#1
Suspension Components
Reported across 15 Nissan Murano model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Nissan Murano Common Problems
We analyzed every Nissan Murano reliability report across 23 model years (avg score 72/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Murano Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Nissan Murano year-by-year reports.
Affects 65% of years
#2
Electrical System
Reported across 13 Nissan Murano model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
CVT Transmission
Reported across 11 Nissan Murano model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Reported across 7 Nissan Murano model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
Front Suspension Components
Reported across 4 Nissan Murano model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Power Steering System
Reported across 3 Nissan Murano model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
HVAC System
Reported across 2 Nissan Murano model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
2003 Nissan Murano68/100
A comfortable, powerful crossover that is severely handicapped by its high-risk, expensive-to-replace continuously variable transmission.
2004 Nissan Murano65/100
A stylish crossover with a significant Achilles' heel in its early CVT, demanding diligent inspection and a repair contingency.
2005 Nissan Murano68/100
A comfortable SUV with a great engine, but the ticking time bomb of its CVT means it's a gamble at higher mileages.
2006 Nissan Murano68/100
A tempting used SUV, but the CVT is a roll of the dice that requires careful consideration and budgeting.
2007 Nissan Murano65/100
A comfortable SUV with a great engine, but the CVT is a ticking time bomb that overshadows its other qualities.
2008 Nissan Murano68/100
A comfortable and stylish crossover, but the critical CVT flaw demands extreme vigilance.
2009 Nissan Murano68/100
A comfortable cruiser with a ticking transmission time bomb.
2010 Nissan Murano68/100
A stylish crossover held back by its potentially catastrophic CVT.
2011 Nissan Murano68/100
A comfortable SUV that offers good value, but its CVT is a ticking time bomb requiring diligent attention and a repair budget.
2012 Nissan Murano68/100
A stylish SUV with a great engine, but the notorious CVT demands extreme caution and diligent maintenance.
2013 Nissan Murano72/100
A comfortable cruiser undermined by a potentially catastrophic transmission.
2014 Nissan Murano68/100
A stylish, comfortable SUV whose value is entirely dependent on the health of its problematic CVT.
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