Is the 2007 Nissan Murano a bad year?
676 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Murano years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2007 Nissan Murano are in line with other Murano years. Seats, visibility and wipers, suspension and 1 more stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Murano owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 70,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatsSTANDS OUT | 221 (33%) | 53k–97k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipersSTANDS OUT | 75 (11%) | 44k–81k miles · around this mileage | — |
| SuspensionSTANDS OUT | 94 (14%) | 109k–160k miles · ahead | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Body structureSTANDS OUT | 69 (10%) | 93k–155k miles · ahead | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 63 (9%) | 62k–112k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Electrical system | 54 (8%) | 58k–149k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Steering | 42 (6%) | 54k–88k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Fuel system | 23 (3%) | 64k–147k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Brakes | 21 (3%) | 3k–97k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Engine | 69 (10%) | 86k–149k miles · ahead | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Air bags | 28 (4%) | 84k–145k miles · ahead | — |
| Wheels | 20 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 13 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Latches and locks | 12 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 70,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 676 complaints: 6 mention a crash · 3 mention a fire · 6 report an injury · 5 say the car was towed.
1 complaint was filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Apr 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
This vehicle is only four years old with only 84000 miles, while driving I heard a loud sound coming from under the vehicle.
I have been having problems with my car smoking once I start driving. I have to consistently add motor oil and it smokes more.
While driving the vehicle it may randomly stall causing the motor to shut down while the car is in use making it very unsafe.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 70,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Nissan Murano: 2
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.
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.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Nissan: 44
Repair instructions Nissan sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Nissan Murano. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Abnormal noise, vibration and/or binding feeling from rear differential
Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
Nissan; fuel tank is extremely difficult to fill
The Body Control Module (BCM)…
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Driver seat anchor failure
Neighbouring years
2006 Murano: 803 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Nissan Murano a bad year?
676 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Murano years. At 70,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Murano?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: seats (221), visibility and wipers (75), suspension (94), body structure (69), transmission and drivetrain (63).
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Murano have?
2 recall campaigns list this model year: Engine (NHTSA 09V-169), Electrical system (NHTSA 08V-521). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.