2005 Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2005

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2005 Nissan Murano repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (11%)

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2005 Nissan Murano transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (30%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Nissan Murano

Engine not specified

70000 mi

US $3000
was getting what seemed like front end noise, quite loud. it was the main bearing in the transmission 

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2005 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

73000 mi

US $3800
cvt failed after 73000 mi. $3800 to replace with salvage cvt 
100000 mi

US $189
Right front wheel bearing bad. Covered under warranty  
69 mi

US $1087
Replaced failed front CV joints and boots both sides. Also replaced failed front motor mount 

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2005 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

120000 mi

US $800
Transmission replaced. transfer case replaced at 110k miles. Radiator and struts replaced earlier. 
120000 mi The transmission was leaking and I didn't want to put more money in the car.it was also leaking oil and coolant.brakes were gone needed tires and the sunvisors kept falling down when I would drive. The steering wheel controls stopped worko 
9132 mi SES light was on. Engine went into "limp home mode". Two error codes in computer - C1000 & C1210. 
47000 mi Oil leaking from aft end of engine housing. Dealer claims it is differential fluid from a faulty seal. Parts not in stock; will be ordered and installed at a later date. 
47000 mi Two oil seals were replaced in the transmission. 
89000 mi

US $5200
Transfer case failed, installed new transfer case. 
126000 mi

US $1800
replace right front axle seal 
43000 mi

US $50
Whinning noise when driving. Thought to be the CVT but was the transfer case. No oil in it. Replaced complete transfer unit. Now no a/c and service engine light on. Going back to dealer again. Took to dealer for whining noise coming from Transmission area. Was told not enough time to do complete diagnosis and was still charged $50 for nothing. Lima Auto Mall, Lima Oh. Was also told drive train still under warranty so repairs may or maynot be c 
186800 mi

US $2600
replace CVT 
66000 mi

US $4200
Transmission Replacement. 66,000 miles, 3 years old. Well taken care of. Shavings found in transmission fluid and loud noise coming from under car. Nissa would not take it apart to look at it. Recommends replacement. 
81000 mi Transmission seal leak--replaced seal. 
80200 mi

US $200
1. LF Axle Seal leaking 
101000 mi Replaced transmission and transaxle under warrenty 

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2005 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

114280 mi

¤2000
As usual, the CVT cover had a problem. We get this fixed every year! Steering wheel controls stopped working too. 

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2005 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

135000 mi

US $4300
Transmission went out. Got a Nissan remanufactured transmission instAlled 
63500 mi

US $934
Replace inside exhaust manifold Original manifold broke in half. 

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2005 Nissan Murano Transmission Problems

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