The Lemon Index2007 Nissan Murano.
The 2007 Nissan Murano is worse than average by owner complaints: 101 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 148, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about seats, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 19 to 20 mpg combined. The best Nissan Murano year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 676 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Nissan Murano year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 51K to 117K miles on the car (542 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- seats complaints mostly came at 52K–96K miles
- suspension complaints mostly came at 107K–160K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 91K–155K miles
Recalls 2
- engine 2009
NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES.
- airbags 2008
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 EQUIPPE…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 80 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Drivers seat noise and/or rocks back and forth
- Srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation
- Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedDriver seat anchor failure2008–2009
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000–4200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Driver's side sunvisor in 2007 Nissan Murano unexpectedly drops from stowed (up) position into line of sight.
2007 Nissan Murano owner · NHTSA complaint 10331297
More owner reports
2007 Nissan Murano driver-side sun visor keeps falling down on it's own which is causing visibility distractions to driver.
NHTSA complaint 10349632
I have a problem with sunvisor in my Murano. I know it is really common problem in muranos. As you realize it is safety issue. I hope it will be recall for sunvisor in Murano.
NHTSA complaint 10258727
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Nissan Murano reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 148; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Murano year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2007 Nissan Murano problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seats (45%), visibility (19%) and brakes (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Murano have?
2 safety recalls (latest: engine). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Nissan Murano get?
19 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Murano problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 51,900 and 117,300 miles. The middle report was at 80,000 miles, from 542 complaints.
Does the 2007 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 to $4200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Nissan Murano have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2021 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works