10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,279 miles

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problem #48

Apr 282021

Murano

  • 139,000 miles
The rear sub frame is completely rusted in two. The rear sway bar fell off in the highway while driving. The vehicle was in motion.

- Virgilina, VA, USA

problem #47

Feb 082021

Murano

  • 140,000 miles
Vehicles sub frame has rusted completely through making this car unsafe and nondrivable. The vehicle was responding oddly when steering and I noted that the rear tires were at a odd angle. I took the car in for a wheel alignment whereby I was told this car was unsafe and undrivable due to a totally rusted out subframe. I had the car taken to another shop to install a new subframe which costed me $2000 to replace. This car has been babied and is very clean and looks new, I have new tires, brake pads, rotors, shocks, struts and always kept this cars maintenance up to date. It is unbeleavable how this garage kept vehicle could rust out soo badly on such a critical suspension component. I guestion that the metal used was unsatisfactory for this critical component. Luckily this part did not fail me while driving although the vehicle was starting to drift and sway unusually as it was driven which first brought my attention to the problem. I have all of my reciepts if copies are needed for verification of this failure. I also have many photos of which I attached a couple for you files. I would welcome a onsite review if needed. These Muranos are a definite road hazard and a hazard that is not easily seen or identified unless you crawl under the car to assess its condition which is why I think there should be a recall for the safety of all motorist who drive and are also on the road with this car. Thanks for your support and concern.

- Olmsted Township, OH, USA

problem #46

Mar 042021

Murano

  • 145,000 miles
The rear subframe literally disintegrated. While driving on a 4 lane highway at 65 mph the rear wheels both shifted. Like many others on here my 17 year old daughter was driving and the rear wheels practically fell off of the vehicle. This should be a recall. Lives are at risk, not just for the owners of the car but this could have caused a catastrophic accident and loss of life. I have never seen a vehicle look like this that wasn't in a accident. Owners should be notified immediately. This 2007.Nissan Murano is not drivable. And worst of all the dealer wants $4900

- Oregon, IL, USA

problem #45

Jan 012021

Murano

  • 10,050 miles
Rear sub frame is rusted apart.

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

problem #44

Nov 042020

Murano

  • 106,000 miles
Ther rear sway bar broke on my way home from work one day on the highway and when I looked under the vehicle to see what it was, the entire underbody is rotted out to include the subframe. This is not an isolated incident with this model vehicle. The vehicle is no longer safe to drive.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #43

Sep 212020

Murano

  • 175,000 miles
Mya 16 year old daughter was driving this vehicle on the city roads when the rear sub frame broke unexpectedly

- Barberton, OH, USA

problem #42

Sep 152020

Murano

  • 160,000 miles
The rear wheels looked like they were pointing in the rear and it was driving weird. I took it to a mechanic and he looked it over and told me my rear subframe was rusted out and he advised me not to drive it was a un safety to drive. He said it could fall apart on

- Crooksville, OH, USA

problem #41

Aug 212020

Murano

  • 110,000 miles
All 2007 Nissan Murano have a rear T frame that rust out and the wheeles go inwould and the frame gets so bad it can splite as your driving and Nissan never had a recall on this type of metal they used and let people drive the car which any mechanic would tell you it is not safe to drive the cost of repair on this is around 3000 dollars

- Levittown, NY, USA

problem #40

Jul 132020

Murano 6-cyl

  • 99,447 miles
Rear stabilizer bar broke off the rear drivers side. Upon taking it to a mechanic it was discovered that the rear cradles were eroded to the point of failure. It was determined to be a driving hazard.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #39

Jul 022020

Murano

  • 168,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to receive an unknown repair, and was informed that the there was severe corrosion to the subframe of the vehicle. The contact stated that due to the failure, the rear wheels were turned inward. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.

- Conoorsville, IN, USA

problem #38

May 252020

Murano

  • 137,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The contact parked the vehicle on the side of the roadway. An independent mechanic was contacted and an unknown repair was performed on the vehicle. The contact then drove the vehicle to his residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to bill kay Nissan located at 1601 ogden ave, downers grove, il 60515, (866) 496-3333, where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.

- Darien, IL, USA

problem #37

May 292020

Murano

  • 159,675 miles
I was backing up and I heard a loud thump sound my car stopped for a minute and I took it immediately to my mechanic he put it on the lift and told me that my rear crater sub plate had cracked that holds my wheels together on both sides cracked and as I was driving down the street a couple people blew the horn at me and told me that my wheels were tilted towards the inside of my car and that my out of wheels was off the ground I am very disappointed in Nissan because this is like my second Nissan that I own in I had problems with the subframe. It appears that they are using very cheap metal for this subframe the sad thing about it I live paycheck to paycheck I don't have money to buy a new car or money to even fix this frame is very sad that the consumers at a. of time have to be stuck with this type of repair this car is only 13 years old is no way this metal shouldn't trust like this I am calling Nissan out to take a good look at the frames that they are putting on their cars

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #36

Jan 132020

Murano

  • 114,953 miles
Was driving 50km/H with my grandson in the car on a side street when we heard a loud bang and then something dragging on the ground, I pulled over and got out to find the control arm had broken the subframe and hit the ground. Thankfully my self and my grandson were ok and the compressed spring for the rear suspension did not come out of its holder.

- Brantford Ontario Canada N3p 1, AA, USA

problem #35

Dec 022019

Murano

  • 154,000 miles
Recently my wife had been informing me of a problem on our 2007 Nissan Murano was unstable when being driven, and makes loud clunking noises when turning and reversing at low speed. I drove the SUV myself on December 2nd, and while turning a corner at a major intersection it went over a small bump or manhole cover. At that time the rear end of the car fishtailed, and I nearly lost control of the vehicle. The rest of the drive home the vehicle felt unstable while driving at approximately 35 mph on a dry, smooth, and straight road. Upon arriving home, about 1 mile from where the incident happened I noticed the driver side rear wheel was cambered inwards about 10-15 degrees. I contacted my mechanic by phone, and he told me to not drive the car and have it towed to his independent repair shop for an inspection. When he lifted the vehicle off the ground he discovered the problem. He sent me the attached picture, and said the vehicle's subframe has 'extreme' rust which is unusual for only being 12 years old, and that it is 'not safe to drive'. additionally I have read many articles of other Nissan vehicles having problems with corrosion underneath the vehicle for states that use road salt in the winter. Currently there is a repair campaign going on with Nissan Altima corrosion issues, and I am concerned many other Murano have the same problem as mine. I have also contacted Nissan, and opened a safety concern with them. The reference number is 38078953 Nissan says there are no recalls or campaigns with this 2007 Nissan Murano for corrosion.

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

problem #34

Nov 192019

Murano

  • 130,125 miles
This year third Nissan Murano, I have seen 3 sub frame and where bolted rusted and this vehicle horrible is unsafe to be on the road because of this problem will effect driving condition will make vehicle lose controll even flip it.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #33

Nov 012019

Murano

  • miles
Lock/unlock request button on the outside handle does not respond, exterior lamp fogging, engine, equipmet, igition swtch, P0744 torque converter clutch solenoid circuit intermittent, P1778 transmission reverse I/P circuit, P0345 camshaft position sensor a circuit, P0051 ho2S heater control circuit, P0150 O2 circuit this vehicle was in motion on the highway and shut down

- Greenville, MS, USA

problem #32

Aug 072019

Murano 6-cyl

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced, the technician noticed that the rear subframe was corroded through and the sway bar was detached on the passenger side. The contact called wright Nissan (10520 perry hwy, wexford, pa 15090, (724) 799-2698) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

- Mars, PA, USA

problem #31

Sep 212019

Murano

  • 160,000 miles
Bought the car 5 months ago. Was driving awesome. Brand new tires! very well maintained with lots of paperwork stating work done on vehicle!..:well was driving it the other day with my 2 year old daughter and it started to over heat I immediately pulled over after going 60 mph on the highway for over an hour. I'm now stuck on the highway with my toddler in the 80 degree weather when I just thought it was my radiator. The state police notice my rear 2 tires slanted, top leaning in bottom leaning out. After the car gets put on the flat bed tow I spot my rear crossmember K frame split in 2 spots! radiator was my sign telling me my AWD is acting up something happened. If I would have hit one small bump on that highway I wouldn't be here to file this complaint. This is a known issue to Nissan! this needs to be fixed!!! and made sure all vehicles are safe for anyone to be in. My vehicle is 12 years old no way should that frame even be able to snap not in one but two spots on this vehicle. This is a huge safety issue that needs to be resolved. I my car overheating was a blessing because that could have been deadly. This will be brought to bigger attention because all Nissan owners need to be aware and this needs to be fixed !!!!!!

- Webster, MA, USA

problem #30

Jul 262019

Murano

  • 143,000 miles
The car felt like it was floating. Took it to an independent shop, where they informed me the rear subframe is completely rusted out. The vehicle is unsafe to drive.

- Worthington, OH, USA

problem #29

Jun 052018

Murano

  • 120,000 miles
Rear subframe is rusted and falling apart. Wheels can not stand straight. Its like they are naturally cambered. While driving the wheels will shake and if you it a bump itll get worse

- Springfield, MA, USA

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