KnownCarProblems2007 Nissan Murano Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 676 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Murano, most often about the seats (33% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 5th of 24 Murano model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Nissan Murano problems
Seats
221 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the drivers seat was fractured on the left side and caused him to drift into oncoming traffic. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who stated that it was a known defect and advised him of the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
Seat bracket broke, which seems to be a major safety defect in the Nissan Murano. When I attempted to adjust the seat only one side would raise, the other was broke....no other event LED to failure. Cant even buy an updated part, Nissan only sells the same defective part.
Suspension
94 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 141,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, subframe/mounting bracket.
Noticed there was something off about my car when my tires looked like they were tilting in. When I had it looked at they noticed that the entire back suspension frame was completly rusted out and broken in two places. I was told I was lucky that I hadnt lost the back end already and it was only a matter of a time or…
The car felt like it was floating. Took it to an independent shop, where they informed me the rear subframe is completely rusted out. The vehicle is unsafe to drive.
Visibility and wipers
75 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, windshield wiper/washer, sun/moon roof assembly.
Faulty sun visor drops easily when going over minor bump. It can easily cause an accident or crash when distracted to raise the sun visor to the normal position. This is a problem in Nissan Murano's everywhere. I am not sure how this has not been a recall yet.
First problem was the driver side visor which kept flopping down causing a hazard blocking the driver's vision. Second problem happen later, the driver seat broke while driving, left rear bracket broke. Call and wrote to Nissan customer service and was told both problems were out of warranty and they would not honor…
Engine
71 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 104,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system, engine.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle on, exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled several times and shortly after the vehicle randomly restarted each time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v169000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer…
Body and structure
69 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 127,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the rear subframe was corroded. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the rear subframe needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was…
This year third Nissan Murano, I have seen 3 sub frame and where bolted rusted and this vehicle horrible is unsafe to be on the road because of this problem will effect driving condition will make vehicle lose controll even flip it.
Transmission
63 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
This vehicle is only four years old with only 84000 miles, while driving I heard a loud sound coming from under the vehicle. I took the vehicle in to five towns Nissan they told me that I have a big problem, my transfer case is not good. The transfer case, seal-oil and seal- oil ring would be $2750.82. Labor and tax…
I noticed power steering fluid on the concrete under my vehicle. A mechanic told me my hose was leaking and I found out it cost about $500.00 to fix. I checked with Nissan dealer to see if there was a recall. He told me no. There should be a recall on this problem because it is dangerous. The fluid is all underneath…
Other or unspecified
54 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles.
I was riding on the highway and almost got hit a couple of times. My car just stalled an shut down. It is a hazard cause myself and my kids could have gotten killed. I have a new serpentine belt , battery is good an alternator is good. My car was driving then all of a sudden it just stalled.
First it was the passenger side floors and then the driver side floors - front and rear - there is a substantial amount of water getting into the car. I had it looked at by the dealer and they assumed it was the sunroof - cleared the line. Issue still went on. I did not know at first because the water got trapped…
Electrical
54 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 89,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument panel, software, horn.
The power door locks on the front passenger door and trunk will not open when the weather is warm. The Nissan dealer says the actuators are probably to blame and it is a common problem. The repair is about $600 per lock. There is no key hole to use to gain access from the outside. The only key access is the driver's…
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the horn did not work. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to autonation Nissan pembroke pines (8890 pines blvd, pembroke pines, fl 33024, [phone]) and the contact was referred to the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Nissan Murano recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling 362,891 my 2003-2007 murano vehicles. The intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.
Electrical: software
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Driver seat anchor failure
Summary
This investigation concerns structural failure of the anchor/bracket on the left rear side of the driver's seat.the concern is that such failures may alter the driver's seated position so as to reduce effectiveness of the occupant protection system or potentially compromise vehicle control.failure of the subject anchor bracket results from metal fatigue and causes rearward tilting of the driver's seat.these failures usually occur during driver ingress but may also occur while the vehicle is being operated.the safety related concerns during actual vehicle use were not validated by this investigation.while the number of complaints of this problem is relatively high, only three very minor, undo
Questions about the 2007 Nissan Murano
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Murano?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: seats (221 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); suspension (94 complaints, typically around 141,500 miles); visibility and wipers (75 complaints, typically around 60,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Murano have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 19, 2009 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Nissan Murano?
- It is 5th of 24 Murano model years by number of complaints, with 676 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.