no one I have taken it to. Can visibly see a leak or damage to the exhaust? When I drive it down hills the RPM's rev high and the car seems to slow down.

I have spoken to many Murano owners to find they have also had seat brackets break. Nissan is not issuing a recall or just providing the part to the many that have had this issue. I am researching where to buy a salvaged one. I will not buy another Nissan because they do not stand behind their product. Sad really.

I purchased a new 2014 Nissan Murano with cloth seats. Only after a week I noticed lower back pain only while driving this car. I contacted Nissan manufacturer to complain and ask for resolution. Charlie called me back with an investigation number and a few days later he called again offering me a VPP discount for a different Nissan vehicle. Come to find out the VPP is for a $1000.00 discount on a NEW car. WOW, this does not cure my problem...

I was charged twice for the same repair within seven months - the extended warranty on the CVT was useless as was the 12 month/12000 mile parts and labor warranty. NEVER AGAIN NISSAN.

I was just informed my 2005 Murano has a cracked transfer case and my mechanic says it will cost $3500 to $4000 to replace. I have been maintaining the car as the manual states since I bought it in 2007. It currently has 82,000 miles on it. I am extremely disappointed in Nissan as I have had several problems with the car and lately it seems I have been bleeding cash to get things fixed. I will never purchase another Nissan product and will tell everyone I know not to do so either. A cracked transfer case should not be happening. I own a 1998 Ford Explorer that runs like a top and has never had the major problems of my much younger Nissan Murano. Nissan, I am ashamed of you.

My 2013 Murano has only 12,000 miles, and my sunroof exploded while on the highway. It exploded outward and was not hit by anything. It was under warranty and replaced by Nissan, but it was so scary. I'm trying to decide whether or not to keep the car. Has anyone heard of this happening?

Brakes suddenly became soft during a normal drive. Braking effectiveness severely reduced stopping distance became noticeably extended even at speeds less than 5mph. I had to depress pedal all the way for car to begin to slow. There were no warning lights. Car was taken to Nissan service center 75k service + brakes fluid flush performed. Problem returned 1 week later. Researched online and found similar cases. Some mentioned abs. I performed the following actions to verify. With car powered off brakes were ok. Pedal DID not touch the floor when fully depressed.

Quite honestly I am scared to drive this vehicle. I could do with your help especially anyone based in the UK. Please read on and things will become clear. You might or mightn't be aware that Nissan UK will not honor any sort of extended warranty on ANY Muranos in the UK. Apparently they are completely different cars. Lol. So I am now compiling information to make Nissan honor the repairs on defective parts, as they have in the USA/Canada. You might know about all the TSBs issued in the US, well not here. According to Nissan UK, Muranos will not suffer the same issues. I have to replace my Fuel damper. I have a wobbly seat, and I have a rattle from the rear end. These must be completely different problems to those found in the US versions? Ha ha, I have found many, many a Murano (05- 07) in the breakers yard here which on first appearance looks perfect. Guess why they are there!! In the UK, the Murano is NOT a common car therefore the issues regarding manufacture defective parts are not common knowledge here.

We purchased a new Nissan Murano SL in 2009. We've owned the vehicle for 5 years now and the following problems currently exist with our car: Two broken motor mounts, AC compressor is not working, Header gasket needs to be changed, Suspension is bad, Wheel alignment is off.

Beside oil consumption and the low oil light not warning you. The front windows has a mind of their own. Whenever they want, they will open on their own. I'm sorry I bought this car.

My 2004 Murano has 141,000 miles and have discovered this summer (on a hot day which required AC for the first time this year) that the accelerator fails and the speedometer no longer functions. Engine Service light, ABS, parking brake, TCS lights all come on. This occurs after driving ~ 15mins. Here's the thing, after the car has been sitting and has time to cool, the Speedo comes back and the only thing that remains on is the Engine Service light. This appears to be caused by heat. I have tried turning up the heat to 27 degrees Celsius thinking this would allow the cooling mechanism to disperse some of the system heat going through the engine, to no avail.

I have a 2012 Nissan Murano still in warranty. There is a persistent rattle in the rear tailgate on bumps and under torsion. The dealer refuses to correct. Anyone else having this problem? Does Nissan have a grievance program? Can I file suit in small claims court?

I am a mechanic and an owner of a 2006 Nissan Murano SL. Some good solutions that I have found with this piece of junk.

09 Nissan Murano - My transfer case & head gaskets were leaking at 40k miles. Nissan replaced them under warranty. But my car still smells of antifreeze everytime I get home from work (after about a 40 min drive). Everytime I take it in they say it's fine. Now last time I took it in for oil change, they broke the hood cable. At least they must have because I don't normally open hood. I also can't use the auxiliary power without the car started or the battery dies. We were out camping & my daughter tried to charge her cell without the car running, drained the battery & couldn't get the hood open. Now that was fun.

I, too, have a 2011 Nissan Murano Convertible. I am now 3 tops down, window regulators, motors, passenger seat - on number 3, electrical harness, computer, ignition and more.... I would love to speak to other owners with issues. Despite requests to replace the vehicle since I bought it, Nissan would not do and this has been an absolute nightmare for me. I have been told by my own dealer to sue the manufacturer and that may be where I am at. Disappointed and frustrated. Would love feedback from other owners.

Serious anti-freeze leak. Piston leaks. Not Good @ only 89,000 miles.

Just like most people here, my 04 Murano has been an egg shell, and I've own 2 previous Nissan Maxima in the past that have been bullet proof so I said to myself why not. Bought the car in 06 with 44000 miles on it over an ACURA MDX and till this date worse mistake in my life. And in the first week, the axle went out and that was only the beginning of my problems over the 8 years I've owned this car. Lower control arms stinks, alternator went out, the transmission went out at 95000 miles, pinion & rack and the steering pump went bad, the transfer case went bad, the front differential bad, gas pump went bad, the AC/cooling fans went bad. At 114000 miles now, the lower control arms has to be change for the 8th time and this car has shut down on me 3 times on the highway leaving me and my family stranded and I'm just hoping the transmission holds for a while longer till I get rid of this car. The amount of work that goes in this car every year since I owned it is ridiculous. If you are in the market for a family car, "DON'T PURCHASE A NISSAN MURANO" because it's the equivalent of having 3 extra kids in your house that constantly needs stuff.

My girlfriend's car burns almost all the oil every 3000 miles, two oil changes it took out a total of 4.3 quarts. Now it has an electrical issue too where it won't start at all sometimes. Then you wait and it starts sometimes... I told her not to buy this car, the used car salesman on rt 9 in southboro is a pos.

I bought my 2006 Nissan Murano in 2010. It only had 16000 miles on it, always kept up with oil changes, checkups, etc. At 70000 miles, I replaced the belt as they had told me to do at the Nissan dealer. 2 weeks ago, I started hearing a rattling sound, going about 25 miles an hour. It would turn into a roaring, zooming sound as I went faster. Took it to a local mechanic, 3 guys drove the car, didn't hear anything, it was a very subtle sound. One guy said it could be the transmission. Took it to another mechanic. They told me it was the engine mount that needed to be replaced, at $450.00, so I did that, drove out of there, and still heard the same rattling sound. I finally went to the Nissan dealer, and they said, the transmission needed to be rebuild for a whopping $6500.00, so I told them I was going to burn the car.

Replaced Rear Differential, New Transfer Case, Control Arms, Alternator (twice in less than 2 weeks), Air conditioner and the list continues to grow. The driver seat is broken and now I have an engine oil light on. Contacted Nissan Headquarters and rude cannot describe the response I received. I am completely financially drained. I owe $5K on my nightmare. Scared to drive it to work and it is my only means of transportation. Tried returning it to Nissan and they only wanted to give me $3k for it and tag on the balance to a new car. So basically they get the car back for free if that is my only escape from this nightmare. I don't trust any mechanic at this point. After getting it back from my last alternator replacement, now the car rattles and the oil light came on. The engine appears next to go. Not original owner and according to Nissan Headquarters, I don't qualify for anything. It's a cycle of hell.

I have had the same problem with my 2004 Nissan. I found out it was the motor mounts making that noise when I went over bumps. It's the rubber piece in the motor mount that was wearing out.. hope this helps you.

I bought a 2012 Nissan Murano SV in February 2014 and it currently has 20,000 miles. The car sporadically slips into what feels like neutral while driving which is quite scary when on the highway or trying to pull out into fast moving traffic! It also began to hesitate when accelerating from being at a complete stop. While stopped on an incline the car felt as if it didn't have enough power to make it up the hill. I thought eventually the car would give in and start rolling back. Quite scary!

On my way to work on the interstate this morning driving 65 MPH while in the left lane during a rainstorm surrounded by semi trucks, my 2009 Nissan Murano lost acceleration. Thank goodness I was able to eventually merge right and on to the shoulder. I managed to make it to the dealer while my car surged forward intermittently and continued to lose acceleration. It's currently at the dealer whose initial diagnosis is that the thermostat was sticking. After reading about the same issues on forums, I'm very concerned that this is a much bigger issue. I have a road trip planned in two weeks and am concerned about driving this car. Has anyone received a diagnosis that actually resolved this issue?

Attached is a file showing my findings. Nissan wanted $684 for repair. It took me about an hour and no parts. Nissan has a water infiltration problem that is causing their door latch mechanism to rust, resulting in doors that will not open.

This is not the first bad problem we have had with our 2007 Nissan Murano. Luckily, the last big problem was a factory defect and covered by Nissan. This one I am told will mean a new transmission. I am 61, do not beat my vehicle and have oil changes, tire rotations, etc. on a regular schedule. My mechanic called the Nissan dealer to see what part was needed to repair the leak and was told by Charlies in Augusta, Maine that it would mean replacing the transmission. Vehicle has 110,000 miles on it which should not be considered a lot when you can drive a Honda or Toyota for 300,000 and plus sometimes when maintained well. Will I own another Nissan??? Probably NOT.

I bought a new 2010 Nissan Murano which has proven to be a very disappointing purchase. I had the transmission replaced in July 2013 with 58K miles. Now, in May 2014 with 75K miles (only 18K miles with the new transmission), I am having the transmission replaced again! For this current repair I brought my vehicle in because the check engine light was on. The dealer told me that the timing cover needed to be replaced. Thus, I spent $3,000 to replace the timing cover (this did include changing belts and an oil change). The car was returned to me with the check engine light still on.

Last year my wife lost power in her 2011 Nissan Murano while getting off the highway. It was like once you took the power off the transmission it went into first and stayed there. Very frightening for my wife. She's got no power, no speed and everyone else coming off the highway is coming up behind her. We took it in and had it "fixed". Thing was now every once in a while we'll get the same thing pulling out. Seems like it wants to stay in first gear. Technicians can't find it so they won't fix anything.

2009 with 64K mileage. Last month the alternator died. A mechanic replace for me and it took 3 hours to get that damn thing out. Had to remove front part tire, housing, radiator + hose, front set of fan and air condition. What a design! Very unusual for an alternator die so fast. nvm. I brought to a nissan dealer for 60K maintenance and to check the noise (when cold) from the steering wheel when turning left and wheel alignment. I need to replaced the brakes and rotors and the L/R control arms due to crack. All for $2000.00 maint. incl. Problem with steering noise not solved as they claimed that from the control arms and a missing bolt from the alternator causing. I told them the problem exist since I bought it new and the other dealer cannot fixed it. So I had to warm up the car for 4 min before driving for all this years. Now I got to go back again to see what this new dealer says. Is it true that the power steering fluid must be in the MIN level?

Noticed a leak on the transfer case of my 2010 Nissan Murano with CVT transmission. Contacted Nissan who gave me a case number and dealer in area to contact. After inspection I was told that the Transfer case is not part of the extended warranty by Nissan. Replacing the transfer case will cost about $4000 and resealing it with a new seal (cost of seal about $10) will run approximately $1400. We just bought this vehicle in December 2013 from a dealer with an extended warranty that apparently also does not cover replacing the oil seal.

Brought by 09-10 Nissan Murano in for an oil change and was surprised to learn: 1. Transfer Case is Leaking (Quoted: $2800.00 to repair). 2. Head Gasket is leaking Antifreeze (Quoted $2500) - was told this could lead to total engine failure and could incur a cost of $8K-$10K to replace engine if not taken care of. Neither are covered under the 60,000 mile power train warranty (I am at 75,000 miles and 4 years). This is unacceptable. $5,100.00 dollars in repairs on a car that cost almost $40K and is only 4 years old. Both are well known issues according to the dealer mechanics. I say we file a class action lawsuit to get this resolved. If you have the same issues I suggest you document it here so that we can get some attorney to help us get back at these profit monger greedy company ripping us off. Although I have owned a 00' Xterrr, 04' Maxima, and now a 10' Murano, I will say this issue means I will NEVER buy Nissan again. Complete BS!

I purchased a used 2004 Murano in August 2013. I really liked the car and was so happy to have it, thinking I had got such a good deal for a car with so many extras: heated leather seat, sunroof, premium stereo system, and so much room inside. I work with disabled people, so transportation safety is most important, and I expressed this to the salesman. Three weeks after owning the car, it started hesitating on acceleration, several times turning in intersections in front of oncoming cars! I took it to the Nissan Dealer in town, and explained what it was doing. They drove it and of course it didn't do it. I was told they would have to have it do it, in order to know what it was. Well unfortunately it is very sporadic when it does it, so I have never been able to get it fixed.

I leased a brand new Murano Convertible in 2011. At 6 months, the roof jammed open and couldn't get the trunk opened. The dealer ordered a part which didn't solve the problem, so they had to order a new roof. Within the following year, that roof malfunctioned again and had to be replaced. So now you have a brand new car that is on its 3rd roof. I obviously haven't been opening this roof because it hasn't been convertible weather since this installation, so don't know yet if it will jam.

We leased our 2010 Murano SL in 2010 thinking this would be a quality vehicle. Having never owned a Nissan, we assumed it would give us no issues. It is a nice looking Japanese vehicle and is pricey. This thing is an absolute piece of garbage. I have owned plenty of vehicles including 10-year-old Pontiacs that have given us less trouble. First the FM Radio became very staticky and the antenna/assembly had to be replaced. Weeks later, I discovered several dents in the roof by the new antenna which I can only assume a mechanic did while replacing the antenna. Dealer assumed no responsibility.

The car started having problems with accelerating and then one day it started making loud noises and completely broke down. Transfer case gave up.... 4000$ out of my pocket!

I purchased 2006 Murano thinking I was buying reliability... Ex-Altima owner had no problems with it, got (totaled) and decided to go for Murano. My Murano was purchased with 49,000 miles. Since purchased my cruise control flashes and won't stay on cruise mode. My dash flashes with a bright red air bag light, also have replace a blower relay for the fan and hose for power steering. At only 68,000, my gas gauge is acting up, goes up, goes down. Sounds like I'm into more problems. I will be replacing ball joints or something in the suspension because my Murano sails like an old wreck boat. Forgot to mention my window motor gave up last week. It's so annoying can't do the drive-thru. Also it be helpful if anyone can help on recalls.

07 Nissan murano - Front right and left control arms replaced, still having noise when I accelerate. Now they say I need motor mount. Some kind of problem in the rear not sure, said never seen this problem before. The driver's seat leather from stress sliding in and out has several cracks and rips. I'm 60 years old 115 pounds, car has 65,000 miles. This car has not been driving hard, still looks brand new. The quality of material Nissan use are cheap, they won't stand behind their product. All they want to do is sell and never be responsible. Their excuses is "We never had any problems like yours." I owe 2 Nissans, I'll never own neither!

I too purchased my 2004 Nissan Murano and was happy, but for a very short while. This car has been the worst nightmare ever! I took it in at 115k miles and complained about my transmission driving weird. My car was slipping and the RPM was going high when I was only going about 20 MPH. I took it to the Dealership Clovis Nissan when I was supposed to. They said they checked all the fluids and did a nine point inspection each time I brought it in for an oil change. First thing the alternator had to be replaced because of the recall, then I had an oil leak, the o-rings were messed up... They replaced them but I had to have them fixed again and again. Then I caught them charging 224.00 for a 23.00 left transmission hose.

I purchased a used 2007 Nissan Murano. I love the vehicle but two weeks after getting the car, my service engine light came on. Then in just a few days, it went back off. This continued off and on for months, each time staying on longer and staying off longer. I got a diagnostic scanner to find I have error code in bank 1 converter. I surprising had to add 1 qt. of oil after 2 months of owning the vehicle. When I went to change my oil at the 1st 3500 miles (since I got the car). Everything went good until the next morning when there was a puddle of oil under the car. Finding out that the oil filter mounting bracket was broken at the back, requiring a major repair, Both of those can be considered regular maintenance items, sure. Now here is a list of the other issues I am encountering, like so many others. Why are they not listed as recalls since there are so many consumers having the same issues?

Twice in 9 years the car has simply stopped in the middle of a highway, no warning, nothing. It just instantly shuts down. If I had been on a major highway with lots of traffic I would not have been able to avoid an accident. Both times the alternator and of course Nissan says it's because of the wrong alternator installed. Well because I bought it new, did they not install the original one????

Just had to replace all door lock motors for $2000. Only have 74,000 miles on the car. The day after I paid that bill, the motor on the passenger window went out. I've never had so many electrical issues with any car I've owned. Disappointing.

I am the original owner a 2004 SE base model Murano with 142,000 miles. First off, I love my car and it has only left me stranded once and has performed very well. It's still fun to drive though I don't drive it like I did when it was newer. I've learned a lot about my car and would probably think twice about buying it again due to all of the problems that are documented. It's pricey to fix and it has a lot of cheap parts but what car doesn't? Here's what's gone wrong with mine.

Bought my 2006 Murano in May 2010. - Cost $35,000 AUD. Serviced vehicle every 10,000 to 15,000 kms and have had no major concerns. I drive the car like an old lady, occasionally accelerating stupidly if an idiot is behind me. Last service between 130,000 and 150,000 - left it for 20,000 kms, not a good idea! The good news is the car still runs beautifully, purs like a kitten. The new tires lasted from 50,000 to 140,000 km - that's 90,000 kms or about 60,000 miles for a set of tires. I replaced with a silicone tire and so far they are fine - it rides beautifully.

I have had all the same issues with my 2006 Murano, purchased at Riverhead Auto Mall located on Long Island... My tranny went at 1500 miles... I had to pay for towing till they determined if it was a warranty issue or not.. It was & I never got reimbursed. Then the driver's seat frame broke and on a sharp turn almost ended in the passenger's seat... but my seat belt helped until that slipped out. Then the radio was so staticky that they replaced & never checked the noise reduction sensor... bushings, bearings, upper, lower control arms have been replaced 3 times.... The best thing is they NEVER put the under carriage plastic liner or fire walls back on so all the road debris goes right up into my engine... No need to continue... I love my car but it has been a nightmare!

I own a 2007 SL. After 5 years of ownership I notice first, that the (5) 0R back door is a different kind and color paint. The back door is dull red, the rest is sparkling burgundy. Last problem is back door peeling off. Poor paint job for the money we pay for car. Very disappointed.

After owning the car for 4 yrs, it started making a tapping sound from the front, not knowing what it was. I took it to a garage I use and they checked the brakes and wheels to make sure nothing was catching, all okay, so I took it to a transmission specialist and after a test drive, they said not brakes but something else and it would be better to go to a Nissan dealer for a diagnostic. After diagnostic, Nissan said brakes making the noise, charged for front and back cleaning and refitting even though they were completely replaced only one month before and told car was fixed and noise gone. Picked up car, drove 10 yards and noise was still there, went back in to service and after being told it was brakes, they then said on the job card it says transfer box faulty! Replacement 2200.

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Murano in the Spring of 2012. In the last few months I have had numerous problems with this car. A mechanic informed me that I need wheel bearings in the front, back brakes, and catalytic converter. Also the front seat rocks back and forth when I make turns. Now the car is knocking when I push down on the accelerator when it is cold. I am not sure what to do.. Should I invest money into it or trade it in for another (non Nissan) vehicle?? I still owe $13,000 on it and it has 102,000 miles on it.

Our Nissan Murano is 5 years old and we are very unhappy with the repairs we have had to get done on it. We were really excited to get this car and trusted the Nissan name.... not anymore. We own a Honda Accord that is about 15 years old and in all those years the repair amounts have never equaled what we have to pay in repairs for the Murano. But 5 years ago we thought "Let’s try a Nissan Murano"... bad move. I have seen numerous blogs about Murano's and have seen the same problems over and over that we have had. Now the door are locking and unlocking by themselves!!! RIDICULOUS!!!! It's always something with this car. Very sad and disheartening. This experience would make us NOT buy another Murano.

I have started having problems with all of the locks, all four doors and back hatch. It is strange that sometimes they all work and sometimes none of them work or 2 will work. If you lock all doors and it is extremely hot outside, then you cannot unlock them. You can manually unlock the driver's door and then manually unlock all others with the exception of the back hatch. After it cools off, then the clicker will unlock the doors and the back hatch.

I have a 2003 Murano 140,000 miles. I replaced my transfer case three years ago, called Nissan for help and got nowhere with them. I had to pay out of pocket $3000. Two months after that, I had to replace the catalytic converter, another big job. Now a month ago, I had to replace the gas pump, again another big expensive job. But my real problem is my transmission. The problem started last summer where after driving the car for about 20 to 30 min. and then getting into traffic, the car starts to hesitate when pressing on the gas. I took the car to the dealer w/ no help. They told me I had to bring the car when it was happening and this problem doesn't happen all the time. So finally I take it again and they tell me I need a new transmission.

Bought this from Werner Bros. local used car dealer in Dallastown, PA in April 2013. Wasn't PA inspected when we saw it. Guess they were trying to see if any suckers... I mean interested persons looked at it first! Along came us... They inspected it... Said it needed gas gauge fixed, and a few other things. Started driving it and right away kept hearing a grabbing sound when slowing down. Thought it was the brakes. Took it back and they said Nissan recommended changing the transmission fluid - changed. So got it back and still same sounds! Took it back. They were not hearing sounds... But would take if directly to Nissan & see what they found.

My husband and I purchased a 2012 Nissan Murano in 2012. My husband took the Murano for its first oil change and we began to smell antifreeze (coolant) and thought the car was running hot; but, it wasn't running hot but continued to smell. The car was taken for repair several times; but, the dealership wasn't able to resolve the issue. My husband contacted Nissan of America concerning the problem. In April 2013, a specialist came to see if he could fix the problem. He noticed the problem with the smell but he wasn't able to fix the problem.

Nissan dealership don't tell issues with you car until you warranty. Went to dealership 2, 3 months before warranty expires, no issues with car. Went again 2, 3 months after warranty expires and got a bill for 5k. Not sure if it's dealership or it's a company wide secret policy.

I've been a customer of Nissan For a few years now. My husband and I have bought at least 5 cars from Nissan. We purchased a 2012 Murano SL in February and have serious issues with the car. We already had to put a brand new transmission in it already, and had to have the steering column re wired as well. As a 2012 I feel as if this should NOT be happening. We are taking this car to service every 2 weeks to get it fixed which means I have to take time off from work to get it checked out. This is the third time since February we've had to leave it in the shop. I'm highly dissatisfied and have thought about not continuing being a Nissan customer any longer. I feel as if something should be done for all the hardship this car has caused. I no longer feel safe driving this car because it's always causing a problem when driving.

I brought my SUV to the Olympia Nissan, because of a shattered glass panel located just (before the sunroof), and was told by one of their tech's who looked at it - that it was a rock chip that had hit it, and caused the damage. I went to two independent auto glass shops and had it checked. Both shops found no indication of rock damage. Both felt it was caused by a stress fracture. I returned to the Olympia Nissan store and meet with the service staff, shared my information and my concerns about the glass panel. They were unable to help me and suggested I contact Nissan USA. I sent the information with my concern and was contacted by one of your claim staff; I think his name was Andrew (Original Claim #**).

As with other complainants, the driver's seat also broke last year. I checked to see if there was a recall just to see that there wasn't. I have had 2 Nissan Muranos - a 2004 and 2006. I took the car to my neighborhood mechanic and he was able to weld the bracket that had broken. If he hadn't been able to do that, it would have cost me big $$$ to replace the entire seat, especially since it has heat, is leather... Now, my car sounds extremely loud when driving. I just saw where someone else had the same problem. It only has 67k miles on it. I purchased it in 2009 with 32k miles. I keep my oil changed, tires rotated, etc. I am afraid this is only the beginning of what could be major problems down the road. I loved the Murano which is why I purchased another when the first one was totaled in an accident.

My 2005 Nissan Murano went up in flames with no mechanical problem indications. I'd purchased my Murano in 2010 from CarMax with as little as 21,000 miles. When it went up in flames I had 82,000 miles. The incident occurred right after having started the car and pulling out of a parking space. I was about to make a left turn as I pulled away from the curbside, this is when I heard a pop and saw white smoke, then flames. By the time the fire company arrived, the entire engine was engulfed. The vehicle is totaled. Five days prior I had new front brake pads and resurfaced rotors done. The only other recent service performed on my vehicle was an oil change.

Far too many first generation Murano owners have experienced the exact same problem to have this be a coincidence. Far too many of these problems arose prematurely to be considered normal wear and tear. I have a 2007 Nissan Murano SL AWD, with ~90k miles on it. In the last 15k miles, I have had to replace the following: Front Rotors and Pads (after only about 15k miles, which is about the best I can get out of them), Front Lower Control Arms (due to deteriorated bushings and failing ball joints), Tie-Rod Ends (again, due to failing ball joints), Front Passenger Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly (failing), Tires (fronts were worn after only ~20k miles, despite regular professional alignments), Cat-Back Exhaust (leaking due to front flange only being rusted out), Air intake being uncomfortably loud (plastic intake piping had cracked), and Significant Oil Consumption.

I purchased a 2006 Murano in 2007 and was very proud to say I was an owner of this car. Not so today! I have been reading the complaints and I do agree with all of the angry customers. The car had 32,000 miles on it and I have only put 34,000 miles on this car and I have already spent a small fortune. I have had to have wheel bearings, belts, breaks and now the AC compressor has gone out. I have become paranoid driving this car. I need to get rid of it but I am a poor working class woman and can't afford to trade it in. I had owned a Toyota for 16 years and had nothing but regular service done... I wish I had it back. I will never buy a Nissan again.

The push button ignition is too easy to press; about 10 or 12 times I accidentally pressed it while driving and the vehicle shut down. I took it to the dealer where purchased, and the repairman said the vehicle's supposed to shut down any time it is running and the ignition is pressed. Can I give you some idea on how to correct this danger while driving? Please reply.

This car is a 2006 Murano that my wife uses for weekend personal use only. The car only has 35,000 miles on it. So far I have had the power steering leak issue repaired at my own cost of $700 because Nissan said they weren't responsible for it. They DID not issue a recall for this. Now my driver's seat metal frame is broken. It is written up all over the internet that this is happening to many, many people. This is a safety issue. Where is the NHTSA on these issues? If that seat fails and the driver winds up with the seat falling backwards into the rear seat compartment, they will undoubtedly lose control of the car and kill themselves or other people on the road.

Purchased a 2007 Nissan Murano SL loaded new in Sept 2007 for my wife. She drives a lot of highway miles for work and there is currently 107,000 miles on it. Here are the issues we've had so far on this "luxury" vehicle from Nissan:

Nissan Murano 2005 - The door locking system in the driver's side and the front passenger side failed for the past 2 years... The cost to repair is very expensive so I postponed the same and struggled with it... The past month, the third door right rear failed as well. I finally gave in to repairing this and the cost is $1,300. I paid lots of money for this car and after only six years, this should not be happening... I'm very upset. I'd like to know if others have reported the same problem with this particular car model.

My Nissan Murano 2005 SUV has been stopping in motion/driving while driving again. This has happened more than 7 times in the past 2 months. This time, it happened on the 405 Hwy with my children. The vehicle slowed down on the freeway, and I had to find the right shoulder lane to call AAA. I checked the recalls on the internet for this car and there was recalls back in 2005 when I bought the vehicle. I didn't receive a notice in the mail. I've called the Nissan hotline with no replies. I emailed the company too. I was emailed back and they said that there was a recall on the second row seat belts. This car is totally unsafe. The vehicle has six recalls, such as gas tank, seat belts, engine and engine cooling, transmission, seats, and alternator. I looked at the forum for the Nissan Murano and it seems like the same problem with the 2003-2005 models.

I purchased a 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet new in September 2012. The car had numerous problems with the paint, probably from sitting on the lot for several months and a few test drives. The car was dirty (dust) inside and out. I imagine since it is a convertible, the dealer left the top down a lot to showcase the car. When we purchased the car, we were told by the salesman the dealer would take care of the paint issues and clean the car. We have made at least a half dozen trips back to the dealer and they have yet to repair the car correctly. They have fixed two (2) of approximately a dozen problems with the paint. They have twice now applied some kind of armor-all or other substance throughout the interior and this dries with a white film. We have repeatedly told them not to do this.

I have rented a 2007 Nissan Murano in the same year. I've noticed that driving on the highway, when I rolled down rear windows, I began to hear distinctive rippling noise. Since the noise was not very loud, I thought it was okay, and I've purchased one myself. But it had the same problem. Over the years, the noise gradually became louder. And at some point, the car began shaking and impossible to drive on the highway. So I brought my car to the local Nissan dealer, and they suggested to have the "transfer case" replaced because it had "internal failure."

Brake System Failure at 45,000 miles 2009 Murano - Brakes failed while I was driving on flat surface. I called Nissan, and was told to "drive in on down." I refused and checked my extended warranty that covers towing. It took 2 weeks to repair in addition to a leaky transfer case - which I never saw leaking. I was told that all was covered under the regular warranty and the extended warranty but that I would have to pay the $50 deductible on the extended warranty. If I had been injured, they wouldn't be talking with me at all. I don't care how Nissan gets their money to fix the cars. There is no way that the master cylinder, ABS and transfer case should go bad on a car with only 45,000 miles on it! Their customer service is non-existent.

We have a 2006 Murano, only 65k miles, original owner and well maintained. It had problems but only one was covered. Now the driver's seat is broken like others have stated. I took it to an AAA automotive repair, cost $1300 to repair. This is ridiculous. We do not have $1300 to fix something like this right now. No doubt other repairs will be coming. We have Altima as well that has problems. We have had to replace the batteries, issued by Nissan, 3 times. This last time we went with AAA battery since they had come out to jump it. We will not buy another Nissan.

I have a 2007 Nissan Murano and lately it has been one problem after another. First it was the seals, then the camshaft sensor. Now I am being told that my oil consumption is due to faulty Nissan parts and will cost around $5,000 (almost what it is worth at this time). The last time I went to a Nissan dealer, they lied about the service rendered and played games with me while I was in pain. All the mechanics now tell me that Nissan knows about this issue, but continue to make cars with the same parts and allow owners to drive at their own risk.

I had a 2005 S AWD that I recently had to let go. It created a terrible situation for me and I was a Nissan lover from the heart, having owned nothing but Nissans all my driving life. I had a '97 Maxima with 215K that gave me no mechanical or engine/transmission issues that I traded for the Murano. I purchased the Murano with 78K from a reputable dealer. Now here we are at 136K and my transmission has gone out. Nissan told me that it would be approximately $7,000 to fix as it was 16k outside of warranty that Nissan had already extended from 100K to 120K. Now I know why. They told me that it was costing me 75% of the vehicle's worth to have it repaired and I was still financing it.

Hey guys, you must improve on the quality of your exterior paint on your vehicles. In the last ten years, I owned a 2006 Nissan 350Z and now I own a 2009 Nissan Murano. The paint started peeling on the bumper and hood on both cars I owned. In some areas, the paint looks like bug smash that just won't clean away. No one should have this problem on their cars. What I paid for these cars, I could have bought a BMW or MB. I bet they don't have this problem with their cars. Poor car paint quality.

I reside here in Townsville, Qld. I took my car (Nissan Murano MGD99) to Nissan here in Townsville for a service on the 11/07/12 for its 20 thousand km. service (only 14,000 km. was on the clock). Along with the service, I also asked them to do a wheel rotation and the wiper blades to be changed. Also the back panel was loose in the boot and water was getting in and fusing the brake lights. I came to pick up the car and was informed that the service was done, but that nothing else was done. They had to order the wiper blades overnight, and to this day, still no phone call has come to me to let me know the blades have arrived. It is now 16/08/12. I have received one call from a lady from the service department, and I told her my concerns about the car service, etc., and she said she would get back to me. I have not heard a thing. So then I rang Scott from the Sales Department who had originally sold me the car on the 08/08/12 and spoke to him.

My 2004 Murano driver's seat stopped working in 2007. The mechanic said I must have had money or a spoon stuck in the area. It makes no sense. The sensor in the gas pedal went out in 2010; the locks on the driver's side went out in 2011. The locks for the passenger's side and hatch went out in February 2012. The CD player has stopped working. Our next car will be another Toyota; it should have never changed. I will go back to tried and true car maker, Toyota.

I keep my 2005 Nissan Murano in great shape. I got disappointed when the paint on the top of the car and the hood began to peel. I showed this to a few body shops and they keep referring me back to Nissan to fix it. I went to the dealer in Delray Beach, FL. Their attitude was "We really don't care." They were quick to inform me that the paint is only covered for three years. I don't think that I should have to pay for this. This is my first Nissan and the experience is getting sour really quick. I've had to fix the motor mounts twice in the last three years and it's not their problem. The driver's seat broke off from its platform and it's not their problem. The vehicle computer got deprogrammed and I had to pay to get it reprogrammed. I don't have anymore money to spend on this car! Nissan needs to step up and take care of this. I'll stick to my Toyota, much less problems to deal with over the years.

2003-2007 Nissan Murano seat tracks were broken ($913.00; bulletin # NTB05-043D; mileage, 74,353). I have contacted the Nissan via phone calls and emails, receiving no positive feedback. Just the usual: "Too bad, so sad.” This problem is due to faulty manufacturing and design, not to mention a safety hazard. On top of that, the dealer also told me that it need both lower control arms (ball joints) for $974, oil cooler "O" ring for $160, and a transmission service at $369. It’s a grand total of $2,416 plus tax, which is equal to a new down payment for another car from a different make! This is ridiculous! We have been loyal Nissan customers for over 15 years and this is the thanks we get. It’s time for Nissan USA to step up and stand by their product! Needless to say, this is our last Nissan!

On the evening of January 13, 2012, I was exiting a parking lot when my 2005 Nissan Murano stalled out for no apparent reason. I lost all power to my vehicle, and the charger warning and brake warning lamps immediately illuminated. I was able to start my vehicle and get back home, as I was only a few miles from my house. The following day, I experienced the same incident as I did the night before. Again, my 2005 Nissan Murano stalled out for no apparent reason. I lost all power to my vehicle and the charger warning and brake warning lamps immediately illuminated. This time I was in the process of pulling my vehicle out of my garage.

The driver's seat is stuck in the rear position because of a poor design. The plastic drive gear stripped out. Now, the seat ** when trying to move it. This is my wife's car, and she cannot reach the pedals, for she is only 5 feet 2 inches. Nissan does not sell a repair kit. So for a $10 gear, it will cost me $1000 which is not a bad mark up.

My purchase experience with this vehicle was the worst I have ever had! I wrote to everyone I could think of! I made calls on and on. I got no assistance from anyone, though I had the proof that the dealership was lying about so many things and the fact they used "bait and switch" tactics. I was happy to see them go out of business shortly thereafter. But that was only the beginning!

I purchased 2 new vehicles from Route 46 Nissan in Totowa, NJ in the summer of 2011: a 2007 Nissan Murano and a 2008 Nissan Maxima (totaling approx. 40K). The cars were fine and were test driven. The sales person ** was helpful and attentive at the time of sale. That is how they rope you in. A few short weeks after driving the Nissan Murano, I began to notice a horrible squealing in the breaks. I immediately contacted Nissan and was told to come in. At that time, the service manager ** "did me a favor" (so to speak) and had the brake pads replaced. This still did not fix the problem, so I got in touch with another service manager ** and was told to bring the car in again.

Nissan Murano 2006 S with 62k miles - The driver seat starts to move sideways. After looking below, I have found the support crossbar of the frame is broken at the end, so the seat now leans up and down, back and forth. The dealer quotes $898 part plus $250 labor just to replace the frame. I contacted Consumers Affairs (case no. **). Assistance was denied. The vehicle is out of warranty and the owner has to pay for the repair (reads as: you pay for Nissan's faulty components).

49,200 miles, August 2010, CD player failed - repair cost $1,200. 55,000 miles, October 2011, power steering high pressure hose broken and engine mounts failed - repair cost $550 + $600. 61,500 miles, January 2012, fuel sensor failed - repair cost $700. 62,700 miles, February 2012, driver seat broken (not repaired yet) - repair cost $1,300. Sun visor driver's side failed to stay up - repair cost $350. Right front wheel bearing broken - repair cost $450.

I started having a problem with the door locks on my 05 Nissan Murano. I took it to the dealer for a check up and they are asking me to replace the 4 lock actuators. The dealer wants $2,000 to repair all four door locks. I started checking online, when I noticed that so many other people are on the same situation. So, I figured that why should we pay for something that is a manufacturer problem. It's not only 5 or 10 people that are having that kind of problems. I can tell that hundreds or thousands of people are having door lock problems on their Nissans. I think there should be a recall on this matter.

This vehicle has design defects in the drivetrain, specifically the CVT Transmission and the transfer case. They extended the warranty for the CVT itself, but the transfer case is faulty. It is attached to the CVT and is a vital part of the drivetrain in the Murano. There are many complaints on net and on the NHTSA website. The TC leaks and cracks leading to dangerous failures. It also costs $4000 for a TC to be replaced. Nissan will not stand behind this piece of the drivetrain. They would rather take all the money for repairs after failures. Nissan must recall and fix this issue.

In 2006 my Nissan Murano's driver's seat is broken on the back rail. The seat can be lifted up, and it is not attached. I have tried to resolve with Nissan, but it is not covered by the warranty. The cost is $1,200 to repair, and it could happen again. They have over 500 complaints to NHTSH online. Some have had it welded at a lower cost.

My wife and I purchased a 2006 SL AWD Nissan Murano with 44020 miles. We have had nothing wrong with our Murano and have been generally happy with our purchase until now. It started to leak oil. I'm mechanically inclined or so I think ,so I took a look underneath the car. I seemed to narrow my search for the leaking oil to the main line of the power steering. I am a little shocked with only 75000 miles on the Murano, it's having issues leaking from the power steering high pressure hose. I made the appointment with the dealer as soon as possible to have fixed since I had the warranty and it's reaching its end.

Do not buy a Nissan! My 2006 Nissan Murano, with only 42,000 miles, developed a leak in power steering hose. The hose is needing replacement costing $500. My warranty would not cover, and Nissan and my dealership offered no assistance despite the clear premature failure of this component. I won't be buying any more Nissan vehicles, and will be telling my friends and family to do the same.

I bought a 2006 Nissan Murano SL new from Universal City Nissan. I paid close to $39,000. They left black tape marks on my new car. Both my sunvisors broke and they wouldn't cover them under my extended warranty. I can drive the car with the emergency brake on. No matter how many times they adjusted it, it didn't ever fix this. I had an oil leak during the regular warranty period. The brakes squeal. The brake pedal makes a noise every time I press it. When they washed it, they scratched the paint in two places.

Good car, fun to drive. Nissan repair is expensive and the quality of many of the components is low. The seat bracket broke at 40k miles and the dealership said that I was too large for the seat (6'2", 220 lbs.). Power steering began to make noise and there’s a leaky hose at 55k. Dealership won't replace the hose. Won't buy another Nissan.

We bought a new 2007 Murano and didn't have a problem with it until last year in 2010. The driver's seat bracket broke. Of course when I called the dealer and Nissan, it's not covered under any warranty and they could not help me.This year, the power steering hose has started leaking, and no need to call because they will not fix it either. I love my Murano but I'm very disgusted with the things that break that's obviously should be Nissan's responsibility! And I have never heard of a bracket on a seat breaking any other car, make or year!

I purchased a 2004 Nissan Murano in 2005 with 39k miles. I purchased the 100,000 mile security plus warranty with my vehicle. I replaced the power seat at 90k miles and a few wheel bearings and sensors, nothing huge. Then at 138,000 miles, my car would not move. I am in the car business and have always done my maintenance at the dealership. Now the CVT warranty was extended to 10 years and 120 miles. Mine died just out of the mileage. When talking to the service manager, he told me that this has not been an issue because the CVT always breaks while under warranty! I took extra good care of mine and got a bit extra out of it. Now I am looking at a 4k transmission to even drive my car!

We purchased a 2009 Murano S in March 2009 as my wife's car. The Murano was purchased because it has AWD and would be safe for her in the snowy weather we experience here in Pennsylvania. Also, we bought it as our "vacation car" as we normally spend a week in North Carolina at the beach. The reason I mention the beach is because the beaches in North Carolina allow you to drive on the beach, which is very convenient. We took this vehicle to the beach in September 2011. We found that despite having AWD and a locking differential, when the vehicle was stopped on soft sand, it would not move at all. I'm not saying that it dug itself into the sand. The wheels would not turn. It just sat there no matter what settings I applied.

The power steering hose on my 2006 Nissan Murano needed replacement at 80,000 miles, and I just purchased this car 2 months ago! My 2006 Toyota Yaris has almost 100,000 and has given me zero problems. I can't believe you guys aren't doing anything to fix this, and all the problems with these Muranos. I regret purchasing this vehicle. I wish I could have seen all the complains and had done my research before buying this crap. Please do something. We consumers don't have the money and energy to deal with all the problems these cars have.

This kind of experience has never happened to me, so please be patient as I try to describe the layer of events that lead up to me being $4,636.64 poorer. I am a public high school teacher at an urban high school and this kind of fleecing is financially crushing for a single dad.

I bought a Nissan Murano 04. The transmission went out and I can't get anyone to work on it. Every repair shop and dealership wants to replace it. But yet I can drive it up to 30 mph, and then it won't shift. I have only highway miles on vehicle and it needs to get fixed. I feel Nissan needs to recall this transmission or pay to fix it. I'm about to pay $3500 to have it replaced.