YearToAvoid

2008 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

0/100

#21 most-complained of 21 Murano years

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

The 2008 Nissan Murano has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #21 highest of 21 Murano model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (3 complaints, 60% of the total).

Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2008 Nissan Murano problems

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

  1. Transmission & Powertrain3 (60%)
  2. Airbags1 (20%)
  3. Electrical System1 (20%)
  4. Steering1 (20%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (20%)
2008 Nissan Murano complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2008Jan 2009Feb 2015Jul 2016Jan 2019
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2008 to Jan 2019; peak Feb 2015 (2).

2008 Nissan Murano recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2008 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
2006Avoid90803419.5
2007Avoid85676219.5
2008Good051—
2009Avoid100635420
2010Avoid80192020

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Nissan Murano a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Nissan Murano ranks #21 of 21 among Murano model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Good). It has 5 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Murano?
The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (3 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 33,500 miles.
Does the 2008 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Murano, most recently reported 2008, covering electrical system.

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.