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2007 Nissan Murano

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Murano years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Murano are substantially higher than the model-year median of 110.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

544 reports with mileage · 132 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Seats. Review the 221 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 94 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports3 fire reports6 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

54 reports
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8 miles · Oct 18, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineVehicle Speed Control

I HAD TO REPLACE MY ALTENATOR 3 TIMES. I BOUGHT THE CAR 2 YEARS AGO AT 90,000 MILES. WHEN IT FIRST WENT OUT, I BOUGHT ONE FROM AUTOZONE, THEN 4 MONTHS LATER IS WENT OUT. I HAD A WARRANTY THRU AUTOZONE ON THE PARTS SO THE PART WAS REPLACED BUT I HAD TO COVER THE LABOR COST. 2 MONTHS LATER THE ALTENATOR REPLACE IT AGAIN BUT I W…

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I HAD TO REPLACE MY ALTENATOR 3 TIMES. I BOUGHT THE CAR 2 YEARS AGO AT 90,000 MILES. WHEN IT FIRST WENT OUT, I BOUGHT ONE FROM AUTOZONE, THEN 4 MONTHS LATER IS WENT OUT. I HAD A WARRANTY THRU AUTOZONE ON THE PARTS SO THE PART WAS REPLACED BUT I HAD TO COVER THE LABOR COST. 2 MONTHS LATER THE ALTENATOR REPLACE IT AGAIN BUT I WANTED LABOR COST COVERERD THIS TIME. THEY AGREED TO COVER THE PART AND LABOR. THERE MUST BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. I VE READ OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME CAR HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. IF NISSAN DOESN'T FIX THIS FOR FREE, I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER OF THEIR CARS BECAUSE I CAN'T BELIEVE MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAD TWO DIFFERENT MECHANIC SO IT NOT THE PERSON, IT'S THE CAR, I BELIEVE SO. THE OTHER PROBLEM I'VE HAD IT THAT THE AIR DUCK INTAKE HOSE KEEPS DISCONNECTING, IT WILL CAUSE MY CAR TO MISS FILE AND RUN VERY RUFF, LIKE POOR PERFORMANCE. IT CAN MAKE THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING OR AT A STOP SIGN.

NHTSA ODI #11141303

15,400 miles · Aug 21, 2018
Electrical SystemService BrakesVisibility/wiper

TAKATA RECALL GOT A VEHICLE FROM A SMALL BUSINESS AND CAR NO GOOD THEY REPULLED THE VEHICLE 2 TIMES

NHTSA ODI #11121296

90,000 miles · Aug 9, 2018
Electrical System

TL* 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, 954-949-0421) AND THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFA…

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TL* 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, 954-949-0421) AND THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.

NHTSA ODI #11118795

90,000 miles · Aug 9, 2018
Electrical SystemSteeringUnknown Or Other

THE HORN OF MY VEHICLE WAS NOT WORKING I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR AND IDEA THEY TOLD TO CALL NISSAN OF NORTH AMERICA AT( 888 NISSAN 1)

NHTSA ODI #11118794

11,800 miles · Jul 24, 2018
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHEN I PUSHED ON THE GAS AND THE VEHICLE WASN'T MOVING ANYMORE. THE BATTERY AND BRAKE LIGHT BOTH CAME ON. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO MOVE MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BY PUSHING ON THE GAS. BUT THE CAR WASN'T MOVING FAST. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES EVRETHING CAME BACK T…

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I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHEN I PUSHED ON THE GAS AND THE VEHICLE WASN'T MOVING ANYMORE. THE BATTERY AND BRAKE LIGHT BOTH CAME ON. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO MOVE MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BY PUSHING ON THE GAS. BUT THE CAR WASN'T MOVING FAST. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES EVRETHING CAME BACK TO NORMAL. MY VEHICLE IS IN THE MECHANIC SHOP RIGHT NOW AND MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE ALTERNATOR IS GOING BAD. I WILL BE REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR.

NHTSA ODI #11113424

210,000 miles · Jul 9, 2018
Electrical SystemExterior LightingSeat Belts

THIS CAR HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE DASH BOARD LIGHTED COMPONENTS FLICKER BACK AND FORTH FROM DIM TO BRIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN TURNING ON GO FROM REALLY DIM TO NORMAL WHEN TURNING ON. I HAVE NOTICED THIS AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. WHEN GOING TO BUCKLE MY SON IN HIS CAR SEAT THE SEAT BELTS TH…

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THIS CAR HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE DASH BOARD LIGHTED COMPONENTS FLICKER BACK AND FORTH FROM DIM TO BRIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN TURNING ON GO FROM REALLY DIM TO NORMAL WHEN TURNING ON. I HAVE NOTICED THIS AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. WHEN GOING TO BUCKLE MY SON IN HIS CAR SEAT THE SEAT BELTS THIN THE REAR LOCK AND DO NOT RELEASE. UNLESS ALL THE SLACK IT IT IS RETURNED TO NORMAL. WHICH SOMETIMES TAKES 3 TO 4 TIMES TO BE ABLE TO BUCKLE HIM INTO HIS SEAT WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT LOCKING

NHTSA ODI #11110185

145,000 miles · Jun 8, 2018
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine

IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS WHILE DRIVING MY CAR, IT RANDOMLY, COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. I HAVE NO ELECTRICAL ANYTHING. MY CAR WILL START RIGHT BACK UP ONCE I STOP AND TURN THE KEY. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES ANYTIME I TRY DRIVING (JUST IN THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS) ON THE HIGHWAY 70-80 MPH OR JUST DOWN THE STREET 25-40 MPH AND HAS ALSO HAP…

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IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS WHILE DRIVING MY CAR, IT RANDOMLY, COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. I HAVE NO ELECTRICAL ANYTHING. MY CAR WILL START RIGHT BACK UP ONCE I STOP AND TURN THE KEY. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES ANYTIME I TRY DRIVING (JUST IN THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS) ON THE HIGHWAY 70-80 MPH OR JUST DOWN THE STREET 25-40 MPH AND HAS ALSO HAPPENED TWICE WHEN I AM MAKING A TURN! IT IS SCARY WHEN I LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER MY VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #11100626

190,000 miles · Jun 7, 2018
Electrical SystemSuspension

REAR CROSSMEMBER HAS RUSTED CONNECTING CONTROL ARMS. CAUSING SUV TO SLIDE THROUGH CURVES AND EXTREME CAMBER IN REAR TIRES. WEARING OUT NEW TIRES AND ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK

NHTSA ODI #11100419

145,000 miles · May 7, 2018
Electrical SystemEngine

THE CHARGER WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMP WILL IMMEDIATELY CAME. THE ENGINE SLOWED DOWN AND THE CAR COULD ONLY GO 10 MPH. THIS HAPPENED WHILE TURNING ONTO A BUSY STREET. DROVE THE CAR 2 MPH BACK HOME.

NHTSA ODI #11092192

179,000 miles · Mar 11, 2018
Electrical SystemExterior LightingFuel/propulsion System

CAR CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT WOULDN'T MOVE. IT WOULD START AGAIN THEN CUT OFF AGAIN. NO RADIO, LIGHTS OR ANYTHING. JUST DEAD. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS TODAY 03/11/2018 7:30 PM.

NHTSA ODI #11078598

Official recalls

2

09V169000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

May 19, 2009

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

08V521000 · Air Bags; Electrical System:software

Oct 7, 2008

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).

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Electrical System:software

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).

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

Air Bags

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).

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE08065 · Driver Seat Anchor Failure

Opened Nov 18, 2008 · Closed Jul 2, 2009

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats

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, UNDOCUMENTED INJURIES WERE REPORTED.THE REPORTED INJURIES OCCURRED DURING DRIVER INGRESS, NOT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THAT THE APPARENT RISK OF COMPROMISE TO VEHICLE CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED.INVESTIGATION ALSO DISCLOSED THAT THE APPARENT RISK OF COLLAPSE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATEDA SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TREND WAS NOT IDENTIFIED AND THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.