Nissan Murano Reliability
I purchased a 2007 Murano in February. I generally hold onto cars for a long time (7 to 10 years). Most of the posts I have read on this site are very helpful but they don't seem too glowing about the durability of the Murano over the long haul. In addition to numerous problems (one often noted was the lack of response when engaging the accelerator)it sounds like it is a very expensive car to maintain and one that is not likely to reach high mileage without lots of money being pumped back into it. Is this the case with this car? I liked the Murano so much that I didn't even bother trying others vehicles in its class and am wondering if that may come back to haunt me. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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I am one of the persons who complained about the accelerator problem (actually a pressure sensor) on my 2003 Murano. However, I have since traded it in on a new 2007. I believe in this car and I believe they have solved the pressure sensor issue after 4 years. After 100,000 miles on my 2003, it still drived like a dream. So, my take is that I would definitely consider a late model Murano for its longevity, but I would stay away from a used 2003 or even 2004.
To better help you decide, here is a link to freshalloy website. It has a lot of discussions. But, as the other poster mentioned, all cars have issues if you read their boards. I know of several people who would never buy a Toyota again and it is supposedly top rated.
Here is the link: http://forums2.freshalloy.com/forumdisplay.php?f=40
Tom
Very glad I stumbled across this site just by accident through my "pre-purchase" research. Prior to this moment, I had sealed my mind on a Nissan Murano, it was just a matter of getting the right dealer and pricing before I headed out to pick one up.
But having read the reviews on this site, I now have cold feet especially from the myriad of complaints against that model. Even though I adore the Murano, the negatives from this site have compelled me to begin research on other brands..
Ola.
Having the transmission replaced at 12k miles is not very reassuring.
Thanks to all those who have taken the time to chime in and I hope many more will as well.
George
With our 2006 Murano S, we are at 27,672 miles, tires once, lube, oil and filters 8 times, and this vehicle has yet to miss a beat. Yes I did tell the dealer I was happy, and yes I have recommended this vehicle to others. My BMW M3 is red with envy.
there are so many muranos on the road, it's not as cool any more, ha. pretty sure my next car/suv will be something else...
I bought it at 59k miles, and has since put on 18k in 10 months. of course your 07 model should be trouble free at 1000 miles - it is how well it runs after 50k or 100k that matters.
the CVT transmission is sealed and Nissan frequently suggest replacing the whole transmission for even minor issues like sensor malfunction (check the maintenance group) - I'm not saying it frequently fails.
Does anyone know if the murano engine has a timing belt or timing chain? I can't seem to find that information.
George
I need some advice/help/insight, whatever anyone can offer.
I leased a 2007 Murano SL at the end of August 07. My first problem came as a result of a fuel sensor. It was no longer reading properly. After the dealership finally figured out how to put the sensor in (not upside down) so it would read correctly, I went on my way. That was the 19th of December. On the 21st, as I entering into a very busy intersection, the vehicle started to "buck" and hesitate like I was driving a standard and going to stall it. Then it lost power. I was able to get the vehicle home (after it did the same thing again on a side street) and the dealership towed the vehicle from my house. They called me on Christmas Eve Day to tell me that my transmission was shot and they had ordered me a new one. Mind you, this vehicle had 6200 miles on it. They had the vehicle from the 22nd until January 8th. I picked the vehicle up (may I add they did an awesome detailing job to it) and drove away. I noticed a slight hesitation as I entered onto the on ramp, but thought it was all in my head. Today, I started out for an appointment a hour away from my house. About 30 mintues into my trip I found that I could not go faster than 70mph and the tac was going up and down. I tried to give it some gas and it began to buck and stall-just like before. I lost power, to the point that I could not go faster than 25mph. The interior lights started to dim, the radio went out and then they all surged on and stayed on. The vehicle was towed back to the dealership (an hour away again) and they have no idea what is wrong! They've already yanked the tranny out and replaced it and that appears that was never the problem! The general manager says that they want to get me out of this lease and into another Murano, but did say that Nissan is very hard to deal with in these situations! PLEASE, has anyone had an issues like this?? I am in a lease for 39 months and a high mileage lease at that. I purchased 22k a year. I am paying a lot of money a month for this vehicle and it's spent almost a month being ripped apart or on the back of a tow truck. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP! :sick: :sick:
Oh yeah, my last vehicle was a jetta and that thing had just as many problems as this one, but not nearly as severe. As you can tell by my posting name!
I am upset. I am dissapointed. I filed a complaint. What can I do?
I am trading in the car, taking a huge hit on the trade in, and I am no longer (and never will be again) a Nissan Customer.
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Start saving your money now! My tranny did not go until 89K miles. Beware that there is a serious problem with the tranny and get ready for that BIG bill. It's a coming!!!
Just got home after spending my Friday night picking up my wife on the side of the road and having her Murano towed to the dealership. '04 SL AWD with 67k miles. The AWD is apparently toast. $3900 to fix that. They won't know until they fix that if the transmission is also bad, which she was told would cost roughtly another $3000 (based on everything else I've read this sounds like a lowball initial estimate). Potentially $7000+ in repairs on a vehicle with 67k miles? She's also had smaller irritations like the sun visor wearing out and having to be replaced (although kudos to the dealership for doing the labor for free even though it was out of warranty) and now the lift gate latch is going bad (she very seldom uses that). And she still loves driving the thing so much she wonders what they'll give her if she trades its carcass in on a new one......
In the short term that is life changing money for us. You won't see me on the Nissan lot again. :lemon:
I rwad your posting and it seems I have the same issue after doing wheel alignmnet on my MURANO. Just want to ask if you got any responce on the matter.
thank you
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You bought it and it's not our problem. I won't shut down Nissan but I can guarantee you I'll trash the NIssan to anyone that listens.
I have an 04 murano with 78k miles. I thought it might be nice to let you know my experience. I dont come to this site regulary or follow any threads; I should have done that. Any way here is my 5 year and 78k murano owing experience.
I had nothing but problems with this from the beginning. Around 20K check engine light came on and the throttle body had to be replaced. The mechanic who replaced it screwed it up so badly i had to leave the car with the dealer for two days. After may be another 5k miles, around 25-30k miles the engine mount had to be replaced and under warranty that was replaced; convincing the the mechanic there was problem with the engine mount wasnt an easy task. From the beginning it used make the zzz zzz noise when back up or slowing come to a stop. I was always told by the mechanics, nissan certified ones that is, it was cvt making that noise and considerd to normal. After about a year i was able to get them to check it out and they finally figured that out; bad engine mount was making the noise and it was replaced under warranty.
Most of miles are highway miles, I used to commute around 100 miles back and forth from work and that is why i have 78k miles. Most of these miles were from the first two years. I dont drive the car a lot now days because i work about 2 miles from home. I dod a 62 k (dont remeber exaclty when) service and there was no problems wih the car , that was may be a 1-1/2 years ago. Few days I was driving on the higway i started hearing a noise coming from the front passenger side, like that of race car or like the sports car kind of noise. I took it some local mechanics and they all gave different reason for the noise. Finally, I took the car to the dealer and the service advisor there, great guy, said it was the hub bearing that is making the noise and it had to be replaced and I told him I will be back the following day. I went back in there the following day and the service advisor said, lets take look at the car and he will call me once a machanic takes a look at the car. I got a call from him after 1-2 horus, I was really shocked by what he told me. Following things has to be replaced/fixed.
Hub Assembly right side
Drive Belts(this is normal wear and tear)
Axle seal is leaking cvt fluid and cvt fluid is low
Front Control Arms
Front Engine Mount(was replaced around 25k)
Inner Tire Rods.
I dont know whole lot about cars, but is it normal to have these kinds of problems after 5 years. I dont know any one who has replaced bearings, engine mount or contorls arms on there cars. Is that normal? My sisters altima had a whole lot porblems but nothing like this. From reading the different posts, it seems like bearing related issue is common? Replacing engine mount twice in 4 years?. I dont think I will ever by a nissan again in my life time. The only reason I went for it because my friends and family’s maximma never had any problems and it was depenedable and reliable. I think i will equivate murano to the late 90’s and early 2000’s ford and other manufactures in terms of reliablity and quality.After all these problems i dont think i will ever buy nissan ever again. I didnt hit anything, like curbe or anything like that and I dont abuse my car.
From these forums i see people are really enjoying their car, i was like this too and wait untill 4-5yrs and 60-80K miles and then you will regret buying this. From reading all the comments in the forums and my experience murano is not a reliable car by any stretch of the imagination. The sad part about it is, nissan claiming these are normal tear and wear. Comon two engine mounts in 5yrs is normal?
Let me know if any one of you had any problems like this. I would really appreciate your feed back.
A class action law suite needs to be initiated!
I cannot believe that folks continue to buy a car model that is riddled with such problems.
Nissan is the most pathetic auto manufacturer ever.
What ever you do: DON'T BUY! DONT' BUY! DON'T BUY!
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So far we have replaced brakes on this car 4x...including rotors
Tires replaced in 08 need to be replaced again
Tie rods replaced last year along with something else because the car failed inspection
Right and Left Control Arm (suspension needs to be replaced)
Engine mount Right side needs to be replaced
Oil pan rusted replaced
Coolant leak
Driver side axle seal
Rear Muffler assembly
Drivers seat bracket needs to be replaced.
Oh and the reason we found out about all this work needed...my husband was driving to work and the car wouldn't go above 20MPH. When I did a google search I heard about all the CVT problems on the Murano so automatically assumed it was that and then came back with a whole other list of things but according to Nissan the CVT is fine...horsepoo...
This is the cheapest made expensive car out there.
This car is garbage. Can't wait to get rid of it. Will NEVER buy another Nissan again.
Brought it to the Nissan dealer from whom it was purchased. They WERE able to reproduce problem. Error code: Bank One and Bank two intake control solenoids. They checked this condition, and found them to be working properly. They are denying that it is the CVT, and instead saying that it looks like the engine. After reading this forum and Edmunds, I now believe that it is the CVT. Thanks everybody, I will post again with more info.
I called the dealership to see if they were going to help with some of the repair cost and I was told that it must have been something that I did and that I should know that they had to replace the transmission in my trade in vehicle. Landers McLarty Nissan drove my 2000 Nissan Maxima before making me an offer and knew what the vehicle was worth and that should not have any bearing on the fact that this dealership sold me a lemon. Unable to afford replacement of both motor mounts at the same time, I had the front engine mount replaced on September 12, 2011 at a cost of $400.00, mileage aprox. 69,000. Firestone Complete Auto Care in Huntsville Alabama replaced the rear lower engine mount on October 15, 2011 at a cost of $402.15 exact mileage 70,486. At 72,469 exact miles the service engine light came on and after an engine diagnostic test with Firestone Complete Auto Care in Huntsville Alabama December 14, 2011 at a cost of $106.47 the result is a bad catalytic converter. I was advised that this could be a manufacture covered replacement issue. Landers McLarty Nissan of Huntsville performed their diagnostic test December 20, 2011 with the same results and I was told that yes it is a bad catalytic converter but that the vehicle passed the emission control test and that I must have used some bad gasoline. I informed the service person that I have only used Chevron regular grade gasoline since the purchase of the vehicle on August 17th 2011. I was told that there is nothing that they can do and suggested that I run premium gasoline in the vehicle to see if this clears the problem. I have relayed this information to a reputable mechanic and repair shop and I am told that is only a ploy to get me over the mileage whereas the manufactures warranty would not have to cover the repair/replacement of the $500.00 part. Now, an additional $1,005.73 later I’ve had both struts replaced with the need of replacing the shocks on the rear, bushings (both lower-front) upper radiator hose, front exhaust gusset, drive belts and two tires.
We have been loyal Nissan customers for many years. We currently still have 3 Nissan's but after today we will not have any. As soon as we can unload them we will. They do not care about their customers & refuse to help fix a known problem in one of our vehicles. It will cost about $3000 to fix an 09 model. We have tried to go through Nissan consumer affairs but Michael there is VERY unhelpful. Be aware. In this economy you have to choose carefully & choose a reputable company. Nissan is not one of these. I love my Nissan's but will never have another one due to the VERY POOR customer service.
We also have the blown head gasket on the 09 Murano.
Have to agree with you on Nissan Co vehicle support and info.
I live in Australia and things aren't' too much different here when seeking company advice or assistance.
Here they just refer you to a dealer, and from there you are in the lap of the gods.
Have to say though,my Murano 2005 Ti has now clocked up 218,000 kilometres (about 136,000 miles) and I haven't had one problem with it apart from the high cost of Nissan services and the normal tyres & brake replacements over time.
My question to you is this, which would be a better option?
A) A 2005 SE Loaded with 114,000 miles and a 1 month dealer warranty. (Tranny also covered until 120k with Nissan)
My concerns would be 114k vs 155k. With a new tranny should the 155k SL last quite a while?
Thanks so much for your advice.
Unfortunately it seems my timing was late, last week at just under 58,000 miles my Murano started driving poorly and soon there was white smoke pouring out from under the vehicle. It seems my transmission has broken and my mechanic (who doesn't do transmissions unfortunately) says its likely to be very expensive (over $2,000).
Just my luck, its still under the mileage cap on the power train but its beyond the 5 years. A friend in the industry suggests that Nissan may cover the repair as good will since its under the 60,000 mile warranty and I'll be calling them about that.
I've never had a car with such relatively low mileage have such a serious mechanical failure. I'm rather concerned about Nissan reliability and now questioning my decision to purchase a Rogue. Much will depend on what, if anything, Nissan is willing to do of course. No matter how nice a car is, if its not reliable long-term and not supported by the manufacturer its of little value.
I'd like to know what experiences others have had and information on Rogue reliability.
I honestly don't have time to detail all the ridiculous repairs on my wife's Murano (from fuel dampeners, to control arms, to gaskets, seals, power steering hoses, wheel bearings, etc., etc., etc.). With the Murano it's - imho - not a matter of if you will be spending lots of dough for repairs, it's when. I don't have any good theories. I've heard Nissan uses cheap parts from China. Maybe it's just bad engineering. Whatever it is, I'm doing the car buying public a favor in suggesting they eschew anything Murano. This is a "pretty" SUV; however, this has been the most dissapointing vehicle I have ever owned, by a power of 2 or 3. My Murano is proof positive that the Japanese truly build junk too!!!