2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,006 miles

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problem #30

Dec 092022

Murano

  • miles
While driving the vehicle will suddenly stop moving, loses acceleration ability & all the dashboard lights turn on. I had work done back in Feb 22 replacing cam shaft sensors. Now Dec 22 the same thing began happening again.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #29

May 052021

Murano

  • miles
My driver door will not open and I can't figure out how to get it open. I would roll the window up and it sounded like it was snagging on something it would stop with a inch to go and the door would pop open then I roll the all the way down and it snagged on something and door would finally shut. Now it's stuck shut

- Saint Joseph, MO, USA

problem #28

Nov 122020

Murano

  • 123,000 miles
I had a transmission put in my Murano but no one can program it I've already spent $2,300 I'm so frustrated my Murano only has 123,000 miles on it now the car want start, won't show mileage or anything

- Hampton, TN, USA

problem #27

Oct 012020

Murano

  • miles
Tends to happen when it is warmer weather outside - all four door locks will not operate correctly (unlock or lock) with keyfob. Life gate will also not unlock or lock correctly unless passenger side doors are unlocked. Safety concern. Has been happening for a couple years now but just found out about this website.

- Womelsdorf, PA, USA

problem #26

Jun 122020

Murano 6-cyl

  • miles
The Cadillac converters are junk and you guys oughta be ashamed of yourself for not recall and I'm on all the ones that they've all had problems with because there's been several and it's not a cheap fix just had one fix now the other 2 went out and I haven't even had the vehicle 30 days.

- Fort Dodge, IA, USA

problem #25

Nov 202019

Murano

  • 67,000 miles
2005 Murano purchased 6 yrs ago has 67,000 mi on it. Have never had a problem previously but has started burning oil. Have kept up on regular maintenance but was lax this time. Car went 5,000 mi before having a problem with smoke from exhaust and pinging noise. Took to mechanic and was told that the oil was 3 1/2 qts low. My mechanic thinks I might need to rebuild the engine or buy new. He will check it in a week to see if it's still burning oil. He changed the oil and wants to monitor it before we make the decision to do additional work. I never had any indication that it was low on oil. My fault for not checking it but would think I would have gotten an indicator light. Anyone else burning thru oil like this?

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #24

Oct 052015

Murano

  • miles
Rear hatch door does not unlock. I took them car to the selling Agency and was charged approximately 500 dollars to repair the lock. It worked for approximately 3 months and the problem arose again. They Agency stated that they had to charge me an additional 120 dollars just to check out their problem. I didn't pursue the fix because I thought they inspection fee was unwarranted. They situation remains.

- Morro Bay, CA, USA

problem #23

Aug 122019

Murano

  • 138,000 miles
I was driving down the city road and it just felt like the car shut off and no longer got gas almost like an alternator would do I could put it in park and there would still be power you could hear the engine again I would put it back in drive or even tried a low gear no gears was making my car move but it would make sound in parkthe battery light and brake light then came on and my car died shortly after completely already workwhile studying your recalls I noticed the make and model of my car had certain recalls with the alternator of faulty wire in it when I try to report this they told me it was the wrong batch but it's funny my car is doing the same thing do to my car doing this you can no longer move your vehicle so it is dangerous it stops you right in the middle of the road you cannot gas it to go your website mentions a failsafe mode that it may have fell into

- Parkersburg, WV, USA

problem #22

Mar 262019

Murano

  • 98,000 miles
I was at a traffic light waiting for it to turn green. When I stepped on the gas, I realized that it had turned off. Tried to re-start. Flashed dash signs and then nothing not even a click. I was on a very busy street at night in the rain. My hazard button lasted for 5 minutes and then it went out. I thought my car was going to be hit. A man across the street pulled me out of harms way. With the police directing traffic, my son and several people that stopped, helped to push the car to safety. My car was able to be jumped and driven home. I will not drive it until I know what is wrong with it. L am the original owner and it has 98,000 miles on it. It looks like the 2005 has a recall on the alternator, but I never got that done. I still have not had it looked at. Looking at the complaint a lot of people have several alternators replaced and the problem is still not fixed. Does anyone know why the vehicle would turn off with no warning?.

- Warminster, PA, USA

problem #21

Jul 092018

Murano

  • miles
Takata recall..I drove my 2005 Nissan Murano and I parked the Nissan. 20 minutes later started to back the car and as soon as I put it on dr it went by 2 miles an hour so then I pressed on the gas all the way down and it still went to miles an hour it's still drove but it was going around 5 miles an hour. Then I parked the Nissan and let it cool off and see what was wrong. I could not find nothing, I called my husband he could not find nothing either, he drove it around the block and it still went 5 miles an hour so then he checked the engine nothing was wrong but it did say ABS and then around 20 minutes later the Nissan turn on and it went normal and nothing happened until 2 months later. The next time I was at a drive-thru and then all of a sudden the ABS turn on and it did not want to go fast it went again five miles an hour. Then I turn around the corner and then it went fast but then it went slow again so I park the Nissan, and begin to start it and then it wouldn't start the ABS went on again, then the battery was dead. I finally got a jump and it turned back on like normal and it went normal until I got to the store and I left the Nissan on with the air condition and had my son in the car. My son said that air conditioner keep going on and off on and off the windows were not working try to roll down the windows it wasn't working so then I got in the car and as soon as I put it in dry it didn't want to go it went 5 miles an hour then the ABS turned back on and then it went back to normal I was driving I made it all the way home and that is what's going on with a Nissan Murano.

- North Judson, IN, USA

problem #20

Jan 312018

Murano

  • miles
Sun visor on driver side continuously falls down while driving.

- Coon Rapids, MN, USA

problem #19

Jan 042018

Murano

  • 143 miles
Drivers side seat is loose and started to dip towards the left. The seat is broken. I looked online and can see this is a recurring problem. Also the panel where you can push to lock AWD or put on the seat warmers has sunk into the panel.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #18

Nov 072009

Murano

  • 63,800 miles
I have avoided one accident and had a few close calls when my drivers side visor dropped in front of me while driving. This is a serious safety concern and needs to be addressed immediately.it occurred while driving on highway US19 in pinellas county Florida.my attention was diverted by the visor falling that I almost rear ended the vehicle in front of me.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #17

Feb 152017

Murano

  • 110,000 miles
I bought my 05 Murano from the dealership for $6000 and I only drove it for 3 months before the alternator and the transmission went. I paid $600 for the alternator to be repaired and 2 weeks later the transmission went. The dealership said that it would cost me $4200 to fix the transmission. They refused to give me any sort of discount. I got 3 months out of a $6000+ dollar car. I am so upset this has caused so many problems in my life in so many ways. I can't believe Nissan is morally ok with ripping me off like this.

- Newmarket, NH, USA

problem #16

Jul 012014

Murano

  • miles
Drivers side sun visor does not stay up or in place when down. Falls down while driving and obstructs the view of the road. It also can't be used to block the suns glare because it doesn't stay at the adjusted angle.

- Franklin, MA, USA

problem #15

Nov 072016

Murano

  • 150,000 miles
My intake air duct comes off, causing stalling, bad gas mileage, running bad & throwing maff codes... this problem begin happening around early November 2016 & happens often. I'm trying to avoid a crash, this is heart renching.

- Gulfport, MS, USA

problem #14

May 122016

Murano

  • 104,000 miles
On my 2005 Nissan Murano all doors, including gas door, except drivers door will periodically fail to lock or unlock using the door lock button on drivers door or key fob. The problem appears to be linked to the ambient temperature, most likely to occur on hot days. The sounds you hear are the same just sometimes the lock button just wiggles slightly, rather than moving enough to lock or unlock the doors. This problem occurs at any time, regardless of vehicle movement. I find it odd for all lock actuators too fail at the same time, then start working again at the same time. The dealer wants 1600-2000 dollars to replace all lock actuators.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #13

Jun 162010

Murano

  • 50,000 miles
Door locks starting with drivers side passenger and now the driver door will not lock or unlock unless manually changed with lever or key. This is a huge safety issue and should be addressed passenger doors are random however are starting to show similar signs thanks in advance.

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #12

May 212013

Murano

  • miles
N/a

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #11

Jan 012011

Murano 6-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
When driving my Nissan Murano especially on hot days/in stop & go traffic, the vehicle fails to respond to the depression of the accelerator. When it happens (~1X/week), the vehicle will be at a complete stop & not begin to accelerate after depressing the accelerator until around 3K rpms. The problem is resolved by cycling the vehicle off then on, given that the driving conditions don't remain in the form which appeared to initiate the incident. In one instance (and only once), the vehicle was left running, with the A/C on while I made a quick run into a convienence store. After backing out of the parking space without a problem, the vehicle exhibited it's slight hesitation while in drive, but then lurched forward at ~3K rpms, and acquired the desired speed and manuevers. After waiting at the light just outside of the parking lot, the vehicle would not respond to the depression of the accelerator in the form of movement. That is, the engine would rev to as much as 5K rpms, but not move more the.5-1mph. The usual cycling of the engine off & then on, would not resolve the problem. The next destination was nearby (1mi.) & downhill, so I was able to coast, in neutral, to that location whilst being honked at & nearly rear-ended by oncoming traffic. After the vehicle had sat at that location for ~3hrs, there were no other problems of the like. It is worth mentioning the hesitation problem was not experienced for the remainder of the day. However, it wasn't too long before the original problem returned. No check engine light, no other mechanical issues I have noticed. No correlations other than that of temperature and/or stop and go traffic. Another important note is that those correlations are not dependent upon each other; the problem can/does occur in the absence of either. However, it is typically not seen without at least one of those factors present.

- Aurora , CO, USA

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