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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%)
Chart based on 156 repairs.
2004 Nissan Murano engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 50 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Nissan Murano
Engine not specified
| 56000 mi US $1165 |
Ignition coils were failing engine began knocking and thumping down the road as if it were a manual when the clutch isn't engaged properly. |
| 84000 mi US $170 |
oil leak - fixed by replacing oil cooler ring |
| 133000 mi US $150 |
Engine would die like the key was turned off while getting on the freeway. This dead time lasted only 4 to 6 seconds but was dangerous. Also hard to start and engine light was on. Code was Cam Shaft Sensor but this did not correct the problem. |
| 134000 mi US $500 |
Found that engine mounts were also bad and were the cause of a knocking sound. Mounts first time were wrong due to missing sensors. |
2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD
| 50000 mi US $168 |
Dealer said the timing chain needed to be replaced for $1,400. Different repair shop didn't see need for replacement.Car has only 50,000 miles on it.Bit suspicious of Nissan dealer diagnosis. |
| 82000 mi US $65 |
Oil cooler seal defective. Replaced O-ring. Replaced o-ring in about 1.5 hours. |
| 150000 mi US $750 |
Radiator replaced |
| 193000 mi US $163 |
Replaced front and rear engine mounts. DIY parts from Amazon.com front $ 125.00 rear $ 38.00. took 4 hours. Nissan dealer wanted $ 850.00. Common problem for all 6 cylinder engines transversal mounted. |
| 214300 mi US $30 |
Replaced broken right side engine mount. Ordered part from Amazon.com for $ 30.00. Less than 1 hour to change out. |
| 170000 mi US $300 |
Radiator started to leak. |
| 198000 mi US $150 |
Car made odd noise which turned out to be two of the motor mounts. |
| 201000 mi US $400 |
Valve cover gaskets were leaking and oil was leaking from the spark plug seals |
| 88000 mi US $110 |
Oil leak, replaced gasket etc |
| 88000 mi US $375 |
two sensors were replaced on the camshaft |
2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD
| 57200 mi | At the time the Dealer fixed this they noticed a oil pan leak that was covered under warranty and repaired. it. |
| 102000 mi US $900 |
Having a terrible time with this car. Service engine light constantly turning on after repairs. Replaced front and rear sensors on Bank 1. Now need to replace "cat" converter in Bank 1. Fed up with Nissan repair expenses. |
| 142000 mi US $950 |
both valve covers, plus gaskets. engine was smoking and also leaking oil. |
| 143000 mi US $350 |
fuel pump needed to be replaced |
| 149000 mi US $1 |
too expensive to fix rear main seal leak. Shop wanted over $3000. |
| 92000 mi US $56 |
Noticed brown residue under the radiator cap. Possible engine oil mixed with radiator fluid. |
| 99000 mi US $190 |
Worn front engine mount Overheating problem reported earlier still present. Pressure tested cooling system but it checked out ok. |
| 125000 mi US $140 |
IPDM acting up apparently due to loose connections. |
| 80000 mi | Leak in the gas fill tube. Also needed a new oil pan, and rattle in an exhaust hanger. Traded car to avoid fixing. |
| 140000 mi US $200 |
rattling noise. Dual exhaust was loose where it connects to single exhaust. It was resecured. The engine cover was loose and a part had to be ordered to resecure it. Including the oil change and other maintenance, the entire cost was <$500 |
| 147000 mi US $500 |
a engine mount had to be replaced |
| 76000 mi US $180 |
Oil leak...had to replace Valve Cover Gasket |
| 33000 mi | Erroneous check engine light, (P1778) transmission step motor. |
| 55000 mi US $100 |
replaced broken motor mount |
| 61000 mi US $80 |
front valve cover gasket leaking----replaced |
| 61380 mi C $112 |
changed oil cooler seal which is common to leak on all muranos |
| 107000 mi US $200 |
belt tensioner broke, was replaced. |
| 52000 mi US $720 |
Gas tank fill tube rusted, throwing check engine light. |
| 78740 mi C $60 |
Replaced spark plugs and PCV valve. Started noticing abnormal oil consumption. Will keep track of milage and consumption to see if PCV was issue. |
| 91140 mi C $600 |
cracked right bank, front cylinder exhaust manifold |
2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 77000 mi US $1100 |
needed two cracked motor mounts replaced. Needed coolant flush and cracked belts replaced. Still need to replace cracked bushings. Car still makes strange noise when braking. |
| 101300 mi US $150 |
Pulley replaced |
2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 88000 mi US $95 |
Exhaust flange between B pipe and muffler was leaking (slightly). Flange was cut out and a piece of pipe was welded in its place to seal the leak. |
| 102100 mi US $818 |
Two exhaust system flex pipes replaced |
| 70000 mi US $343 |
Throttle chamber replaced and reprogramed ECM. |
| 71000 mi | Belt tensioner bracket cracked. I had previously had them check on this known problem, so they warranted the part for me. |
| 55000 mi US $525 |
Check Engine soon light came on. Diagnosis was a vapor leak in the pipe that leads from the gas tank to the fuel filler cap. Pipe had to be ordered and replaced. |
| 73160 mi C $900 |
Exhaust parts replaced |
| 81100 mi C $1200 |
Changed fuel pump Oil pan leaking due to rust |
| 54043 mi | Replace Catalytic convertor. Warranty |
| 76043 mi US $100 |
Oil & Filter change, replace seal behind oil cooler. Replace drive belts for PS & Alt / AC. Oil & Filter change, replace seal behind oil cooler. Replace drive belts for PS & Alt / AC |
| 100000 mi US $350 |
Walker replacement muffler put on in 2009 rusted out. Replaced with Different mfg. Walker will not warranty. |
| 104000 mi US $124 |
Idler tensioner pulley fell off while driving dropping the Alt / AC belt. Happened in driveway, otherwise would have had to be towed after 2-3 miles. Best choice is to buy new tensioner assembly and install. Installation is about 45 minutes. |
| 120000 mi US $550 |
Replace Bank #1 catalytic convertor and secondary catalytic convertor. Primary failed from an event when I changed the spark plugs and crossed the wires. Dumped in raw gas that caused overheating which cooked the inside. |
| 120200 mi US $100 |
Car would not learn to idle after changing catalytic converter. Replaced plenum chamber gaskets. |
| 120000 mi US $100 |
Could not get car to idle no matter what. Finally took to dealer to teach it how to idle. Dealer took several tries but was able to accomplish this with the correct tools |
| 129900 mi US $275 |
Replaced muffler and muffler pipe. |
| 130300 mi | Catalytic convertor replaced in 2012 failed. the flex pipes at the junction of the two primary Cats rotted out and caused the Oxy Sensor to read false. replaced secondary cat at no charge. |
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