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2006 Nissan Murano repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (8%)

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2006 Nissan Murano suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

45000 mi

US $225
Power steering high pressure hose was leaking, it was replaced. 
62000 mi

US $750
Replaced both front lower control arms. They were worn out. 
66000 mi

US $900
replaced front struts 
86000 mi

US $585
Had torn bushing in dr side lower control arm. Replaced both lower control arms with aftermarket parts. Had analighnment done. 
116000 mi

US $1900
Tie-rod ends recommended by dealer 
212000 mi Replaced right front wheel bearing. 
51000 mi

US $400
High pressure power steering hose began to leak (supposedly common problem). Ordered part through dealer (took a week to ship due to back order) and had it installed.  
36344 mi

US $1500
High Pressure Power Steering Line Developed Leak. (Reported to Nissan American as Saftey Concern) Drive Belts Require Replacement Driver Side Axle seal Failed Causing Leak and clicking sound (covered under 6/60 Powertrain Warranty) 
35000 mi

US $700
Power steering fluid leaking from hose. The power steering pump was working very hard making loud noises which led me to take the car in. Fluid leaked on my driveway. 
58200 mi

US $875
steering shaft collar, etc..... 
77000 mi

US $600
Power steering pressure hose had a leak. 
57040 mi

C $280
Ball joint had excess play on both sides. First time I have had to replace a ball joint with this low mileage. 
61460 mi

C $124
Leak in hi pressure steering hose from banjo fitting to rack and pinion. Leak at crimp fitting. Replaced hi pressure hose. 
66340 mi

C $60
Play in outer tie rods. Replaced both tie rods. Slight play on driver side front wheel, replaced bearing. 
61000 mi dealer guys keep finding new stuff needing replacement every time I get a oil change there when, I go in.. No i've not let the fix the struts rubber boots at $300 then over $590 to replac A arm grease seals I don't trust them any more. 
64700 mi

US $18900
Replaced both lower control arms due to leaking grease seals 
112000 mi

US $1400
hub bearing replaced Lower A arms 

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2006 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

109500 mi

US $1600
Left front wheel bearing replaced. 
111000 mi

US $315
High pressure hoses leaking. 
75300 mi car had very rough drive and made a 'crunching' noise going over large bumps. both control arms replaced. 
81300 mi

US $100
When I took the car in for previous maintenance, the shop said i needed to have my steering rack replaced. My warranty covered most of the cost. 
72000 mi Bearing replaced under Certified Pre Owned warranty Bearing replaced under Certified Pre Owned warranty 
104700 mi

US $450
Replaced leaking power steering line 
108000 mi

US $400
Replaced front right lower control arm 
135000 mi

US $225
Shop diagnosed bad left front lower control arm 
71200 mi

US $520
Replaced Front Struts Towers Rubber Boots Sway Bars and aligned Front end 
78000 mi

US $300
Replaced Faulty Front Struts and Alignment 
71000 mi

£150
Tie rods for front suspension replaced along with gaiters. Should have been picked up at MOT in May 
83000 mi

US $500
power steering hose damaged 
77500 mi

$3000
front left wheel bearing had to be replaced 
70500 mi

US $330
worn outer tie rod ends, affecting tire wear, and alignment. Replaced both. 
72300 mi

US $310
Groaning creaking noise when steering, worse when cold. Replaced the upper strut bearing on the Drivers Side only. Noise returned in less than two weeks. 
73000 mi

US $720
Front right strut leaking oil. Replaced both Front struts and strut bearings. 
73700 mi

US $190
When the groaning while steering at low speed persisted after replacing the strut tower bearings, the shop then replaced the lower ball joint on the passenger side. The noise while steering has stopped. 
80000 mi

US $470
The high pressure line from the powersteering pump was leaking powersteering fluid onto the driveway. 
63000 mi

US $750
leaking power steering fluid, shop found the high pressure hose needed to be replaced. Cost $400 
75000 mi

US $5000
Left front wheel bearing 
125300 mi

US $500
Front struts, power steering hose 
64000 mi

US $500
leak in power steering pressure hose. hose replaced. 
82200 mi Passenger side tie rod end needs replacing. Covered under extended warranty Passenger side wheel bearing needs replacing. Replaced under extended warranty 
31800 mi

US $643
Replaced high pressure power steering line, Nissan power steering fluid & labor. 
74350 mi

US $550
Replaced control arms, struts and shocks 
95000 mi

US $2615
Low fluid was cause to investigate and they said a leaking hose needed repair and a service of steering system 
107000 mi REPLACE BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT SWAY BARS 
37200 mi

$500
Power steering hose failed and required replacement. 
77500 mi

C $750
Both front wheel bearings were noisy & replaced 
54000 mi

US $800
Replaced Front Wheel Bearings 
74800 mi

US $500
Power steering hose was leaking. Replaced. 
119000 mi

US $2200
Rear suspension. Rear suspension issue caused grinding noise and prevented use of the car. Not sure of the details. This is my wife's car and she handled the repair. 
106000 mi

US $406
High pressure hose for the power steering had been leaking for a while. Got the repair done a few weeks ago. Inner and outer tie rods are being done as the left inner needed it & outer could use it. decided to do both sides inner & outer. 
40000 mi

US $300
high pressure power steering hose had a leak 
78000 mi

US $289
power steering cable needed to be replaced. 

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2006 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

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

93000 mi

£350
Both front hubs were replaced due to bearing failure in the right side. 
51140 mi Heard a hum while driving past 60Km/h on the front driver's side so I thought I'd have the wheel bearings looked at. Apparently water had somehow made it into the bearing causing the internal factory lubrication to dry up. 
57040 mi

$64
The passenger-side anti-sway bar link needed replacement. Replaced the driver-side link as well for good measure. Japanese-made replacement parts cost $28.00 each for a $56.00 total. Labor inclusive of the oil change was $64.50. 
59520 mi

$250
Front A-arms had bushings that required replacement. 
113700 mi

US $400
Ball Joint and Arm needed to be replaced. 
114800 mi

US $400
Power Steering Pressure Switch needed to be replaced 
131000 mi

US $395
Replaced both outer tie rods - front end 
35000 mi Steering pump went bad. 
75000 mi

US $1088
Wheel Bearings Replaced and transmission fluid changed 
48360 mi

C $500
Power steering hose leaking and had to be replaced. Part along cost $350 from Nissan and had to ordered from out of province. Nissan sent wrong part first. 
58900 mi

C $1300
Loose ball joint. 
63240 mi

C $146
Replace lower control for too much play in ball joint. Replace one side rod outer socket assembly. Perform wheel alignment. 
79980 mi

C $2200
Rear sway bar bushings. Front suspension ball joint was loose. 

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2006 Nissan Murano

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

103000 mi Replaced front struts. 

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