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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

Power Train complaints

63 reports
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91,100 miles · Jun 9, 2017
Power Train

I HAVE BEEN DRIVING 2007 NISSAN MURANO AND WHEN I DRIVE THE VEHICLE FROM A STOP IT JERK VERY BADLY AND ISSUE IS WITH CVT TRANSMISSION. AS PER NISSAN DEALERSHIP THEY WILL TRY TO FIX THE CVT ISSUE BY CHANGING THE VALVE BODY AND IF THIS WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE THEN THEY WILL WORK ON CVT TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI #10994149

90,000 miles · Mar 15, 2017
Power Train

MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT OUR 2007 NISSAN MURANO 1 YEAR AGO. THE CAR DROVE GREAT FOR THE PAST YEAR UNTIL MARCH 11, 2017. WHILE DRIVING TO A MOVIE, THE CAR MADE A VERY UNUSUAL SOUND, SIMILAR TO A LOUD FLAT TIRE AND THE CAR LOST POWER ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. THANKFULLY, WE WERE ABLE TO PUT ON OUR HAZARDS, AND WE BARELY MADE IT TO TH…

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MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT OUR 2007 NISSAN MURANO 1 YEAR AGO. THE CAR DROVE GREAT FOR THE PAST YEAR UNTIL MARCH 11, 2017. WHILE DRIVING TO A MOVIE, THE CAR MADE A VERY UNUSUAL SOUND, SIMILAR TO A LOUD FLAT TIRE AND THE CAR LOST POWER ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. THANKFULLY, WE WERE ABLE TO PUT ON OUR HAZARDS, AND WE BARELY MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MY HUSBAND TOOK A LOOK AT THE BACK OF THE CAR WHERE THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM, AND HE NOTICED A CRACK IN THE REAR END UNDER THE CAR. OF COURSE, WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST SHOP. THE MECHANIC HAS NOW REPORTED TO US THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS CRACKED AND IT SEIZED UP. THE MECHANIC ALSO TOLD US THAT THERE IS A CRACK IN THE FRONT END AS WELL. THE MECHANIC IS POSITIVE THAT THE FAULTY TRANSFER CASE HAS CAUSED THE CRACK IN THE REAR END AND THE FRONT END OF THE CAR, THESE ARE CRACKS IN THE REAR END OF THE POWER TRAIN AND FRONT END OF THE POWER TRAIN. THE TOTAL COST TO FIX THIS VEHICLE IS ESTIMATED AT $ 6000.00. THIS IS APPALLING AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE; A FAULTY TRANSFER CASE IS COMMON AMONG THE 2007 NISSAN MURANO'S. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT, AS WE LOST POWER ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY AND A CAR HAD TO SWERVE OUT OF THE WAY TO MISS US. I PRAY THAT SOMETHING WILL BE DONE ABOUT THIS. A 6000.00 DOLLAR SET BACK IS BEYOND OUR MEANS, AND WE HAVE TO SCRAPE AT EVERYTHING TO GET THE MONEY, WE HAVE FOUR CHILDREN WHO COULD HAVE USED THAT MONEY FOR THINGS THEY NEEDED. NOW INSTEAD OF CHICKEN OR ROAST FOR DINNER, IT WILL BE ROMAN NOODLES. THIS IS NOT RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI #10966208

160,000 miles · Dec 26, 2016
Power TrainStructure

HELLO, I OWN A 2007 NISSAN MURANO AND HAVE JUST HAD AN ISSUE WHERE THE ENTIRE SUB FRAME HAS BROKEN IN HALF DUE TO RUST. THE CAR IS NOT EVEN 10 YEARS OLD (160K MILES) AT THIS POINT AND I WAS WONDERING IF SUCH A DANGEROUS ISSUE WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR REPAIR VIA NISSAN? ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU, [XXX] I…

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HELLO, I OWN A 2007 NISSAN MURANO AND HAVE JUST HAD AN ISSUE WHERE THE ENTIRE SUB FRAME HAS BROKEN IN HALF DUE TO RUST. THE CAR IS NOT EVEN 10 YEARS OLD (160K MILES) AT THIS POINT AND I WAS WONDERING IF SUCH A DANGEROUS ISSUE WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR REPAIR VIA NISSAN? ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10937445

98,000 miles · Nov 30, 2016
Power Train

FRONT TRANSFER CASE LEAKS FOR NO APPARENT REASON CAUSING FAILURE. NO MAINTENANCE CHECKS ARE LISTED FOR THIS PART AND APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI #10928788

122,000 miles · Sep 13, 2016
EnginePower TrainWheels

MY NISSAN MURANO HAS 122,000 MILES ON CAR AND I HAVE ALREADY SPENT A LOT OF MONEY REPAIRING CVT'S, FRONT END ISSUES AND HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW TRANSMISSION. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND HAD TO DRIVE SLOW ALL THE WAY TO MY HOME. NO ACCIDENT BUT NISSAN MURANO HAS A LOT OF ISSUES WITH THE FRONT WHEELS AND TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI #10906131

Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 2016
Power Train

I RECENTLY LEARNED THAT I NEED A TRANSMISSION ($4,400) FOR MY 2007 NISSAN MURANO AND I ALSO HAVE READ THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM AMONG NISSANS. WHY ISN'T THERE SOME KIND OF RECALL OR HELP TO REPLACE AGAIN FOR SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM?

NHTSA ODI #10897315

119,000 miles · Feb 4, 2016
EnginePower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EVENTUALLY RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CVT AND SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EVENTUALLY RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CVT AND SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

NHTSA ODI #10824155

65,000 miles · Nov 18, 2015
EnginePower Train

ALL MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS FAILED AT 65,000 AND BROUGHT INTO REPAIR AT 74,000 MILES. EXTREME SCARY VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING. THUMP AND CLUNKING AND BANGING SOUND ON ENGINE WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. VERY EXPENSIVE $2,900.00 REPAIR AT NISSAN DEALER.

NHTSA ODI #10794613

55,000 miles · Apr 29, 2015
Power Train

PULLED OUT ONTO A ROADWAY WITH A 60 MPH SPEED LIMIT. THIS VEHICLE IS FAST AND HAS QUICK THROTTLE RESPONSE, SO KNOWING THAT I COULD MAKE IT, WHILE A CAR WAS APPROACHING, I PULLED OUT AND ACCELERATED QUICKLY. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE NEAR THE POWER THAT IT NORMALLY DID AND IMMEDIATELY MADE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND AND CLICKING AS I…

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PULLED OUT ONTO A ROADWAY WITH A 60 MPH SPEED LIMIT. THIS VEHICLE IS FAST AND HAS QUICK THROTTLE RESPONSE, SO KNOWING THAT I COULD MAKE IT, WHILE A CAR WAS APPROACHING, I PULLED OUT AND ACCELERATED QUICKLY. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE NEAR THE POWER THAT IT NORMALLY DID AND IMMEDIATELY MADE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND AND CLICKING AS IF METAL WAS SCRAPING ADJACENT METAL. LUCKILY, I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND HIT IT AGAIN, AND IT OPERATED FINE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AND NOBODY WAS HURT. THE PROBLEM HAS SLOWLY PERSISTED AND GOTTEN WORSE. THAT'S WHAT RECALLS ARE FOR AND THAT IS WHAT RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WILL TELL YOU NEEDS TO HAPPEN. THE RECALL NEEDS TO TAKE PLACE. DO PEOPLE NEED TO DIE FIRST? SAFETY MEANS AVOIDING INJURY. RESEARCH THE PROBLEM HERE AND DO WHAT YOU CAN TO RESOLVE IT FOR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. I'VE SEEN MUCH LESS SEVERE RECALLS TAKE PLACE. I'M ABOUT TO HAVE TO TAKE MY VEHICLE IN TO PAY FOR THIS MYSELF, BECAUSE OUT OF THE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE THAT I CAN PROBABLY FIND, THERE HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY NO RESOLUTION, AND I AM NOT SURE IF IT MAY HAVE CAUSED ANY INJURIES TO ANYBODY ELSE, BUT WILL BE RESEARCHING EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. I WILL PRESENT A PORTFOLIO OF INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM SO THAT IT CANNOT BE DENIED, IF I MUST. I WILL DO YOUR JOBS IF YOU WILL NOT, ALTHOUGH I'M SURE YOU HAVE JUST NOT HAD ENOUGH COMPLAINTS, OR SOMETHING OF SIMILAR NATURE, AND IT WILL TAKE ME A LONG TIME, A LOT OF READING AND SAVING AND PRINTING INFO. AT THE SAME TIME I WILL BE WRITING BAD REVIEWS EVERY CHANCE I GET ABOUT NISSAN NOT ACKNOWLEDGING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM, WHICH I ALREADY HAVE SEVERAL TIMES. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10713490

Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 2015
Power Train

2007 NISSAN MURANO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH A RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *JB THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING A POTION OF REIMBURSEMENT. UPDATED 08/24/15. *J

NHTSA ODI #10679183

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.