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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

Unknown Or Other complaints

53 reports
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Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2022
SuspensionUnknown Or Other

The rear frame and rear control arms are completely rusted away. We had it looked at when it did not feel right while driving and it smelled like burning rubber when driving short distances. The mechanic refused to service it because of what he saw. It was not safe, which means it is not safe to drive. The tires are tilted i…

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The rear frame and rear control arms are completely rusted away. We had it looked at when it did not feel right while driving and it smelled like burning rubber when driving short distances. The mechanic refused to service it because of what he saw. It was not safe, which means it is not safe to drive. The tires are tilted in at the top. It is unsafe to drive. It has @ 141k miles. You all are endangering lives if you do not recall for this issue, as I have now seen multiple folks that have also complained about the same issue. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL?? Now we have a vehicle that we can not drive, because it is not safe AND we can not sell, because it is not safe. Please reach out to me on or before 8/25/22, if Nissan is willing to resolve.

NHTSA ODI #11480525

Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2022
StructureUnknown Or Other

Mechanic showed me the rusted rear K frame that not safe to drive. It shouldn’t happen at 180K mile.

NHTSA ODI #11467245

Mileage unknown · May 25, 2022
SuspensionUnknown Or Other

The rear subframe of my 2007 Nissan Murano was rotted and broken and had to be replaced! Vehicle has been repaired for $1800.00.

NHTSA ODI #11466032

Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2022
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY CAR WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TEH NIGHT, NEXT DAY CAR WAS FLOODED,WAS MARCH 2021 NISSAN SAID THEY HAD NO IDEA WHY,,THEN DECEMEBER THE SAME THINK HAPPENED,,IT SNOWED HERE SO I DIDNT GO OUT FOR 2 DAYS THEN FOUND MY WINDOWS DOWN AGAIN,,NO WHERE WAS I NEAR MY REMOTE AND NOW NISSAN IS SAYING THEY …

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MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY CAR WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TEH NIGHT, NEXT DAY CAR WAS FLOODED,WAS MARCH 2021 NISSAN SAID THEY HAD NO IDEA WHY,,THEN DECEMEBER THE SAME THINK HAPPENED,,IT SNOWED HERE SO I DIDNT GO OUT FOR 2 DAYS THEN FOUND MY WINDOWS DOWN AGAIN,,NO WHERE WAS I NEAR MY REMOTE AND NOW NISSAN IS SAYING THEY SAY THEY DONT T HINK IT WAS MY REMOTE THAT ROLLE DMY WINDOWS DOWN,,THEY DONT KOW WHY,,IVE BEEN GOOGLING THIS ISSUE AND MANY NISSAN OWNERS HAVE TEH SAME ISSUE,,BUT I WAS NOT NEAR MY REMOTE TO DO THIS

NHTSA ODI #11448487

Mileage unknown · Dec 29, 2021
Unknown Or Other

Subframe rust.

NHTSA ODI #11445407

Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 2021
Air BagsElectrical SystemUnknown Or Other

I see the air bag light on and won't turn off for about almost a week and a half after i Purchase it a week later this year and it lightly shakes when I put on drive ,don't know if that will be another issue . Hopefully I can have your company gide me in the right direction to solve this problem .

NHTSA ODI #11434656

Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2021
Unknown Or Other

Purchased vehicle about 8 months ago, tires needed replaced badly a few weeks ago. During the change I was advised vehicle needed a wheel alignment due to tires going inward. Well today after picking up vehicle I was informed my rear sub frame of vehicle is severely corroded and unsafe to drive, rear body bushings are basically …

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Purchased vehicle about 8 months ago, tires needed replaced badly a few weeks ago. During the change I was advised vehicle needed a wheel alignment due to tires going inward. Well today after picking up vehicle I was informed my rear sub frame of vehicle is severely corroded and unsafe to drive, rear body bushings are basically holding up by nothing. After visiting website this seems to be a common finding this year. My thoughts would be they stop selling this year and manner of vehicle due to safety concerns

NHTSA ODI #11419715

Mileage unknown · May 25, 2021
Unknown Or Other

Rear Subframe rusted/corrision causing the rear wheels to turn inward.

NHTSA ODI #11418532

69,000 miles · Apr 24, 2021
Unknown Or Other

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE WITH A SALVAGED TITLE. AFTER WAITING A MONTH I GOT IT. THERE WERE NO DETAILS AS TO WHY IT WAS SALVAGE. THERE WERE NO BOXES CHECKED AS FAR AS PARTS BEING REPLACED OR FIXED. ODOMETER SAID 69000. THE VEHICLE IS STILL BRAND NEW BUT REALLY ITS NOT. IT TAKES ON WATER. BAD. UNDER THE HOOD IT HAS NO AIR FIL…

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I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE WITH A SALVAGED TITLE. AFTER WAITING A MONTH I GOT IT. THERE WERE NO DETAILS AS TO WHY IT WAS SALVAGE. THERE WERE NO BOXES CHECKED AS FAR AS PARTS BEING REPLACED OR FIXED. ODOMETER SAID 69000. THE VEHICLE IS STILL BRAND NEW BUT REALLY ITS NOT. IT TAKES ON WATER. BAD. UNDER THE HOOD IT HAS NO AIR FILTER. THE BREATHERBOX ISNT EVEN CLAMPED DOWN. NO HISE FROM RAD TO BOX TO ADJUST AIR FLOW FOR THE MASS AF SENSOR. THE WW FILL BOTTLE HAS A HOLE. NO FLUID CAN BE ADDED. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ISNT AIRTIGHT. IT LEAKS BAD. THERE ARE NO HEADLIGHTS. I DISCOVERED THIS WHEN I NEEDED THEM. THE INSIDE IS OVERCOME WITH MILDEW SMELL. THE AIRBAGDOESNT WORK. HECK NOT CONNECTED. THE LAST INSPECTION STICKER SAID 2020. WHEN SEARCHIMG THE VIN THERES NO I DO TO BE HAD. THE TRIM ARIUND THE FOG LAMPS WAS NEVER FINISHED. THE CATCH PLAYE WASNT EVER ADDED. IT FAILED INSPECTION. AND THE PLACE I BOUGHT IT IS A LICENSED SHOP BIT THEY SENT ME DOWN THE ROAD. DIDNT WAMT THEIR NAME ON THE PAPER I GUESS. THE AC DOESNT WORK RIGHT. I BELIEVE IT TO BE ELECTRICAL. AND THJS WAS SOLD TO ME AS A USED VEHICLE. I WAS MISLEAD. HE'LL WHEREVER IT HAS BEEN SITTING IT WAS COVETED BUT THERES STILL MIUNDS OF MOLD AND FUNK EVERYWHERE. ITS A VERY SUSPICIIUS VEHICLE. I TOOK IT BACK. THEY TOKD ME THEY WOJKD SELL IT AGAIN. NO ONE NEEDS TO BE DRIVI G THIS VEHICLE. THEY ARE SELLING IT AT FULL FAIR MARKET VALUE TOO. I JUST WANTED TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION.

NHTSA ODI #11413630

Mileage unknown · Mar 27, 2021
EngineSeatsUnknown Or OtherFire

JUST PURCHASED VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER TOOK IT TO MECHANICS BECAUSE I KEPT GETTING SHOCKED BY THE SEAT THEY STATED THE ENGINE HAD BEEN ON FIRE WITH PREVIOUS OWNER AND I SHOULD CHECK FOR AND RECALL SINCE THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST NOW THAT VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY NON FUNCTIONAL

NHTSA ODI #11405114

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.