2009 Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2009

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2009 Nissan Murano repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (8%)

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2009 Nissan Murano suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Nissan Murano

Engine not specified

123000 mi

US $1200
Standard wear sway bars BOTH suspension as well as the power steering seal. I have had no problems with this vehicle other than replacement of wear related items. 
126000 mi

US $1200
had the rack and pinion steering replaced. The Dealership used a certified warrantied aftermarket assembly. It had to be replaced twice because of excessive "play" in the wheel. The Dealership provided a loaner vehicle during the time and also covered the cost of the rental. Replacement has been fine. 

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2009 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

40700 mi Replacement 
45700 mi

US $100
Rack and pinion seeping from outer boot. Replaced rack and pinion assembly. 
96800 mi

US $100
Steering rack was seeping fluid. Complete steering rack and pinion replaced under extended warranty. Front lower control arm bushings were torn. Both front lower control arms replaced under extended warranty. 
103000 mi

US $2040
Replaced lower control arms & bushings, aligned wheels,  
108000 mi

US $900
wheel bearing bad  

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2009 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

58280 mi

C $500
LF wheel bearing at 94 seems pre-mature. 
98800 mi Steering rack to be replaced..... 
113000 mi

US $550
Power steering lime and control valve. The power steering line suddenly broke after the motor was removed to replace the transmission. 
700 mi I have had this Murano back to the dealer 3 times since 700 miles. Now I have 1600 miles and I am not happy with it at all. I have a jerking/vibration starting at speeds of 20 MPH and really bad at 40-48. The have replaced all 4 tires and rims and the 
39000 mi I got in the car one morning and the tilt mechanism started grinding. I went to the dealer at lunch hour and showed them the problem. They called Nissan and got them to agree to cover the repair. 
89000 mi

US $105
Replaced rear shocks. One was leaking. 
145000 mi

US $300
Wheel Hub, Both Sides Replaced 
93000 mi

US $50
Replace power steering pump (2nd time). Under extended warranty. 
6300 mi Continued rattle from rear wheels 
26000 mi

US $376
4 Wheel alignment 
102000 mi

US $450
back struct developed a leak. 
30580 mi

C $750
Steering Fluid pump was starting to fail. Made groaning sound when making tight turns. Pump replaced. 
9000 mi Defective (leaking) rear shock absorber. None in stock, ordered replacement. 
37000 mi Power steering unit began to whine occasionally. Only 100 miles left under mfg. warranty. Dealer replaced the power steering pump reservoir tank per TSB NTB10-118. I wasn't able to find the TSB on the NHTSA site. So far the whine is gone. 
13000 mi Steering wheel does not always return to its proper programmed location 
89300 mi

US $578
Replaced leaking power steering compression hose. 
12000 mi Right rear shock was making noise, causing rear-end to jump over on sharp bumps. Replaced right-rear shock. 
34000 mi Steering wheel automatic positioner intermittently grinds and fails to return to memory position. Dealer couldn't duplicate so no fix in spite of a TSB out for this Known problem. It's been doing it intermittently for close to a year. 
78000 mi

US $350
Intermittant grinding/catching in steering. PS reservoir replaced at Nissan Tech support suggestion. It worked. I felt that it was a steering rack issue. 
86000 mi

US $420
replaced worn out front struts and rear shocks 
41000 mi

US $700
Power Steering rack, fluid reservoir, and motor mount was replaced. 
51340 mi

C $300
broken sway bar, had to replace 
116000 mi

US $2500
Front passenger strut failed, replaced both front struts 
47180 mi Steering rack seeping Of stab link loose 
76880 mi

C $435
another power steering hose 
78120 mi

C $432
power steering hose 
78740 mi

C $1800
struts both fronts 
92200 mi

US $540
Right Front Wheel Bearing faulty. Replaced with a new hub. 
108660 mi

US $210
Left and Right Front Lower Control Arm Bushings showed cracking. Replaced both control arm assemblies. Stabilizer bar linkage joint was loose on right side, completely disconnected on left side. Replaced both. 
42000 mi

US $295
Power Steer Pump noisy/vibrating during turns at-speed 

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2009 Nissan Murano Suspension Problems

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