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2008 Nissan MuranoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2008 Nissan Murano, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2008 Nissan Murano
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Hatsukari715, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Nissan Murano has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train30
Air bags10
Exterior lighting10
Steering10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Nissan Murano recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 08V-521 · Oct 7, 2008 · 204,361 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Murano year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Murano median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Murano owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN RIDING OVER 50 MILES WHEN YOU GAS THE CAR IT GOES TO THE LEFT AND WHEN YOU LET OF THE GAS IT GOES TO THE WRIGHT, I THINK IT IS THE BUSHING OF THE CHASSIS.
Complaint 11170129 · Jan 15, 2019
TAKATA RECALL, "I BOUGHT A USED MURANO 2008AND I THINK I HAVE THE PROBLEM CVT TRANSMISSION ISSUE. I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR DOESN'T MOVE UNTIL THE RPM IS OVER 2000 AND THEN IT JUST KINDA SURGES FORWARD A BIT. I DIDN'T NOTICE IT DURING THE TEST DRIVE AND IT JUST SHOWED UP AFTER BEING STUCK…
Complaint 10883794 · Jul 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, IT FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG…
Complaint 10681416 · Feb 5, 2015 · 65,000 miles

Own a 2008 Murano?

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