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2009 Nissan Murano repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 363 repairs.
2009 Nissan Murano engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 75 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Nissan Murano
Engine not specified
| 4000 mi | The fuel gauge ceased working. A new fuel sender was required. |
2009 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD
| 28000 mi | Both head gaskets leaking externally. Head gaskets were replaced |
| 70000 mi US $140 |
Right front motor mount worn out, causing excessive motor movement and clanking sound upon acceleration and over bumps. Motor mount replaced with Beck/Arnley part. |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
Hard clunk or thump that could be felt in accelerator pedal upon acceleration from a stop. Diagnosed as failing front motor mount, per NTB12-031. Part replaced with new OEM. |
| 103000 mi US $2040 |
replaced motor mount, performed major scheduled service. |
| 29700 mi | Head gaskets found to have minor leaks, a known issue for some 2009 Muranos. Head gaskets replaced. |
| 93000 mi US $1000 |
Engine mounts worn and loose |
| 67300 mi US $40 |
Fuel sensor malfunction. Removed rear sea and replaced it myself. Dealer wanted over $600. |
| 72700 mi US $120 |
Exhaust EVAP vent control valve |
| 5900 mi | cyl head gaskets cyl head gaskets cyl head gasskets leaking external rt frt between block and head lft side center had signs of leak. warranty paid nissan also provided rentl car @ no cost. |
| 164000 mi US $60 |
EVAP canister purge solenoid failed, threw check engine code. |
| 230500 mi US $700 |
Replaced factory original radiator that had a major leak. |
| 10000 mi | "Service Engine Soon" light came on; checked gas cap tightness - OK; took it to dealer; replaced a defective emission control valve under warranty. |
2009 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD
| 32000 mi | occasional dense white smoke during cold start-up Oil in the intake manifold. Valve cover and both front and back PCV valves were replaced. |
| 43000 mi US $150 |
Coolant leaking slowly and dealer found a leaking hose. Hose was replaced. Head gasket was replaced a while ago and it's not the issue. |
| 68300 mi US $1000 |
Exhaust, catalytic converter pipe rotted out and was replaced. |
| 77000 mi US $85 |
Exhaust pipe rots where it connects to the back muffler. Need to weld on a sleeve every couple of years. Design flaw, but not serious unless you pay to replace the flanged pipe and muffler. Then it is $$$ serious. |
| 81200 mi US $120 |
Pipe between catlytic converter and muffler cracked. They welded a new piece in place so I didn't need to replace anything. |
| 106000 mi US $4400 |
Bank 1 catalytic converter replaced |
| 112000 mi US $1500 |
had to replace catalytic converter and repair break in exhaust pipe with a weld |
| 117800 mi US $120 |
Replaced all hoses because on was slightly cracked and leaking slowly. |
| 105700 mi | Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Failed. |
| 86000 mi | Variable Valve timing fault another variable valve timing issue |
| 92000 mi | Replace the rear timing cover as it was leaking all over. |
| 70980 mi C $40 |
Exhaust gasket |
| 96000 mi US $63 |
Exhaust leak. A crack had developed at the rearmost exhaust flange. The shop replaced the flange and pipe to fix the problem. |
| 145032 mi US $25 |
clamp for loose heat shield |
| 73000 mi US $150 |
Fuel line breather on tank needed replacing. |
| 106000 mi US $400 |
Radiator leak; replaced radiator. Torque strut replaced. |
| 108000 mi US $550 |
Air intake hose replaced. Evap solenoid replaced. |
| 72649 mi C $740 |
Lower oil pan re-sealed gasket, topped up with oil |
| 77500 mi C $6600 |
Replaced both the front and back catalytic converters |
| 184000 mi US $100 |
Heat shields loose and an exhaust leak near the muffler. |
| 93000 mi US $50 |
Dealer noted that exhaust system will need to be replaced soon as it's failing at a joint. |
| 105000 mi US $152 |
Oil leak, seal behind the oil filter bracket. A common problem reported by many owners on line. |
| 112100 mi US $500 |
Car was surging and jerking when I accelerated from stop. Motor mount and intake manifold replaced. |
| 113000 mi US $550 |
Car jerk and hesitated at acceleration from stop still not fixed. The mechanic found a broken wire at the clip to the mass air flow sensor. This finally fixed the surging and jerking!! |
| 48000 mi | Leaking Head Gaskets |
| 24000 mi | Check engine light came on. Fuel range on info display incorrect. Fuel sensor replaced. |
| 24800 mi | Fuel sensor defective. Part ordered. Fuel sensor replaced. |
| 8600 mi | Check engine light came on. Diagnosed as faulty fuel sending unit. Unit ordered and returned in one week to have unit installed. Problem fixed. Check Engine light came on, went to dealer, had to order a fuel sending unit. Returned to dealer a week later. New unit was installed, everything is fine now. Work done under warranty. |
| 7000 mi | CEL came on. I have a scanner. It was a minor Evap warning.. 0450.. prob gas cap. I reset it with no return CEL. |
| 89000 mi US $250 |
front engine mount has failed. Known problem for this car. |
| 74000 mi US $800 |
Both flex pipes coming from motor replaced. They get welded to a engine pipi. |
| 81000 mi US $60 |
Exhaust pipe broke where it connects to the front part of the muffler. Shop welded it back together. |
| 92000 mi US $550 |
Exhaust system flex pipe including one cat converter replaced. |
| 42200 mi US $140 |
Loud muffler sounding noise coming from back of car. Problem was described as the T connection between carburetor and exhausted system rotting out. Option to replace it or patch by installing a sleeve over the rotted out part. Got sleeve. |
| 64000 mi US $50 |
Leaky head gasket. |
| 84000 mi | Service Engine light comes on sporadically. Dealer could not find cause, no codes were stored. |
| 93900 mi | Check engine light had been on for a few weeks. They turned it off and it did not recur. |
| 99296 mi | Check Engine Light was on. ECM reprogrammed to fix Cold Start Control Code. |
| 10000 mi | Throttle body whistle at 12-1400 RPM. Dealer re-aligned throttle body and replaced gasket. |
| 13000 mi | A seal failed and oil was slowly leaking onto the exhaust |
| 18000 mi | High pitched noise coming from engine compartment between 1200-1500rpm, esp. around 20mph. Able to replicate for dealer on drive along. Parts ordered. Gasket replaced, no further high pitched noise coming from under hood. |
| 35780 mi US $472 |
Fuel injectors cleaned due to computer readout. Drivers side headlight assembly replaced due to defect. Fuel injectors cleaned due to computer readout Rear brake pads replaced Engine air filter replaced |
| 5000 mi | Whistling Noise at low rpm |
| 6280 mi | Transmission sensor detects overheating and trips check engine light. Dealer says faulty module program which requires reprogramming - 5 weeks later no updates, as of yet. |
| 47180 mi | Meter assembly. Codes p1700 and u0163, to be replaced under warrenty |
| 56540 mi C $500 |
vapor canister ck valve NLA8/16 |
| 22000 mi | Fuel pressure regulator. Must replace fuel pump. |
| 75000 mi | Catalytic Converter and O2 sensors |
| 87000 mi US $800 |
Muffler rusted away from exhaust pipe |
| 116000 mi US $2500 |
Front exhaust pipe had rusted apart |
| 28000 mi | anti-freeze smell, replace head gaskets |
| 79000 mi US $550 |
coolant leak from head bypass tube seal |
| 18000 mi | TPS sensor out of calibration again. Dealer recalibrated. |
| 11000 mi | Check engine light came on after dealer performed 15,000 mile service due to loose gas cap. |
| 17000 mi | Service Enginge Soon light came on. Was told by dealer problem caused by loose fuel cap. SES reset by dealer. SES light came on again. Told by dealer that fuel cap was faulty. Fuel cap replaced by dealer under warranty. |
| 22000 mi | For the FIFTH TIME in less than a year the "Service Engine Soon" light came on. Now the service department is saying they've detected a small hole in some fuel sensing mechanism. VERY FRUSTRATING! |
| 22700 mi | Problems finally fixed! Ended up being a fuel sensor. |
| 27000 mi | Service Engine Soon light on. No apparant problem other than it needed a software update. Waste of a day in the shop. |
| 54000 mi | Both head gaskets leaked. Dealer pulled engine, replaced gaskets...major effort and took over 30 hours. Cost absorbed by power train and extended warranty...$4500 no cost to me. Dealer provided rental car at no cost. |
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