Equipment complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accessories, trailer hitches and other equipment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I have never owned a vehicle with this many blind spots! I have had so many "close calls" and it finally caught up to me. I was backing out of a parking place and backed into a car. The car was double parked but I looked in my mirrors and over my shoulder and never seen the car. This being said, I was already scared of my Murano prior to this because of the side blind spots. I have almost hit pedestrians, cars, and bicyclists crossing the street on numerous occasions. The vehicle where the side mirrors are is way to big, along with the mirrors, there is a huge blind spot. I have been very cautious when turning because of this but never realized how the blind spot in the side rear was I till I hit that car. The rear back windows are small but the issues is the windows are to high and the body is at an upward slant leaving no view when looking over your shoulder. …
I purchased my Murano 5 years ago and I've had a few issues but been very happy with purchase other than 2 things! 1 the wheel valves have been a common issue in on my third set of tires but I'm constantly having to air them due to the valve in side the tire! Mine isn't listed under recall it there is a recall on other Nissan with same issue. The second my stereo locked up cds and the warranty didn't cover this was a week after purchase that was. Wet disappointing after paying over 30,000 for it!
The battery has been replaced twice in the vehicle and it has less than 35,000 miles on it. The first replacement was done when the car was only about 6 months old and I just recently had to have the battery replaced again. The second battery was supposed to be an 84,000 mile battery and was under warranty. However, when I was driving it, the car died on me and would not start again. The battery had less than 26,000 miles on it. Nissan fought us on the replacement even though it was under warranty, but we finally got another one put in. We are on our 3rd battery in less than 3 years. This same vehicle had an engine mount crack at 32,000 miles and has also had the radiator replaced at 34,000 miles. It has been in the shop 4 times now in the last 2 1/2 months. When the radiator went out, the gauges did not even say that the car was running hot. …
Normal bumps in road cause driver's side sun visor to drop and obstruct the driver's vision. Part appears to be un-available and/or way over priced for something that should not fail within the first seveal years of operation. Typical sun visors are priced from $50 to $200. Nissan want over $350.00 for one.
I am having problems with the drivers side sun visor in my Nissan Murano. It will just drop down suddenly. At first I was able to pull the visor down and move it forward to help protect my eyes from the sun. But that didn't last long since it will just fall straight down and block my view. When it falls I can not see the cars in front of me. I am not a tall person but I would have to be extremely small to see under the visor when it falls in straight down position. The other day, I was driving on the freeway and my sun visor suddenly dropped straight down .it really startled me cause I lost visibility. I screamed cause I could not see the cars in front of me like I mentioned earlier. As quickly as I could I lifted the visor and held it in place and continued by journey. It was pretty nerve wracking. …
Purchased 05 Nissan Murano in feb 06 new 03/06 800mg car not turn on thought it is was use radio when car ignition off. Susp prob feel bumps axel boot leaks, continuous. Nissan san leandro ca dealership said a rock must have hit it. Thermo went out 2013. Paid new thermo. Left the dealership still overheat. Returned told stuck gasket on new thermo? Under warrant 10yr why not covered? 2011 while drivin no warning car decelerated power went off@ 35. Nissan didn't alert me to alternator recall I paid 4 new alternator. Why wasn't warranty covered? Im ask 4 reimbursement for 650. Nissan told me my VIN isn't on recall bulletin. Put claim into Nissan consumer aff not reimburse me. Claim in auto bureau [redacted] rep not reimburse me. Now steer pwr hos broke rack. Rear tires wear diff? Nissan said due 2 front whl dr? My oil drk now. …
My boyfriend was driving my car on the I-10 when he suddenly heard a loud crack and the seat was suddenly lopsided. I therefore brought the car into my local Nissan dealership to see about having it repaired and if my warranty would cover it. I was informed that parts and labor would cost $846, I also had to pay the $90 whether or not I was going to have it repaired. I contacted my warranty company and was told that after careful consideration they would not cover it because it happened after the 36000 mile. My car had roughly 60K miles at the time of the occurrence. I now have to ride with two large phone books under my seat in order to drive. I asked that a supervisor contact me and no one ever did. I now have 72K miles and would like to see about repairing this before it hits 100K. I am not quite sure of the date but I do know that it was sometime in January.
Since lease of vehicle in July 2005, many problems. Most recent is lack of acceleration at random times. Vehicle was fixed and in less that a week of it returned to me, problem happened again. I do not have any warning that the car will cease to accelerate. It is not a safe vehicle to drive, especially with my children or others children in the car. I am afraid for my children's lives as well as my own when I am driving this vehicle. The vehicle required a new engine when it was slightly more than a year old, it has had many other things wrong with it, however this is the most serious and possibly deadly.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Murano years have equipment problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2003 (14), 2005 (8), 2006 (8), 2009 (7) and 2007 (5) model years. Equipment complaints make up 2% of all complaints for the 2003.
Is there a recall for Nissan Murano equipment problems?
No. NHTSA lists no equipment & accessories recall for any Nissan Murano model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Nissan Murano equipment problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 42,000 miles; 61% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the electrical › radio/tape deck/cd etc. (8 mentions), followed by the electrical › navigational system(global positioning system) (2).
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.