NISSAN PERFORMED WARRANTY TO CVT AXLE SEAL AND TRANSFER ASSY. CASE SEALS AT MILEAGE 50,332. THEN AT 55,5570 ON AUG 02, 2011 NISSAN HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASE ASSY. (PART NUMBER 3310-JP11B) UNDER WARRANTY , THEN ON DEC 12, 2012, MILEAGE 80,841, THE TRANSFER CASE ASSY. (PART NUMBER 3310-JP11C) FAILED AGAIN WHICH NISSAN REPLACED BUT NO LONGER CONSIDER IT UNDER WARRANTY AND AT A COST TO ME OF $…
2009 nissan Murano powertrain problems
moderate 67 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
67
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I HAVE LESS THAN 57,000 MILES ON MY 2009 MURANO. AT 46,000 MILES, I HAD TO HAVE MY FAILED TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND I'M HAVING ISSUES AGAIN WITH IT SLIPPING INTO LOW GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T REPRODUCE THE ISSUE, SO NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO ADDRESS IT. I HAD TO TAKE MY MURANO IN FOR SERVICE AGAIN BECAUSE I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN MY BRAKES DIDN'T WORK AT 30 MPH AND I HAD TO QUICKLY CH…
THE VEHICLE CVT BECOMES UNSTABLE. VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY LOSES POWER AT TIMES. GOT OFF HIGHWAY RAMP AND CAME TO A NORMAL STOP. STEPPED ON ACCELERATOR TO MOVE INTO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HESITATED AND CRAWLED SLOWLY INTO TRAFFIC FOR 5 TO 10 SECONDS BEFORE SURGING FORWARD WITH ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR. NEARLY T-BONED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 TRANSMISSIONS SO FAR AND THE DEALERSHIP IS CONTEM…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2009 nissan Murano?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 67 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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