Nissan Murano Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 233 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Nissan Murano across 16 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (94). The words owners use most often: “rear subframe” (27% of reports).
- 233suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $3,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%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 64 of 233 complaints (27%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 35 of 233 complaints (15%)
- Rusted through: mentioned in 22 of 233 complaints (9%)
- Control arms: mentioned in 18 of 233 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Nissan Murano at $3,300, and half of them between $2,550 and $3,850.
Based on 8 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 118 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 233 complaints, 6 mention a crash.
Nissan Murano suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Murano | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2020 Murano | 7 | 16% | 85,960 |
| 2019 Murano | 1 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2018 Murano | 1 | 1% | 1,000 |
| 2016 Murano | 3 | 3% | 49,000 |
| 2015 Murano | 2 | 1% | 58,000 |
| 2014 Murano | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2012 Murano | 5 | 4% | 31,500 |
| 2011 Murano | 10 | 7% | — |
| 2010 Murano | 15 | 8% | 115,000 |
| 2009 Murano | 15 | 2% | 150,000 |
| 2007 Murano | 94 | 14% | 141,500 |
| 2006 Murano | 30 | 4% | 121,022 |
| 2005 Murano | 16 | 2% | 121,718 |
| 2004 Murano | 15 | 2% | 113,000 |
| 2003 Murano | 17 | 2% | 60,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:rear:axle:spindle; steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Model years: 2020
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Risk: The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
âComponent: Suspension: Front: Control Arm âIncident Description: State that both front upper control arm bushings suffered severe structural tearing at ~53,800 miles. This was identified when tires were being replaced on August 25th or 26th 2026 I reported the issue to Nissan Consumers and it…
No electrical works in this car. He may be driving and it just stalls. He pulls over for a couple of minutes and tries to go and it just keeps dying.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was driving unstable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the suspension was inspected. The mechanic became aware of cracked bushings on the upper control arm on both…
My tire light is on a my 2012 nissian murano. It flashes at startup, with the light on, telling me I have low tire pressure. I put air evenly in all four tires. The light still remains on; how can all four TPMS go bad? I wouldn't know if i have a leak or low pressure due failed TPMS. My check…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while the vehicle was at Now Auto Care for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the driver's and passenger's side control arms were unusually worn and failing. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Muranos have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 233 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Nissan Murano?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,300 (half paid between $2,550 and $3,850), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “rear subframe”, in 64 of 233 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (35).
Other Nissan Murano problems
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- Visibility problems (545)
- Service Brakes problems (485)
- Air Bags problems (331)
- Engine problems (325)
- Structure problems (288)
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