2007 Nissan MURANO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
676 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 543 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats is the most frequently named component, appearing in 221 of 676 complaints (32.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 53 | 7.8% |
| Steering behavior | 51 | 7.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 43 | 6.4% |
| Engine operation | 35 | 5.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 34 | 5.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seats | 221 |
| Suspension | 89 |
| Engine | 63 |
| Unknown Or Other | 53 |
| Power Train | 50 |
| Electrical System | 46 |
| Structure:Body | 45 |
| Visibility | 43 |
Seats: 221; Suspension: 89; Engine: 63; Unknown Or Other: 53; Power Train: 50; Electrical System: 46; Structure:Body: 45; Visibility: 43
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 40 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 76 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 133 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 94 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 133 |
| 150,000 and above | 67 |
Under 25,000: 40; 25,000 to 49,999: 76; 50,000 to 74,999: 133; 75,000 to 99,999: 94; 100,000 to 149,999: 133; 150,000 and above: 67
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (133). 133 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2007: 10; 2008: 9; 2009: 18; 2010: 64; 2011: 72; 2012: 54; 2013: 55; 2014: 71; 2015: 34; 2016: 33; 2017: 28; 2018: 42; 2019: 68; 2020: 25; 2021: 28; 2022: 32; 2023: 18; 2024: 12; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Seats leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 53 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 51 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 43 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10181677 · 2007-02-05 (February 5, 2007)
I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN MURANO SE AWD. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE AND BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED, THERE IS A HORRIBLE SCREECHING/SQUEALING NOISE THAT OCCURS. IT IS A VERY LOUD NOISE THAT CAN BE HEARD FROM FAR AWAY. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME THE CAR IS IN REVERSE. THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN VEHICLE IS GOING FORWARD. THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO WORK EXCEPT FOR THE NOISE. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER COUNTLESS TIMES AND THEY SAY A FIX IS BEING WORKED ON, BUT NO RESOLUTION AS TO WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. NOT SURE IF THE DEALER IS LYING TO ME, OR IF NISSAN IS…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10181677 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10185076 · 2007-03-14 (March 14, 2007)
1. BRAKES SQUEAK IN REVERSE HORRIBLY!!! ALWAYS WHEN RESTED A FEW HOURS AS WELL AS OVER NIGHT BUT NEVER IN FORWARD. 2. ONE TIME HESITATED TO START. KEPT CRANKING, AFTER 2ND ATTEMPT , STARTED, PHEW! WOULD HAVE BEEN MIGHTY EMBARASSING AT THE PARTY FOR A NEW VEHICLE NOT START! OTHERWISE I LIKE THE S.U.V... *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 275 miles reported. Look up ODI 10185076 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10215839 · 2008-01-24 (January 24, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED ON DECEMBER 7, 2007. ON DECEMBER 22, 2007, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH IN COLD WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THEN STALLED AGAIN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. ON JANUARY 9, 2008, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN DRY C…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215839 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10339812 · 2010-06-24 (June 24, 2010)
MY 2007 NISSAN MURANO HAS A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE HAS TO REPLACED AT A COST OF $550.00 DOLLARS. MY CAR ONLY HAS 37,000 MILES WHICH IS OVER THE WARRANTY. I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER NISSAN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10339812 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10207796 · 2007-11-02 (November 2, 2007)
WHILE GENTLY APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SOMETIME LUNGES FORWARD AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE PRESSED HARDER TO CONTINUE SLOWING AT THE SAME RATE. A NISSAN AREA TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE DROVE THE VEHICLE WITH ME. I TOLD HIM HE WAS STOPPING TOO QUICKLY TO NOTICE THE PROBLEM. I NEVER COULD GET HIM TO TRY IT WHILE STOPPING GENTLY. IT MAY BE A SITUATION RELATED TO THE CVT TRANSMISSION DISENGAGING FROM ENGINE BRAKING AND ONLY HAPPEN ON WHILE DOWNHILL BRAKING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10207796 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10261804 · 2009-03-14 (March 14, 2009)
IN FEBRUARY 2008 DURING AN OIL CHANGE, FLUID LEAK WAS DISCOVERED BETWEEN CVT (TRANSMISSION) AND TRANSFER CASE. ON 2/5/08 DEALER MADE FIRST ATTEMPT TO REPAIR. THEY STATED THAT SOME CVT BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND WERE TIGHTENED. VEHICLE WAS RETURN TO ME AS FIXED (MILEAGE 11303). ON 5/12/08, VEHICLE WENT BACK TO DEALER FOR SCHEDULED 15K MAINTENANCE WHERE THEY FOUND IT STILL LEAKING. NEW TRANSFER CASE WAS ORDERED AND VEHICLE WENT BACK IN FOR INSTALLATION ON 5/15/08. ON 6/10/08, DURING A 3 WEEK VACATION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, VEHICLE SUDDE…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,303 miles reported. Look up ODI 10261804 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10281308 · 2009-08-21 (August 21, 2009)
THE BATTERY USED IN NISSAN MURANO 2007 IS DEFECTIVE AND GOES DOWN WITHIN 12 - 36 MONTHS FOR MOST VEHICLES. WHEN MOST OF THE BATTERIES IN THE US PROVIDE AT LEAST 36 MONTHS OF WARRANTY, NISSAN MADE ITS OWN POLICY TO COVER 100% ONLY FOR 1ST 12 MONTHS, AND THEN START PRORATED CHARGES. THEY CONCEAL THE DEFECT DURING A SALE/LEASE, BUT IT'S VERY COMMON. I HAD TO PAY $75 IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE BATTERY THAT IS ONLY 24 MONTHS OLD. THEY REPLACED WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE NISSAN BATTERY, AND REFUSED TO REPLACE WITH A REPUTABLE BATTERY SUCH AS INTERSTATE. I S…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10281308 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10355625 · 2010-09-14 (September 14, 2010)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10355625 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10254752 · 2009-01-12 (January 12, 2009)
I WAS ON HWY 10 TRAVELING FROM HOUSTON TO NM, HEADED WEST JUST PAST EXIST 138 IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I HAS JUST FINISHED FUELING UP MY VEHICLE AND WAS BACK ON THE HWY. I RAN OVER SMALL OBJECT IN THE ROAD THAT CAUSED A PUNCTURE IN THE BACK OF THE FUEL TANK. I WAS SIGNALED BY PASSING CALL TO PULLOVER IMMEDIATELY AS THERE WAS FUEL WAS POURING OUT OF THE VEHICLE , MAKING IT AN EXTREME FIRE HAZARD & UNDRIVEABLE. I WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND MY BOYFRIEND DURING THIS INCIDENT WHO ALSO RAN OVER THIS SAME OBJECT AND NOTHING HAPPENED TO HIS VEHICLE (BM…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10254752 at NHTSA ↗