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Chart based on 101 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
4000 mi
Also, a line appeared in the multifunction display. A new display was ordered.
114000 mi
US $358
sensor lights keep coming on - check engine, seat belt, air bag, tire pressure monitor - all have been addressed several times for lots of $$$$ at dealers & other shops... always return.. sometimes same code, sometimes not... frustrating!!
114000 mi
Nissan offered to pay labor for repair on latest airbag sensor issue; part = $1300, labor = $300. We passed on offer & traded vehicle in.
Valve stem on right rear tire cracked and leaked air. The valve stem and TPMS sensor on that tire were replaced under warranty.
55800 mi
'BRAKE' and 'CHARGING SYSTEM' dash warning lights appeared simultaneously. No other symptoms observed yet, however research suggested imminent alternator failure. Alternator replaced with new OEM part by Nissan dealer, internal failure not
96800 mi
US $100
One TPMS sensor was not working. Sensor replaced under extended warranty.
80800 mi
US $290
air bag light on needs dr. side bag/moud est@ $980
67300 mi
US $40
Tire pressure sensor replaced
15300 mi
Volume control knob not functioning properly. Replaced console.
22500 mi
Tire pressure sensor failure
64000 mi
US $1000
AC compressor replaced
19000 mi
Bose CD changer stuck. Won't eject or play or load any discs. Parts arrived for original problem and changer was replaced. Replaced Bose CD changer
64700 mi
US $400
Passenger power window rolling up & down by itself. Motor replaced & when that didn't fix it, ROM was flashed.
89000 mi
US $522
Horn stopped working. High & low horn replaced
93000 mi
US $1000
Alternator going bad causing brake and battery lights to stay on
26000 mi
AC stopped cooling
21900 mi
US $100
OEM Battery dead, would not hold charge
28000 mi
US $205
Dead battery, which also caused damage to Sirius radio module which had to be repalced.
106000 mi
US $550
Compressor had quit working, and the compressor and clutch (which come together) were replaced.
62000 mi
US $650
Lift gate hatch motor completely stopped working. Lift gate hatch could not be opened at all. Part had to be ordered and then dealer removed the bad motor and installed the new motor.
204000 mi
US $80
A/C clutch assembly stopped working.
75000 mi
US $5000
Passenger air bag light came on as a result of a faulty Occupancy Sensor in the seat cushion. In the past, the dealership used to be abel to replace the sensor and rebuild the seat cushion, at approximately $700; however, Nissan now requires replacing the whole seat, a ~$3500 item.
30371 mi
US $63
replaced battery after it failed
30371 mi
US $63
Replaced battery
75000 mi
US $50
Both Smartkey fobs failing intermittently. Dealer replaced. 3rd party warranty paid except for 50$ deductible.
Tire pressure warning kept flashing. No nails found and tire pressure was all OK on 4 tires. Sensor battery was fine too. We finally increased the cold tire pressure to 36 and the problem went away.
29000 mi
Trunk or deck lid lock failed. Got it open, but it would not lock again until dealer clicked something to hold it down until the new part came in. The motor in the part was too weak to close the latch
87420 mi
C $240
Drivers door lock actuator would cause the door to be inoperable, could not open the door at all. Bought a rebuilt actuator and will have it installed, $80 for the part, $160 estimate, 2 hours to install.
22000 mi
The steering wheel would not stay were it was placed in memory. It would slowly go down about an half of an inch. They replaced all the motors in the steering wheel.
26000 mi
The steering wheel does not stay where it is set in the memory. This has been an on going issue for about a year. This is the fourth time it has happen and the dealer ship does not know what the issue is and they have replaced everything.
28000 mi
Same issue as before. The steering wheel does not stay where it is set in the memory. This has been an on going issue for about a year. This is the fourth time it has happen and the dealer ship does not know what the issue is and they have replaced every
33000 mi
US $130
I had to have the battery replaced.
43000 mi
US $192
The TPMS sensor on the right rear went out. This is the sensor that tells if the tire is low on air or not.
87000 mi
US $100
Replaced the battery.
48000 mi
Bose subwoofer inoperative. Drained down battery. Subwoofer was for another model not LE...difference in wiring loom caused direct short and battery drain down. Cause: salesman saw subwoofer and Ipod cable missing and took one from another vehicle.
52000 mi
motor that raises/lowers the memory activated steering wheel column began grinding then quit working. Dealership replaced motor "customer good will" because that particular part not covered by extended warranty. Saved me $400 :))
54560 mi
AC not blowing cold air
2500 mi
Sunroof stopped working two weeks after buying the vehicle. The sunroof motor had to be replaced requiring the entire headliner to be removed. The Nissan dealer (Somerset Nissan) did a good job.
30700 mi
Tilt motor on steering got noisy and stopped working. Tilt motor on steering got noisy and stopped working
68000 mi
Rear view camera quit working.
Left side rear seat belt issue
85960 mi
C $250
Fuel sensor sending unit (inside the gas tank) was replaced.
2200 mi
Replaced HomeLink/rear view mirror assy.
5000 mi
Bluetooth will not connect to phone after about one week. Unable to duplicate (they spent 1 hour looking at it). Garage door opener button will open both doors at the same time vice individually after about 1 week. Couldn't duplicate-didn't come to house
83000 mi
US $500
Replaced steering tilt and telescope motor
130000 mi
US $150
Tire pressure moniter quit working.
134000 mi
US $150
Tire Pressure monitor quit qorking
81000 mi
US $240
Rotors honed, Brake pads replaced, ac condensor changed under warranty.
90200 mi
US $1300
AC Compressor needed to be replaced.
101800 mi
US $22
Washer fluid sensor went bad.
34462 mi
Rear seat heater not working-repaired. Tire sensor light on, claims no issues cleared code.
66539 mi
Auto steering wheel broken. Blower motor door. Liftgate not working-could not duplicate. Tire sensor, repaired.
72000 mi
tire sensor on, they clear the code saying it is fine and doing no repairs to the senor, but the light always comes back
135000 mi
US $208
tire pressure sensor driver (left) front wheel
102300 mi
US $600
AC compressor failed and needed replacing. I also choose to have the belt replaced.
104000 mi
US $90
After replacement of AC compressor and belt in October, the belt started making chattering noises. It appears the problem may be due to a faulty compressor (it was a rebuilt one). Issue is unresolved but scheduled for replacement in Jan.
104000 mi
A reconditioned but faulty AC compressor had been installed; it was fixed with a new Nissan brand one.
159000 mi
US $750
Replaced compressor
170000 mi
US $500
Replaced alternator
68200 mi
C $1082
Alternator went on the Murano while driving in the city. went to dealer after a red light on the display but they said not to worry as nothing bad could happen. Not knowledgeable as the alternator shouldn't shut down the entire car.
72649 mi
C $740
Replaced battery
28000 mi
Squeal from steering wheel elevating motor. Replace motor.
97000 mi
US $1216
ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT
8060 mi
The regulator in the drivers side window motor needs replacing. Part is on back order. Window motor is slowly failing, esp in cold weather. No ETA on when part will arrive and repair completed.
8680 mi
Same as beofre as still not resolved.
29140 mi
Drivers side fog light replaced. also acts as daytime running lights.
51000 mi
US $300
The motor for the steering wheel tilt system needed to be replaced. Apparently has a plastic gear that the repairman said "these break all the time".
71000 mi
Power Tilt of steering wheel, both up/down and in/out. Part of Seat Memory system
6000 mi
US $160
Steering wheel does not maintain its memory over time -- gets lower and lower each time I start the car. Eventually it just moves to the lower stop and has to be readjusted each trip. TSBs for Air Bag computer and the clock resetting itself every 45 days.
18000 mi
Was finally able to replicate steering wheel/driver's seat memory problem at the dealership. Took one full day in the shop and several calls with Nissan. Body Control Module replacement ordered.
19000 mi
Body Control Module replaced - steering wheel and seat properly maintain position now.
13000 mi
US $20
TPMS light problem again as temps dropped. Put air in tires, but light would not go out. Since I ignored the light once before because it was always on and had a nail in the tire, I took it into a tire shop (not the dealer). TPMS light came back on day after supposed tire repair. They could't tell me which tire they repaired, so I question if they actually did. Went back and they checked pressure and it was OK, but TPMS light is still on a month later.
10000 mi
Occasionally, keyless system will not start car. Everything powers up, all diagnostic lights come on, a chattering relay is heard under the hood, no start. Will start after 3 or 4 times trying. Dealer could not replicate problem.
20000 mi
Telescoping steering wheel assembly motor replaced.
42000 mi
US $100
Replaced faulty gearing in tilt motor on steering wheel (second replacement motor).
7000 mi
Auto windshield wipers and intermittent wipers did not work. Replaced sensor. Loud Clunk when starting air conditioner. Could not replicate. Removed birds nest from area, did not fix the noise.
12000 mi
Passanger side speakers turned off and on when hitting bumps. Replaced Ipod cable.
88000 mi
Audio/navi system freezes and won't respond. Shop attempted NTB09-004a repair, but was unsuccessful. Diagnosis / recommendation was to replace the entire AV Control Unit p/n 25915M (~$4000). Declined repair.
90000 mi
US $850
Audio/video/Navi system completely inoperable, including A/C controls. Dealer was able to replace AV Control Unit with a rebuilt one for ~$800 (I think they actually had my unit rebuilt).
36000 mi
Telescoping steering wheel motor failed
34000 mi
Motor for adjusting steering wheel failed..could not adjust steering wheel..
44700 mi
US $50
automatic steering wheel adjustment motor
4000 mi
Recall for airbag.
92000 mi
TPMS on one tire has malfunctioned. The battery is dead. Too expensive to replace the battery so I will check my tire pressure the old fashioned way.
99000 mi
US $1149
Replaced failing alternator. Brake+Battery lights flickering intermittently. Suspected alternator but lights didn't flicker at dealer. Old battery was low so dealer replaced battery to rule out that being the problem. Problem recurred after leaving dealer. Returned, diagnosed failing alternator. None in stock, will replace in a few days.
99296 mi
Driver Door Lock Actuator has malfunctioned. Door does not unlock by power, can only unlock manually. Estimate parts and labor $715. Will not fix at this time.
43500 mi
US $650
Electric steering wheel tilt motor failed and needed to be replaced
72000 mi
US $160
Needed new battery
38000 mi
Headlight issue
52000 mi
US $750
Broke down - told was battery - replaced broke down thre next day - needed alternator. Part not in stock - had car fro 5 days.
133000 mi
US $100
Battery issue ... no start
14357 mi
Dash cluster in the display above radio would black out when the lights were turned on. Rheostat adjustment did nothing. Dealer repaired under mfg. warranty Electronic control panel (above radio) blacks out when the headlights are turned on. Dealer ordered a new one.
10000 mi
Tire pressure monitor warning light on, even after verifying proper tire pressure. Dealer recalibrated sensor(s).
Repair seat memory. Under warranty. Appears to have been a loose wire. Done during routine maintenance.
7000 mi
Seat/steering wheel memory creeping. Dealer ordered new module, not yet installed.
11000 mi
Seat memory system semi-functional, seat would creep, new module installed and no other issues.
11000 mi
headlamp bulb came loose from socket and melted the plastic housing. A new housing, lamp, and bracket were all replaced under warranty
13000 mi
Auto seat return (when you get out of the car) did not return to original setting, went to various other settings that were not correct. Dealer cleared and resent memory. So far so good
17000 mi
Seat has memory feature, but keeps moving up anytime car is locked and opened. When opened, the seat travels forward 6 inches
19700 mi
Dealer replaced seat computer and it works fine now
32000 mi
Steering wheel return kept lowering below set position. Dealer replaced module in steering wheel
30000 mi
Drivers side heated seat switch light was not turning on. Dealer replaced under warrenty.
25000 mi
Power Door lock on drivers door sticking and not opening.
25000 mi
Power Door lock on drivers door not unlocking. This time they diagnosed a faulty actuator, which had to be ordered. Door handle and lock actuator (interior) replaced.
27000 mi
Fourth trip for same problem. Suspect electrical wiring problem.
55000 mi
US $220
Tilt Steering wheel adjusting motor had to be replaced.
9000 mi
Check Engine light came on, went to dealer, had to order a fuel sending unit. Returned to dealer a week later. New unit was installed, everything is fine now. Work done under warranty.
15500 mi
Defective Tire Pressure Monitor
18300 mi
TPM would light although tire pressure was OK.
27000 mi
Car would not start. Loose battery cable repaired.
72000 mi
US $770
steering position adjuster motors failed. Known problem that was intermittantly present before end of warranty. In spite of this dealer wouldn't repair 2 years ago due to the usual "could not duplicate" Waited til total inoperability to fix
27000 mi
TPMS light continually on even when tires are inflated to Manufacturers recommended PSI as stated on door/tire label.
29000 mi
TPMS still flaky.
22800 mi
US $472
Left HID headlight went out. Came on intermittently. dealer ordered parts and installed next day.
47740 mi
C $1
backup camera and screen replaced under extended warrenty
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