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2003 Nissan Murano repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 221 repairs.
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2003 Nissan Murano repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 173 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Nissan Murano

Engine not specified

Nissan Murano in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2009 - Jun 2009
Mar 2009

60140 mi

C $1500
Changed: 2 front wheel bearings,1 inner tie-rod, 1 front left suspension table (ball joint), done alignment. 
Jun 2009

60140 mi

C $1000
Changed the driveshaft. Transmission was still working but my mechanics told me it was going bad (shaft loose). Being that it's a CVT and that Nissan are too stupid to let people have their cvt rebuilt instead of selling them 6500$ units... I decided to get a new car. 
Nissan Murano in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

67000 mi

US $50
Went in for an oil change and they found the engine mounts to be broken. Then the timing (dunoo exactly) is off so they replaced a part. 
Nissan Murano in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

92380 mi

C $1500
New Cats required. Injectors cleaned. ECU would not reset and took 2 days. 
Nissan Murano in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2008 - Oct 2009
Oct 2009

89000 mi
CVT failed. Would have cost $6,000 to fix it. Sold vehicle instead. The power windows got a little balky in 2008 (never repaired). the CD player wouldn’t play CDs when it got extremely cold in WI (began in 2005). 
Nissan Murano in Arizona, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

36000 mi

US $900
fuel pump failure. 

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2003 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

Nissan Murano in Hawaii, United States
Feb 2011 - Sep 2018
Sep 2011

58000 mi

US $602
Driver side power window stopped 1/2 down the side tracks and would not operate thereafter. Window motor "shorted out" and was replaced. Trip reset button operates very poorly or not at all. I use everyday, so very annoying. If I keeping pressing it long enough, the button will make contact and the trip meter will reset to -0-. Part had to be ordered. During multi-point inspections, recommend new rear wiper blade, Drive Belts-Cracking, Valve cover gasket leak, LH Axle Seal leak, Cabin Micro filter old. 
Oct 2011

58000 mi

US $1339
Replaced trip reset button. Replace left side axle seal. Replaced valve cover gaskets and valve cover. Discovered oil-tube seal leaking, not servicable. Repl drive belts which were cracking; Replace rear wiper blade; Repl cabin air filter. 
Sep 2013

77000 mi

US $892
Engine mounts (2) at Radiator (frt) and at Belt (passenger side) broken and replaced. 
Oct 2013

77300 mi

US $297
Right front R/F CV Axle - boots broken, cv axle replaced. 
Nov 2013

78100 mi

US $824
Car hesitates then stall out w/ rough idle. Found engine sensors voltage faulty, replaced both cam sensor and crank sensor, clear DTC. 
Sep 2014

86000 mi
Slight leaks from lower & upper pans. Removed Frt exhaust tube. Repl oil pan half moon seals & oil pump oil rings. Resealed both upper & lower pans. Repl oil cooler o-rings & resealed oil press switch. Repl drain bolt copper washer. Leak from R/H Axle seal. Repl RH Axle Seal & axle nut cotter pin. Rear engine mount bushing saturated with oil and torn. Replaced rear engine mount assy. Engine missing badly & srv light "on". Codes for #3 misfire confirmed. Bank 1 coils ck'd- oil leak onto coils, #5 cyl coil burnt. Replaced 6 spark plugs, Bank 1 ignition coils (3)(#1,3&5). Code for Evap small leak - Replaced breather hose between valve covers, plenum gasket & vent control valve for Evap small leak. Valve cover & gaskets. Oil residue noticed on garage floor again. Oil cooler o-ring, repaired earlier in Sept, was still leaking at gasket. Found oil cooler o-ring deformed. Reloaced o-ring & reinstall all parts. 
Sep 2018

113549 mi

US $311
Replaced OEM front strut & coil spring assemblies & rear shocks with KYB front strut-plus and rear excel-G shocks. 
Nissan Murano in Florida, United States
Oct 2008 - Nov 2011
Feb 2011

118000 mi

US $350
Noise upon vehicle moving. Replaced wheel hub/bearing assembly on good side - just unlucky. Replaced wheel hub/bearing assembly on bad side. Repair successful. 
Oct 2011

132000 mi

US $130
replaced spark plugs and found leaking coil boots. 
Nov 2011

132000 mi
bad struts starter bendix or flywheel power steering noise 
Nissan Murano in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2011 - Apr 2013
Jun 2012

84000 mi

US $1600
Ignition coil failed on number 5 cylinder and plugs were also replaced. 
Oct 2012

85700 mi

US $1110
Leaky Oil pan 
Nissan Murano in Florida, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2011
Nissan Murano in Georgia, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

75000 mi

US $183
low on refrigerant, o-rings leaking 
Sep 2009

86000 mi

US $1032
driver's seat messed up, some regular maintenance 
Nissan Murano in Oregon, United States
Apr 2013 - May 2014
Jul 2013

77200 mi

US $288
replace cracked driver seat bracket. 
Mar 2014

81000 mi

US $200
power steering hose leak, replaced and refilled system 
Nissan Murano in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
Apr 2013

93000 mi

US $300
Cam shaft sensor and crank shaft sensor had to be replaced. 
May 2013

93000 mi

US $3500
The drive chain is stretched and needs to be replaced. 
Jul 2013

93000 mi
The drive chain was stretched and needed to be replaced. Would have cost $3,500. Traded vehicle. 
Nissan Murano in Georgia, United States
- Jun 2006
Jun 2006

59000 mi
wheel bearing repaired under warrantry 
Nissan Murano in Texas, United States
- Jul 2007
Jul 2007

44000 mi

US $516
"accelerator pedal position sensor" the parts number is 71N18002CA100 
Nissan Murano in Illinois, United States
Apr 2008 - Nov 2009
May 2008

99250 mi

US $50
Replace CVT Transmission under extended warranty and power steering unit. 
Dec 2008

112000 mi

US $800
Replaced 2 Engine sensors.  Replace right front ball joint. 
Nissan Murano in Arizona, United States
Mar 2007 - Mar 2013
Jan 2007

66000 mi
Oil leak. replaced pan gasket. 
Dec 2012

127000 mi

US $400
replaced right front wheel hub and bearing 
Jan 2013

127500 mi

US $200
lower control arm/bushings 
Nissan Murano in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014

72000 mi

US $750
Lower control arm replacement. 
Feb 2015

83700 mi

US $640
Electrical door lock(s) failed 

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2003 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

Nissan Murano in Illinois, United States
Jun 2016 - May 2017
May 2017

63000 mi

US $418
There was an oil leak from a sealed component of the rear suspension. I was told the only cure was a complete replacement of the suspension at a cost of up to $2,500. At the same time at which I had the rear suspension leak investigated, the mechanic also found a leak in the left front axle seal, which we repaired at a cost of $417.55. 
Nissan Murano in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2011
Apr 2010

96599 mi

US $878
CVT Transmission had problems. Computer code confirmed. Dealer reset computer. Still had trouble. Brought back in right before 100,000 miles and Nissan replaced at no cost. During warranty repair of transmission, was told that catalytic converter had fallen apart. Metal pieces were in danger of being sucked into engine and causing damage. Almost $900 of repair. Lousy car. 
Dec 2011

97000 mi

US $760
The engine was leaking oil. The dealer replaced the oil pan gasket and oil cooler gasket. The engine was leaking 1/2 quart oil per week sometimes less sometimes more. Could have done the work myself for far less but it is cold in December. 
Nissan Murano in Michigan, United States
May 2013 - May 2014
Nov 2013

135000 mi

US $75
Power steering hose started leaking.Replaced hose. 
Nissan Murano in Virginia, United States
- Nov 2008
Nov 2008

71000 mi

US $3500
Transfer case 
Nissan Murano in Illinois, United States
Mar 2012 - Dec 2013
Apr 2012

85300 mi

US $475
Cam position sensor failed. Car would start hard and die occasionally while driving. 
Mar 2013

92000 mi

US $389
Broken right rear sway bar -- replaced both rear bars as a result. Front left control arm and ball joint loose/worn. Right rear stabilizer bar broken -- replaced both rear stabilizer bars as a result. Loose front, left control arm and ball joint -- replaced entire control arm assembly. Replaced both belts 
Apr 2013

92000 mi

US $1000
Replaced front strut assemblies and rear shocks. Replaced lower oil pan. Appeared extremely rusty from the outside -- turned out to be just fine inside, but replaced anyway. 
Nissan Murano in New York, United States
Aug 2012 - Jan 2018
Oct 2012

89000 mi

US $89
Replaced worn out rear shocks Replaced Fuel Cap gasket 
Mar 2013

92000 mi

US $5
Repaired gas cap O ring (again). Reset check engine light. 
Jun 2013

95000 mi

US $40
Replaced coolant pipe located adjacent to engine oil cooler (visible at right of oil filter). Pipe was badly corroded due to road deicing salt. 
Dec 2013

99000 mi

US $220
Right tie rod replaced. Vehicle needed alignmant as well after the repair (routine). 
Feb 2014

100350 mi

US $5
Rear door power lock/handle failed to operate. On inspection found that road salt had penetrated the area causing corrosion. Cleaned and lubricated mechanism. Rear door power lock/handle failed to operate. On inspection found that road salt had penetrated the area causing corrosion. Cleaned and lubricated mechanism. 
Sep 2014

105000 mi

US $100
Replaced defective knock sensor, replaced spark plugs, replaced defective throttle body, performed manual idle relearn. The faux chrome plastic (coating) on the grill was lifting and bubbling. Replaced with aftermarket grill. Replaced entire headlight assembly (both sides) due to UV degradation of plastic housing. Replaced rear hatch handle that was rusted beyond repair. Had previously cleaned and lubricated this part but it finally failed beyond repair. 
Nov 2014

107300 mi

US $115
Remove left rear door kick plate and repaired corrosion. Removed left front inner fender liner, repaired lower LF quarter panel (behind front wheel) corrosion. Treated areas with POR 15 and finished painted/clear coated. 
Dec 2014

108000 mi

US $65
headlight housings (includes new bulbs) replaced due to plastic hazing from UV light exposure. Replaced grill. Finish was peeling off factory grill. 
Aug 2015

111900 mi

US $350
Front pipe failed due to road salt exposure over the years. Replaced front pipe/catalytic converter assembly. Rear swaybar link failed. Replaced links on both sides. 
Dec 2015

114000 mi

US $200
Replaced both rear brake rotors, calipers and pads. Flushed brake system. RIght lower ball joint replaced 
Oct 2016

120000 mi

US $440
Replaced right side hub. 
Mar 2017

123000 mi

US $96
Exhaust leak repaired near pipe entrance into muffler. 3rd repair in this area. The original flange failed about 9 years ago. I fixed it once, the shop 2 times. We get about 3 years out of each splice. 
Jan 2018

127000 mi

US $25
Rear subframe failure. Corrosion caused separation of sway bar from subframe. Vehicle being traded (although it's totaled due to this failure) for a new Honda CR-V. It's an absolute shame. Vehicle runs great and I've maintained it personally for the past 15 years. The failure was due to inferior metals used in the manufacture of the subframe. 
Nissan Murano in California, United States
Nov 2011 - Apr 2017
Jan 2016

202000 mi

US $4000
The transmission was rebuilt as well the transfer case. 
Mar 2017

243000 mi

US $100
I was having an issue with a lack of power and extensive lagging of power. After the diagnostic was complete it was determined that I need a new engine. The repair shop searched and found a used engine with 118,000 miles I believe, I don't have the estimate in front of me at this moment. The cost of the used engine was $2,100 and after the replacement of the components the total estimate was for $7,200.  
Nissan Murano in California, United States
- Oct 2006
Oct 2006

35 mi
Warranty repair: digital clock running a few minutes "fast" every month. It couldn't be adjusted, only replaced. Factory recall on alternator; replaced under warranty; may not charge battery and disable vehicle. Performed under warranty, no charge. 
Nissan Murano in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Jan 2016
Sep 2013

123000 mi

US $29
Added Freon. Still not cooling interior. 
Apr 2015

141500 mi

US $500
Cam position sensor failed - replaced both 
Nissan Murano in Colorado, United States
Feb 2013 - Sep 2013
Apr 2013

90000 mi

US $5600
Transfer case went out 
Aug 2013

105700 mi
Sunroof stopped working 
Nissan Murano in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009

58900 mi

C $220
Replaced Front drivers hub assembly. 
Nissan Murano in New Mexico, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

67000 mi

US $90
have check engine light on frequently; codes showed plugs which were changed, light on again, code showed ingnition coil which was changed at this time. Car is "chugging" intermittently, light is coming on again and we don't know what the trouble is 
Jan 2011

77000 mi

US $190
LUBRICATION OF COIL, ARCING AGAINST CYLINDER INSTEAD OF PLUG. OIL LEAK DUE TO DRIED OUT GASKET. COMPUTER CLEARED OF ALL PREVIOUS READINGS. 
Nissan Murano in Colorado, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2018
Jun 2008

66000 mi

US $390
Shift Lock control unit assembly replaced. Part cost $212.92- Labor 179.93 
May 2010

87000 mi

US $270
Nissan dealer wanted to replace 3 emission items for about $1,100. I got a second opinion from a non-dealer and only one bank cam position sensor needed replacement. Beware of Dealer service departments. 
Sep 2010

92000 mi
Key would not open gas cap door. I have glued a wood stick to the door so it will not close/lock, until I can take it to my shop to have the lock disabled. To repair will cost over $300, or $65 to disable the locking device. 
Dec 2011

106000 mi

US $500
RT front wheel bearing 
Jun 2012

113000 mi

US $493
Replace Drivers side window motor. 
Jul 2014

133000 mi

US $200
No cooling. Recharged. Need to replace the leaking AC compressor 
Aug 2014

134000 mi

US $1600
Tie Rod Ends, control arm, strut mount, Strut Assembly(s), Strut Bellows Tie Rod Ends, control arm, strut mount, Strut Assembly(s), Strut Bellows 
Sep 2016

150000 mi

US $481
Replace throttle pedal assembly w/ position sensors. This problem with the early Muranos is well documented by googling Murano pedal assembly. The problem goes away when you turn off the ignition and restart the car and the problem goes away.  
Nissan Murano in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2008 - Jul 2015
Feb 2008

57660 mi

C $450
Cat. converter,small oil leak...oil pan. 
Jun 2008

59520 mi

C $450
air intake for trans. hit by rock...broken req. replacement. 
Aug 2008

62000 mi

C $30
New cd player required. 
Dec 2008

66960 mi

C $150
New wheel bearing and hub @ front pass. 
Jan 2009

66960 mi

C $81
Both front hub's and wheel bearings replaced....as well pwr door locks replaced in driver door....new seat belt at driver position. Power lock replaced on driver door. Put in new seat belt at driver position. 
Jul 2009

74400 mi

C $590
new exhaust manifold 
Aug 2009

74400 mi

C $922
driver rear motor mount replaced. $ 922.00 camshaft centering sensor requires replacement. 
Jan 2011

91140 mi

C $920
power steering hose leaking,  oil cooler hose replaced. 
Sep 2012

109120 mi

C $30
weld in 3" piece of exhaust pipe near rear muffler. 
Jul 2013

118000 mi

C $505
fuel pump failure 
Oct 2013

119540 mi

C $1265
new tie rod and ball joint on pass. side new plugs belts and tune up. 
May 2014

122760 mi

C $285
driver inner tie-rod replaced and wheel alignment 
Jan 2015

123740 mi

C $350
cut out main cat and welded in straight pipe. 
Jul 2015

133300 mi

C $1
engine lost compression 
Nissan Murano in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2008 - Apr 2011
Sep 2008

52080 mi

C $140
Replaced passenger side tie rod 
Feb 2009

53940 mi
Had a creaking noise when turning. This required replacement of the bearing plate and insulator on top of the passenger side strut. 
Jun 2009

57040 mi

C $110
Replaced cooler pipe due to exterior rusting. part #14053-8j10a 
Dec 2009

60140 mi
Replaced drivers side outer tie rod 
Feb 2011

69440 mi

C $60
flange at exhaust muffler was rusted out. Flange cut off and short piece welded in 
Nissan Murano in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2007 - Sep 2013
Jul 2008

55180 mi

C $50
Exhaust flangs exhaust pipe to muffler rusted out exhaust sleave put in in place of flangs. 
Nov 2008

56420 mi
Coolant level low collant add amount 1 LT. 
Apr 2010

70680 mi

C $350
tie rods, wheel bearing noise 
May 2010

71300 mi

C $220
front wheel bearings replaced sway bars left and right 
Jul 2011

81620 mi

C $440
fuel pump replaced 
Mar 2012

89900 mi

C $1000
new front end parts: struts, tie rod ends, sway bars, rubbers 
Dec 2012

99200 mi

C $1500
replace alternator replace oil pan, drive belt, rear brakes 
Nissan Murano in Maine, United States
Nov 2007 - Oct 2009
Sep 2009

143000 mi

US $450
Engine burning excessive oil, one quart every 500 miles. Dealer states "still within nissan specs". VTEC hydraulic valve adjusters are now very noisy. 
Nissan Murano in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

65720 mi
rear hatch would not latch drivers side fog lamp failed & bulb replaced hatch latch repaired under extended warranty 
Oct 2008

71300 mi
Ball joint and sway bar link. 
Nissan Murano in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2007 - Jul 2021
Apr 2008

73160 mi

C $35
SES light came on OBDT2 indicated a slight vapour leak. re-tighten gas cap and reset light and no problem afterwards 
Apr 2009

84940 mi

C $500
Rear calipers were not retracting causing premature wear on both rear brakes. Replaced calipers and pads myself. 
Aug 2009

89900 mi

C $500
Leaking left drive shaft transmission seal 
Aug 2010

101440 mi

C $1500
Had to replace lower tie rods and control arms as they were worn out 
Mar 2011

107880 mi

C $1500
Emergency brake light was on, while there mech discover leaks on outboardshaft seals on xmission (warrenty cover), decide to change out transmission fluid at this time. 
Mar 2014

125860 mi

C $400
Alternator failed 
Apr 2014

126160 mi
Alternator failure after 100,000 km and 10 years 
Nissan Murano in Illinois, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2011
Sep 2009

74000 mi
Gas door was stuck shut. We manually opened it and bent the tap effectively disabling the lock feature on the gas door. 
Mar 2010

83000 mi

US $5
Fuel tank filler neck had rusted and was not sealing with the gas cap. Bad design from NIssan allows salty water from the rear tire to be "flung" upwards into the rear wheel well. THe water then migrates up through a drain hole and onto the neck 
Apr 2010

84000 mi

US $50
Leaking CVT axle seal. It was replaced under extended CVT warranty offered by Nissan 
Nov 2010

93000 mi

US $10
Oil Cooler gasket had become compressed and was leaking oil. Removed oil cooler during an oil change and replaced the gasket. Dealer wanted $100+ for the job. It took me an extra 20 minutes during the oil and a $10 part. 
Dec 2010

95000 mi

US $75
Car was experiencing detonation / spark knock / pinging under 1/2 - full throttle and surging with reduced power. Dealer could not replicate the problem. The service manager drove with me after hours and the problem showed up. $105 diag.fee Shop inspected and "cleaned" catalytic converters, checked valves, but could not identify the source of the spark knock. Was instructed to use better gas and offered an engine carbon treatment. Shift lock control solenoid failed and we had to use the manual override switch to get the car in and out of gear. I used troubleshooting procedures from the service manual and the problem was resolved after the part was changed. 
Jan 2011

95000 mi

US $95
Car still making clicking noise (assumed to be spark knock). Shop reported computer issue but did not have the necessary software to continue diagnosis. Tried TSB for CAN errors caused by bad grounds. Ripped apart the dash, cleaned grounds, put everything back together and problem persists. 
Feb 2011

98000 mi

US $140
Brought to a different dealer to find source of spark knock (pinging) and severely reduced power. The tech told me that pinging was normal. Brought car to dealer for pinging and loss of power. Dealer said there was no problem and sent me home with a $140 bill. They told me pinging was normal. Sold the car yesterday. 
Nissan Murano in Washington, United States
Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

64000 mi

US $236
LF Axle seal leaking, R&R seal Engine cooler o-rings leaking, replace leaking engine oil cooler seals $152 
Nissan Murano in Colorado, United States
Jul 2008 - Apr 2011
Aug 2010

90800 mi

US $380
pipe connecting resonator to muffler rusted out, including conection at muffler, both replaced. 
Dec 2010

95000 mi

US $180
Rear shocks replaced. Easy to do. 4 hours. Front struts in next 90 days. 
Mar 2011

98000 mi

US $580
Replace front struts and bushings 
Nissan Murano in Ohio, United States
Jun 2011 - Oct 2013
Dec 2012

64000 mi

US $400
Tie rod ends and right side ball joint 
Aug 2013

71000 mi

US $25
Rust under the trim along the rear wheel well behind the doors 
Nissan Murano in Florida, United States
Jan 2010 - Sep 2015
Feb 2010

76000 mi

US $450
Failed pressure hose on power steering system. Vibrations in front suspension under fast (but not "floored") acceleration. Especially on left turns. Recent new struts. Align & balance OK. Able to reproduce issue but no idea what it is. Had car since new & this started in last 6,000 miles. Dealer replaced catalytic convertor but didn't use new gaskets in exhaust system as it was "too difficult". Now bad gaskets make exhaust leaks and noise. Another dealer figured it out. Have to go back to first dealer since it was warranty item. 
Jan 2011

79000 mi
Two dealers missed the fact that the left control arm bushing was broken (badly). This was after one dealer replaced the same side axle. I believe the bushing was broken at that time and they missed it. Independent Midas people found it. Needed new oil pan gasket...just old.  Had same Midas guy check the exhaust and he confirmed second dealer's notice of 1st dealer non replacement of exhaust shield. Turns out first dealer didn't mess with that part of the exhaust and the shield on front manifold just rusted off. Dealer confirmed missing front exhaust bracket and shield. Probably rusted off and they agreed to replace as they had once repaired the exhaust but claim they didn't touch that part. Ordered part. 1st dealer in above saga finally replaced vibrating and noisy exhaust bracket. No charge but did not admit guilt. Did admit complete change of personnel since I stopped going to that dealer. Same on who missed the bad control arm. 
Aug 2011

87700 mi
Oil Leak cannot find. Not major but continuous in small amounts. Had pan gasket replaced 10k miles ago but that is not it. 
Oct 2011

91200 mi
Oil leak. Pan gasket was replaced several months ago and it appears OK. Couldn't locate leak due to all the oil spilled around engine underside when last changed. 
Aug 2015

135000 mi

US $500
Dealer tried to say it needed a new transmission. It needed a new accelerator sensor. Still didn't fix it 100 percent. Don't trust this dealer. 
Sep 2015

135000 mi
See internet postings on intermittent acceleration hesitation. Big problem with this car. Sold it Oil leak never fixed, either. 
Nissan Murano in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2009 - Dec 2010
Oct 2009

57040 mi

C $150
Replaced rear shocks. 
Apr 2010

68820 mi

C $1750
Transfer case replaced due to total failure. Purchased used part on eBay for 800, then had dealer install it. 
Nissan Murano in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Jul 2012
Jun 2009

74400 mi

C $100
Replaced hose connected to the transmission 
Aug 2010

96060 mi

C $675
We had to have the ABS brake sensor repaired because the clips were not put on the wire when we had the brakes done in October. 
Oct 2010

99820 mi

C $800
Wheel bearing replaced on the passenger side. ABS sensor replaced on passenger side. 
Nissan Murano in Texas, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

78000 mi

US $400
front lower arm needed to be replaced. Still has issue with torn bushing on left arm but living with problem because of cost 
Sep 2009

80000 mi
lower arms are worn; right arm replaced 
Dec 2009

87000 mi

US $650
crack engine mount, one repaired on this trip left lower arm repaired 
Nissan Murano in New York, United States
Aug 2010 - Sep 2014
Oct 2012

123300 mi

US $560
Replace driver's side hub assembly 
Dec 2012

125000 mi

US $75
Cam positioning sensor (bank 2) 
Nissan Murano in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2009 - Mar 2013
Feb 2009

54560 mi

C $1200
Left front wheel bearing.  Also replaced ABS sensor wire. 
Nov 2009

63860 mi
broken seat frame on the driver's side. This is a design fault and Nissan has replaced the old part with a new designed part. I thank my dealer for taking care of the problem when Nissan Canada would not touch it. 
Jan 2010

66960 mi

C $800
replaced wheel bearings, both sides, for the second time! 
Feb 2010

67760 mi
Catalytic converter failed and compromised the engine. This is a known issue with the 03 Murano and dealers replace the engine if the car is under 130,000 kms. tie rod ends both ends where worn beyond adjustment - seems premature to me. 
Jul 2011

81220 mi

C $250
connector between muffler and catalytic converter rusted through - part was repaired by shop. 
Mar 2012

88660 mi
Replaced lower control arms and shock absorbers - $1600 bill 
Sep 2012

93620 mi

C $5000
Transaxle failed and had to be replaced. 
Jan 2013

65720 mi

C $1700
Differential split down the middle - faulty assembly at the plant. This car is a PIG! 
Nissan Murano in Connecticut, United States
Feb 2009 - Jul 2014
Mar 2009

51000 mi
Tail pipe rusted. Cut and welded. Leaking hydraulic shock. 
Jul 2009

56000 mi

US $600
Actuator failed and Motor Mount Replaced. 
Apr 2011

82000 mi

US $80
Oil leak replaced "O" ring. 
May 2011

83800 mi

US $250
Had oil pan replaced. 
Sep 2011

93000 mi

US $371
Had to have both left and right outer tie rods replaced when replacing 4 tires and getting alignment. 
Feb 2012

98200 mi

US $800
bad ball joint but had to replace entire control arm. 
Jun 2012

104000 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing replaced. 
Sep 2012

108000 mi

US $80
Battery replaced 
Oct 2013

126700 mi

US $133
Lower control arm had to be replaced and alignment done. In addition had routine maintenance: oil change, tire rotation, air filter and emission test. 
Nissan Murano in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2010 - Oct 2011
Aug 2010

119040 mi

C $185
coolant was leaking : replaced the hose 

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