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2007 Nissan Murano Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 Nissan Murano has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “Alternator and electrical system failure.” Nissan owner's manuals split service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1. The biggest preventable failure on Nissan vehicles is CVT transmission damage from extended fluid intervals — owners of Altima, Rogue, Sentra, Pathfinder, and Murano with CVT should not skip it.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 Nissan Murano.

Reported to NHTSA

Alternator and electrical system failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

22 NHTSA complaints · 2018-08 → 2026-04

“The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP mode. There were no warning lights illuminated”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11455527
“THE CAR CONTINUOUSLY CUTS OFF THE BRAKE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT ARE ON WE HAVE REPLACED ALTERNATOR TWICE, ONCE REMANUFACTURED SECOND TIME BRAND NEW. ALSO REPLACED WITH BATTERY THATS WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME ON BEFORE THAT IT WOULD OCCASIONALLY HAVE A HARD TIME STARTING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11318555
“TRAVELING EAST ON HIGHWAY 287 THROUGH TOWN MY CAR LOST ALL POWER SO I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHILE IN GEAR ALTHOUGH IT WOULD IN PARK OR NEUTRAL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11269829

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Front seat bracket fracture

SEATS

10 NHTSA complaints · 2018-09 → 2025-09

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BRACKET FRACTURED, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11405968
“DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE SAFELY! INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON STREET MAKING A TURN!”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11190839
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT WAS NOT SECURED AND WOULD ROCK AND MOVE WHILE THE DRIVER WAS SEATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11183502

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Rear subframe corrosion

STRUCTURE

92 NHTSA complaints · 2018-08 → 2025-02

“The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11644566
“MY NISSAN 2007 MURANO SESUBFRAME RUSTED AND CRACKED AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I COULD HAVE HAD A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR EVEN KILLED. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. NOW COSTING ME AT LEAST $1500-$2000 FOR REPAIRS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11208787
“REAR SUBFRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AT 134,000 MILES. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS REPORTED ONLINE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11119710

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Engine stalling with loss of power

ENGINE

40 NHTSA complaints · 2018-08 → 2026-04

“The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that on several occasions, while driving or while idling, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11731445
“THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY AND SOMETIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC!”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11307400
“I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, GOING ABOUT 70 MPH. MY VEHICLE DIDN'T WANT TO RUN PROPERLY. I WAS UNAWARE OF THE ISSUE, I THOUGHT IT WOULD STRAIGHTEN UP AFTER A FEW MINUTES. WELL, MY CAR JUST SHUT DOWN”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11123266

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CVT transmission limp mode and judder

POWER TRAIN

23 NHTSA complaints · 2019-01 → 2023-10

“I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR USED. AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A LITTLE WHILE, THE CAR STARTED SHAKING EVERY TIME I WOULD TRY TO ACCELERATE, BUT WOULD GET SMOOTH ONCE I GOT UP TO SPEED. AFTER A FEW STOP AND GO, THE CAR DECIDED TO GO INTO LIMP MODE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11288795
“CONTINUOUS VELOCITY TRANSMISSION INHERENTLY DEFECTIVE. IT MAKES A GRINDING NOISE AT ALL SPEEDS, LACKS ACCELERATION NEEDED TO MERGE SAFELY, SHUTTERS AND DIES UNDER ACCELERATION. ALSO OVERHEATS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11187305
“TRANSMISSION IS SHOT. WILL NOT SHIFT. TOOK TO NISSAN DEALER QUOTED 4300 TO FIX. CAR HAS 117,000 MILES ON IT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11173026

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Airbag warning light and sensor fault

AIR BAGS

13 NHTSA complaints · 2018-09 → 2025-09

“The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated for several years. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the passenger air bag sensor was defective”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11465960
“MAIN CONTROL MODULE IS NOT WORKING, MECHANIC SAYS THE AIR BAGS MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A WRECK. WAS TOLD BY NISSAN THE MODULE WOULD COST 1100 DOLARS PLUS LABOR TO INSTALL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11318831
“AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. TOOK IT TO AUTO SHOP AND THEY ARE STATING THE AIR BAG MODULE IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. THE CAR HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT SO WHY WOULD IT NEED TO BE REPLACE?”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11316591

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Replace synthetic-blend or full-synthetic oil every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1. Schedule 2: 7,500 miles. VR30DDTT (3.0L twin-turbo): full synthetic only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate tires every 5,000 miles. Front-wheel-drive Nissans (Altima, Sentra, Versa) wear front tires fast — don't skip rotations.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

CVT Fluid (NS-3)

Every 60,000 mi

Nissan officially calls CVT fluid 'lifetime,' but independent technicians and Nissan TSBs recommend replacement every 60,000 miles to prevent CVT failure. Use Nissan NS-3 fluid only — substitutes destroy the belt-and-pulley system.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$360–$500

Shop

~$255–$355

DIY

~$80–$180

CVT fluid is manufacturer-specific and pricey — do NOT substitute conventional ATF.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Rogue and Pathfinder front pads typically last 35,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 2 years. Dark or amber fluid indicates moisture contamination.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner if driving on dusty unpaved roads.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium-tipped spark plugs are rated 105,000 miles on QR25, MR20, and VQ35 engines. VR30DDTT: 60,000 miles due to higher cylinder pressures.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 75,000 mi

Nissan Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue/green): first change at 105,000 miles, then every 75,000. Do not mix with other coolant chemistries.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Transfer Case / Rear Diff (AWD models)

Every 60,000 mi

On AWD and 4WD models, replace transfer case fluid and rear differential fluid every 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Located behind the glove box on Altima, Rogue, and Sentra.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

125 crashes 1990–2024

How the 125 occupant deaths break down

90

driver deaths

35

passenger deaths

125

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2007 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

6

complaints mentioning a crash

3

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 Nissan Murano reflects Nissan's published service intervals and the Maintenance Reminder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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