2007 Nissan Murano Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Nissan Murano has 676 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 85, and ranks 4th worst of 21 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Structure & Body issues dominate at 44% of complaints, alongside 2 recalls covering the engine intake and electrical system.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 85/100
- #4 of 21 Murano years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 676
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17.5 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2007 Nissan Murano problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body295 (44%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires106 (16%)
- Engine78 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers75 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain63 (9%)
- Other59 (9%)
- Electrical System55 (8%)
- Steering42 (6%)
- Airbags28 (4%)
- Brakes25 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear subframe corrosion causes the rear wheels to shift or nearly detach while driving at highway speed.
- Steering wheel locks up suddenly at low speed, leading to loss of control and collisions.
- Brake pedal sinks to the floorboard with little stopping power, especially while backing out of a driveway or garage.
- Differential fails without warning while driving on the highway.
- Driver-side airbag fails to deploy in a head-on collision even though the passenger airbag deploys.
- Owners report a loud screeching or squealing noise when braking in reverse.
2007 Nissan Murano recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 09V169000May 19, 2009Engine362,891 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
Nissan is recalling 362,891 my 2003-2007 murano vehicles. The intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.
Risk: Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- NHTSA 08V521000Oct 7, 2008Electrical System204,361 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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.
Remedy: 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.
2007 Nissan Murano fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Nissan Murano reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2007 Murano has a complaint index of 85 and ranks 4th worst out of 21 model years, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Murano years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Nissan Murano?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 44% of all reported issues, with a median failure mileage of 75,500 miles, including reports of rear subframe corrosion and structural failures.
- Does the 2007 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Murano: one for engine intake air ducts that can separate, and one covering an electrical occupant classification system shared across several Nissan models.
- How does the 2007 Murano compare to other years?
- The 2007 model's complaint index of 85 is lower than 2005 (95) and 2009 (100) but higher than most later years like 2013 (30) and 2021-2024, which carry Good or Best verdicts.