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2012 Nissan Murano repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

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

Other (3%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2012 Nissan Murano repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

Nissan Murano in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2013

1000 mi
Experienced a rattle coming from the sun roof. Took it to the dealer we purchased it from. They were able to recreate the sound after 3 days but were unable to fix it. They did not want to pull down the headliner so took it to 2nd dealer. 
Dec 2016

20000 mi

US $900
Engine mount cracked. 
Nissan Murano in California, United States
Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
Jul 2014

15000 mi
front motor mount found split, had to be replaced. It was replaced at a certified nissan dealer, under warranty. 

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2012 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

Nissan Murano in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2016 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017

51000 mi

US $800
Typical rear brakes/pad/rotors 
Nissan Murano in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2022
Mar 2012

1400 mi
No cooling - shop said factory neglected to charge system with Freon. System was charged, and cooling works fine now. Alignment also was checked, and adjusted. 
Apr 2012

3000 mi
Freon leaked out again. Dealer found leak this time, and repaired it (cracked compressor housing if I recall correctly). 
Nissan Murano in Colorado, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

58000 mi
VDC and brake light indicator were on intermittently. Brake system was flushed and refilled (that was planned maintenance already) and as a result of that, the problem seems to have gone away. 
Oct 2020

75876 mi

US $86
Had to replace the turn signal lamp - which on this vehicle requires special tools to disassemble parts to get at the lamp. That's incredibly stupid on the part of the designers. 
Jul 2021

82101 mi
There was a brake fluid recall, so they flushed and refilled my brake fluid - free of charge to me. 
Nissan Murano in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

52700 mi

C $120
Front brake pads worn 
Jun 2022

53940 mi

C $300
Rear shocks leaked out - needed replacement 
Nissan Murano in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

68000 mi

US $1800
AC condenser failed. Needed replacement 
Jun 2017

65000 mi

US $250
Original battery died in hight heat 
Jan 2022

95000 mi

US $3196
Front exhaust pipe rotted. Decided to replace entire system. 
Nissan Murano in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016

10000 mi

C $200
5 year old battery failed completely - got a boost to get to dealer 
Apr 2017

11780 mi

C $140
Brakes caliper slides were dry. They disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated the calipers. 
Jan 2022

40920 mi

C $250
new battery required 
Nissan Murano in Alabama, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
Apr 2013

21000 mi
Spare key did not work. We were issued two keys when we leased the car. We went to use the spare key for the first time and it did not work. The key was for an Altima. 
Nissan Murano in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2012 - Apr 2022
Jan 2013

14260 mi
Rattles were coming from the front right speaker 
Jul 2016

63640 mi

C $200
Front right wheel bearing was worn out. 
Oct 2017

78120 mi

C $200
There was a light clunk noise hence end links were replaced 
Nissan Murano in Michigan, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
May 2016

85300 mi

US $850
Passenger and driver door stuck close. After freeing up mechanisms with penetrating oil shop was able to get doors open to access door panels. Both front door latch/ actuators replaced. 
Apr 2017

99000 mi

US $150
Battery test failed at oil change visit. New battery installed. 
Sep 2018

125000 mi

US $1300
Compressor Clutch Failure. Compressor replaced. 
Jul 2021

166000 mi

US $100
Battery terminals corroded and replaced 
Nissan Murano in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

43000 mi

US $90
Rear differential seals leakimg 
Dec 2016

75000 mi

US $100
Front Wheel Bearing 
Jun 2017

83000 mi

US $150
Transmission Service 
Dec 2017

90000 mi

US $400
Rot in the Exhaust pipe. Cut out section and replaced. 
Dec 2021

147000 mi

US $1600
Sway Bar Bushings failed. Sway Bar End Links Needed Replacement. 

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