My 2014 Nissan murano drivers side sun visor does not stay in place and has to be held in place by a small bungee cord now since Nissan states it's not a covered repair. The cost to buy a new visor and install is over $370 from the dealer. This is a safety hazard and should not be responsible for the cost. A quick search on the internet confirms many others with the same issue.
2014 Nissan Murano visibility problems
moderate 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350 · see visibility across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$350
When does it fail?
Of the 12 visibility complaints filed for the 2014 Nissan Murano, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA visibility complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: The driver-side sun visor is a chronic failure point on 2014 Muranos that falls without warning and blocks your view while driving—a genuine safety hazard. Expect replacement costs of $300–$400 from Nissan, but know that many owners report the replacement visor fails again, and no recall exists despite widespread complaints.
The most consistent complaint across these 12 reports is a driver-side sun visor that will not stay in the stowed position. It falls forward into the down position unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's forward view. Some owners report the visor falls all the way down; others say it stops partway and contacts their head during hard braking. The failure occurs while driving and even when the vehicle is parked. One owner noted the problem started as occasional drooping when hitting road bumps but progressed to constant failure.
Owners report the visor won't stay up, won't stay against the windshield, and can't be held in place with the existing fastening mechanism. Two reports mention both driver and passenger visors failing simultaneously. One separate complaint describes a sunroof exploding at highway speed with no known cause.
Nissan dealership replacement of the complete visor assembly runs $300–$400 plus labor. Multiple owners state that after paying for OEM replacement, the new visor fails again within time. One dealership diagnostician told an owner this is a known defect that Nissan has not corrected. Some dealers have denied warranty coverage for the repair. One owner reported Nissan offered to cover half the cost. No recall has been issued. Owners note aftermarket visors and DIY installation are available as lower-cost alternatives.
Same Nissan Murano visibility reports on nearby years: 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2015
Failure modes owners describe
Driver-side sun visor droops and falls into down position
The driver-side sun visor will not remain in the stowed (up) position or against the windshield. It falls downward without warning, obstructing the driver's forward view. The failure occurs both while driving and when parked. Some owners report the visor falls completely down; others report it stopping partway and contacting the driver's head during braking.
When: Occurs at various mileages: one reported at 82,000 miles, another at 52,000, another at 66,000. Failures happen across all driving conditions, though some owners note it initially occurred when hitting road bumps before degrading to constant drooping.
Symptoms owners cite: Sun visor will not stay in the up position; Visor hangs down in the down position; Visor falls without warning while driving; Visor obstructs driver's view through the windshield; Visor does not remain against the windshield when positioned there; Visor may stop partway down and contact driver's head; Failure occurs both while vehicle is in motion and parked
Repairs/costs cited: Nissan dealership replacement of complete visor assembly costs approximately $300–$400 plus labor (around $150/hour). Multiple owners report that after paying for OEM replacement, the new visor fails again after some time. One dealer diagnostician acknowledged this as a known defect that Nissan has not corrected. Aftermarket visors available online for approximately $50 with DIY installation possible using basic hand tools.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner reported Nissan offered to cover half the repair cost at the dealership. Another owner states warranty does not cover sun visor repairs. Nissan has not issued a recall despite multiple complaints. One dealer acknowledged the defect as a known issue Nissan has not corrected.
Sunroof spontaneous failure
One report of a sunroof exploding without warning while the vehicle was being driven at highway speed. No injuries occurred. Cause could not be determined by independent mechanic diagnostic testing.
When: At 52,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sunroof exploded without warning; Failure occurred while driving at 70 mph
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle was repaired at a dealership. Specific repair details not provided; cause of failure could not be determined.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Passenger-side sun visor fails to stay in position
The passenger-side sun visor will not stay in the up position, falling downward and obstructing the driver's view. One owner reported both driver and passenger visors failed simultaneously.
When: At approximately 66,000 miles (one reported instance)
Symptoms owners cite: Passenger-side visor will not stay in the up position; Visor falls down causing visibility hazard; Both driver and passenger side visors may fail
Repairs/costs cited: One dealership declined diagnosis or repair citing warranty limitations on sun visor coverage.
Synthesized from 12 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2014 Nissan Murano?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 12 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Across the 10 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most visibility failures cluster between 32,000 and 66,000 miles, with the median around 52,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 32,000; a quarter make it past 66,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility 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 visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Nissan/Murano.
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