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2007 Nissan Murano
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 676
- Received Feb 2007 to Apr 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Seat belt fails to latch or retract137 complaints · 20% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Frame rusts and corrodes through110 complaints · 16% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Driver sun visor will not stay up55 complaints · 8.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #09V169000Nissan is recalling 362,891 my 2003-2007 murano vehicles. The intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.
- Recall #08V521000Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350Z, 350Z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 G35 sedan, my 2008 G37 coupe and EX35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 6 crashes, 3 fires, 6 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
- Frame rusts and corrodes through
- Driver sun visor will not stay up
- Rear door latch fails to open or close
1 more problem
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 676 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 137 | 20% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 110 | 16% | – | |
| Driver sun visor will not stay up | 55 | 8.1% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 18 | 2.7% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 16 | 2.4% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 14 | 2.1% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 13 | 1.9% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 12 | 1.8% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 11 | 1.6% | – | NHTSA recall #08V521000 |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 11 | 1.6% | – | |
| CVT transmission fails or loses power | 9 | 1.3% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 8 | 1.2% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 7 | 1.0% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 7 | 1.0% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 7 | 1.0% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 7 | 1.0% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 7 | 1.0% | – | |
| Transfer case shifts into 4-wheel drive unexpectedly | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 5 | 0.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #09V169000May 19, 2009362,891 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling
Nissan is recalling 362,891 my 2003-2007 Murano vehicles. The intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.
Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA recall #08V521000October 7, 2008204,361 vehicles affected
air bags; electrical system: software
Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350Z, 350Z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 Murano, and Infiniti my 2007-2008 G35 sedan, my 2008 G37 coupe and EX35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2007 Nissan Murano.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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