10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,064 miles

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problem #29

May 042023

Murano

  • miles
I have a 2006 Nissan Murano and the rear subframe is having premature heavy rust causing the rear wheels to camber inwards. I noticed that 90% or the Murano around this year are concerned and it creates a extremely dangerous road safety issue Nissan should recall these car equipped with this subframe and save lives !

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #28

Apr 062023

Murano 6-cyl

  • miles
The rear subframe has been rotting for some time before being discovered. The driver side sway bar link in the rear has broken. joint points are ready to break as well. Tires leaning inwards. The contact stated that the manufacturer has not provided any assistance for this vehicle or for the one they owned previously.

- Orland Park, IL, USA

problem #27

Feb 072023

Murano

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" -Front Driver Seat and the rear subframe. Yes How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -Seat moves around while driving. The subframe is bad, which if it broke could be dangerous. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? -No, my husband is my mechanic Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" -No. They seat was like that when we bought the car in 2021. The subframe was noticed last night.

- Lacygne, KS, USA

problem #26

Jul 242022

Murano

  • miles
The rear K-frame of the vehicle is broken near the mounting for the left side of the rear sway bar. This caused the rear tires to wear excessively on the inside edges of both tires, this wear is not easily seen from the outside of the vehicle. It is fortunate that the vehicle had developed an exhaust leak and the tire wear was discovered at this time before anything more catastrophic happened, the tires were worn down to the steel belting on the inside edges had they worn anymore they would have resulted in a blowout and loss of control of the vehicle which could have resulted in a serious accident. There were no warning lights displayed. The incident was reported to the vehicle manufacturer.

- Weston, WI, USA

problem #25

May 152022

Murano

  • miles
Broken rear K Frame/Sub Frame. Vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and left the roadway after fishtailing in the rain. Towed to repair shop. Inspection of the rear suspension shows multiple premature catastrophic failures of the rear K Frame and or Sub Frame structure. Stabilization bar is completely broken from it's mount. Rear K Frame/Sub Frame is prematurely corroded and completely broken in half.

- Marshalltown, IA, USA

problem #24

May 142022

Murano

  • miles
The rear K frame member is rotted out causing the wheels to tilt in and seems like it-??s ready to come off. I was told it was because there-??s two holes in the front of the member causing water to get in and sit inside and rust out the frame.

- Ravenna, OH, USA

problem #23

May 062022

Murano

  • miles
Rusted/Rotted rear k frame. Vehicles rear end is collapsing. Wheels are coming off.

- Marshalltown, IA, USA

problem #22

Nov 092021

Murano

  • miles
Rear suspension making "banging" noise when turning. Mechanic states rear suspension cradle badly corroded resulting in passenger side sway bar being disconnected. Sway bar connection pulled away from frame leaving gap in frame. Mechanic states unrepairable due to extensive frame corrosion.

- Lincoln, IL, USA

problem #21

Nov 052021

Murano

  • miles
Rear subframe is completely rusted out making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Extremely dangerous.

- Marshalltown, IA, USA

problem #20

Oct 062021

Murano

  • miles
Rear Subframe split in half, without any warning. The tires inside edges were worn to the point of failing and the frame is detached from the body, creating potential crash and death.

- Seville, OH, USA

problem #19

Jun 062021

Murano

  • miles
We were driving 35 MPH, and the rear tires started squealing. We pulled over and saw that both rear tires were slanted inward and the left rear was twisted, not going straight. I tried to drive it further and the rear tires would not turn. After going a block, we parked it and got a ride home. The next day, we had it towed to the local Nissan Dealership. They inspected it and told us that the rear subframe had given out, due to rust. Thankfully, we were not going fast, as this situation made the whole rear suspension disconnected from the vehicle. I have called Nissan Customer Affairs, and they just quote what the warranty is on the vehicle. They say they can do absolutely nothing for us. Many Nissan Forums have multiple customers posting a similar problem. Who buys a car, and the frame just gives out? I am extremely disappointed with Nissan's lack of responsibility and customer service. I'd like them to offer some resolution. Ironically, we also own a '13 Nissan Murano. I am very concerned that the same thing could happen to this vehicle in the next few years. If that's the case, I'm going to sell it in a year or two. Please help us out NHTSA. Thank you for your time.

- Hortonville, WI, USA

problem #18

Apr 272021

Murano

  • 179,000 miles
Rear subframe broke (having rusted through ) causing loss of control

- Nashville, IN, USA

problem #17

Feb 032021

Murano

  • miles
I just purchased my 2006 Nissan Murano still making payments and I noticed when I am driving it feels like the back is riding on ice. I drove it on the freeway and was so scared of the way the car felt like I had no control of the steering it felt as if it was goingvto fishtail. I did take it back to the car lot I bought it from to have someone take a look at it and they gave me the number of a mechanic. The mechanic asked if they were paying for the diagnostic and I thought thats what the warranty was for but was told the warranty only covers the tranny and engine. So they said they would get ahold of the owner and ask him if they can pay for it that was 4 or 5 days ago and still no word back. I plan on taking the car to get it checked out if I can find someone to diagnose it free I am on disability and still making payments on the car so have very little money left after all my bills.

- Yuba City, CA, USA

problem #16

Feb 102020

Murano

  • 160,000 miles
The rear sub frame on the driver's side of my 06 Nissan Murano AWD is broken and it's cracked on the passenger side. When driving down the road you can feel the rear swaying back and forth. It's also caused my tires to flare out and wear on the inside edge of the tires.

- Bangor, ME, USA

problem #15

Feb 072020

Murano

  • 121,000 miles
The vehicle has a subframe that has rotted from the inside out. After doing research online, this is a common issue with most Murano's produced between the years 2004 and 2007 with around 120,000 miles. The result of this is loss of stability on the road while moving, and the potential for the rear suspension to come off of the vehicle. This also causes the car to not pass Pennsylvania state inspection regulations. Again, because this issue is caused from the metal of the subframe corroding from the inside out, it is a manufacturer's fault, no the driver/owners's. and because the majority of this make of car in these select years, shows coincidence is not to blame.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #14

Nov 302019

Murano

  • 121,044 miles
The fuel sending unit have a problem and my gas gauge is not work right and passage side door lock don't work right when lock the with the remote are door switch and when I start the vehicle up it take a long time to start up in the winter morning or when I turn the vehicle off it don't start back upright away.

- Jamaica, NY, USA

problem #13

May 242018

Murano

  • 173,000 miles
We first started having issues with the ignition coils and spark plug going bad, causing our car to stop and shake. Had them replaced and a month later the car started making an ungodly rattle noise. Almost like a loud fan type noise. It gets louder the more you drive it. The several different shops that looked at it. All said the same thing, the lifters needed to be replaced and fast. And said unfortunately it was just a matter of time. Before my axle and navigation system went out mid drive. And I should contact you because this was Nissan issue to fix. And that we need to get rid of this death trap. Before it killed me and our family.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

problem #12

May 182018

Murano

  • 150,000 miles
While my vehicle was on a lift to check the alignment, the mechanic noticed that the entire back suspension frame was completly rusted out. If I had been driving and hit a bump the wrong way, I would have lost the back end suspension and lost control of my car. After looking online about this problem, there were numerous and numerous complaints about this problem. I contacted Nissan and there has been no recall on this dangerous, faulty frame.

- Posen, IL, USA

problem #11

Mar 152018

Murano

  • miles
I purchased a vehicle from a dealership located at 4985 memorial drive stone mountain ga. 30083 and I was told the vehicle needed two front rotors, passenger side axle, and brakes so I drove to auto zone to purchase the parts so the dealership could fix the problem once I arrived back at the shop and got on the highway I noticed the car started shaking, losing control of the wheel because he didn't fix the axle, smoking, smelling like something was burning and like gas so I called the dealership and told them what I was experiencing and was told to take it to a shop once I took it to a shop I was told the car was no good and I needed to take it back to the dealership once I took it there I was told I couldn't get my money back and I didn't have the car longer then 24hrs not even longer then 6 hours and I really feel like I been played out my money and want it back and I need help on actions to take about the situation because I don't have my money and I returned the car

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #10

Jan 182018

Murano

  • 136,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. While driving 25 mph and making turns, the steering wheel felt loose and made an abnormal clicking noise. Additionally, the check engine and ABS indicators illuminated, the horn failed to work, the driver's side window failed to move up or down, and the rear hatch failed to open. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (taj auto mall, 154 nazareth pike, bethlehem, pa 18020-9456) where it was diagnosed that the suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle 's suspension was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 136,000.

- Reading, PA, USA

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