Nissan is recalling 362,891 my 2003-2007 murano vehicles
Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
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The 2007 Nissan Murano has 675 NHTSA owner complaints on file — not a small number. 2 active recall campaigns.
The 2007 Nissan Murano has 675 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is suspension at 90 complaints, typically surfacing around 130,731 miles (~$900 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Murano | 986 | 6 |
| 2006 Murano | 803 | 4 |
| 2007 Murano (this page) | 675 | 2 |
| 2009 Murano | 635 | 4 |
| 2010 Murano | 189 | 0 |
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 116,980 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 2 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 6.4/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →When owners report each system failing, in actual miles — so you can see what's likely behind you, what's due around now, and what to budget for next. Enter your mileage to mark where you are.
"Typical" = median owner-reported failure mileage from the NHTSA complaint record for this exact year and model. Not a maintenance schedule — a heads-up on where this model's failures cluster.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan murano. The contact stated that condensation and ice was present on the inside of the front windshield causing a visibility hazard. Also, condensation and water was present inside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The…
When starting the car from a parked positioned after running a few errands during a slight ice/snow fall mid-morning and wipers did not move when activated. I turned the wipers on high and listened for the motor which was running but it seemed wiper were detached. I spent 2…
The car stalled and stopped suddenly with no warning. Had it towed and found out it was the transfer case. *js
Power steering line split, spraying oil over engine, drivetrain and accessories. *tr
Drag to your current mileage. Numbers are derived from this vehicle's complaint history.
Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 675 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Nissan Murano has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
The 2007 Nissan Murano is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 6.4/10 — around the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the suspension first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 90 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 130,731 miles. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 6.4 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 675 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is suspension. Typical failure occurs around 130,731 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is suspension, with 90 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 130,731 miles. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop.
The suspension is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 130,731 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 675 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $900, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.