2007 Nissan Murano Suspension Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 15, 2026 · 94 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2007 Nissan Murano, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 141,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear subframe” (34% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Rear subframe: mentioned in 32 of 94 complaints (34%)
  • Sub frame: mentioned in 19 of 94 complaints (20%)
  • Completely rusted: mentioned in 11 of 94 complaints (12%)
  • Sway bar: mentioned in 9 of 94 complaints (10%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2007 Nissan Murano at $3,200, and half of them between $2,550 and $3,650.

Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2024), 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 suspension problems happen?

Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles1 · 2%
25k–50k miles2 · 4%
50k–75k miles3 · 6%
75k–100k miles4 · 8%
100k–150k miles23 · 44%
150k+ miles19 · 37%

How serious are the reports?

Of 94 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Nissan Murano suspension complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 94 complaints
2003: 172003172004: 15152005: 162005162006: 30302007: 942007942009: 15152010: 152010152011: 10102012: 5201252014: 112015: 2201522016: 332018: 1201812019: 112020: 7202072021: 11

n = 233 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearSuspension complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2021 Murano16%—
2020 Murano716%85,960
2019 Murano12%20,000
2018 Murano11%1,000
2016 Murano33%49,000
2015 Murano21%58,000
2014 Murano11%—
2012 Murano54%31,500
2011 Murano107%—
2010 Murano158%115,000
2009 Murano152%150,000
2007 Murano9414%141,500
2006 Murano304%121,022
2005 Murano162%121,718
2004 Murano152%113,000
2003 Murano172%60,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2022, with 18 complaints
2010: 1201012011: 1201112013: 1201312014: 1201412015: 1201512016: 2201622017: 4201742018: 102018102019: 162019162020: 9202092021: 172021172022: 182022182023: 9202392024: 420244

n = 94 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists suspension 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.

When the car was in the shop for an unrelated repair, I was informed by the shop that the subframe (K frame) is rusted out and will fail "sooner rather than later". i was told the car should not be driven and is unsafe to drive. There was no indication of a structural problem otherwise. The body of…

Received Jul 17, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11602980

The rear K frame broke without being in an accident or other physical damage to the car.

Received May 5, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11587091

I had noticed that my car would sway when driving around a curve or when switching lanes and was going to take it to the shop to be checked out, but my back passenger tire went flat on my way home from work which was odd because they were brand new tires. When I went to change the tire I noticed…

Received Apr 27, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11585579
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 suspension problems?

No. NHTSA has 94 owner complaints about suspension for the 2007 Nissan Murano (14% 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 suspension?

No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.

At what mileage do suspension problems start?

The median reported mileage is 141,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

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

Owners report a typical cost of $3,200 (half paid between $2,550 and $3,650), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

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

The most frequent phrase is “rear subframe”, in 32 of 94 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (19).

Other 2007 Nissan Murano problems

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