2008 Nissan Murano Reliability ReportKeepScore 68/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2008 Nissan Murano
- Outscores the 2007 Nissan Murano by 3 points — one of the stronger nearby years to consider.
- The system most likely to surface first: transmission (cvt) (critical severity).
- Has 1 NHTSA recall on record — the most notable involves the air bags.
2008 Nissan Murano: Buy or Avoid?
The 2008 Nissan Murano offers appealing style and a strong V6, but its notorious Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) places it firmly in the 'proceed with caution' category. While other components hold up reasonably well, the high probability of a costly CVT failure means a thorough pre-purchase inspection is non-negotiable for any prospective owner.
Biggest Strengths
- Smooth and powerful VQ35DE V6 engine
- Comfortable ride and spacious interior
- Distinctive styling that still holds up
2008 Nissan Murano — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2008 Nissan Murano. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2008 Nissan Murano
1 recall on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
AIR BAGS
NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).
What breaks on the 2008 Nissan Murano?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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Nissan Murano — Year-by-Year Comparison
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