Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Nissan Murano owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Hello, i would like to report a problem. Didnt really see anything about transmission on the choices listed above. Well i got this car used from someone. Didnt really noticed the transmission problem until i was driving it for a while on the freeway. The transmission is just so bad . It is stuck on 3rd gear all the way. At high speeds. So imagine, the engine is whining so bad. The car basically wants to give up now. Still starts, revers, goes foward with no problem. Shifting is the problem. Also, ive checked the transmission fluid. Its still at a perfect level. Yes, it has roughly 129,000 miles on it. But really? This car should be lasting longer. Please. I really dont want to pay out of pocket for a whole new transmission. Theres got to be a way or something you guys could do to help me and my family.
The rear subframe is extremely rusted and breaking into pieces in multiple areas. The vehicle shakes upon acceleration and slowing down. Due to being lower income I cannot afford to fix the subframe (estimated to cost $400 for the the frame not including labor). Also the vacuum lines dry rotted and fell apart.
2 months ago I Bought vehicle for $4300 and found out 3 weeks ago that the frame is broken. The car is very squirrely on wet roads- no wonder? It's very dangerous and it's going to cost more than the car is worth to fix it.
I was driving down hwy 100 in milwaukee at approximately 40 MPH when the car suddenly died in the middle of the road, fortunately no accident was caused because of the sudden stop. The car would not start after this stop. I pushed the car into a nearby parking lot and took the battery into a local hardware store. The battery was dead and needed to be charged. I re installed the battery and got the car started (the engine sounded loud) and drove to the auto store and had the alternator tested - it was dead. I started to drive the car home and it would not go above 30 MPH and the CEL was on. The next morning I had the alternator replaced (Sunday), the battery kept it's charge. I took the vehicle to the Nissan dealer on Monday morning - they determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. I got my car back after 2 weeks and drove it home. …
I own a 2008 Nissan Murano while attempting to drive after a light change my vehicle loss acceleration. Luckily, the car behind me didn't slam into me I was able safely get out of the way. The pedal was to the floor yet the car barley moved then it lurched forward and was fine. I took to a mechanic nothing a few weeks later after no issue it happen again on the highway which was dangerous and scary again I took this vehicle to a mechanic who said there was a leak at the transfer case I had repaired. Two days later after being stuck in the middle of an intersection the vehicle was diagnosed to be an issue with the CVT transmission. I was told this is a defect Nissan is aware of, they then told me about the known manufacturer issue of the transmission and suggested I bring it to Nissan and see if they could do anything for me. …
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. …
My 2007 Nissan Murano suddenly begin acting like it wanted to shut of while on the highway. I would press the gas pedal about 3/4 down to the floor and there would be a few second lag before the RPM would rise and then suddenly jerk forward. I couldn't get my speed above 30 MPH without the vehicle attempting to change gears on it own. Then one day as I'm going to the grocery store I came to a stop at a traffic light. When the light turned green I slowly accelerated and suddenly my car jerked abruptly and came to a halt. At this point the vehicle was inoperable. The most embarrassing part is that I was 1/4 of the way in the intersection and I was holding up the traffic all three ways. A good police officer stopped behind me and called a towing company. I had to pay over $100 to get my car towed. …
I recently purchased this car used. After driving it for a little while, the car started shaking every time I would try to accelerate, but would get smooth once I got up to speed. After a few stop and go, the car decided to go into limp mode. I managed to get the car home safely, but barely. Now it drives smooth for a few minutes and then the extreme shaking returns. It only happens when the car is in drive, and stops after I shift it out. After doing some research online, I found that the transmission in the 07 Nissan Murano is notorious for failing. Nissan actually extended the warranty to 10 years/ 120,000 miles. But if you cannot get it fixed within that time your stuck, because they are so bad no transmission shop would work on them. Every forum related to muranos just rants about how bad the transmission is. …
My car was running perfectly fine until last night when it stopped acceleration as I was driving home from a friends house. It sort of "stalled" but was still on and running just wouldn't accelerate. Never had a single glitch with my transmission before. I only have 111K miles on it. I'm regular with my maintenances. Just started happening right out of the blue. I had a maximal before this and the transmission went on it but that made jerking movements before it died. There was nothing to indicate my transmission was about to die or was failing! When I look online there is constant complaints about yours transmissions failing on people right after they hit the 100K mark. There needs to be some kind of recall on your transmissions cause this is making me never want to buy another Nissan ever again and to warn anyone who is interested in buying your cars!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. On several occasions, the engine continued to rev very highly before the vehicle abruptly accelerated at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer (nelson Nissan, 800 w. Queens st, broken arrow, OK) were notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Transmission complaints in other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA has 63 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Nissan Murano, 9% of the model year's 676 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (12 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Nissan Murano transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2007 Nissan Murano, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Murano transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 84,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.