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2003 Nissan Murano repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 221 repairs.
2003 Nissan Murano suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Nissan Murano
Engine not specified
| 60140 mi C $1500 |
Changed: 2 front wheel bearings,1 inner tie-rod, 1 front left suspension table (ball joint), done alignment. |
2003 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD
| 72000 mi US $750 |
Lower control arm replacement. |
| 81000 mi US $200 |
power steering hose leak, replaced and refilled system |
| 118000 mi US $350 |
Noise upon vehicle moving. Replaced wheel hub/bearing assembly on good side - just unlucky. Replaced wheel hub/bearing assembly on bad side. Repair successful. |
| 132000 mi | bad struts power steering noise |
| 1628 mi | Two unsuccessful alignments by dealer to fix problem where steering wheel goes off-center when backing down and out of driveway. |
| 2718 mi | Two more unsuccessful attempts by two different dealers to fix problem where steering wheel goes off-center when backing down and out of driveway. |
| 34627 mi | TSB: Steering Rack Bolts Loose. (no more off-center steering wheel) TSB: Rocking driver's seat. Replaced trim around interior door handle - fasteners broken. |
| 127000 mi US $400 |
replaced right front wheel hub and bearing |
| 123500 mi US $200 |
lower control arm/bushings |
| 112000 mi US $800 |
Replace right front ball joint. |
| 113549 mi US $311 |
Replaced OEM front strut & coil spring assemblies & rear shocks with KYB front strut-plus and rear excel-G shocks. |
| 59000 mi | wheel bearing repaired under warrantry |
2003 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD
| 92000 mi US $360 |
Broken right rear sway bar -- replaced both rear bars as a result. Front left control arm and ball joint loose/worn. Right rear stabilizer bar broken -- replaced both rear stabilizer bars as a result. Loose front, left control arm and ball joint -- replaced entire control arm assembly. |
| 92000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced front strut assemblies and rear shocks. |
| 57040 mi C $150 |
Replaced rear shocks. |
| 135000 mi US $75 |
Power steering hose started leaking.Replaced hose. |
| 89000 mi US $89 |
Replaced worn out rear shocks |
| 99000 mi US $220 |
Right tie rod replaced. Vehicle needed alignmant as well after the repair (routine). |
| 111900 mi US $350 |
Rear swaybar link failed. Replaced links on both sides. |
| 114000 mi US $200 |
RIght lower ball joint replaced |
| 120000 mi US $440 |
Replaced right side hub. |
| 58900 mi C $220 |
Replaced Front drivers hub assembly. |
| 63000 mi US $418 |
There was an oil leak from a sealed component of the rear suspension. I was told the only cure was a complete replacement of the suspension at a cost of up to $2,500. At the same time at which I had the rear suspension leak investigated, the mechanic also found a leak in the left front axle seal, which we repaired at a cost of $417.55. |
| 76000 mi US $450 |
Failed pressure hose on power steering system. Vibrations in front suspension under fast (but not "floored") acceleration. Especially on left turns. Recent new struts. Align & balance OK. Able to reproduce issue but no idea what it is. Had car since new & this started in last 6,000 miles. |
| 79000 mi US $550 |
Two dealers missed the fact that the left control arm bushing was broken (badly). This was after one dealer replaced the same side axle. I believe the bushing was broken at that time and they missed it. Independent Midas people found it. |
| 78000 mi US $400 |
front lower arm needed to be replaced. Still has issue with torn bushing on left arm but living with problem because of cost |
| 80000 mi | lower arms are worn; right arm replaced |
| 87000 mi US $650 |
left lower arm repaired |
| 106000 mi US $500 |
RT front wheel bearing |
| 134000 mi US $1600 |
Tie Rod Ends, control arm, strut mount, Strut Assembly(s), Strut Bellows Tie Rod Ends, control arm, strut mount, Strut Assembly(s), Strut Bellows |
| 66960 mi C $150 |
New wheel bearing and hub @ front pass. |
| 66960 mi C $81 |
Both front hub's and wheel bearings replaced....as well pwr door locks replaced in driver door....new seat belt at driver position. |
| 91140 mi C $920 |
power steering hose leaking, |
| 119540 mi C $1265 |
new tie rod and ball joint on pass. side new plugs belts and tune up. |
| 122760 mi C $285 |
driver inner tie-rod replaced and wheel alignment |
| 70680 mi C $350 |
tie rods, wheel bearing noise |
| 71300 mi C $220 |
front wheel bearings replaced sway bars left and right |
| 89900 mi C $1000 |
new front end parts: struts, tie rod ends, sway bars, rubbers |
| 101440 mi C $1500 |
Had to replace lower tie rods and control arms as they were worn out |
| 71300 mi | Ball joint and sway bar link. |
| 52080 mi C $140 |
Replaced passenger side tie rod |
| 53940 mi | Had a creaking noise when turning. This required replacement of the bearing plate and insulator on top of the passenger side strut. |
| 60140 mi | Replaced drivers side outer tie rod |
| 95000 mi US $180 |
Rear shocks replaced. Easy to do. 4 hours. Front struts in next 90 days. |
| 98000 mi US $580 |
Replace front struts and bushings |
| 99820 mi C $800 |
Wheel bearing replaced on the passenger side. |
| 51000 mi | Leaking hydraulic shock. |
| 93000 mi US $371 |
Had to have both left and right outer tie rods replaced when replacing 4 tires and getting alignment. |
| 98200 mi US $800 |
bad ball joint but had to replace entire control arm. |
| 104000 mi US $400 |
Wheel bearing replaced. |
| 126700 mi US $133 |
Lower control arm had to be replaced and alignment done. In addition had routine maintenance: oil change, tire rotation, air filter and emission test. |
| 54560 mi C $1200 |
Left front wheel bearing. |
| 66960 mi C $800 |
replaced wheel bearings, both sides, for the second time! |
| 67760 mi | tie rod ends both ends where worn beyond adjustment - seems premature to me. |
| 88660 mi | Replaced lower control arms and shock absorbers - $1600 bill |
| 123300 mi US $560 |
Replace driver's side hub assembly |
| 64000 mi US $400 |
Tie rod ends and right side ball joint |
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