YearToAvoid

2007 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

85/100

#4 most-complained of 21 Murano years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Nissan Murano has 676 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 85 out of 100 — #4 highest of 21 Murano model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is structure & body (295 complaints, 44% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes, 3 fires, and 6 injuries.

Complaints
676
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
6 / 3
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19.5
17.5 city / 23 hwy

Top 2007 Nissan Murano problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body295 (44%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires106 (16%)
  3. Engine78 (12%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers75 (11%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain63 (9%)
  6. Other59 (9%)
  7. Electrical System55 (8%)
  8. Steering42 (6%)
  9. Airbags28 (4%)
  10. Brakes25 (4%)
2007 Nissan Murano complaints: complaints filed per quarter342007 Q12009 Q32012 Q12014 Q32017 Q12019 Q32022 Q12024 Q3
857 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q2 (34).

2007 Nissan Murano recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid95986620
2006Avoid90803419.5
2007Avoid85676219.5
2008Good051—
2009Avoid100635420

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Nissan Murano a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Nissan Murano ranks #4 of 21 among Murano model years (Complaint Index 85/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 676 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Murano?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (295 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (106 complaints), and engine (78 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 80,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Nissan Murano, most recently reported 2009, covering engine and electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Nissan Murano?
EPA rates the 2007 Nissan Murano at 19.5 MPG combined (17.5 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.