2007 Nissan Murano Seats Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 15, 2026 · 221 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA about seats problems on the 2007 Nissan Murano, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “driver seat” (39% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Driver seat: mentioned in 87 of 221 complaints (39%)
  • Bracket broke: mentioned in 16 of 221 complaints (7%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical seats repair on the 2007 Nissan Murano at $1,750, and half of them between $1,500 and $2,000.

Based on 40 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2018), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do seats problems happen?

Based on 196 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles5 · 3%
25k–50k miles36 · 18%
50k–75k miles66 · 34%
75k–100k miles43 · 22%
100k–150k miles41 · 21%
150k+ miles5 · 3%

How serious are the reports?

Of 221 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.

Nissan Murano seats complaints by model year

Peak: 2005, with 456 complaints
2003: 11120031112004: 94942005: 45620054562006: 4024022007: 22120072212009: 662010: 4201042011: 332012: 3201232013: 112014: 1201412015: 442016: 112016112017: 552018: 220182

n = 1,324 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearSeats complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2018 Murano22%21,000
2017 Murano55%33,521
2016 Murano1110%46,000
2015 Murano42%11,300
2014 Murano11%119,000
2013 Murano11%45,980
2012 Murano32%46,246
2011 Murano32%101,000
2010 Murano42%120,000
2009 Murano61%58,000
2007 Murano22133%70,000
2006 Murano40250%68,000
2005 Murano45646%66,500
2004 Murano9414%83,904
2003 Murano11114%70,678

When owners reported it

Peak: 2011, with 36 complaints
2008: 1200812009: 102009102010: 342010342011: 362011362012: 352012352013: 262013262014: 352014352015: 122015122016: 102016102017: 6201762018: 8201882019: 5201952021: 2202122025: 120251

n = 221 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists seats for the 2007 Nissan Murano. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR. This is blinking on my dash. I looked it up in the manual. It stated that the airbag may not deploy in an accident. I also got a recall notice for this same problem and called the dealer. They said that my vin was not included in the recall even though I had the same make…

Received Sep 25, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11689700

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan murano. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat bracket fractured, allowing the seat to rock back and forth. The rear subframe of the vehicle had poor water drainage and excessive rust. The contact notified his state attorney general and was informed…

Received Apr 1, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11405968

Just purchased vehicle in november took it to mechanics because i kept getting shocked by the seat they stated the engine had been on fire with previous owner and i should check for and recall since the dealership is not willing to assist now that vehicle is completely non functional

Received Mar 27, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11405114
Nissan Murano
2025 Nissan Murano (Front) NYC Auto Show. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Raszbeary, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Nissan Muranos have seats problems?

No. NHTSA has 221 owner complaints about seats for the 2007 Nissan Murano (33% of the 676 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Nissan Murano seats?

No recall currently lists seats for this vehicle.

At what mileage do seats problems start?

The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix seats problems on the 2007 Nissan Murano?

Owners report a typical cost of $1,750 (half paid between $1,500 and $2,000), from 40 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about seats problems on the 2007 Nissan Murano?

The most frequent phrase is “driver seat”, in 87 of 221 complaints, followed by “bracket broke” (16).

Other 2007 Nissan Murano problems

See all 2007 Nissan Murano problems or seats problems across all Murano years.