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2004 Nissan Murano repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

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2004 Nissan Murano suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (49%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

128000 mi

US $350
replace right front wheel bearing. 
157500 mi

US $130
Replaced left front wheel hub. Found part on Amazon.com for $ 130.00 delivered. Took me less than 1 hour to replace the hub. Easy job.  
191200 mi replace front left and right struts. replace rear left and right shocks replace left front lower control arm (ball joint included) with wheel alignment replace front left lower control arm with ball joint. and wheel alignment 
205000 mi

US $52
power steering hp hose. $ 50.00 at parts store. remove wipers, wiper motor, top firewall cowling. safely raise front end. remove both front tires. Nissan dealer wanted $ 650.00 for repair. no way. little messy. good luck. 
231000 mi

US $189
Replaced front left and right strut assembly. Found new spring and strut assembly on Amazon. Took about 3 hours to change. Last struts lasted about 4 years. 
75000 mi

US $400
Replaced the front struts on the vehicle 
172000 mi

US $100
The power steering fluid hose cracked and started to leak. 
198000 mi

US $450
Wheel hub assembly had worn bearings. Entire wheel hub had to be replaced. 
107200 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing making noise, rumbling and needed repair. 

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2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

154000 mi

US $1900
Struts were replaced.  
126000 mi

US $593
wheel bearing- drivers side 
143000 mi Driver-side tie rod and wheel bearings 
65720 mi

C $455
replaced both front lower control arms and stabilizer links 
56000 mi Needed to replace outer tie rods. Rods were loose. 
72000 mi

US $500
Loose bearings had to be replaced. 
103740 mi

C $200
left exterior tie rod replaced 
99000 mi

US $190
Front Struts replaced 
78000 mi

US $326
Lower right side ball joint. 
55000 mi

US $600
replaced front struts and rear shocks, 4 wheel alignment. 
55000 mi

US $100
replaced 2 lower control arms, replaced strut bearing 
66000 mi replaced both front wheel bearings replaced front inner and outer tie-rod ends on both sides replaced front left and right sway bar links 
69000 mi

US $110
Power steering pressure hose leaking fluid----removed and replaced pressure hose. 
135000 mi

US $600
power steering hose leaked, also ruining alternator. Both replaced. 
144000 mi

US $600
front wheel bearings on both sides 
71000 mi Bad wheel bearing passenger side front. 

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2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

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

77000 mi

US $1100
Needed new hose for power steering fluid.  

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2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

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

94300 mi

US $86
Driver's side outer tie rod was worn out and replaced. 
102100 mi

US $818
Front struts replaced 
118300 mi

US $1480
Replaced tie rod end Replaced 2 ball joints. Dealer said these and the tie-rod end were worn, though they passed our pretty tough, annual MA inspection only a month earlier. 
73160 mi

C $1200
Changed wheel bearings and tie rod ends 
91000 mi

US $35
Replaced left Tie rod after alignment caught it. Was source of clunk in front end when torque was applied during acceleration 
96000 mi

US $265
Right front axle bearing became noisy. Required replacment of bearing cartridge ($120) and ABS sensor ($140) that gets destroyed when trying to remove bearing. Dealer wanted $700 for same repair. 
100000 mi

US $350
Replaced right outer tie rod. 
109700 mi

US $250
Replaced front brake pads and left front Wheel bearing. Requires destroying the ABS sensor to remove bearing. Replaced Right tie rod end. Had too much play. 
120000 mi

US $550
Replace right lower ball joint assembly 

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