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Nissan Murano repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (7%)

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Nissan Murano brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

3500 mi Rotors had to be ground down. Was experiencing moderate wheel shimmy and vibration when applying brakes. 

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2017 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD

25100 mi Pads and rotors replaced to correct vibrations and noise Attempt to repair parking brake not functioning after brake replacement. Attempt second repair of parking brake - not functioning after vehicle was picked up from dealer to fix parking brake not functioning (after brake repair). Brakes dragging after repeated failure of parking brake; dealer re-installed parts and lubricated calipers. Parking brake stopped functioning; dealer adjusted parking brake 
25200 mi Brakes dragging; shaking wheels and smoking while driving on highway. Dealership replaced all braking components previously replaced along with calipers and pins damaged by parts failures. Nissan North America extended warranty on braking system due to ongoing, repeated issues with this vehicle's braking system. 
43400 mi

C $700
Front brake pads and rotors 
32240 mi

C $800
brake pads worn 

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2016 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD

10000 mi Pulsing in brake pedal when applying brakes. Front rotors replaced under warranty. 
6696 mi Rotors replaced because of warping 
8000 mi

US $20
Low brake fluid 
39000 mi

US $200
Front rotors became so rusty they caused uneven wear on the pads requiring new rotors and pads. Inspected rear brakes to find they were prematurely nearing the end of their service life so they were replaced also 

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2015 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD

1000 mi My Vehicle was part of nationwide recall, replacement was not done prior to delivery. Part started to fail and I had warning lights and ABS system was not functional. 
51357 mi Factory recall - ABS actuator replacement 

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2012 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

11780 mi

C $140
Brakes caliper slides were dry. They disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated the calipers. 
51000 mi

US $800
Typical rear brakes/pad/rotors 
58000 mi VDC and brake light indicator were on intermittently. Brake system was flushed and refilled (that was planned maintenance already) and as a result of that, the problem seems to have gone away. 
82101 mi There was a brake fluid recall, so they flushed and refilled my brake fluid - free of charge to me. 
52700 mi

C $120
Front brake pads worn 

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2011 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

92500 mi

US $950
Brakes on all 4 wheels 

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2010 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

90000 mi

US $500
replaced brakes 
87800 mi

US $150
replaced master cylinder 

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2009 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

113000 mi

US $250
Replaced power booster 
164000 mi

US $50
Front pad wear out on driver side, only the inside pad was gone. Replaced pads on both sides, lubricated caliper slides. 
145000 mi

US $300
Replace rear break pads 

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2009 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

106000 mi

US $353
Soft pedal. so I replaced master cylinder. Pedal is still soft. I am concerned about safety!! 
82000 mi

US $230
Had to replace the rotors and the pads have a life time warranty. They were replaced for free with this repair. 
77500 mi

C $6600
Rotors and brake pads both replaced. 
71000 mi

US $2500
Brakes went soft and to the floor. Was able to get car home but needed an anti lock brake unit which i was told was linked to master cylinder. Replacement part from Nissan was $1900 
63240 mi

C $91
Creaking, groaning. Alleviated by adjustment, cleaning, lubrication 
7000 mi Parking brake shoes rattling. 
113000 mi

US $2500
ABS controller reportedly damaged by leaking Master cylinder. 1700 electronic part, brilliantly placed under the master cylinder, needed to be replaced after a leak. Imagine that, a MC leaked, who would have thought? 

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2007 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

49000 mi

US $900
ALSO REPLACED REAR CALIPERS AND REPAIRED THE FRONT CALIPERS.THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS OVERHAULED AND NOW IS AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN NEW. 
84000 mi

US $700
right front Abs sensor malfunctioning,  
103000 mi

US $545
Front brakes fixed 
94761 mi

US $367
Rear left (driver) side caliper seized. Replaced all four calipers, all four rotors. Kept existing pads. Refilled and bled brakes. POWER STOP KCOE119 BRAKE IT 
102816 mi Parking brake cable fell off guide and equalizer was rubbing against propeller shaft. No parts were replace, parking brake equalizer was set back into place. 
119000 mi

US $100
Replaced brake pads 

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2006 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

27700 mi

US $860
service plus fixed axle noise shifting from D to R only packed it with heavy grease,That don't fix it just hides it for a while. Nissan service people our all sweet talkers so you don't feel your getting screw out of money.Charge 2 much 

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2006 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

119000 mi

US $230
Stuck brake caliper. 
48000 mi

US $175
frozen caliper needed to be replaced, caused rear brakes to wear 
52000 mi

US $400
frozen caliper caused rear brakes to wear again, same repair was done for other side of car in Sept 2012 

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2005 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

80234 mi

US $1074
Machined both front brake rotors and replaced both front brake pads. The rear brake rotors and pads were replaced on 3/20/17. 
82423 mi

US $774
On 3/20/17 both rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. Commencing sometime after this replacement, owner started noticing a slight vibration around 50-60 MPH. This progressively got worse and during the month of March 2018, was becoming increasingly more frequent. Several things were tried but did not work. When tires were balanced at Costco on 3/13/18, the attendant suggested a rotor may be warped since the left rear wheel did not freely spin. Going back to shop were the rotors and pads were replaced 3/20/17 revealed the caliper on the left rear wheel had seized causing the rotor to warp. Both brake calipers, rotors and pads were replaced and vibration problem finally corrected. 
172360 mi

$2000
Soft braking , squealing brakes 

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2005 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

44000 mi

US $125
Some type of brake spacers to prevent grinding or clicking noise were replaced. 
114200 mi

US $205
Right rear brake caliper was replaced. Inside pad had woren down 100% while outer pad was only 50% woren. When pads were replaced, the piston on the caliper could not be pushed back in without extreme effort (at least compared to the left). 
84000 mi

US $600
RR brake line failed; RR caliper frozen. 
159800 mi

US $150
Caliper sized 

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2005 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

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

136800 mi

C $362
was hearing a spinning noise coming from under the car on deceleration. When they had it on the hoist they noticed the emergency brake cable had been rubbing. they adjusted this an now it is ok 

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2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

67000 mi

US $200
Extremely squeaky brakes on reverse from cold 

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2004 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

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

95000 mi

US $75
Rear right Caliper locked up causing premature wear on pads. Replaced caliper, and both pads. 

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2003 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

54560 mi

C $1200
Also replaced ABS sensor wire. 
96060 mi

C $675
We had to have the ABS brake sensor repaired because the clips were not put on the wire when we had the brakes done in October. 
99820 mi

C $800
ABS sensor replaced on passenger side. 
114000 mi

US $200
Replaced both rear brake rotors, calipers and pads. Flushed brake system. 
84940 mi

C $500
Rear calipers were not retracting causing premature wear on both rear brakes. Replaced calipers and pads myself. 

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