2003 Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2003

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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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2003 Nissan Murano transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (23%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 22 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

89000 mi CVT failed. Would have cost $6,000 to fix it. Sold vehicle instead. 
60140 mi

C $1000
Changed the driveshaft. Transmission was still working but my mechanics told me it was going bad (shaft loose). Being that it's a CVT and that Nissan are too stupid to let people have their cvt rebuilt instead of selling them 6500$ units... I decided to get a new car. 

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2003 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

67300 mi

US $1339
Replace left side axle seal. 
77300 mi

US $297
Right front R/F CV Axle - boots broken, cv axle replaced. 
86000 mi

US $2112
Leak from R/H Axle seal. Repl RH Axle Seal & axle nut cotter pin. 
99250 mi

US $50
Replace CVT Transmission under extended warranty and power steering unit. 
93000 mi

US $3500
The drive chain is stretched and needs to be replaced. 
93000 mi The drive chain was stretched and needed to be replaced. Would have cost $3,500. Traded vehicle. 

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2003 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

90000 mi

US $5600
Transfer case went out 
96599 mi

US $878
CVT Transmission had problems. Computer code confirmed. Dealer reset computer. Still had trouble. Brought back in right before 100,000 miles and Nissan replaced at no cost. 
74400 mi

C $100
Replaced hose connected to the transmission 
71000 mi

US $3500
Transfer case 
68820 mi

C $1750
Transfer case replaced due to total failure. Purchased used part on eBay for 800, then had dealer install it. 
64000 mi

US $236
LF Axle seal leaking, R&R seal 
84000 mi

US $50
Leaking CVT axle seal. It was replaced under extended CVT warranty offered by Nissan 
93620 mi

C $5000
Transaxle failed and had to be replaced. 
96720 mi

C $1700
Differential split down the middle - faulty assembly at the plant. This car is a PIG! 
135000 mi

US $500
Dealer tried to say it needed a new transmission. It needed a new accelerator sensor. Still didn't fix it 100 percent. Don't trust this dealer. 
135000 mi See internet postings on intermittent acceleration hesitation. Big problem with this car. Sold it 
89900 mi

C $500
Leaking left drive shaft transmission seal 
107880 mi

C $1500
Emergency brake light was on, while there mech discover leaks on outboardshaft seals on xmission (warrenty cover), decide to change out transmission fluid at this time. 
239000 mi

US $4000
The transmission was rebuilt as well the transfer case. 

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2003 Nissan Murano Transmission Problems

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