2004 Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2004

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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 23 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

71000 mi

US $3800
transfer case / front differential failed (cracked) with no warning or other adverse indication. Had to be replaced.. 

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2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

107000 mi

US $1400
Dealership rotated and spin balanced tires as well as repairing CV Boot and axle, brakes/rotors, front and rear. Car developed a sound that could not be properly diagnosed by the dealership. Took to an independent shop for final repair. 
50000 mi

US $168
CV boot was broken and leaking oil onto other parts 
56000 mi Hose was left off from earlier transmission replacement resulting in loss of vacuum and transmission not working. 
102000 mi

US $265
Transmission replaced for the fourth time 

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2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

154000 mi

US $1900
In addition, the boots on both axles were replaced. 
80000 mi

US $1400
Axle broke. 
96000 mi

US $1200
Transmission and drivetrain about to fall out of the bottom. Mechanic recommended getting rid of the vehicle. 
65720 mi code p1778 step motor function transmission replaced under nissan of canada 10 year/200,000 kms warranty 
47000 mi

US $2850
Transmission would not upshift-stayed in "1st" gear. Trasmission bands burned. 
33000 mi Replace transmission- step motor error message. 
17000 mi Transfer case failed. 
72000 mi

US $200
thunping noise from the front end when driving. Doesnt matter if in gear or in nuetral. My mechanic can't find the problem. 
76000 mi

US $400
replaced transfer case for the second time. Also replaced the transmission under warranty. 
92000 mi

US $56
Left axle seal leaking fluid. Clicking sound from front axles or hubs. 
57000 mi Went in for 60K service. Found transaxle for awd was leaking. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
88000 mi Transmission was replaced under warranty. Transaxle seals replaces as part of that repair, are now leaking, were not before. Dealer refuses to fix, $1700 estimate. This seems to be a frequent Murano issue. 
103000 mi

US $150
refill awd transfer case. Leak caused by prior repair at dealer and they will not repair under warranty. 
107000 mi

US $200
replaced transfer case seal. this was due to a incorrect installation from a previous repair. 
55000 mi

US $100
replaced a drive shaft seal 
61000 mi

US $80
CVT air guide (for cooling)was broken and replaced 
103740 mi

C $200
Murano was loosing power on takeoff and transmission oil had turned a dark color. Replaced transmission. 

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2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

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

63000 mi

US $3269
All wheel drive system failed 

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2004 Nissan Murano Transmission Problems

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