2005 Nissan Murano Problems and Repair Histories
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Nissan Murano Reliability through March 31, 2013
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New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Nissan Murano | 20 Muranos, 8.4 months of data per Murano, average 95800 miles Small sample size. Join or 20 Muranos, 8.4 months of data per Murano, average 95800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Nissan Murano
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| Nissan Murano in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 45260 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 46500 | 408 | replaced right front electric door solenoid, actuator and latch assembly (electric door lock had stopped working) $408.00 after a 15% goodwill adjustment from dealer |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD
| Nissan Murano in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 50840 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 66960 | 1000 | Front pads and rotors were DONE. |
| Aug | 2009 | 68200 | 800 | Alternator replaced. Required tow to shop. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 120000 | 680 | Engine Mount Broken - Front Axel |
| Nissan Murano in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 123000 | 848 | Engine mounts replacement |
| Jul | 2011 | 125000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Murano in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | First odometer entry | ||
| Apr | 2011 | 800 | replaced broken motor mount Replaced lower links | |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 50000 | 4000 | Low pressure AC line fill port valve leaking. |
| Feb | 2013 | 69000 | 1087 | Replaced failed front CV joints and boots both sides. Also replaced failed front motor mount |
| Nissan Murano in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 83000 | 180 | Replace Headlights |
| Nissan Murano in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | Car begins to have a problem of being dead after 2 days of non-use. Continuous problem. Replaced battery. Problem remains. Calls to dealer offer no resolve. | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | Car dead after 2-days of non-use. Service Tech advises new NAPA battery not big enough to run vehicle. We put in most powerful battery NAPA makes. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 677 | 30,000 Mile Service. Car dead after 2-days of non-use. Service Tech advised due to limited driving and car sitting for days at a time were the causes of the battery having to be jumped all the time. Battery replaced-bad cell. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | Battery dead. | |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Car dead after 2-days of non-use. Removed accessory fuse to determine if it is accessory module causing the problem. When driving off dealer property, no power when pressing on gas pedal. Throttle Chamber replaced. | |
| May | 2009 | 0 | Car dead after 2-days of non-use. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Recall-Replaced Air Intake Duct and air duct clamps. Car dead after 2-days non-use. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 196 | Car dead after 2-days non-use. Picked up loaner from dealer. Installed Controller Assembly. Replaced BCM; car does not go into sleep mode. Car remotes do not work now due to new BCM. Car remotes reprogrammed by dealer. Owner pays labor only. | |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | Car does not start, towed to dealer by owner thru AAA. Only one remote was programmed. Dealer to reprogram both remotes. | |
| May | 2012 | 49000 | 207 | Replaced engine drive belts and idler pulley bracket. Bracket was failing. |
| Jun | 2012 | 49000 | 230 | Trunk hatch would not shut and/or lock. Replaced trunk lock assembly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Murano in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 32000 | 275 | Brakes repaired, rear calipers needed to be rebuilt. |
| Jul | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Numerous rattles and squeaks. Replaced parts ordered on trip 1 |
| Aug | 2008 | 37000 | 0 | Numerous rattles and squeaks still present. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 55000 | 1100 | Had Lower Control Arms replaced Replaced Right and Front Engine Mounts and all belts and hoses, and idler pulley |
| Nissan Murano in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 3800 | cvt failed after 73000 mi. $3800 to replace with salvage cvt | |
| Nissan Murano in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Fuel injector went bad. Fixed under warranty. Only repair in almost 50K miles. Maintain exactly according to manual. | |
| Jun | 2008 | 52000 | 245 | replaced rear brake pads. |
| Aug | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 150 | Air intake hose cracked - caused poor engine performance | |
| Nissan Murano in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 189 | Right front wheel bearing bad. Covered under warranty Seat frame broke drivers side. Repaired under extended warranty Two exhaust gussets broke replaced at my cost. Not covered under warranty Caused rattling noise around 2000 rpm | |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD
| Nissan Murano in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 75000 | 240 | Worn steering bushing. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 92000 | 350 | drivers side power window out replaced motor and regulator bought parts online dealer est 800 saved 450 |
| Oct | 2011 | 97000 | 296 | tensioning pulley replaced more problems diagnosed estimated repair 2500 traded vehicle |
| Nissan Murano in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 141000 | 400 | radiator blew |
| Dec | 2011 | 165000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Murano in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 89000 | 5200 | Transfer case failed, installed new transfer case. |
| Dec | 2011 | 95000 | 800 | Door lock actuators for both front doors. |
| Jul | 2012 | 98500 | 600 | Tie rod ends replaced, wheels rebalanced and aligned |
| Aug | 2012 | 99000 | 800 | Right lower control arm needed to be replaced. Bearings also needed repair. Non-stop problems with this car... |
| Apr | 2013 | 107000 | 750 | Replaced 2 mufflers and exhaust pipes from catalytic converter to outlet |
| Nissan Murano in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | power lumbar on drivers side seat broke | |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | AWD button pushed through console | |
| Jun | 2011 | 67000 | 95 | door lock cylinder mechanism became loose and caused windows to roll down when car shut off |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 69000 | 140 | Bracket supporting the exhaust system. Known issue |
| Feb | 2011 | 76000 | 400 | Drivers seat rear cross member broken, caused seat to move up and down and sideways. Safety problem where there was no support if in a panic stop or accident. Had to be immediately repaired. |
| May | 2011 | 80000 | 200 | 1. LF Axle Seal leaking 2. replaced rear break pads & resurfaced rotors 3. oil service 4. Gas cap replaced and fuel neck cleaned of rust which caused Check Engine Light to come on |
| Nov | 2011 | 92000 | 600 | Left Ball joint assembly. oil cooler leak repaired |
| Aug | 2012 | 101500 | 0 | Replaced transmission and transaxle under warrenty Left front wheel bearing Noisy and loose required replacement, I thought the noise was from the tires |
| Mar | 2013 | 212000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Murano in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jun | 2008 | 4200 | Transmission Replacement. 66,000 miles, 3 years old. Well taken care of. Shavings found in transmission fluid and loud noise coming from under car. Nissa would not take it apart to look at it. Recommends replacement. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 25000 | 348 | 5 engine grounds had to be checked and computer reset at a cost of $348.00 (No Parts Required)on 2 hours of labor. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 70000 | 3000 | was getting what seemed like front end noise, quite loud. it was the main bearing in the transmission |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 90000 | 700 | High pressure power steering hose leak |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | Tie rod end replaced Right front wheel bearing went bad. Noisy. |
| Oct | 2009 | 61000 | 0 | Catalytic converter went bad. Replaced under warranty no problem |
| Jul | 2010 | 73700 | 0 | rear door lock solenoid died . .. replaced |
| Oct | 2011 | 92700 | 0 | Seat rail |
| Dec | 2012 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Murano in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 94000 | 450 | replaced front bearing hub assembly for both left and right. passenger side (right side) was worn -- replaced left to maintain match. |
| Jan | 2010 | 94500 | 450 | Front bearing packs. |
| Mar | 2010 | 96500 | 130 | Driver side window motor replacement. |
| Nov | 2010 | 109000 | 500 | Steering pump system high pressure line leak at pressure valve. Requires entire $280 high pressure line replacement. |
| Jun | 2011 | 122000 | 20 | Drivers side window motor out again. rebuilt motor installed previously has lifetime warranty. replaced motor with new rebuilt. |
| Sep | 2011 | 128000 | 180 | replace radiator line next to serpetine belt damaged by broken belt pulley bracket. Also replaced pulley, bracket and belt. |
| Jan | 2012 | 133700 | 10 | leaking oil pan. |
| Jul | 2012 | 143500 | 271 | Drivers side window motor failure. Replaced motor with OEM motor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 160000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Murano in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Oct | 2009 | 450 | Problem with remote door lock on front passenger door burning out, then burning out the 2 rear door locks as well. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 115940 | 87 | Actuators for remote lock/unlock on both rear doors. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 71000 | 0 | Rear driver side door lock no longer locks or unlocks when using key fob. Not repaired because cheapest quote was $400! Too costly to fix for a minor inconvenience. |
| Sep | 2010 | 71000 | 360 | Outer tie rods were replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 84500 | 0 | Strange clunking noise coming from rear of car. Dealer could not replicate. |
| Nov | 2012 | 98500 | 1000 | Replace drivers side control arm and ball joint. Also changed spark plugs. |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Murano in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 42000 | 125 | Carbon accumulated on intake valves in engine. |
| Jul | 2008 | 44000 | 125 | Some type of brake spacers to prevent grinding or clicking noise were replaced. |
| Oct | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 81000 | 0 | Transmission seal leak--replaced seal. |
| Mar | 2011 | 103000 | 1100 | One of two pre-catalytic converters replaced. OEM part was over $900 -- purchased after market CC for 'only' $440 plus 3 hours labor. Oil seal near oil filter had to be replaced. Left tie rod arm had to be replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 115300 | 205 | Right rear brake caliper was replaced. Inside pad had woren down 100% while outer pad was only 50% woren. When pads were replaced, the piston on the caliper could not be pushed back in without extreme effort (at least compared to the left). |
| Sep | 2012 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Murano in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 74000 | 40 | O ring replaced to fix oil leak |
| Jun | 2010 | 82000 | 415 | Passenger side Wheel bearing. |
| Sep | 2011 | 103000 | 250 | O rings on Oil Cooler leaking. replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | SES light was on. Engine went into "limp home mode". Two error codes in computer - C1000 & C1210. | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | Replaced standard in-dash AM/FM/CD unit. CD player would not eject CDs. Repair completed under warranty. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 33000 | 0 | Driver seat support broke. The seat now rocks. This is a common problem on early Muranos. The NHSTA is investigating. |
| Jul | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | Left-rear hub bearing is defective. Dealer confirmed problem. Parts ordered and will be installed in a few days. Repair will be covered as part of Powertrain warranty. Oil leaking from aft end of engine housing. Dealer claims it is differential fluid from a faulty seal. Parts not in stock; will be ordered and installed at a later date. |
| Aug | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | Defective driver-side rear wheel bearing Two oil seals were replaced in the transmission. |
| May | 2011 | 56000 | 600 | The passenger-side front strut failed. Both front struts, boots, and bearing mounts were replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 60000 | 5 | Oil pan severely rusted. Removed surface rust, then primed and painted affected area. Will replace pan at next oil change (or sooner if it fails). |
| Jul | 2012 | 67700 | 60 | The metal flange connecting the exhaust pipe to the rear muffler failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Murano in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 44700 | 50 | Took to dealer for whining noise coming from Transmission area. Was told not enough time to do complete diagnosis and was still charged $50 for nothing. Lima Auto Mall, Lima Oh. Was also told drive train still under warranty so repairs may or maynot be c |
| Jun | 2008 | 46300 | 0 | Dealer damaged a/c fitting. They repaired @ no charge. Also left gas cap off making check engine light come on. Fixed itself. Dealer cleared codes. No other issues with transaxle. Dealer took care of all isues. |
| Jun | 2009 | 69000 | 400 | Air bag light flashing. Mfg. will not help and dealer charged me $100 to tell me it will cost $700 to repair. Said it needs an air bag module. I will repair later myself. Replaced both sets of rotors and pads front and rear. |
| Dec | 2010 | 90000 | 950 | Left front wheel bearing replaced. Very noisy. Air bag light on. Dealer tested and found spiral cable bad in steering column, replaced part. Slip light on all the time and VDC button wouldnt work. Dealer reprogramed steering angle and G force sensor and corrected issue. |
| Jan | 2012 | 103000 | 140 | Car was getting noisy and found wheel bearing bad. Replaced right bearing and cured my problems. easy fix. |
| Jan | 2013 | 118000 | 750 | Plastic inner fender fell off. Replaced clips and reinstalled. Replaced Dueler 864 tires after 55000 miles.Had some road noise compared to OEM tires Installed Firestone Destination today. |
2005 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Nissan Murano in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 934 | Replace inside exhaust manifold Original manifold broke in half. | |
| May | 2008 | 86000 | 550 | Brakes, pads and rotors, replace front pads and rotors, turn rear rotors, replace rear pads |
| Apr | 2009 | 104000 | 803 | Replaced both front wheel bearings. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 135000 | 4300 | Transmission went out. Got a Nissan remanufactured transmission instAlled |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 62000 | 260 | Drivers seat frame has broken. Both wife & myself are not extremely overweight. Another mechanic said the seat broke at a designed thin structural area. Dealer has seen this before. I think this should be a Nissan safety recall for bad design. |
| Jul | 2010 | 69000 | 38 | Noticed an oil leak under the right front of car also leaving a trail of oil. Checked oil level and almost down to the low level indicator (2500 miles on dealer oil change). Dealer changed oil and could not find a leak after that. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Murano in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 96000 | 0 | Dead battery. |
| Mar | 2012 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Murano in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 133920 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 137000 | 362 | was hearing a spinning noise coming from under the car on deceleration. When they had it on the hoist they noticed the emergency brake cable had been rubbing. they adjusted this an now it is ok |
| Jun | 2012 | 138880 | 1400 | New tires and one of the tire pressure monitors needed replacing. |
| Sep | 2012 | 141360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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