2008 Nissan Murano Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Murano years
- Not enough data 22nd of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Nissan Murano. That ranks 22nd out of 24 Murano model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 65,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Nissan Murano problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 60% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Nissan Murano recalls (1)
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Electrical system:software; air bags
Problem: 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).
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When riding over 50 miles when you gas the car it goes to the left and when you let of the gas it goes to the wright, i think it is the bushing of the chassis.
Takata recall, "i bought a used murano 2008and i think i have the problem cvt transmission issue. I press the gas pedal and the car doesn't move until the rpm is over 2000 and then it just kinda surges forward a bit. I didn't notice it during the test drive and it just showed up after being stuck…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan murano. While the vehicle was idling, it failed to accelerate and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the air bag…
The tail lights on the 2008 nissan murano are a safety hazard. They blink at a rate that is visible, leaving dotted red trails in one's vision. They are also excessively bright, blinding cars behind them. *tr
I have a new 2008 murano. I've had this particular problem fixed three times and the part is broken again. I believe it to be a manufacturing defect related to poor design. The charger located on the passenger side of the car below the dashboard pops out of the dash and the wires come out with it…
Other Nissan Murano years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Murano | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Murano | 22 | 2 |
| 2024 Murano | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Murano | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 Murano | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 Murano | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 Murano | 44 | 2 |
| 2019 Murano | 43 | 1 |
| 2018 Murano | 113 | 2 |
| 2017 Murano | 107 | 3 |
| 2016 Murano | 107 | 5 |
| 2015 Murano | 204 | 5 |
| 2014 Murano | 145 | 1 |
| 2013 Murano | 74 | 1 |
| 2012 Murano | 135 | 1 |
| 2011 Murano | 148 | 0 |
| 2010 Murano | 193 | 0 |
| 2009 Murano | 635 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Murano | 676 | 2 |
| 2006 Murano | 803 | 4 |
| 2005 Murano | 987 | 6 |
| 2004 Murano | 678 | 4 |
| 2003 Murano | 800 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Murano?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Nissan Murano?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Nissan Murano a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Murano model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.