2007 Nissan Murano Structure Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 15, 2026 · 69 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2007 Nissan Murano, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 127,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear subframe” (26% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Rear subframe: mentioned in 18 of 69 complaints (26%)
  • Sub frame: mentioned in 10 of 69 complaints (14%)
  • Completely rusted: mentioned in 6 of 69 complaints (9%)
  • Deemed unsafe: mentioned in 5 of 69 complaints (7%)

At what mileage do structure problems happen?

Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles1 · 2%
25k–50k miles4 · 8%
50k–75k miles5 · 10%
75k–100k miles5 · 10%
100k–150k miles20 · 38%
150k+ miles17 · 33%

How serious are the reports?

None of the 69 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.

Nissan Murano structure complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 69 complaints
2003: 2120032004: 292005: 3520052006: 212007: 692007692008: 12009: 2920092010: 162011: 1320112012: 62013: 520132014: 102015: 720152016: 112017: 520172018: 32019: 220192020: 22021: 120212022: 12023: 12023

n = 288 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearStructure complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2023 Murano113%—
2022 Murano117%200
2021 Murano16%—
2020 Murano25%300
2019 Murano25%—
2018 Murano33%95,356
2017 Murano55%39,000
2016 Murano1110%4,000
2015 Murano73%21,000
2014 Murano107%40,545
2013 Murano57%71,555
2012 Murano64%48,000
2011 Murano139%57,000
2010 Murano168%95,000
2009 Murano295%100,000
2008 Murano120%2,000
2007 Murano6910%127,500
2006 Murano213%100,000
2005 Murano354%69,000
2004 Murano294%60,000
2003 Murano213%77,260

When owners reported it

Peak: 2019, with 14 complaints
2009: 1200912010: 442011: 1201112014: 222015: 2201522016: 332017: 3201732018: 882019: 142019142020: 552021: 4202142022: 882023: 9202392024: 442025: 120251

n = 69 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists structure 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.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and became aware that the…

Received Feb 24, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11644566

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who observed excessive…

Received Oct 7, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11618521

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the entire subframe was rusted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no…

Received Jul 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11598541
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 structure problems?

No. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about structure for the 2007 Nissan Murano (10% 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 structure?

No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.

At what mileage do structure problems start?

The median reported mileage is 127,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

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

The most frequent phrase is “rear subframe”, in 18 of 69 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (10).

Other 2007 Nissan Murano problems

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