Nissan Murano Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Nissan Murano across 12 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (118). The words owners use most often: “door lock” (39% of reports).
- 231latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door lock: mentioned in 91 of 231 complaints (39%)
- Secure environment: mentioned in 19 of 231 complaints (8%)
- Gain access: mentioned in 19 of 231 complaints (8%)
- Paramount certain: mentioned in 17 of 231 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical latches/locks/linkages repair on the Nissan Murano at $2,350, and half of them between $1,050 and $2,450.
Based on 39 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2015), 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 latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 185 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 231 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Nissan Murano latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Murano | 1 | 1% | 4,500 |
| 2014 Murano | 1 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2013 Murano | 2 | 3% | 79,000 |
| 2012 Murano | 1 | 1% | 3,500 |
| 2011 Murano | 1 | 1% | 42,000 |
| 2010 Murano | 1 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Murano | 20 | 3% | 59,721 |
| 2007 Murano | 12 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Murano | 2 | 0% | 77,500 |
| 2005 Murano | 118 | 12% | 69,000 |
| 2004 Murano | 48 | 7% | 65,000 |
| 2003 Murano | 24 | 3% | 75,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the 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 2018 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH around a curve, the four doors of the vehicle unlocked independently. The message "Door Open" was displayed and an alarm sounded while the contact continued driving. The contact stated that the failure mainly occurred…
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the driverâs side door would fail to unlock or lock from the outside. The dealer was called about the failure and informed the contact that the failure may be an electrical failure. The vehicle had yet to be inspected or…
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the convertible hood failed to close securely. The contact stated that the several functions failed to operate with the convertible top unlatched. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that the convertible hood failed…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK OR UNLOCK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MATT CASTRUCCI NISSAN (3013 MALL PARK DR, DAYTON, OH, [redacted]), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan murano. The contact stated that the rear door latch would not open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Muranos have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 231 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Nissan Murano. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Murano latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the Nissan Murano?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,350 (half paid between $1,050 and $2,450), from 39 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 91 of 231 complaints, followed by “secure environment” (19).
Other Nissan Murano problems
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- Electrical System problems (711)
- Visibility problems (545)
- Service Brakes problems (485)
- Air Bags problems (331)
- Engine problems (325)
- Structure problems (288)
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