Nissan Murano Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 545 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Nissan Murano across 18 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (150). The words owners use most often: “sun visor” (58% of reports).
- 545visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $610typical 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.
- Sun visor: mentioned in 318 of 545 complaints (58%)
- Driver side: mentioned in 247 of 545 complaints (45%)
- Stay position: mentioned in 56 of 545 complaints (10%)
- View road: mentioned in 31 of 545 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the Nissan Murano at $610, and half of them between $470 and $620.
Based on 112 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2014), 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 visibility problems happen?
Based on 457 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 545 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Nissan Murano visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Murano | 1 | 17% | 24,000 |
| 2021 Murano | 1 | 6% | 11,000 |
| 2020 Murano | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Murano | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2017 Murano | 3 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2016 Murano | 4 | 4% | 44,800 |
| 2015 Murano | 5 | 2% | 36,000 |
| 2014 Murano | 1 | 1% | 52,000 |
| 2013 Murano | 3 | 4% | 41,000 |
| 2012 Murano | 10 | 7% | 35,100 |
| 2011 Murano | 10 | 7% | 27,250 |
| 2010 Murano | 7 | 4% | 33,928 |
| 2009 Murano | 11 | 2% | 49,500 |
| 2007 Murano | 47 | 7% | 50,000 |
| 2006 Murano | 150 | 19% | 50,000 |
| 2005 Murano | 124 | 13% | 59,000 |
| 2004 Murano | 124 | 18% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Murano | 42 | 5% | 76,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Model years: 2024
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Murano vehicles. The incorrect primer may have been used on the quarter glass, resulting in the left and right quarter glass detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: Detached glass panels can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both side quarter glass panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD102.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
January 4, 2024 the front portion of our panoramic sunroof shattered spontaneously. We thought we were struck by something so took care of it through our insurance. On April 27, 2026 the back portion of our panoramic sunroof shattered spontaneously. This time we were driving on the freeway on an…
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 55 MPH at 12:30 AM with no other vehicles on the road, he observed aloud bang and the sunroof shattered. The contact stated that she was sure nothing came into contact with the sunroof while…
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the glass sunroof suddenly shattered without impact. During the failure, glass shards entered the cabin of the vehicle and projected from the vehicle. No injuries were sustained. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, she noticed a puddle of water on the front and rear floorboards of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that water had entered around the windshield enclosure. The windshield…
Driver sunroof exploded while driving. Nothing impacted the glass to my knowledge. Occurred on 1/21/23, 54xxx miles on the vehicle, no previous accidents. Gloomy day approx 30F, heat on and drivers window opened about an inch. No injuries.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Muranos have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 545 owner complaints about visibility 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 visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the Nissan Murano?
Owners report a typical cost of $610 (half paid between $470 and $620), from 112 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “sun visor”, in 318 of 545 complaints, followed by “driver side” (247).
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