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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

3000 mi Transmission "shifts" erratically. I say "shift" because it doesn't really have gears. In any case it sometimes "slips" while underpower in a way that feel like shuddering. It also seems to go into too high a "gear" at low speed/throttle. 
230500 mi

US $700
CV transmission replace by dealer. 
108000 mi

US $900
and half shaft boot bad. replaced both 
110000 mi

US $400
Stuttering and jerking 

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2009 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

1000 mi Transfer case leaking, needed to be replaced. 
34462 mi Transmission leak, transmission replaced again. 
66539 mi Transmission leaking, replaced transmission. 
69500 mi Trans Leak for fourth time, needs Trans replaced 
67120 mi

C $1300
Replaced both CV joints 
106000 mi

US $4400
Car went into limp mode. Transmission problem diagnosed, was eligible for warranty repair. Transfer case rebuild due to leak 
52000 mi Transfer case leaked, replaced gasket, Nissan absorbed costs of $900 on original powertrain warranty, although I have Nissan extended warranty also. Appears to be a problem commonly reported with AWD Muranos. 
76200 mi Replaced Transmission at 75K, yay warranty.... 
113000 mi

US $250
Code for bad transmission, transmission replaced. Nissan had extended the warranty to 120k miles. 
145000 mi

US $300
front Axle, Both Sides Replaced 
93620 mi

C $2650
Transfer case replacement. 
27000 mi Transfer case defect. Once technician repaired part -- leak was still found on right axle. New part ordered and replaced. Nissan technician out on site at dealership to exam work performed. Car ready after 8 days in the shop 
77000 mi Transfer case seal is leaking (this is an AWD model). Estimated cost to fix is $1,800. We have not fixed this yet due to the cost. We are considering another car instead. 
90200 mi

US $1300
This is an AWD model. The transfer case is leaking and will need to have a seal replaced. This means dropping the engine for a $1,800 repair. 
27500 mi oil leaking from transfer case 
13000 mi Gear whining/humming noise between 65-70mph. Turning off O/D causes it to go away. 
9000 mi There was a small leak...turned out to be the transfer case seal. Transfer Case seal replaced and all fluid refilled 
21080 mi leaky transfer case 
64000 mi

US $50
Leaky transfer case and axle seal. 
78000 mi Leaky axle joint repaired under CVT warranty 
99000 mi

US $1149
CVT valve body replaced, covered by CVT 10-year warranty. Check Engine light has been going on and off for a number of months. Dealer found CVT error codes. Will replace valve body on next visit in a few days. 
66000 mi CV Joints making noise. Dealer said they were not going out, but just making noise. Dealer greased the boots and cleaned them. Noise STILL exists. 
7000 mi Problem with transmission, did not seem to be shifting in and out of gear correctly. Dealership tested same and said all was in order 
68000 mi

US $160
Replaced transmission cooler hose. 
33480 mi

C $767
transfer case leaking needs to be replaced 
11000 mi O-ring on front of car in oil sys. 
13000 mi Oil cooler leak...Not repaired on last trip. 
23000 mi Dealer installed dye in oil to locate leak. After 1000 miles I am to return to dealer. Will let you know results. 
25000 mi Oil Leak from Tranfer case (AWD). Parts on order.Will be covered by Nissan. 
25000 mi Repair took 4 days with 4 trips to dealer so far.. Leak is between tranny and transfer case...3 differnt mechanics have worked on this and I can only hope last trip was the last trip...Dealer did reimburse me $50.00 2 rent. care and 2 full tanks. 
34000 mi

US $120
Ongoing problem, transfer case seal leaked.seal was alredy done at least 3 other times in past.Last time was 9 mo ago. Dealer says something wrong with transfer case itself and should be replaced. Nissan declined and said replace seal again 
64000 mi Replaced entire transfer case in latest attempt to fix transfer case leak. This is a three-year ongoing problem. 
26000 mi

US $451
seals within the transfer case were replaced 
36700 mi replace left axle seal 
32000 mi Transfer Case Gasket Leak 
35000 mi Previously repaired transmission leak continued to be a problem after gaskets were replaced. The resolution to the problem ended up resulting in replacing the entire transmission. 
48000 mi Some kind of boot on the front wheel had a tear in it. Covered under warranty. Had to wait for parts, then had to wait another week for a loaner car since the dealer only has 2 available. Took it in on a Friday, got it back on Tuesday 

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2009 Nissan Murano Transmission Problems

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