Nissan Murano Structure Problems
Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Nissan Murano across 21 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (69). The words owners use most often: “rear subframe” (12% of reports).
- 288structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%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.
- Rear subframe: mentioned in 34 of 288 complaints (12%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 21 of 288 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Nissan Murano at $1,900, and half of them between $720 and $2,450.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2023), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 215 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 288 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Nissan Murano structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Murano | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Murano | 1 | 17% | 200 |
| 2021 Murano | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2020 Murano | 2 | 5% | 300 |
| 2019 Murano | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2018 Murano | 3 | 3% | 95,356 |
| 2017 Murano | 5 | 5% | 39,000 |
| 2016 Murano | 11 | 10% | 4,000 |
| 2015 Murano | 7 | 3% | 21,000 |
| 2014 Murano | 10 | 7% | 40,545 |
| 2013 Murano | 5 | 7% | 71,555 |
| 2012 Murano | 6 | 4% | 48,000 |
| 2011 Murano | 13 | 9% | 57,000 |
| 2010 Murano | 16 | 8% | 95,000 |
| 2009 Murano | 29 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2008 Murano | 1 | 20% | 2,000 |
| 2007 Murano | 69 | 10% | 127,500 |
| 2006 Murano | 21 | 3% | 100,000 |
| 2005 Murano | 35 | 4% | 69,000 |
| 2004 Murano | 29 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Murano | 21 | 3% | 77,260 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
This is the second set of sunvisors on my Murano definite safety hazard when hitting a slight bump in the road, they fall down blocking your vision all of a sudden. While driving, I have to push it back up and most of the time it falls right back down. This is something that Nissan should be held…
The sunroof leaks into the car causing a moisture issue. As someone with asthma and allergies this is a potential mold risk.
I am submitting this complaint regarding a manufacturing defect, specifically premature paint delamination of the exterior, factory-applied, Pearl White paint. The paint is lifting, bubbling, peeling and flaking exposing primer and metal. This damage did not result from impact, environmental…
My lift gate window shattered while the car was sitting in my driveway with no one near it.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor had detached and was hanging down, blocking the visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Muranos have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 288 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Nissan Murano?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,900 (half paid between $720 and $2,450), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “rear subframe”, in 34 of 288 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (21).
Other Nissan Murano problems
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- Power Train problems (890)
- Electrical System problems (711)
- Visibility problems (545)
- Service Brakes problems (485)
- Air Bags problems (331)
- Engine problems (325)
- Steering problems (238)
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